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Switching Places #2
One Kiss From You
A bold woman known as the "duchess of Magnus" was wagered—and won—in a card game. But the woman who arrived was her shy, quiet cousin Eleanor.
Eleanor de Lacy must have been mad to agree to exchange identities with her stronger-willed cousin. She would never convince Remington Knight of the folly of this union—especially since the man seemed so determined for it to take place. Worse still, she finds Remington dazzlingly attractive—and she's charmed by his attempts to seduce her, even though he believes she is already his. But if he ever learns of Eleanor's deception, this daring rogue will wreak havoc...upon her reputation and her heart.
Remington had expected a haughty, unbending aristocrat who would ensure his entrance into good society. But this "duchess" is a most pleasant surprise—modest, warm-hearted, endearingly awkward, and a delight to the eye. In short, she is exactly the sort of bride Remington could fall passionately, completely in love with...if he weren't so intent on his revenge.
Eleanor de Lacy must have been mad to agree to exchange identities with her stronger-willed cousin. She would never convince Remington Knight of the folly of this union—especially since the man seemed so determined for it to take place. Worse still, she finds Remington dazzlingly attractive—and she's charmed by his attempts to seduce her, even though he believes she is already his. But if he ever learns of Eleanor's deception, this daring rogue will wreak havoc...upon her reputation and her heart.
Remington had expected a haughty, unbending aristocrat who would ensure his entrance into good society. But this "duchess" is a most pleasant surprise—modest, warm-hearted, endearingly awkward, and a delight to the eye. In short, she is exactly the sort of bride Remington could fall passionately, completely in love with...if he weren't so intent on his revenge.
358 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 28, 2003
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Readers become writers, and Christina has always been a reader. Ultimately she discovered she liked to read romance best because the relationship between a man and a woman is always humorous. A woman wants world peace, a clean house, and a deep and meaningful relationship based on mutual understanding and love. A man wants a Craftsman router, undisputed control of the TV remote, and a red Corvette which will make his bald spot disappear.
When Christina’s first daughter was born, she told her husband she was going to write a book. It was a good time to start a new career, because how much trouble could one little infant be?
Ha! It took ten years, two children and three completed manuscripts before she was published. Now her suspense, paranormal, historical, and mystery novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 15 million copies in print. Praised for her “brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd” (Booklist), her award-winning books have landed on numerous Best of the Year lists and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where her 700 lavender plants share the yard with her husband’s various “Big Projects,” including a treehouse, zipline, and their very own Stonehenge.
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Christina is married to a man with all his hair and no Corvette, but many Craftsman tools.
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— 6/30/26 TEACH THE TORCHES TO BURN: Daughter of Montague Historical Fiction #3 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
New and Now!
—MUCH ADO ABOUT MISTLETOE: Daughter of Montague Christmas novella https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
— THUS WITH A KISS I DIE Daughter of Montague Historical Fiction #2
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
— A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA Historical Fiction Trade Paperback Once upon a time a young couple met and fell in love. You probably know that story, and how it ended (hint: badly). Only here’s the thing: That’s not how it ended at all…
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
— WELCOME TO GOTHIC: A Gothic novella in ebook (at last!) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
— WHAT DREAMS MAY COME Daughter of Montague novella 1.5 "I’m the daughter of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, that Romeo and Juliet. No, they didn’t die in the tomb…" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
— GIRL ANONYMOUS “Crackling sexual chemistry and a few love scenes guaranteed to scorch readers’ fingers as they turn the pages." — ⭐️ Booklist
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Readers become writers, and Christina has always been a reader. Ultimately she discovered she liked to read romance best because the relationship between a man and a woman is always humorous. A woman wants world peace, a clean house, and a deep and meaningful relationship based on mutual understanding and love. A man wants a Craftsman router, undisputed control of the TV remote, and a red Corvette which will make his bald spot disappear.
When Christina’s first daughter was born, she told her husband she was going to write a book. It was a good time to start a new career, because how much trouble could one little infant be?
Ha! It took ten years, two children and three completed manuscripts before she was published. Now her suspense, paranormal, historical, and mystery novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 15 million copies in print. Praised for her “brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd” (Booklist), her award-winning books have landed on numerous Best of the Year lists and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where her 700 lavender plants share the yard with her husband’s various “Big Projects,” including a treehouse, zipline, and their very own Stonehenge.
Enter Christina’s worlds and join her mailing list for humor, book news and entertainment (yes, she’s the proud author with the infamous three-armed cover) at christinadodd.com. For more information on A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA, visit daughterofmontague.com. Her legions of fans know that when they pick up a Christina Dodd book, they'll find the story, "Wildly entertaining, wickedly witty!"
Christina is married to a man with all his hair and no Corvette, but many Craftsman tools.
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December 15, 2020
“You don’t like her,” he insisted.
