Who Would Like This Book:
If you love your historical romance with wit, clever banter, and a side of genuine emotional growth, "A Duke of Her Own" delivers in spades. The infamous Duke of Villiers is a complex, charming anti-hero, and Eleanor is a heroine with real backbone and heart. Their journey is delightful, with hilarious dialogue, entertaining side characters (shout-out to the children and Eleanor's outspoken sister!), and a love story built on both passion and deep friendship. Fans of the Desperate Duchesses series, and anyone who likes their romance both swoony and smart, will eat this up. New readers can jump in here, though you'll get more from Villiers' arc if you've read the series.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the story a bit predictable and wished the hero had seen through the love triangle's obvious (to everyone but him) outcome sooner. Others were bored by the slow start or felt some secondary characters (and tangents) got in the way of the central romance. Purists might frown at the modern touches and some historical liberties, while others wanted less bedroom heat and more focus on the kids or emotional conflict. If drawn-out indecision or slightly over-the-top sideplots aren’t your thing, you may not vibe with this one.
About:
Leopold Dautry, Duke of Villiers, is facing a crisis as he must find a wife to be a mother to his six illegitimate children. The story unfolds as he navigates between two potential brides, Eleanor and Lisette, both daughters of dukes, while dealing with his past and trying to secure a future for his children. The book delves into the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations, all wrapped in Eloisa James' witty and engaging writing style.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of illegitimacy, parental neglect, and variations in mental health representation.
Has Romance?
The romance in A Duke of Her Own is a major focal point, characterized by deep emotional connections and physical chemistry.
From The Publisher:
A duke must choose wisely . . .
Leopold Dautry, the notorious Duke of Villiers, must wed quickly and nobly-and his choices, alas, are few. The Duke of Montague's daughter, Eleanor, is exquisitely beautiful and fiercely intelligent. Villiers betroths himself to her without further ado.
After all, no other woman really qualifies. Lisette, the outspoken daughter of the Duke of Gilner, cares nothing for clothing or decorum. She's engaged to another man, and doesn't give a fig for status or title. Half the ton believes Lisette mad-and Villiers is inclined to agree.
Torn between logic and passion, between intelligence and imagination, Villiers finds himself drawn to the very edge of impropriety. But it is not until he's in a duel to the death, fighting for the reputation of the woman he loves, that Villiers finally realizes that the greatest risk may not be in the dueling field . . .
But in the bedroom. And the heart.
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