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Why I Caught the Duke
Lady Agatha has always loved life. Ever since she was a small girl, and witnessed the struggles of her mother, she decided to choose joy. Most of all, she knew she was going to catch a husband she could love with all her heart. When she meets the Duke of Talbot, she knows that he is the one she has been waiting for and nothing will stand in her way. . .The Duke of Talbot only has one goal. He's going to achieve justice for his childhood best friend, a friend betrayed on the continent. Now, that justice is within his reach. When he meets Lady Agatha, he is entranced by her zest for life and cannot ignore the way she beckons his heart out of the darkness. Still, he has made a vow. How can he betray it, even if it means losing the love of his life?
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First published November 30, 2023
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July 7, 2024
Not bad . A sweet story of love conquers revenge. Seems like this series has ended. But two of the Duke’s don’t get a story. Such a shame.
April 19, 2024
Loved Agatha. She was a smart lady and such a force. Kind too. A nice storyline. Not my favourite in this series, though enjoyed it. 4☆
December 1, 2023
This is my 63rd book by Eva Devon. I read one of her books in 2016 then didn't pick her up again until 2018 and I have been reading her ever since. She is one I consider a favorite author.
I loved this story. I loved Agatha and Grayson. They had such strong personalities and they felt so deeply and I could feel that in reading these two. Until this book, this really hasn't been my favorite series by her but this was the gem of the group. Just a great read.
I loved this story. I loved Agatha and Grayson. They had such strong personalities and they felt so deeply and I could feel that in reading these two. Until this book, this really hasn't been my favorite series by her but this was the gem of the group. Just a great read.
January 17, 2024
This is the third book in a trilogy, The Duke’s House Party, and is the best of the three. This is the story of Grayson Edric Martin Wharley, the Duke of Talbot. He lost a lifetime friend, Jean Pierre, in the war with Bonaparte, because of a fellow spy with loose lips. It hits Grayson hard because he feels responsible, vetting the spy who caused Jean Pierre’s torture and death.
His opposite is Lady Agatha Graceborough, the cousin of Lady Virginia Milton about whom we read in the first book of this series. Where Grayson is dark and brooding, almost Gothic, Agatha is brightness and light. She is as kind as she is intelligent and as odd as a duck in pajamas. But…her family is an old one with the power and wealth to have the ton overlook her quirkiness, for the most part. The two are an excellent mix. Because they are so different, there is no need for contrived misunderstandings to move the story along. The plot is strong and the subplots equally so.
The theme of this book is one attributed to Lady Agatha’s musings: “…the dark sorrow in people’s hearts? It had to be overcome, but it could only be overcome if they wished it so.” The story opens windows in many people’s hearts and shows the darkness inside. Agatha also gives us a subtext of the story in a later musing, “I have seen people think themselves into disaster.” It feels as if that is exactly what the five dukes are doing, thinking themselves into disaster with plans of vengeance. Agatha is also the messenger of the subtexts that lie behind all three books: “Vengeance is a very dangerous thing” and ”…if one goes after vengeance, one might as well dig two graves.”
Later, Agatha offers an observation that outlines her view of life: “Hearts and souls? They are not made of matter the way you think. They are malleable and capable of rebuilding themselves. It is only our thoughts, our foolish, weak thoughts, which make us feel as if we are broken or trapped.”
Agatha is a complex character. On the surface she is bright and cheerful, full of life, and finding adventure everywhere. As the writer tells—and shows—us, “Agatha was determined to be happy. She had seen the cost of the alternative.” And later we read, “…Agatha, in the face of uncertainty and pain, had decided to love her life.” These observations serve up a big clue to Agatha’s character. She has indeed seen alternatives to happiness, and she’s made a decision to be happy…and happiness is a decision, not something simply thrust upon someone.
There are a few issues that can cause a reader to be popped out of the story to consider what the writer is trying to say. For instance:
This sentence could be interpreted in different ways, “…he’d been certain she was not going to let him go on the dance floor….” So, is she not going to allow him on the dance floor? Or is she not going to let him go, once on the dance floor? Within context, it’s the latter interpretation (I think) and it could have been worded better.
Agatha corners Grayson and they have an outrageous, and delightful, conversation. But there’s a sentence that gave me pause, “I think you think flatterers are sycophants.” What made me pause is that flatterers are sycophants, regardless of what one thinks. Flatterers heap obsequious and insincere praise on someone, and sycophants do precisely the same thing. Agatha says this as if it is unusual to associate the two. I think the writer means that Grayson has no use for sycophants, or those who use flattery, in his life.
The writer tells us, “Many of Bedford’s toughs were about to make certain that no one would escape the estate.” This seems overkill. Bedford is here to aid the dukes in some way. He was present in the first book, mostly in a vague background. He hasn’t been used since, and his toughs have not been used at all. Where are they and why are they hovering about?
Sometimes the person speaking in a conversation can be difficult to ascertain. For instance:
“What?” he asked. “Sneaking up on people.”
This appears to be one person (Grayson) speaking. However, it’s a question asked, then answered. Grayson is speaking to Agatha and the conversation should look like this:
“What?” he asked.
“Sneaking up on people.”
We’re missing an adverb here (and the subjunctive tense would not be amiss): “It was if he was absorbing her….” This should read, “It was as if he were absorbing her….”
We are told that Agatha “had been deeply inspired by Madame Masson” who is a tennis player. There was a Mme. Masson who played tennis in the 1790s and that made me pause. I’m unsure in which year of the Regency these books take place. The war with Bonaparte is still being waged and his final surrender was in July 1815, so it’s before 1815. Since Agatha is portrayed as being no more than twenty (as Grayson believes) and has been flitting about the Continent since she was four, with brief returns home, how did she come to admire Mme. Masson? The mention of Mme. feels contrived, to give the appearance of propriety for a woman, Agatha, to play in a game of tennis.
The writer tells us “Something was amiss when Mary had rushed into the garden, seeking refuge by the rose trellis” where Agatha was sitting. This is still a headscratcher from the previous book. Mary had taken a tumble into the middle of a lake and was drenched. She went to the gardens without drying off or changing clothes. I think that state of wetness merits a comment…or two. And perhaps some aid as well?
Chapter 18 begins oddly. First, there’s a strange beginning passage: “With the warm glow of morning light spilling through the chamber windows, Agatha felt her back pressed against the door.” It’s early. Agatha just woke up. Why is her back against the bedroom door? Isn’t she still in bed? And second, why are we looking back at an event that occurred at the close of the previous chapter? It’s a sex scene that would have played out better if it had been written as it was happening rather than telling it in reminiscence. It has just happened and so it reads peculiarly.
Subjunctive tense is needed here: “As if she was the center of his world.” That should read, “As if she were the center of his world.”
An incorrect word is used: “Our perhaps, you’ll be behind me in the shadows….” That should be, “Or perhaps you’ll be behind me….” The comma after “perhaps” is unnecessary.
[As an aside, there are interesting rules for when to use a comma after the word, “perhaps.”]
The writer continues to use “well”—a lot—in this book, too. For example, “…what happens to us, well, it shapes us…” and “as long as no one said anything outright, well, any behavior was allowed.” More: “And well…Agatha wanted love…” and “her cousin, who looked, well, stunned.” The use of “well” in these instances takes away from what is being said and diminishes the content. It’s used too many times throughout the book.
Two children are being observed and someone remarks, “Their oldest child….” When two are being discussed, it’s “older.” More than two requires “oldest.” The phrase should read, “Their older child….”
We are told of this older child, “Only four years old, the fellow knew how to sit….” Well, I should hope so. Children usually walk between ten and eighteen months of age, so sitting would be good at the age of four.
I liked this book a lot. It is short and reads quickly. I gobbled it up immediately after finishing the second book, which I also liked. I think this one is the best of the three. All of them give the reader much to think about, if the reader wishes to do so. But heavy content will not detract from the lovely romance that is Grayson and Agatha’s. Agatha is a refreshing heroine, as was her cousin, Virginia, in the first book. Her unusual joie de vivre is wonderful to picture as we read.
I rated this book 4-stars because of the characters, whom I enjoyed spending time with, and the weighty topics that appear in the thoughts and actions of main characters. I have a hunch that this book might have been rushed. There are parts that intimate a hurried editing, but it is still a very good read.