“All right! I don’t like her.” Eleanor held her breath and waited for lightning to strike.
Nothing happened. No one even noticed. Nothing happened. No one even noticed her admission. No one except Mr. Knight, and he had driven her to that grievous offense. “But I don’t want you to think badly of her because of my disaffection.”
“Why not?” he asked impatiently. “You’re going to be my wife. Who else would I listen to?”
His blind faith took her breath away.
"One Kiss from You" is the story of Madeline and Remington.
The companion from the first book arrives to fulfill a wager. She is to pretend to be her cousin and be betrothed to the hero, until the cousin returns. She meets the hero, and is instantly taken as well as cautious of the brooding man. While the hero expects a loud mouthed shrew, he gets an insanely beautiful but very sedate and righteous fiancé. Sparks fly, but truth is hidden until it is too late..
The hero had his reasons for wanting a "duchess" wife, and is pretty pissed when his plans are thwarted. He is pretty mad- but never mean. The heroine takes him head on- fighting him with her kindness and mad sex techniques. I adored their love for the dog "Lizzie", there is some vengeful drama but all ends in a HEA.
Not as yummy as book 1 but insanely sexy and a pretty good read.
What definitely went in it's favor is me being a rabid Julia Quinn and "Bridgerton" fan and watching the trailer on loop for 5 hours. I definitely saw Rege and Phoebe as the MCs and it was SO HOT!
Safe
3.75/5
“All right! I don’t like her.” Eleanor held her breath and waited for lightning to strike.
Nothing happened. No one even noticed. Nothing happened. No one even noticed her admission. No one except Mr. Knight, and he had driven her to that grievous offense. “But I don’t want you to think badly of her because of my disaffection.”
“Why not?” he asked impatiently. “You’re going to be my wife. Who else would I listen to?”
His blind faith took her breath away.
"One Kiss from You" is the story of Madeline and Remington.
The companion from the first book arrives to fulfill a wager. She is to pretend to be her cousin and be betrothed to the hero, until the cousin returns. She meets the hero, and is instantly taken as well as cautious of the brooding man. While the hero expects a loud mouthed shrew, he gets an insanely beautiful but very sedate and righteous fiancé. Sparks fly, but truth is hidden until it is too late..
The hero had his reasons for wanting a "duchess" wife, and is pretty pissed when his plans are thwarted. He is pretty mad- but never mean. The heroine takes him head on- fighting him with her kindness and mad sex techniques. I adored their love for the dog "Lizzie", there is some vengeful drama but all ends in a HEA.
Not as yummy as book 1 but insanely sexy and a pretty good read.
What definitely went in it's favor is me being a rabid Julia Quinn and "Bridgerton" fan and watching the trailer on loop for 5 hours. I definitely saw Rege and Phoebe as the MCs and it was SO HOT!
Safe
3.75/5
May 2, 2022
If he was not careful, this woman would fascinate him.Remains one of my favorite historicals of all time!! The masquerade of timid and composed Eleanor pretending to be her Duchess cousin, Madeleine, who is as straightforward and vivacious as they come, was highly enjoyable. Even though I knew exactly how everything would happen and play out, I was getting increasingly nervous as the story progressed, the charade went further and further along, and Remington pushes "Madeleine" closer and closer to the wedding date.
Remington and Eleanor were a perfect pair and it's wonderful watching him break down some of her defenses and help her to grow more confident and sure of herself. So many things are a stretch, but I was happy to use my imagination and give a little leeway here. Sometimes I am a stickler, but other times, all the other components of the book are so great that I kind of don't care ;-). SO GREAT!!
October 28, 2015
Re-read, I think I liked this book better when I was young. I may have out grown Christina Dodd.
I still find her characters charming though. I like Remington and Eleanor, until Eleanor started scheming and "taking things into her own hand". Then she became too pathetically wanting. Major turnoff for me. I mean what she did was really underhanded. She tricked Remington into marrying her because she fell in love with him.
I also think Remington overlooked the trick too easily. He reconciled with the fact that Eleanor lied to him about who she was and now he was tied to her for life in marriage too quickly and too calmly. I would be so pissed off, it doesn't matter how much I want to sleep with the person.
My experience with Dodd has been quite consistent: I like her characters a lot but am not so impressed with the plots. Quite a pity, quite a pity.
I still find her characters charming though. I like Remington and Eleanor, until Eleanor started scheming and "taking things into her own hand". Then she became too pathetically wanting. Major turnoff for me. I mean what she did was really underhanded. She tricked Remington into marrying her because she fell in love with him.
I also think Remington overlooked the trick too easily. He reconciled with the fact that Eleanor lied to him about who she was and now he was tied to her for life in marriage too quickly and too calmly. I would be so pissed off, it doesn't matter how much I want to sleep with the person.
My experience with Dodd has been quite consistent: I like her characters a lot but am not so impressed with the plots. Quite a pity, quite a pity.
