A review by sydapel
The Duke I Tempted by Scarlett Peckham

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It's possible this book is trying to do too much by combining grief, feminine independence, botany and the BDSM community in the regency era, but I - the ridiculous person I am - really really enjoyed this one. It's highly angsty but I'm of the opinion it works well here

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent