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A review by iluvdaddydarkling
The Rigid Duke by Darcy Burke
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was a fast paced really light novella. 3.5 stars
Juno is a companion tasked with getting her charge, Marina, to marry a Duke. They attend a house party where a few of the women have conspired to persuade the Duke to propose. Unfortunately, both the Duke and Marina have no interest in each other.
I was not a huge fan of this book because there wasn’t much of anything going on. The climax also wasn’t as grasping as I was hoping for and was easily resolved i.e not too fun. I was excited for a tension filled story with yearning and angst but this book didn’t really deliver. I was also put off by Juno blaming only the Duke for his and Marina’s incompatibility when Marina seemed like she would much rather be anywhere else. If the book was a little longer it might have been better for me.
On the bright side, I did enjoy the romance between Juno and Dare, especially after Marina was no longer in the picture. I did like the thawing of the Duke’s character and I feel he had a believable change of heart. He also has dark hair so he gets bonus points! I will be giving another book in the series a try.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and all the opinions are my own honest feelings. Thanks to the publisher as well!
Juno is a companion tasked with getting her charge, Marina, to marry a Duke. They attend a house party where a few of the women have conspired to persuade the Duke to propose. Unfortunately, both the Duke and Marina have no interest in each other.
I was not a huge fan of this book because there wasn’t much of anything going on. The climax also wasn’t as grasping as I was hoping for and was easily resolved i.e not too fun. I was excited for a tension filled story with yearning and angst but this book didn’t really deliver. I was also put off by Juno blaming only the Duke for his and Marina’s incompatibility when Marina seemed like she would much rather be anywhere else. If the book was a little longer it might have been better for me.
On the bright side, I did enjoy the romance between Juno and Dare, especially after Marina was no longer in the picture. I did like the thawing of the Duke’s character and I feel he had a believable change of heart. He also has dark hair so he gets bonus points! I will be giving another book in the series a try.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and all the opinions are my own honest feelings. Thanks to the publisher as well!