February 25, 2017
I'll start with the negative points. Christina Dodd does not, I think, really understand the Regency world she writes about. Titles, points of etiquette, the historical context, fashion - time and again the details grate. She can't even be bothered getting the right spelling for Berkeley Square. Nightingales weep.
The plot is not just far-fetched but annoyingly so: neither of the MCs has sufficient motivation for any of their actions. Which makes the first half of the book intensely irritating. "Why are you DOING this?" I yell. And my Kindle shrugs, in that dismissive way digital devices have. "Oh, y'know. 'Cos."
And yet, there is something here. In spite of the inconsistent characterisation of the H &h, their developing relationship forces its way through. Partly it's down to Remington Knight's transatlantic energy, and dismissal of ton etiquette; partly to Eleanor's development from nonentity to confident woman. Far and away the best scenes are between the pair, where alpha Remington commands, and Eleanor subverts, most especially in bed. It was hugely refreshing to read of a couple where the woman (in spite of her lack of sexual experience) takes the initiative & control. At one point, Eleanor is (somewhat ironically) "pleasuring her Master". “Deeper,” he whispered. “Harder.” Lifting her head, she said, “Master, I did not give you advice when you rendered a like service for me.”
I'm fairly sure I won't go back to this, but the good points do at least balance the lack of plot and historical sensitivity.
The plot is not just far-fetched but annoyingly so: neither of the MCs has sufficient motivation for any of their actions. Which makes the first half of the book intensely irritating. "Why are you DOING this?" I yell. And my Kindle shrugs, in that dismissive way digital devices have. "Oh, y'know. 'Cos."
And yet, there is something here. In spite of the inconsistent characterisation of the H &h, their developing relationship forces its way through. Partly it's down to Remington Knight's transatlantic energy, and dismissal of ton etiquette; partly to Eleanor's development from nonentity to confident woman. Far and away the best scenes are between the pair, where alpha Remington commands, and Eleanor subverts, most especially in bed. It was hugely refreshing to read of a couple where the woman (in spite of her lack of sexual experience) takes the initiative & control. At one point, Eleanor is (somewhat ironically) "pleasuring her Master". “Deeper,” he whispered. “Harder.” Lifting her head, she said, “Master, I did not give you advice when you rendered a like service for me.”
I'm fairly sure I won't go back to this, but the good points do at least balance the lack of plot and historical sensitivity.
May 27, 2016
Narration fail on Hero's voice. Narration by Justine Eyre (audible review)
Wow this hero really started out creepy.The American hero narration sounds creepy and the the things he says is creepy and way too domineering for a historical romance. I don't know how the heroine was liking him at all the first half of the book.
It did get better after about 50%, the author eased up on the creepiness. There story line was just okay. There was a little mystery and revenge going on. But it didn't make up for the first half of the story.
As for the narration. Well Justine Eyre should stick to British accents because this hero's character was not good and the american accent did not help the situation. Otherwise the narration was good.
I can't say I recommend this story. I do recommend the first story in the series, Scandalous Again, that was a much better story by far.
Wow this hero really started out creepy.The American hero narration sounds creepy and the the things he says is creepy and way too domineering for a historical romance. I don't know how the heroine was liking him at all the first half of the book.
It did get better after about 50%, the author eased up on the creepiness. There story line was just okay. There was a little mystery and revenge going on. But it didn't make up for the first half of the story.
As for the narration. Well Justine Eyre should stick to British accents because this hero's character was not good and the american accent did not help the situation. Otherwise the narration was good.
I can't say I recommend this story. I do recommend the first story in the series, Scandalous Again, that was a much better story by far.
September 10, 2025
4/5
Same opinion as with the previous book: beautiful and engaging, full of romance and a lot of fun. Eleanor and Remington were great together. It took a bit long to get to Eleanor’s true identity, but overall the pacing was decent.
Same opinion as with the previous book: beautiful and engaging, full of romance and a lot of fun. Eleanor and Remington were great together. It took a bit long to get to Eleanor’s true identity, but overall the pacing was decent.
April 29, 2019
Me costó un poco enganchar con la historia; lectura rápida, pero con inconsistencias, no logré querer a los personajes, no estaban bien definidas sus personalidades. Un 3,5 ⭐️ ni buena, ni mala. Para pasar el rato.
