The Duke And I (Bridgerton Series, Bk. 1)
Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has hatched a plan to keep himself free from the town's marriage-minded society mothers. He pretends to be engaged to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. After all, it isn't as if the brooding rogue has any real plans to marry - though there is something about the alluring Miss Bridgerton that sets Simon's heart beating a bit faster. And as for Daphne, surely the clever debutante will attract some very worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, she soon forgets that their courtship is a complete sham. And now she has to do the impossible and keep herself from losing her heart and soul completely to the handsome hell-raiser who has sworn off marriage forever!
Setting: Regency England
Sensuality Rating: 7
Relentlessly pursued by match-making mamas and their charges, Simon Bassett, the handsome Duke of Hastings, has grown tired of the societal chase. Tired too is the lovely Daphne Bridgerton, whose matrimonially minded mother is set on finding her daughter the perfect husband. Neither Simon nor Daphne is happy with this annoying state of affairs and both would give anything for a little peace and quiet. Their mutual wish for a respite from the ton's marriage mart leads to a pretend engagement--a scheme that is threatened with exposure by Daphne's suspicious older brother, who happens to know Simon's way with women very well. The two never anticipated that a mutual attraction would lead to the very thing they set out to avoid--a wedding. But Simon fears that his painful past may keep him from being able to truly love anyone. And though Daphne cares for him deeply, she won't settle for anything less than his heart.
The Duke and I is rich with author Julia Quinn's trademark humor and engaging dialogue. Beneath the Regency charm of this novel, however, dwells an insightful exploration of the impact of childhood trauma and the healing power of love. Quinn just keeps getting better and better, a fact that's sure to delight readers. --Lois Faye Dyer
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 27, 2008 Type: User Review |
Wonderful books
Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance authors I have ever read. This series is great reading. I could not put them down until I read all 8 books. WONDERFUL !!!
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
No Austen!
This is a cute titillating bodice ripper (quite literally, I'm afraid), but if you're looking for something Austen-esque, look elsewhere. Quinn is definitely no Austen. Austen, for one thing, knew what she was writing about. Quinn apparently has...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
It is the reason i fell in love with books
Every time i write a review on a historical romance, i tend to mention this particular book as one of my favorites. it is not one of my favorites, but my main. Honestly, it has been the best story i have ever read, a breath of fresh air. A book...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
It is the reason i fell in love with books
Every time i write a review on a historical romance, I tend to mention this particular book as one of my favorites. It is not one of my favorites, but my main. Honestly, it has been the best story i have ever read, a breath of fresh air. A book...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
Page-Turning, Delightful Read!!
This was my first introduction to Julia Quinn (when I read it about 5 years ago). I must say that it was an absolutely charming and heartwarming tale, one which I have frequently picked up over and over again over the years.
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