An aside about this series:
I have the feeling that Ms. Devon meant to write five books in this series, one book devoted to each duke’s dark tale. She seems to have stopped at three and I wonder why. Perhaps it’s because of her writing schedule which must be hectic. These three books were published one after the other:
#1 How I Danced with the Duke, published 07/29/2023
#2 I Kissed the Duke, published 09/29/2023
#3 Why I Caught the Duke, published 11/30/23
Unhappily, there are no notices about upcoming books in the series and on Amazon, the three are offered as a set. If there are to be no more books about the duke’s unforgettable house party, it’s unfortunate for us. These three books have a depth that is unusual in our genre. There are a great many issues to consider in each, issues that apply even today. For instance, this book raises issues about mental health: what are we doing about this in the 21st century? And the importance of self-loyalty and of keeping faith with oneself in an onslaught of terrible things life can throw at us. And war…it is a terrible thing, regardless of Horace’s “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” (It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.) No, it isn’t. And many pay a terrible price for going to war. As do our heroes in these books.
This is not to say that the trilogy does not offer true romance. It does. Ms. Devon can spin a tale of love as few others can. I like her characters’ HEAs, always earned and always deserved. And I am still thinking about the five dukes. I am bereft that I may never learn about the Duke of Truebridge. What’s his story? And the Scottish Duke of Glenfoyle? We have only hints of his skirmishes with the English.
Even if no more books are written about the house party, these three are well worth reading. First, each offers a fine romance and second, if you wish to spend the head-time, each shines a light on societal issues that exist today…and we are left to wonder, what are we doing about them?
His opposite is Lady Agatha Graceborough, the cousin of Lady Virginia Milton about whom we read in the first book of this series. Where Grayson is dark and brooding, almost Gothic, Agatha is brightness and light. She is as kind as she is intelligent and as odd as a duck in pajamas. But…her family is an old one with the power and wealth to have the ton overlook her quirkiness, for the most part. The two are an excellent mix. Because they are so different, there is no need for contrived misunderstandings to move the story along. The plot is strong and the subplots equally so.
The theme of this book is one attributed to Lady Agatha’s musings: “…the dark sorrow in people’s hearts? It had to be overcome, but it could only be overcome if they wished it so.” The story opens windows in many people’s hearts and shows the darkness inside. Agatha also gives us a subtext of the story in a later musing, “I have seen people think themselves into disaster.” It feels as if that is exactly what the five dukes are doing, thinking themselves into disaster with plans of vengeance. Agatha is also the messenger of the subtexts that lie behind all three books: “Vengeance is a very dangerous thing” and ”…if one goes after vengeance, one might as well dig two graves.”
Later, Agatha offers an observation that outlines her view of life: “Hearts and souls? They are not made of matter the way you think. They are malleable and capable of rebuilding themselves. It is only our thoughts, our foolish, weak thoughts, which make us feel as if we are broken or trapped.”
Agatha is a complex character. On the surface she is bright and cheerful, full of life, and finding adventure everywhere. As the writer tells—and shows—us, “Agatha was determined to be happy. She had seen the cost of the alternative.” And later we read, “…Agatha, in the face of uncertainty and pain, had decided to love her life.” These observations serve up a big clue to Agatha’s character. She has indeed seen alternatives to happiness, and she’s made a decision to be happy…and happiness is a decision, not something simply thrust upon someone.
There are a few issues that can cause a reader to be popped out of the story to consider what the writer is trying to say. For instance:
This sentence could be interpreted in different ways, “…he’d been certain she was not going to let him go on the dance floor….” So, is she not going to allow him on the dance floor? Or is she not going to let him go, once on the dance floor? Within context, it’s the latter interpretation (I think) and it could have been worded better.
Agatha corners Grayson and they have an outrageous, and delightful, conversation. But there’s a sentence that gave me pause, “I think you think flatterers are sycophants.” What made me pause is that flatterers are sycophants, regardless of what one thinks. Flatterers heap obsequious and insincere praise on someone, and sycophants do precisely the same thing. Agatha says this as if it is unusual to associate the two. I think the writer means that Grayson has no use for sycophants, or those who use flattery, in his life.
The writer tells us, “Many of Bedford’s toughs were about to make certain that no one would escape the estate.” This seems overkill. Bedford is here to aid the dukes in some way. He was present in the first book, mostly in a vague background. He hasn’t been used since, and his toughs have not been used at all. Where are they and why are they hovering about?