March 25, 2011
I was a li'l excited when I found this book at the library book sale last week. I had to have it, because I'd read Madeline's story a couple months back and had been looking for this one ever since, because I had been left wondering what was to become of poor Eleanor. Well, Eleanor proved that she actually could take care of herself. She blossomed in this story from meek, shy, scared companion of a duchess to a girl who knew what she wanted and wasn't too scared to take it. I adored her character, she was good, like someone I'd want to be friends with. I wasn't too sure of Mr. Knight at first, he was intimidating, and more than a little overbearing and commanding, and I was left unsure of his intentions. I liked the little bit of the mystery behind who killed Lady Pricilla though, it gave an added bit of something to the story. I laughed out loud when Eleanor cut her hair as a show of defiance to Mr. Knight's commands, I was cheering her on as she learned to stand up for herself. When the time came for their marriage, I felt nervous, I didn't know how it was going to go, and how he was going to handle it when he learned the truth. I admit I was even a bit afraid for Eleanor. But it all turned out well, with an exciting kidnap and fight scene towards the end, and the return of Madeline with Gabriel in tow. I was smiling as I finished this book.
July 8, 2012
See, aha, for good plain reasons: very good chemistry, very good development, very nice quirkiness of the main female lady, sex part was nice as well (the wonders I keep learning and memorising). But no-nos are here as well: he's blond. I can neglect that he's blond if I see that line just once so I can in my mind forget almost instantly, erase erase! that image before it comes real, but his blondness and pale blue eyes were described numerous times and I can't fantasize about blond hair and pale eyes. Second thing, the story was again a mystery story, I don't even know if I am using the correct term, but I don't care and this is how much I care. I don't like, again repeating myself, who killed who and why, not of my interest. No, no number three: I don't think it's possible to fall in love in a period of 4 days. Even if she's a virgin. Number 5, and the last thing. I think if you prepare one plan your whole life and you're really determined to see it come alive, and you're really angry and mad and filled with hatred, I think, in my humble opinion that even if she gives you the best fellatio of your life that even men are not that shallow to forget their previous hatred and destruction. Yes Remington, even if she straddled you like a wench and you felt like a big puppy.
January 3, 2018
Primer libro leído de este año.Buscaba un libro sencillo para releer y aunque me costó encontrarlo pude volver a leer este.
Este libro lo leí por casualidad (antes de descubrir siquiera que me encantaba este género) en mi época adolescente y me gustó muchísimo en su momento; decidí volver a releermelo para ver si seguía pensando lo mismo y me alegra haberlo hecho porque me ha gustado mucho de nuevo.
Es un libro fácil de leer y si te pones en un día te lo acabas porque no tiene ni doscientas páginas.
Lo bueno de volver a leerlo es que he descubierto que tiene otro libro antes (pero que por suerte no afecta a la trama pues es la historia de Madeline contada en paralelo con la de Eleanor) así que cuando tenga tiempo me lo leeré.
La historia me gusta, es sencilla pero también te atrapa fácilmente y como he dicho es fácil de leer. Además es un libro de estos de época y a mi es muy fácil atraparme con eso porque adoro ese tipo de libros.
Los personajes también me gustan. Mister Knight me encanta, es el típico señor Darcy pero de este libro. Tiene ese aire chulesco que tanto me gusta en personajes masculinos de libros y en el fondo tiene su corazoncito, lo que me atrapa también. Además, que diablos, es un rubio de ojos azules y me encantan los rubios.
Los dos son muy monos cuando quieren y su historia de amor me gusta. Quizás lo que menos me gusta del libro es que la parte del final me parece que está todo demasiado apresurado y pasa demasiado rápido. Quizás la autora se podría haber explayado un poco más, pero vamos que es el único fallo que veo al libro, el resto me encanta. Es un libro que recomendaría a la gente que le gusta la romántica, sobretodo la romántica de época.
Le he dado cinco estrellas porque de verdad me ha gustado. Ha estado bien releer este libro. En cuanto me sea posible quiero leerme el primero. Es la historia de Madeline y Gabriel y tengo muchas ganas de ver como es la historia pero desde el otro enfoque. Como primera lectura del año no ha estado mal. Y además estoy cumpliendo mi reto de libros. "una relectura" es que ni me lo pensé.
En fin, lo dicho. Bastante contenta.
Este libro lo leí por casualidad (antes de descubrir siquiera que me encantaba este género) en mi época adolescente y me gustó muchísimo en su momento; decidí volver a releermelo para ver si seguía pensando lo mismo y me alegra haberlo hecho porque me ha gustado mucho de nuevo.
Es un libro fácil de leer y si te pones en un día te lo acabas porque no tiene ni doscientas páginas.
Lo bueno de volver a leerlo es que he descubierto que tiene otro libro antes (pero que por suerte no afecta a la trama pues es la historia de Madeline contada en paralelo con la de Eleanor) así que cuando tenga tiempo me lo leeré.
La historia me gusta, es sencilla pero también te atrapa fácilmente y como he dicho es fácil de leer. Además es un libro de estos de época y a mi es muy fácil atraparme con eso porque adoro ese tipo de libros.
Los personajes también me gustan. Mister Knight me encanta, es el típico señor Darcy pero de este libro. Tiene ese aire chulesco que tanto me gusta en personajes masculinos de libros y en el fondo tiene su corazoncito, lo que me atrapa también. Además, que diablos, es un rubio de ojos azules y me encantan los rubios.
