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A review by saltycaroline
How to Deceive a Duke by Samara Parish
5.0
I work for the publisher of this book; all opinions presented are my own.
I loved the first book in this series, and with the seeds for Fiona and Edward's history and romance already having been planted, I was READY for this one...and it did not disappoint me. Truly some of my favorite things: girl in pants, a scientific historical heroine, a family uniting via shenanigans, SECOND CHANCE YEARNING, forced proximity, a starchy duke who delivers in bed...and of course, perhaps my favorite hero grovel of all time. A grovel of epic proportions. Edward got me with the grovel I won't lie.
I also love that we got a fiery Scottish heroine–a Scottish hero is more common in my experience–but Fiona is such a fun heroine, I simply adore her. And Edward!! My love! My stupid, stupid duke. "Awkward elder sibling who shows they care by being stern and trying to protect his sibling at the expense of their relationships but literally has no idea how to fix it" representation.
ALSO Fiona + the younger siblings wreaking havoc was iconic. Good for them.
CW: sexual content, emotional abuse/toxic relationships, alcoholism, infidelity
I loved the first book in this series, and with the seeds for Fiona and Edward's history and romance already having been planted, I was READY for this one...and it did not disappoint me. Truly some of my favorite things: girl in pants, a scientific historical heroine, a family uniting via shenanigans, SECOND CHANCE YEARNING, forced proximity, a starchy duke who delivers in bed...and of course, perhaps my favorite hero grovel of all time. A grovel of epic proportions. Edward got me with the grovel I won't lie.
I also love that we got a fiery Scottish heroine–a Scottish hero is more common in my experience–but Fiona is such a fun heroine, I simply adore her. And Edward!! My love! My stupid, stupid duke. "Awkward elder sibling who shows they care by being stern and trying to protect his sibling at the expense of their relationships but literally has no idea how to fix it" representation.
ALSO Fiona + the younger siblings wreaking havoc was iconic. Good for them.
CW: sexual content, emotional abuse/toxic relationships, alcoholism, infidelity