Sometimes the person speaking in a conversation can be difficult to ascertain. For instance:
“What?” he asked. “Sneaking up on people.”
This appears to be one person (Grayson) speaking. However, it’s a question asked, then answered. Grayson is speaking to Agatha and the conversation should look like this:
“What?” he asked.
“Sneaking up on people.”
We’re missing an adverb here (and the subjunctive tense would not be amiss): “It was if he was absorbing her….” This should read, “It was as if he were absorbing her….”
We are told that Agatha “had been deeply inspired by Madame Masson” who is a tennis player. There was a Mme. Masson who played tennis in the 1790s and that made me pause. I’m unsure in which year of the Regency these books take place. The war with Bonaparte is still being waged and his final surrender was in July 1815, so it’s before 1815. Since Agatha is portrayed as being no more than twenty (as Grayson believes) and has been flitting about the Continent since she was four, with brief returns home, how did she come to admire Mme. Masson? The mention of Mme. feels contrived, to give the appearance of propriety for a woman, Agatha, to play in a game of tennis.
The writer tells us “Something was amiss when Mary had rushed into the garden, seeking refuge by the rose trellis” where Agatha was sitting. This is still a headscratcher from the previous book. Mary had taken a tumble into the middle of a lake and was drenched. She went to the gardens without drying off or changing clothes. I think that state of wetness merits a comment…or two. And perhaps some aid as well?
Chapter 18 begins oddly. First, there’s a strange beginning passage: “With the warm glow of morning light spilling through the chamber windows, Agatha felt her back pressed against the door.” It’s early. Agatha just woke up. Why is her back against the bedroom door? Isn’t she still in bed? And second, why are we looking back at an event that occurred at the close of the previous chapter? It’s a sex scene that would have played out better if it had been written as it was happening rather than telling it in reminiscence. It has just happened and so it reads peculiarly.
Subjunctive tense is needed here: “As if she was the center of his world.” That should read, “As if she were the center of his world.”
An incorrect word is used: “Our perhaps, you’ll be behind me in the shadows….” That should be, “Or perhaps you’ll be behind me….” The comma after “perhaps” is unnecessary.
[As an aside, there are interesting rules for when to use a comma after the word, “perhaps.”]
The writer continues to use “well”—a lot—in this book, too. For example, “…what happens to us, well, it shapes us…” and “as long as no one said anything outright, well, any behavior was allowed.” More: “And well…Agatha wanted love…” and “her cousin, who looked, well, stunned.” The use of “well” in these instances takes away from what is being said and diminishes the content. It’s used too many times throughout the book.
Two children are being observed and someone remarks, “Their oldest child….” When two are being discussed, it’s “older.” More than two requires “oldest.” The phrase should read, “Their older child….”
We are told of this older child, “Only four years old, the fellow knew how to sit….” Well, I should hope so. Children usually walk between ten and eighteen months of age, so sitting would be good at the age of four.
I liked this book a lot. It is short and reads quickly. I gobbled it up immediately after finishing the second book, which I also liked. I think this one is the best of the three. All of them give the reader much to think about, if the reader wishes to do so. But heavy content will not detract from the lovely romance that is Grayson and Agatha’s. Agatha is a refreshing heroine, as was her cousin, Virginia, in the first book. Her unusual joie de vivre is wonderful to picture as we read.
I rated this book 4-stars because of the characters, whom I enjoyed spending time with, and the weighty topics that appear in the thoughts and actions of main characters. I have a hunch that this book might have been rushed. There are parts that intimate a hurried editing, but it is still a very good read.
An aside about this series:
I have the feeling that Ms. Devon meant to write five books in this series, one book devoted to each duke’s dark tale. She seems to have stopped at three and I wonder why. Perhaps it’s because of her writing schedule which must be hectic. These three books were published one after the other:
#1 How I Danced with the Duke, published 07/29/2023
#2 I Kissed the Duke, published 09/29/2023
#3 Why I Caught the Duke, published 11/30/23
Unhappily, there are no notices about upcoming books in the series and on Amazon, the three are offered as a set. If there are to be no more books about the duke’s unforgettable house party, it’s unfortunate for us. These three books have a depth that is unusual in our genre. There are a great many issues to consider in each, issues that apply even today. For instance, this book raises issues about mental health: what are we doing about this in the 21st century? And the importance of self-loyalty and of keeping faith with oneself in an onslaught of terrible things life can throw at us. And war…it is a terrible thing, regardless of Horace’s “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” (It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.) No, it isn’t. And many pay a terrible price for going to war. As do our heroes in these books.
