A review by cakt1991
The Duke Wager by Eve Pendle

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

 I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own. 

The Duke Wager is a fun, tropey holiday-themed read. I really liked both characters, especially Tam, who is about to finish her studies to become a doctor. It’s so fun to see brainy heroines in historicals, especially when they’re given the opportunity to study and take up a profession. 

While I was initially unsure how I’d feel about Atticus, given he’s a bit older than Tam, and a duke at that, I ended up really liking him too. He’s been in love with her for years, although she’s had animosity for him due to a past misunderstanding. 

Their romance was cute, and I liked how he seized his chance with her when she said she had to get married. They have fabulous chemistry, and their romance relatively low-stakes from there, making it perfect for a short read like this. 

This was a fun read, and I’d recommend it to readers of historical romance looking for something short and sweet (but also a bit steamy).