A review by thaliareads
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-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

5.0

Such a fun read. Forced proximity with a hint of "they should marry for convenience but are too stubborn." I liked the bit of mystery in figuring out why Izzy is now the owner of the castle that rightly should have belonged to the incredibly grumpy and now confused Duke. While the spice was nice, this was also a story about Izzy finally finding a home, building new friendships, and finally claiming what is hers. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Death and Death of parent

Izzy's family has all died prior to the events of the book. There are some ableist assumptions about the Duke who has been left blind after an injury.