This is not to say that the trilogy does not offer true romance. It does. Ms. Devon can spin a tale of love as few others can. I like her characters’ HEAs, always earned and always deserved. And I am still thinking about the five dukes. I am bereft that I may never learn about the Duke of Truebridge. What’s his story? And the Scottish Duke of Glenfoyle? We have only hints of his skirmishes with the English.
Even if no more books are written about the house party, these three are well worth reading. First, each offers a fine romance and second, if you wish to spend the head-time, each shines a light on societal issues that exist today…and we are left to wonder, what are we doing about them?
December 30, 2023
Why I caught the Duke by Eva Devon
Why I caught the Duke is the third book in a series called The Duke’s House Party by Eva Devon. (published in November 2023). The books are a series based on the premise that a group of five dukes have banded together. Each was bent on revenge for a wrong done to him. They sent up a house party and then invited various people, thinking to enact their revenge during the party. Daniel Bedford has been hired to help them. Each story can be read as a stand alone novel.
Grayson, Duke of Talbot is angry and out for revenge. His childhood friend, Jean-Pierre was tortured and murdered for helping the English. Grayson is determined to drive Brown over the edge as he was the man who gave his friend away. That was his goal at the house party, but what he didn’t expect was Lady Agatha. She is brilliant, sparkling and a jewel who finds Grayson most attractive. It is like opposites attract as Agatha is determined to find the good in everyone and turn every situation into a positive one. Their attraction is like sparks and fireworks.
Why I caught the Duke was an interesting read. I love how Agatha’s positive spirit counteracted Grayson dour nature. She was bound to find the positive in every situation, even when things were at their most difficult. The book is not a long read. It is also able to be read either as part of the series or as a standalone. Why I caught the Duke by Eva Devon is a great read.
Why I caught the Duke is the third book in a series called The Duke’s House Party by Eva Devon. (published in November 2023). The books are a series based on the premise that a group of five dukes have banded together. Each was bent on revenge for a wrong done to him. They sent up a house party and then invited various people, thinking to enact their revenge during the party. Daniel Bedford has been hired to help them. Each story can be read as a stand alone novel.
Grayson, Duke of Talbot is angry and out for revenge. His childhood friend, Jean-Pierre was tortured and murdered for helping the English. Grayson is determined to drive Brown over the edge as he was the man who gave his friend away. That was his goal at the house party, but what he didn’t expect was Lady Agatha. She is brilliant, sparkling and a jewel who finds Grayson most attractive. It is like opposites attract as Agatha is determined to find the good in everyone and turn every situation into a positive one. Their attraction is like sparks and fireworks.
Why I caught the Duke was an interesting read. I love how Agatha’s positive spirit counteracted Grayson dour nature. She was bound to find the positive in every situation, even when things were at their most difficult. The book is not a long read. It is also able to be read either as part of the series or as a standalone. Why I caught the Duke by Eva Devon is a great read.
November 29, 2023
Thank you!!!
Lady Agatha reminds me of Polyanna, always optimistic, cheerful and very likeable. She has chosen this outlook on life because to do less would be detrimental to her well being. She has seen enough negative in her young life to know enough is enough. She has chosen to find the good in others and if possible, help them to see it too, if they are struggling. Her grandmother is her chaperone and she supports Agatha waiting for "the One." Agatha feels things are a bit off at this house party.
Grayson Edric Martin Wharley, the Duke of Talbot and his Duke friends are hosting this house party for "justice and revenge." They each have an objective and are pursuing them somewhat covertly. Talbot is caught off guard by his attraction to Agatha and the distraction frustrates him.
