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amc_is_reading's review against another edition
historical romances are not my cup of tea
mefromson's review against another edition
5.0
Yes! Great story and fun snowball effect from a simple argument to so much more. I loved these two characters, both with complexities not immediately obvious. Development into an actual couple (not just for show) had a bumpy road that felt real. Made me laugh; made me sigh. Wonderful story, definitely recommend it!
sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
4.0
'He's the most notorious rake in England. She's a Perfect Lady. Neither are what they seem.
Lady Emily can't afford a scandal. Her sister's debut is just weeks away and she has her pteridology group to safeguard. It's bad enough to be stuck in a hole overnight with Lord Markshall, and worse to have kissed him. Marriage is unthinkable. But newspaper hearsay on their "frolics and fernication" after a fern hunting accident puts everything she's worked for in jeopardy.
Lord Markshall's whole political career is based on manipulation and disguise. Lady Emily's polite insults are just the thing to prove to himself, and everyone else, that he's still an unworthy rake. He wants her desperately, but even a fake engagement is too good for him.
With Emily's sister's debut and a major political vote coming up, their reputations–good and bad–have never been more critical. The newspaper gossip is edging toward the truth, threatening to incinerate everything they hold dear. Can they understand, accept, and love each other, before it's too late?'
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Falling for a Duke is the first book in Eve Pendle's Falling series and is a historical romance.
I read this book because it came up in my Kindle Unlimited suggestions and the cover caught my attention. Now i'll be thefirt to admit that the suggestions in my KU are normally not my cup of tea, but I was really impressed by Falling for a Duke. I had thought based on the blurb that it would be a bit cheesy and lean heavily on tropes, but that wasn't the case.
Oscar is a bit of a rogue and Emily is a bit of a bluestocking, so that is obviously a bit trope-y, but that is the extent of it. The circumstances that brought them together felt unique and both main characters had such a human feel to them.
Based on how awful Connie is, it is hard to believe that Emily tried so hard to protect her. I wish Emily would have written Connie off as a factor in her life so much sooner because she didn't deserve that unnecessary weght to her conscience.
But I really enjoyed this book and it's a quick read. Although the thing that brought my rating down a bit was the reveal of the villain of our story, it felt a bit cheap compared to the rest of the book. I plan to read the rest of the series.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
Lady Emily can't afford a scandal. Her sister's debut is just weeks away and she has her pteridology group to safeguard. It's bad enough to be stuck in a hole overnight with Lord Markshall, and worse to have kissed him. Marriage is unthinkable. But newspaper hearsay on their "frolics and fernication" after a fern hunting accident puts everything she's worked for in jeopardy.
Lord Markshall's whole political career is based on manipulation and disguise. Lady Emily's polite insults are just the thing to prove to himself, and everyone else, that he's still an unworthy rake. He wants her desperately, but even a fake engagement is too good for him.
With Emily's sister's debut and a major political vote coming up, their reputations–good and bad–have never been more critical. The newspaper gossip is edging toward the truth, threatening to incinerate everything they hold dear. Can they understand, accept, and love each other, before it's too late?'
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Falling for a Duke is the first book in Eve Pendle's Falling series and is a historical romance.
I read this book because it came up in my Kindle Unlimited suggestions and the cover caught my attention. Now i'll be thefirt to admit that the suggestions in my KU are normally not my cup of tea, but I was really impressed by Falling for a Duke. I had thought based on the blurb that it would be a bit cheesy and lean heavily on tropes, but that wasn't the case.
Oscar is a bit of a rogue and Emily is a bit of a bluestocking, so that is obviously a bit trope-y, but that is the extent of it. The circumstances that brought them together felt unique and both main characters had such a human feel to them.
Based on how awful Connie is, it is hard to believe that Emily tried so hard to protect her. I wish Emily would have written Connie off as a factor in her life so much sooner because she didn't deserve that unnecessary weght to her conscience.