Los dos son muy monos cuando quieren y su historia de amor me gusta. Quizás lo que menos me gusta del libro es que la parte del final me parece que está todo demasiado apresurado y pasa demasiado rápido. Quizás la autora se podría haber explayado un poco más, pero vamos que es el único fallo que veo al libro, el resto me encanta. Es un libro que recomendaría a la gente que le gusta la romántica, sobretodo la romántica de época.
Le he dado cinco estrellas porque de verdad me ha gustado. Ha estado bien releer este libro. En cuanto me sea posible quiero leerme el primero. Es la historia de Madeline y Gabriel y tengo muchas ganas de ver como es la historia pero desde el otro enfoque. Como primera lectura del año no ha estado mal. Y además estoy cumpliendo mi reto de libros. "una relectura" es que ni me lo pensé.
En fin, lo dicho. Bastante contenta.
January 3, 2015
Sequel to "Scandalous Again," which you should read first if you want to know why two cousins have switched places. Book 2 is actually the more luscious romance, but it is unfortunately built upon the double whammy of bad omens: a Big Deception by the heroine and a revenge scheme by the hero. That's problematic for me when I read romance, because I know there's a really ugly conflict coming, which makes it hard to enjoy the otherwise delightful first half of the story. Yes, hero will eventually relent and offer both love and forgiveness, and of course he'll realize he loves her when she's in danger. But in between the explosive truth and the HEA, I was nearly as miserable as the heroine. Would I have read it anyway? Hell YES! Christina Dodd's historical romances are my bodice-ripper treasures
August 27, 2011
What would Madeline do? That's what really runs through Eleanor's head. Pretending to be your aristocratic cousin isn't as easy as it sounds when you are a mouse. This is the second part to the Switching Places story. I want to explain my 2 star review. This book isn't bad. It just didn't keep my attention. The story was well written and cute with it's romance. It's just not a reread for me nor did I particular like the male lead.
I recommend this story to romance lovers who want their happily ever after and a male lead who is an asshole but turns to be a nice guy.
I recommend this story to romance lovers who want their happily ever after and a male lead who is an asshole but turns to be a nice guy.
April 1, 2009
I got a bag full of romance novels from a friend who doesn't like them and I read most of them expecting to be bored silly. This was one of them. I didn't know this book was part of a series and it bugs me that I started with book two. I like to start at the beginning but it is exciting too because now I can find all the other books and read them as well. I know it will be worth it, Christina Dodd is an amazing writer.
August 12, 2010
4.5 stars
A great story, with a superb heroine, who really finds herself when forced to match the hero, a man driven by revenge. I love the way this is a parallel story to the first of the two books, although I think I prefer the first - the steamy bits are perhaps less sensual in this book, and the hero was a stronger presence, although I found both extremely enjoyable.
A great story, with a superb heroine, who really finds herself when forced to match the hero, a man driven by revenge. I love the way this is a parallel story to the first of the two books, although I think I prefer the first - the steamy bits are perhaps less sensual in this book, and the hero was a stronger presence, although I found both extremely enjoyable.
August 4, 2019
In this sequel to Dodd's Scandalous Again, we get a follow-up episode regarding what happened to Madeline de Lacy's meek cousin Eleanor after she was foisted (in a way) onto Madeline's intended, Remington Knight.
So if you missed or forgot Book 1, here's the deal. Madeline de Lacy, duchess of Magnus, was promised in marriage to American businessman Remington Knight, after Madeline's father lost a card game to Knight. She goes on the trip to meet up with Knight, her cousin Eleanor in tow as an escort, but en route, Madeline comes up with this plan where Eleanor is to go on ahead and present herself as Madeline, while the real Madeline goes in disguise to another high stakes poker tournament to try to find a way to win back the family fortune her father lost. It's explained in the first book how the two look enough alike to often pass as siblings and often enough have been mistaken for each other, so she figures it's a solid plan. Madeline has every intention of Eleanor only being in this position temporarily, but as it often goes with these kinds of things, the plan in reality turns a lot more complicated than it went in Madeline's mind.
Unbeknownst to either Madeline or Eleanor, Remington is seeking revenge against the de Lacy family, so he knew exactly what he was doing going after Madeline. It is Remington's belief that Madeline's father is responsible for the demise of Knight's family; now Remington is set on taking down every de Lacy one at a time. He hears rumors that Madeline is bold and outspoken in nature, so he's looking forward to the challenge of "breaking" her. Imagine his surprise when "Madeline" arrives but instead of the expected strong-willed, spoiled snob he's looking to train down, he meets with Eleanor's (posing as Madeline) humble, kind, demure way of moving through the world. Remington is also thrown by her bookish tendencies... not something previously attributed to Madeline, as he understood. Regardless, he admits he's looking forward to seducing his beautiful bride-to-be... while also carrying out his revenge plot, of course.
