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A review by serialromancelibrarian
Disciplining the Duchess by Annabel Joseph
4.0
*** Book Q & A***
* How did the book make you feel?: Although there were parts of this book that greatly frustrated me, I enjoyed it.
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: The plot was well-paced. The characters, setting, and dialogue were all well-written and entertaining. I enjoyed this author’s take on regency romance.
* What did you think about the main characters?: I liked Court until he became overly heavy-handed (many would argue abusive). Also, I wished he had groveled more. I wanted to like Harmony, and I liked her for standing up for herself, but I didn’t like that she was often TSTL. Her impulsiveness could’ve killed her TWICE without Court’s intervention. The dog thing was absolutely absurd too. I was rolling my eyes!
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: I enjoyed the angst. I also enjoyed how the evil MIL came around. She became one of my fave characters.
* What themes/tropes did you detect in the story?: wallflower bride, shotgun wedding, h doesn’t think she’s good enough for H
* What did you think about the ending?: I enjoyed it, but I was a bit disappointed in Harmony for insisting that Court should continue disciplining her harshly after everything! I also needed more grovel from Court.
* What is your impression of the author?: I definitely would like to read more.
Possible Triggers and Safety: physical abuse
* How did the book make you feel?: Although there were parts of this book that greatly frustrated me, I enjoyed it.
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: The plot was well-paced. The characters, setting, and dialogue were all well-written and entertaining. I enjoyed this author’s take on regency romance.
* What did you think about the main characters?: I liked Court until he became overly heavy-handed (many would argue abusive). Also, I wished he had groveled more. I wanted to like Harmony, and I liked her for standing up for herself, but I didn’t like that she was often TSTL. Her impulsiveness could’ve killed her TWICE without Court’s intervention. The dog thing was absolutely absurd too. I was rolling my eyes!
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: I enjoyed the angst. I also enjoyed how the evil MIL came around. She became one of my fave characters.
* What themes/tropes did you detect in the story?: wallflower bride, shotgun wedding, h doesn’t think she’s good enough for H
* What did you think about the ending?: I enjoyed it, but I was a bit disappointed in Harmony for insisting that Court should continue disciplining her harshly after everything! I also needed more grovel from Court.
* What is your impression of the author?: I definitely would like to read more.
Possible Triggers and Safety: physical abuse