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The Duke Effect by Sophie Jordan
4.0
The Duke Effect is the seventh book in the Rogue Files series. It was great seeing some of the characters from the previous books since the Langley sisters were so close.
Constantine “Con” Sinclair had to give up his dreams when he became the heir to the Duke of Birchwood and must return to England. He never expected his three cousins to die and since he’s always felt gratitude to the duke and duchess since they had been kind and raised him when he became an orphan. Realizing how sick the duchess was, he tries to find help by seeking the physician he had been corresponding with for years. When he finds out Dr. Langley was dead and that he had been corresponding with Nora instead it angers him. Con insists that Nora tells everyone the truth. When Nora follows him to London, Con’s respect for Nora grows and so does his attraction. He knows the duke and duchess expect him to honor his cousin’s engagement to Lady Elise, but he can’t stop his feelings from growing.
Nora Langley was more interested in herbs and medical topics than marriage since she spent her childhood helping her father who was a physician. She felt useful and needed when helping sick people. She dreamed of going to medical school but at the time women were not allowed. So, when Con insists on telling everyone that Nora was corresponding with them the truth of her father, she was afraid of losing her purpose in life. She hopes that if she can help the duchess then maybe he will keep her secret. She never expected to develop feelings for Con. Nora knew she didn’t stand a chance with Con since he was the heir to a dukedom and already engaged.
The book was fast-paced and easy to read. The plot was developed, and the characters were charming. Even though it was part of a series, I thought it was fine reading as a stand-alone. I don’t feel as if I missed anything by not reading the previous books.
Constantine “Con” Sinclair had to give up his dreams when he became the heir to the Duke of Birchwood and must return to England. He never expected his three cousins to die and since he’s always felt gratitude to the duke and duchess since they had been kind and raised him when he became an orphan. Realizing how sick the duchess was, he tries to find help by seeking the physician he had been corresponding with for years. When he finds out Dr. Langley was dead and that he had been corresponding with Nora instead it angers him. Con insists that Nora tells everyone the truth. When Nora follows him to London, Con’s respect for Nora grows and so does his attraction. He knows the duke and duchess expect him to honor his cousin’s engagement to Lady Elise, but he can’t stop his feelings from growing.
Nora Langley was more interested in herbs and medical topics than marriage since she spent her childhood helping her father who was a physician. She felt useful and needed when helping sick people. She dreamed of going to medical school but at the time women were not allowed. So, when Con insists on telling everyone that Nora was corresponding with them the truth of her father, she was afraid of losing her purpose in life. She hopes that if she can help the duchess then maybe he will keep her secret. She never expected to develop feelings for Con. Nora knew she didn’t stand a chance with Con since he was the heir to a dukedom and already engaged.
The book was fast-paced and easy to read. The plot was developed, and the characters were charming. Even though it was part of a series, I thought it was fine reading as a stand-alone. I don’t feel as if I missed anything by not reading the previous books.