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nicolet2018 's review for:
The Spinster and the Rake
by Eva Devon
Initially I was not sure if I would pick this up but then decided why not as I love historical romance. Plus this has a hero on the autism spectrum.
Georgiana and Edward meet rather awkward during a party he is hosting as the Duke of Thornfield. He gets upset after a miserable day riding and wants to relax in his favourite chair away from people. But he is upset when he finds her there and she refuses to leave. They start to argue and frustrated, he threatens to kiss her to which she boldly dares him to do so. Then, they do and get discovered by his aunt. So, with not much choice, he does the right thing by announcing they are engaged.
She did not expect this but the alternative is bad: her family ruined and her sisters not being able to find matches. He has been trying to escape all the females clamouring to be his duchess and his aunt's declaration that he fid a bride by the end of the year. He feels trapped by it all.
Georgiana describes herself as a duck among swans because of her social awkwardness and other ladies call her plain. But I was wondering if it is one of those she thinks she is plain but she actually beautiful type of situations as Edwards describes her as gorgeous.
I did like her. She might be socially awkward but she isn't afraid to express her views or if she disagrees. She certainly isn't afraid to rebuke Edward or let him know when he is being too arrogant. Somehow, I liked their dynamic and the way they have similar interests but different personalities.
I was getting Princess Diaries vibes as Edward and his aunt Agatha get her ready to be a duchess: etiquette and history lessons, learning about social interaction and things to say, a makeover...but there are time jumps that skip over things. Moreover, they have an unconventional route to the altar as they marry in secret on his land and then do the grand ceremony in London for the Ton.
I thought this starts strong but then something felt weird, I think it was the writing. The later parts were nice to read though like how they settle into married left and Georgiana gains the admiration of his political party members. The scene where he explains him being autistic to her was lovely to read. It was brave of him to do it and I wished he confided in her sooner. He does grow into making some romantic gestures for Georgiana.
I don't think he is a rake though and the title is rather inaccurate.
Tropes: Marriage of convenience, grump sunshine
Georgiana and Edward meet rather awkward during a party he is hosting as the Duke of Thornfield. He gets upset after a miserable day riding and wants to relax in his favourite chair away from people. But he is upset when he finds her there and she refuses to leave. They start to argue and frustrated, he threatens to kiss her to which she boldly dares him to do so. Then, they do and get discovered by his aunt. So, with not much choice, he does the right thing by announcing they are engaged.
She did not expect this but the alternative is bad: her family ruined and her sisters not being able to find matches. He has been trying to escape all the females clamouring to be his duchess and his aunt's declaration that he fid a bride by the end of the year. He feels trapped by it all.
Georgiana describes herself as a duck among swans because of her social awkwardness and other ladies call her plain. But I was wondering if it is one of those she thinks she is plain but she actually beautiful type of situations as Edwards describes her as gorgeous.
I did like her. She might be socially awkward but she isn't afraid to express her views or if she disagrees. She certainly isn't afraid to rebuke Edward or let him know when he is being too arrogant. Somehow, I liked their dynamic and the way they have similar interests but different personalities.
I was getting Princess Diaries vibes as Edward and his aunt Agatha get her ready to be a duchess: etiquette and history lessons, learning about social interaction and things to say, a makeover...but there are time jumps that skip over things. Moreover, they have an unconventional route to the altar as they marry in secret on his land and then do the grand ceremony in London for the Ton.
I thought this starts strong but then something felt weird, I think it was the writing. The later parts were nice to read though like how they settle into married left and Georgiana gains the admiration of his political party members. The scene where he explains him being autistic to her was lovely to read. It was brave of him to do it and I wished he confided in her sooner. He does grow into making some romantic gestures for Georgiana
Spoiler
(I mean when he brings her to the stable where he rehabilitates abused horses and getting the chair for her beside The Chair)I don't think he is a rake though and the title is rather inaccurate.
Tropes: Marriage of convenience, grump sunshine