Eleanor likewise comes into this meeting with preconceived notions of Mr. Knight. She's heard this Boston native described as an "American barbarian from the colonies"... but on first sight, her initial impression decides he is "hewn from rugged granite and adolescent dreams". Someone catch this girl, she's falling! LOL Still, she must keep her cool and ride this charade out just long enough for Madeline to arrive and come clean to Knight about all this. Until then.... she'll just have to dodge his questions about her repeatedly speaking in third person.
Madeline's aunt is called in as a chaperone for Eleanor until the wedding date. Knight might throw some sly looks his fiancee's way, maybe a naughty hand once in awhile, but for the most part he wants to keep things above board until the wedding night. But as you'll see, easier said than done with these two. Madeline's aunt naturally realizes it's really Eleanor from the start but for her own reasons she'll later explain, decides to keep mum about it. It's mentioned that Eleanor and Madeline's aunt are not related, so I'm guessing that means Eleanor is a cousin on the father's side?
Eleanor's anxiety doesn't end there. This poor girl spends the majority of the story in fear of having the secret revealed. During one ball, she figures her cover is blown for sure when she runs into a best friend of Madeline but soon realizes the girl won't stop talking long enough to notice it's not really Madeline she's speaking with! In several other moments, Eleanor has the repeated occurrence of people saying "so nice to meet you again", believing they are speaking with Madeline. Eleanor wonders if maybe she might actually pull this off! And then she comes face-to-face with her own evil stepmother. But here again is a relative who seems to have their own motives for going along with the ruse, at least for awhile.
The story in this sequel takes longer to get off the ground than its predecessor, but once again Dodd crafts a truly interesting and cute coupling. There's just the right amount of early dislike, mystery around Knight's background --- Dodd initially writes him as a bit of a thug type, but is he really? --- and there's good character development all around to boot! While Eleanor starts out as the meek, skittish push-over type, it is wonderful to see her find her backbone later in the story. Everyone has their "enough is enough!" line and I inwardly cheered to see a liberated Eleanor find hers. And funny thing, her bold, confident side ends up being a huge turn-on to Remington, much to his surprise! He spends all this time thinking he's going to love training his wife into this broken, submissive thing but sure enough having a woman call him out and say NO from time to time ends up being the unexpected aphrodisiac for him!
The ending was a bit sappy-sappy for my taste, but overall it was a nice wrap-up to the adventures of the de Lacy ladies. Fun, lighthearted escapism... no complaints here!
So if you missed or forgot Book 1, here's the deal. Madeline de Lacy, duchess of Magnus, was promised in marriage to American businessman Remington Knight, after Madeline's father lost a card game to Knight. She goes on the trip to meet up with Knight, her cousin Eleanor in tow as an escort, but en route, Madeline comes up with this plan where Eleanor is to go on ahead and present herself as Madeline, while the real Madeline goes in disguise to another high stakes poker tournament to try to find a way to win back the family fortune her father lost. It's explained in the first book how the two look enough alike to often pass as siblings and often enough have been mistaken for each other, so she figures it's a solid plan. Madeline has every intention of Eleanor only being in this position temporarily, but as it often goes with these kinds of things, the plan in reality turns a lot more complicated than it went in Madeline's mind.
Unbeknownst to either Madeline or Eleanor, Remington is seeking revenge against the de Lacy family, so he knew exactly what he was doing going after Madeline. It is Remington's belief that Madeline's father is responsible for the demise of Knight's family; now Remington is set on taking down every de Lacy one at a time. He hears rumors that Madeline is bold and outspoken in nature, so he's looking forward to the challenge of "breaking" her. Imagine his surprise when "Madeline" arrives but instead of the expected strong-willed, spoiled snob he's looking to train down, he meets with Eleanor's (posing as Madeline) humble, kind, demure way of moving through the world. Remington is also thrown by her bookish tendencies... not something previously attributed to Madeline, as he understood. Regardless, he admits he's looking forward to seducing his beautiful bride-to-be... while also carrying out his revenge plot, of course.
Eleanor likewise comes into this meeting with preconceived notions of Mr. Knight. She's heard this Boston native described as an "American barbarian from the colonies"... but on first sight, her initial impression decides he is "hewn from rugged granite and adolescent dreams". Someone catch this girl, she's falling! LOL Still, she must keep her cool and ride this charade out just long enough for Madeline to arrive and come clean to Knight about all this. Until then.... she'll just have to dodge his questions about her repeatedly speaking in third person.
Madeline's aunt is called in as a chaperone for Eleanor until the wedding date. Knight might throw some sly looks his fiancee's way, maybe a naughty hand once in awhile, but for the most part he wants to keep things above board until the wedding night. But as you'll see, easier said than done with these two. Madeline's aunt naturally realizes it's really Eleanor from the start but for her own reasons she'll later explain, decides to keep mum about it. It's mentioned that Eleanor and Madeline's aunt are not related, so I'm guessing that means Eleanor is a cousin on the father's side?
