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crystalisreading's review against another edition
I can't. I just cannot get past the characters calling the Duke "Duke" as a form of address, instead of "your grace" or some other appropriate honorific.
I was really excited to read this, but I can't get past this, pedantic or not
I was really excited to read this, but I can't get past this, pedantic or not
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Ableism, Classism, Colonisation, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Racism, Violence, Murder, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
ajustice14's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mayo_bucket's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
webbsusa's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled with this book. I really wanted to love it, but the things that have always bothered me about Ms. Riley’s writing trouble me here as well. Most notably was the shifting first and third person narration. This technique has been used in some of Ms Riley’s other books, and I was hoping she would use conventional narration for this book; I find the shifts in narration to be jarring and distracting. I also found the pacing of the book to be very slow.
What I liked about the book was the attention to issues of inequality—the terrible treatment of people of color, veterans (especially disabled veterans), widows, and women. I appreciate how this author shows all facets of historical romance and doesn’t gloss over injustice.
What I liked about the book was the attention to issues of inequality—the terrible treatment of people of color, veterans (especially disabled veterans), widows, and women. I appreciate how this author shows all facets of historical romance and doesn’t gloss over injustice.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
Bokk has very interesting premise, but plot and characters are boring, switching between 1st and 3rd person only made writing more confusing.
Overall ship didn't do nothing for me but I liked girls friendship.
Overall ship didn't do nothing for me but I liked girls friendship.
english_lady03's review against another edition
3.0
This is an fun and unconventional Regency romance, featuring a feisty widow determined to get her child back and a disabled war veteran, Buswick Strathmore Duke of Repington. Patience is committed to a mental asylum by a man determined to steal her son's inheritance, and after release, goes to any lengths to be reunited with her child. We meet her climbing out of a window dressed as a man.
Although Patience seems strong, she is haunted by her late husband's apparent suicide, which she believes was her fault. Determining only to take her son back with her to the land of her birth, she ends up meeting with a group of widows fighting for their rights, and becomes a nanny to her own child who is now in the care of a distant cousin.
The novel then develops into a marriage of convenience story, but you can tell by that time the hero and heroine have developed genuine feelings for one another. Buswick fell in love with the woman he believed to be the outspoken nanny of his young charge (even if she was a little crazy). Patience is mistrustful of most Englishmen, especially the mysterious nobleman who is out to get her.
Yet she finds Buswick to be an honourable and virtuous man, in spite of his previous reputation as a rake, and one who cares deeply for her child.
A Duke, a Lady and Baby was an enjoyable read exploring the lives of some rather ignored and marginalized groups in 19th century society, including people of biracial heritage.
Although the author is better known for her Inspirational works, this is from a general market publisher, and is really a general market title. As such it gets a little steamy in a couple of places.
Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this title. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
Although Patience seems strong, she is haunted by her late husband's apparent suicide, which she believes was her fault. Determining only to take her son back with her to the land of her birth, she ends up meeting with a group of widows fighting for their rights, and becomes a nanny to her own child who is now in the care of a distant cousin.
The novel then develops into a marriage of convenience story, but you can tell by that time the hero and heroine have developed genuine feelings for one another. Buswick fell in love with the woman he believed to be the outspoken nanny of his young charge (even if she was a little crazy). Patience is mistrustful of most Englishmen, especially the mysterious nobleman who is out to get her.
Yet she finds Buswick to be an honourable and virtuous man, in spite of his previous reputation as a rake, and one who cares deeply for her child.
A Duke, a Lady and Baby was an enjoyable read exploring the lives of some rather ignored and marginalized groups in 19th century society, including people of biracial heritage.
Although the author is better known for her Inspirational works, this is from a general market publisher, and is really a general market title. As such it gets a little steamy in a couple of places.
Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this title. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
doctoramazingyarnandknitting's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
painfulac's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
misspippireads's review against another edition
3.0
This book might be pegged for a historical romance, but it also gives a mystery throughout the entire tale. The historical notes at the end of the book were very appreciated.
Reviewed from a library copy.
Reviewed from a library copy.