This was a great story about dealing with pain, disappointments and finding your way through it to the light. It is about being lucky to have someone along for the journey and cheering you on. The grace with which Ms. Devon takes us on this journey is epic. You don't realize it until you are on the other side and in the light.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lady Agatha reminds me of Polyanna, always optimistic, cheerful and very likeable. She has chosen this outlook on life because to do less would be detrimental to her well being. She has seen enough negative in her young life to know enough is enough. She has chosen to find the good in others and if possible, help them to see it too, if they are struggling. Her grandmother is her chaperone and she supports Agatha waiting for "the One." Agatha feels things are a bit off at this house party.
Grayson Edric Martin Wharley, the Duke of Talbot and his Duke friends are hosting this house party for "justice and revenge." They each have an objective and are pursuing them somewhat covertly. Talbot is caught off guard by his attraction to Agatha and the distraction frustrates him.
This was a great story about dealing with pain, disappointments and finding your way through it to the light. It is about being lucky to have someone along for the journey and cheering you on. The grace with which Ms. Devon takes us on this journey is epic. You don't realize it until you are on the other side and in the light.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 19, 2023
Absolute winning Sunshine vs Grump story. Lady Agatha was bold and cheerful (though a bit preachy at times), while Grayson, Duke of Talbot, has been dealt many blows and dealt with death and betrayal. Together, it could be oil and water, but this pair mixed well in this sweet story that will put a smile on your face as Grayson is led out of his darkness by the light of his life.
Now, this whole story takes place at a house party that five dukes are hosting and plotting revenge for wrongs done to them and to people they love. This book was short and I would have liked to have more glimpses into what the other dukes were up to (yes, I know, read the other books, but I would think their paths would have crossed a bit more). A duke and other characters would pop up and it was sometimes hard to keep them straight with no background info. And why didn't Agatha ever name her cousin? I love and hate the premise of a revenge house party, because do they not care for the innocent bystanders they may hurt in the crossfire?
Now, this whole story takes place at a house party that five dukes are hosting and plotting revenge for wrongs done to them and to people they love. This book was short and I would have liked to have more glimpses into what the other dukes were up to (yes, I know, read the other books, but I would think their paths would have crossed a bit more). A duke and other characters would pop up and it was sometimes hard to keep them straight with no background info. And why didn't Agatha ever name her cousin? I love and hate the premise of a revenge house party, because do they not care for the innocent bystanders they may hurt in the crossfire?
November 26, 2023
Adore this series of 5 Dukes tortured by the past and bent on revenge.
Grayson is determined to wreak havoc on Brown, a traitor that caused a childhood friend to be tortured and die. But then Grayson meets Agatha and they are drawn together by a force as strong as love. Can he exact his vengeance and keep Agatha or will she be horrified by his plan?
Circumstances with the plots of the other Dukes are intertwined throughout this story.
Don’t miss the first two books in this series for the excitement and characters.
Grayson is determined to wreak havoc on Brown, a traitor that caused a childhood friend to be tortured and die. But then Grayson meets Agatha and they are drawn together by a force as strong as love. Can he exact his vengeance and keep Agatha or will she be horrified by his plan?
Circumstances with the plots of the other Dukes are intertwined throughout this story.
Don’t miss the first two books in this series for the excitement and characters.
December 6, 2023
3.5 STARS
This was a sweet story with a happily ever after, but it was also a little “preachy” for me. While Agatha was sweet and she exemplified lightness, she seemed to always be telling Grayson how to feel and deal with his feelings when she didn’t want to hear it when he had an opinion of her methods of coping with bad things. The book started off in a way that I thought it would be funnier and lighter, but it quickly took a change. That is why I could only give 3.5 stars.
This was a sweet story with a happily ever after, but it was also a little “preachy” for me. While Agatha was sweet and she exemplified lightness, she seemed to always be telling Grayson how to feel and deal with his feelings when she didn’t want to hear it when he had an opinion of her methods of coping with bad things. The book started off in a way that I thought it would be funnier and lighter, but it quickly took a change. That is why I could only give 3.5 stars.
December 9, 2023
The Dukes house party, with the Duke of Wildwood and the Duke of Hartmore already caught up with young ladies , will Grayson, Duke of Talbot forget his plans for revenge or call under the thrall of Lady Agatha herself the daughter of a scandalous parent?
When Jean-Paul, Graysons childhood friend his betrayed by another of Grayson's spies, Grayson is first heartbroken, and then promises to avenge his brutal murder. So with four other dukes a house party is planned, with a select guest list, so revenge can be had by all.