Eleanor's anxiety doesn't end there. This poor girl spends the majority of the story in fear of having the secret revealed. During one ball, she figures her cover is blown for sure when she runs into a best friend of Madeline but soon realizes the girl won't stop talking long enough to notice it's not really Madeline she's speaking with! In several other moments, Eleanor has the repeated occurrence of people saying "so nice to meet you again", believing they are speaking with Madeline. Eleanor wonders if maybe she might actually pull this off! And then she comes face-to-face with her own evil stepmother. But here again is a relative who seems to have their own motives for going along with the ruse, at least for awhile.
The story in this sequel takes longer to get off the ground than its predecessor, but once again Dodd crafts a truly interesting and cute coupling. There's just the right amount of early dislike, mystery around Knight's background --- Dodd initially writes him as a bit of a thug type, but is he really? --- and there's good character development all around to boot! While Eleanor starts out as the meek, skittish push-over type, it is wonderful to see her find her backbone later in the story. Everyone has their "enough is enough!" line and I inwardly cheered to see a liberated Eleanor find hers. And funny thing, her bold, confident side ends up being a huge turn-on to Remington, much to his surprise! He spends all this time thinking he's going to love training his wife into this broken, submissive thing but sure enough having a woman call him out and say NO from time to time ends up being the unexpected aphrodisiac for him!
The ending was a bit sappy-sappy for my taste, but overall it was a nice wrap-up to the adventures of the de Lacy ladies. Fun, lighthearted escapism... no complaints here!
January 9, 2024
4 Estrellitas. Al final se animó más de lo que pensaba. El primer libro no me gustó mucho, pero a este sí le tenía ganas, la historia me llamaba realmente. Es verdad que al principio me costó un poco situarme pero me ha acabado gustando mucho.
Eleanor es la prima y acompañante de Madeline, la protagonista del primer libro. Ella no posee título ni fortuna, pues huyó de su familia y del maltrato constante de su madrastra, para encontrar en Madeline a su protectora. Pero en el primer libro supimos que su tío, el duque de Magnus, había apostado a su propia hija, Madeline, a las cartas, contra un americano, Remmington Knight. Por supuesto, Madeline se opuso a la idea, y mientras se encaminaban a Londres para reunirse con su prometido, a Madeline se le ocurrió intercambiar su puesto con el de su prima para poder acudir a la partida del siglo (y ahí empieza el primer libro).
De modo que Eleanor se encuentra en Londres, suplantando a su prima, y lo que encuentra es a un americano muy atractivo, pero muy hosco y decidido a tenerla, pese a parecer que la odia. Al principio la suplantación será un éxito, pues Madeline y Eleanor llevan tiempo fuera de Londres y siempre se han parecido mucho físicamente. Pero la animadversión entre los protagonistas pronto se convierte en deseo, y mientras Eleanor espera impaciente a que llegue su prima para deshacer el entuerto, en seguida se da cuenta de que desea seguir con el engaño y casarse de verdad con Remmington.
Remmington es un hombre que busca venganza. Su padre fue falsamente acusado de matar a la hermana del duque de Magnus y por ello cumplió condena en Australia, para acabar después haciendo fortuna en Boston, pero no por ello se libró de los culpables de su desdicha. Ahora, solo ha quedado Remmington vivo de su familia para poder vengarse del duque de Magnus. Su idea es la mayor ambición de todas, desposar a su hija, Madeline, la próxima duquesa. Pero la Madeline que Remmington conoce no es lo que esperaba, no es altiva, no es orgullosa, y definitivamente es más hermosa y agradable de lo que debería.
No quiero contar mucho más, porque eso hay que leerlo, y aunque no es muy memorable, a mí me ha convencido. Es cierto que no tiene grandes giros y desde el principio sabes quién perpetró el crimen cuarenta años antes, pero tampoco es muy importante.
Los personajes me han gustado, sobre todo cuando evolucionan. No tanto Eleanor, pues es imposible que pueda caer mal, pero Remmington sí evoluciona, de ser un hombre despiadado y corroído por el odio y la venganza hasta enamorarse.
Con Christina Dodd pasa algo curioso, y es que o sus libros me gustan mucho, o no me gustan nada. En el caso del primer libro de esta serie confieso que no me gustó nada, pero éste sí me ha gustado mucho.
De modo que aquí tengo una serie cortita de solo dos libro finiquitada. Ya pensaré más adelante con qué otros libros de esta autora me pondré.