But I really enjoyed this book and it's a quick read. Although the thing that brought my rating down a bit was the reveal of the villain of our story, it felt a bit cheap compared to the rest of the book. I plan to read the rest of the series.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
ilaurin's review against another edition
3.0
Audio book. Author went for flawed characters, a bit too flawed.
kaydawn's review against another edition
3.5
She’s 24 and he’s 35. Who knew talking about ferns could be so dirty. I think I would’ve enjoyed it more had the true Emily appeared a lot sooner. She was amazing. But do love a good rake.
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
This book proves the adage: don't judge a book by its cover.
I expected this to be historical rom-com drudgery. Cheesy and dull. Nope. It was a freaking delight. I devoured it in two sittings (only because at 3am, I decided I really maybe ought to sleep). I love how wicked-yet-wonderful Oscar was. Emily made me incensed on several occasions but I'm thrilled that she came to her senses. The twist wasn't especially twisty, but I enjoyed it all the same. If you like historical romances, give this one a go--it's very worth it.
I expected this to be historical rom-com drudgery. Cheesy and dull. Nope. It was a freaking delight. I devoured it in two sittings (only because at 3am, I decided I really maybe ought to sleep). I love how wicked-yet-wonderful Oscar was. Emily made me incensed on several occasions but I'm thrilled that she came to her senses. The twist wasn't especially twisty, but I enjoyed it all the same. If you like historical romances, give this one a go--it's very worth it.
meghan_e's review
4.0
CW: a shooting happens on-page, lots of anger issues, terrible family members, and the reformed rake has to deal with the consequences of his rake-ish behavior.
I won this audiobook in a giveaway. The narrator delivered a strong performance.
The plot of this one is a stretch, and by that I don't mean that it's pushing credulity, I mean it's pushing the boundaries for what an historical romance is "supposed" to be about. In this case, the two MCs are imperfect. Right up to the very end, then make choices I disagree with BUT I don't object to for their own journeys. I loved that the male MC was confronting what his power meant and what he should do with it. More of that, please!!! The female MC is struggling to maintain her "perfect" reputation.
This is one of those books that didn't click right into my id, which is why I'm not gushing about it, but unlike a lot of historicals, it won't be a story I forget anytime soon. It's got sticking power.
I won this audiobook in a giveaway. The narrator delivered a strong performance.
The plot of this one is a stretch, and by that I don't mean that it's pushing credulity, I mean it's pushing the boundaries for what an historical romance is "supposed" to be about. In this case, the two MCs are imperfect. Right up to the very end, then make choices I disagree with BUT I don't object to for their own journeys. I loved that the male MC was confronting what his power meant and what he should do with it. More of that, please!!! The female MC is struggling to maintain her "perfect" reputation.
This is one of those books that didn't click right into my id, which is why I'm not gushing about it, but unlike a lot of historicals, it won't be a story I forget anytime soon. It's got sticking power.
lshatilla's review
4.0
Had to explain was a “rake” was to my mom. The self proclaimed Bridgerton fan thought this book was about gardening.
maisyreads1817's review against another edition
3.0
✨✨3.5✨✨
I really enjoyed this fresh take on Victorian HR. Also the real history of it was fascinating (and disturbing), the Victorian’s “fern fever” is such an odd hobby. The Contagious Diseases Act info was horrific but unsurprising.
I do this this book was too long in that the main characters seemed to go round in circles just repeating the same conflict without really having any attempt at loving to a resolution. All would seem to be moving in that direction only for the next paragraph to do a complete 180 on the characters feelings etc.
Overall I found the story very unique with characters who had actually done bad things trying to find a way to being a better person but still themselves.
I will definitely be continuing as the next book is a character I’m very interested in seeing their story arc.
I really enjoyed this fresh take on Victorian HR. Also the real history of it was fascinating (and disturbing), the Victorian’s “fern fever” is such an odd hobby. The Contagious Diseases Act info was horrific but unsurprising.
I do this this book was too long in that the main characters seemed to go round in circles just repeating the same conflict without really having any attempt at loving to a resolution. All would seem to be moving in that direction only for the next paragraph to do a complete 180 on the characters feelings etc.
Overall I found the story very unique with characters who had actually done bad things trying to find a way to being a better person but still themselves.
I will definitely be continuing as the next book is a character I’m very interested in seeing their story arc.