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A Duke a Dozen by Shana Galen

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5.0

This is the sixth book in The Survivors Series and it was great just as I expected! I love this series and it has been so hard waiting for this book. Phineas Duncombe has lost all four of his older brothers and has inherited the unwanted title of the ninth Duke of Mayne. Some people think the title is cursed, but Phin suspicions about his last brother’s death lead him to questioning Annabel, the Countess of Longstowe (also known as the Wanton Widow). As Phin is questioning Annabel, he realizes she has nothing to do with his brother’s death. Annabel has been trying to locate her daughter since she was taken away from her years ago. She request Phin’s help, hoping his title and status will help her to locate her daughter. As they travel to the country, Phin realizes he cares for Annabel but she is not interested in marriage especially one with a man who is younger than her. Phin is determined to win her over, if he can stay alive that is. I loved all the characters, but Phin was my favorite. He was so charismatic and so understanding of Annabel’s feelings. I loved his humor and the side characters witty banter was great. I wished we had got to read a little more about their future together. The story ends well, leading the reader into the next book in the series. I can’t wait to read Colin’s story next. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

blodeuedd's review

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3.0

I like this series. The survivors of a doomed troop from the war. This time we did not have time to hang out or meet the rest of the gang. This was Finn's book. Oh and his older lady, wink wink.

Finn comes to Annabell thinking she had slept with his brother, cos she is the Wanton Widow after all. Of course that is just the Ton gossiping cos a widow liked to have fun once! Anyway, his brother is dead and he has questions. Which leads to him helping her out. Roadtrip!

She is almost 15 years older. She has issues with men after her horrible marriage.

He is a young Duke who needs an heir, and a spare.

They become friendly, they want to become more, there can never be a happy ending, or?

I was all for a widow of 45 finding love again. You go girl! And getting a young Duke on top of that.

I enjoyed it. There was also a little romantic sidestory too about someone close to them, no spoilers.

I have listened to Ashton many times and she is always good. She does historical romance well. Voices, tone, everything. She takes you back.

sharonwb's review

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4.0

This was probably a 3.5 star read rounded up to 4 for positive age gap (woman older) and the secondary love story of the heroine's housekeeper who has dwarfism which I thought was very nice. Really loved how the valet stood up for the housekeeper--that was great!

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medium-paced

4.0

Phineas, my love. golden retriever duke.

sassysmutlover's review

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5.0

Two people have never gotten off to such a bad start, but that spark between them can’t be denied. That heat is constantly between them building and waiting to burst into one of the strongest love stories. Between them and wondering who is after him I couldn’t put it down and flew through the book. I loved the switch with her being older than him and how open with each other they were.

When it came to who was trying to kill Phin I didn’t see it coming at all and almost dropped my Kindle. I was on pins and needles during that scene. It just sealed their love even more and there was no denying it. Let the scandal sheets and gossips scream it from the rooftop because the doomed duke and wanton widow are never letting go of each other.

Annabel has to be one of the strongest women alive. She survived a cruel man that forced her to shut down parts of herself and left her fearing she could never get those parts back. I absolutely loved her from the start with how she could put someone in their place. She found just who and what she needed after all those years.

Phin never wanted to be the duke, but he was made to be the duke because he was nothing like his brothers. He saw in her what she tried to hide and was determined to help her find her daughter and show her she could get those parts of herself back. I love him and his skills for getting information and how he would give up control to her.

The stories in this series just keep getting better.

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