Loving this series, but which duke will have his revenge next?
When Jean-Paul, Graysons childhood friend his betrayed by another of Grayson's spies, Grayson is first heartbroken, and then promises to avenge his brutal murder. So with four other dukes a house party is planned, with a select guest list, so revenge can be had by all.
Loving this series, but which duke will have his revenge next?
December 19, 2023
Grayson and Agatha
Wonderful book and characters. Well written and keeps you turning the pages from the beginning to the end. It has suspense ,mystery and above all love for the souls who see through to having their lives change. The war changes everyone in some in way and this is what Agatna ha does for Grayson and for all other parties that follow . they get their HEA and so much more in their future.highly recommend this this author and she gives all there is to a romance. happy reading g!😊
Wonderful book and characters. Well written and keeps you turning the pages from the beginning to the end. It has suspense ,mystery and above all love for the souls who see through to having their lives change. The war changes everyone in some in way and this is what Agatna ha does for Grayson and for all other parties that follow . they get their HEA and so much more in their future.highly recommend this this author and she gives all there is to a romance. happy reading g!😊
January 18, 2024
This was a 5 star book until about 86%, then we were told a bunch of things were happening all at once with all the characters.
I loved the FMC. I loved the brooding hero.
I loved that they recognized they really liked each other and didn’t fight it. That was SO SO refreshing after all the draggged out resistance I see in most books.
I loved the FMC. I loved the brooding hero.
I loved that they recognized they really liked each other and didn’t fight it. That was SO SO refreshing after all the draggged out resistance I see in most books.
January 25, 2024
The conclusion of the series was another page turner.
Agatha was such a bright, optimistic woman who knew what she wanted from life and was not going to settle for less.
Grayson had known much heartache and betrayal, and was not really looking for anything but revenge.
Enter Agatha who bewitched him and the dance begins.
Agatha was such a bright, optimistic woman who knew what she wanted from life and was not going to settle for less.
Grayson had known much heartache and betrayal, and was not really looking for anything but revenge.
Enter Agatha who bewitched him and the dance begins.
March 20, 2024
nice
I enjoyed Why I Caught the Duke. This is the third book in the Duke’s House Party series and the dukes are dropping like flies. The love they find is kinda getting in the way of the revenge they seek. The books are concurrent so you see flashes of the other dukes in each read. I like it.
I enjoyed Why I Caught the Duke. This is the third book in the Duke’s House Party series and the dukes are dropping like flies. The love they find is kinda getting in the way of the revenge they seek. The books are concurrent so you see flashes of the other dukes in each read. I like it.
December 6, 2023
3.5 stars. I like her, but this was a tad too short and felt hurried, almost frantic at times. I'm also not on the ship of ' love can cure even the darkest man'.
Also I know I'm a nerd but at the very end the main character is watching a cardinal in his garden.. there are no cardinals in England.
Also I know I'm a nerd but at the very end the main character is watching a cardinal in his garden.. there are no cardinals in England.
December 12, 2023
Excellent.
Book 3, I am now fully in the swing of this series and am eager to read the next Duke’s story…. I’ve a feeling it will be the Scottish Duke’s turn next. (I do so love a good Scottish Regency Romance ❤️)
Book 3, I am now fully in the swing of this series and am eager to read the next Duke’s story…. I’ve a feeling it will be the Scottish Duke’s turn next. (I do so love a good Scottish Regency Romance ❤️)
December 5, 2023
Good read from Devon. I liked these characters and the plot of this book. I did find Agatha a bit to syrupy/too sweet, but I get it. Looking forward to reading the next installment of this series.
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December 31, 2023Loved. It
April 18, 2025
This is a review for books 2 and 3. I had been reading a lot of duds but these were really good. I could of gone for more in the series.
April 2, 2024
Heroine has to change/fix the hero. Ugh. Redundant reminders about why things are the way they are, in case we start wondering why the stupid stuff keeps happening, or because the book needed more pages? Not sure.
December 1, 2023
Beautifully written romance, filled with emotion and warmth with an undercurrent of revenge. A wonderful and instant attraction between Lady Agatha and the Duke of Talbot. A story of love winning over revenge and another great read in The Duke's House Party series.
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