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A review by jess_justmaybeperfect
A Midsummer Night's Duke by Colleen Kelly
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Elizabeth Langham is starting over. After running away from home to become an actor in her teens, she’s been discarded and replaced by her lover. She is heading out of London to teach at her Aunt’s school.
Hungry for one more night on her own, Elizabeth hops off the mail coach at a tavern to make the most of her trip. There she meets Rex, a grumpy, serious, man who knows how to dance. Elizabeth propositions Rex and he (nervously and enthusiastically) accepts. After an extremely hot, extra consensual, and educational night together, Elizabeth and Rex part ways.
But of course, they are (awkwardly but eventually kindly) reintroduced as a teacher and brother to one of her students. Oh, and he’s a Duke.
He’s been pinning, so has she. They make a go at a brief (and very secret) affair only to fall even more head over heels. Class differences, responsibilities, mutual respect, their protection of his sister (FMC from Kelly’s first book), and his mother, all stand in the way of their HEA. But, determination and love win the day.
This novella is HOT, funny, sweet, romantic, and just like her previous book, the sex is safe and protected.
Elizabeth rules.
I can’t believe I’m writing this but I liked this even more than The Earl I Want for Christmas!
Hungry for one more night on her own, Elizabeth hops off the mail coach at a tavern to make the most of her trip. There she meets Rex, a grumpy, serious, man who knows how to dance. Elizabeth propositions Rex and he (nervously and enthusiastically) accepts. After an extremely hot, extra consensual, and educational night together, Elizabeth and Rex part ways.
But of course, they are (awkwardly but eventually kindly) reintroduced as a teacher and brother to one of her students. Oh, and he’s a Duke.
He’s been pinning, so has she. They make a go at a brief (and very secret) affair only to fall even more head over heels. Class differences, responsibilities, mutual respect, their protection of his sister (FMC from Kelly’s first book), and his mother, all stand in the way of their HEA. But, determination and love win the day.
This novella is HOT, funny, sweet, romantic, and just like her previous book, the sex is safe and protected.
Elizabeth rules.
I can’t believe I’m writing this but I liked this even more than The Earl I Want for Christmas!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content