Eleanor es la prima y acompañante de Madeline, la protagonista del primer libro. Ella no posee título ni fortuna, pues huyó de su familia y del maltrato constante de su madrastra, para encontrar en Madeline a su protectora. Pero en el primer libro supimos que su tío, el duque de Magnus, había apostado a su propia hija, Madeline, a las cartas, contra un americano, Remmington Knight. Por supuesto, Madeline se opuso a la idea, y mientras se encaminaban a Londres para reunirse con su prometido, a Madeline se le ocurrió intercambiar su puesto con el de su prima para poder acudir a la partida del siglo (y ahí empieza el primer libro).
De modo que Eleanor se encuentra en Londres, suplantando a su prima, y lo que encuentra es a un americano muy atractivo, pero muy hosco y decidido a tenerla, pese a parecer que la odia. Al principio la suplantación será un éxito, pues Madeline y Eleanor llevan tiempo fuera de Londres y siempre se han parecido mucho físicamente. Pero la animadversión entre los protagonistas pronto se convierte en deseo, y mientras Eleanor espera impaciente a que llegue su prima para deshacer el entuerto, en seguida se da cuenta de que desea seguir con el engaño y casarse de verdad con Remmington.
Remmington es un hombre que busca venganza. Su padre fue falsamente acusado de matar a la hermana del duque de Magnus y por ello cumplió condena en Australia, para acabar después haciendo fortuna en Boston, pero no por ello se libró de los culpables de su desdicha. Ahora, solo ha quedado Remmington vivo de su familia para poder vengarse del duque de Magnus. Su idea es la mayor ambición de todas, desposar a su hija, Madeline, la próxima duquesa. Pero la Madeline que Remmington conoce no es lo que esperaba, no es altiva, no es orgullosa, y definitivamente es más hermosa y agradable de lo que debería.
No quiero contar mucho más, porque eso hay que leerlo, y aunque no es muy memorable, a mí me ha convencido. Es cierto que no tiene grandes giros y desde el principio sabes quién perpetró el crimen cuarenta años antes, pero tampoco es muy importante.
Los personajes me han gustado, sobre todo cuando evolucionan. No tanto Eleanor, pues es imposible que pueda caer mal, pero Remmington sí evoluciona, de ser un hombre despiadado y corroído por el odio y la venganza hasta enamorarse.
Con Christina Dodd pasa algo curioso, y es que o sus libros me gustan mucho, o no me gustan nada. En el caso del primer libro de esta serie confieso que no me gustó nada, pero éste sí me ha gustado mucho.
De modo que aquí tengo una serie cortita de solo dos libro finiquitada. Ya pensaré más adelante con qué otros libros de esta autora me pondré.
April 18, 2018
I spent the first third of this book being extremely creeped out by the love interest. I honestly have no clue what the author was trying to do with him. I’m okay with heroes that are cold, arrogant, and even huge misogynists that think they know everything. That said, I was getting major serial killer vibes from Remington. He kept making these cryptic comments that came off as extremely sinister. Plus, the parts where he . I swear, everything was a veiled threat from this guy. As I read on, this started to seem more like a horror movie/thriller than a love story. It got to the point where I was convinced he was going to off her for her money or keep her prisoner in his cellar. I thought Eleanor was deranged for even being attracted to him. She kept going on about how drawn to him she was and I couldn’t for the life of me understand why.
It got better towards the end, but I just couldn’t get into the relationship between Eleanor and Remington. Comparing them from the first page to the last, they were so radically changed and you never really got a sense of how they got there. It was like parts of the book had been edited out. One moment . The change of heart was too sudden to be believable.
Overall, I was not a fan. The murder conspiracy final showdown was kind of cheesy. Also, I thought Eleanor turned into a completely different person once she and Remington started getting it on. It didn’t fit in with who her character had been up until that point. I hated the entire harem thing and the constant references to the concubines’ teachings. I just wish that that whole aspect had been written out of the book because it was weird and off-putting to me.
It got better towards the end, but I just couldn’t get into the relationship between Eleanor and Remington. Comparing them from the first page to the last, they were so radically changed and you never really got a sense of how they got there. It was like parts of the book had been edited out. One moment . The change of heart was too sudden to be believable.
Overall, I was not a fan. The murder conspiracy final showdown was kind of cheesy. Also, I thought Eleanor turned into a completely different person once she and Remington started getting it on. It didn’t fit in with who her character had been up until that point. I hated the entire harem thing and the constant references to the concubines’ teachings. I just wish that that whole aspect had been written out of the book because it was weird and off-putting to me.
May 28, 2017
One Kiss From You by Christina Dodd
After the Duke of Magnus wagers his daughter’s hand in marriage to cover a gambling debt, the future duchess is forced to resort to extraordinary measures to get herself out of the mess her dad created. Sending in her ‘identical’ cousin Eleanor to buy her a little time, Remington, her betrothed, is none the wiser. Determined to make break “Margaret,” the duchess, from her stiff aristocratic ways and arrogance, and make her bend to his every whim, Remington oozes with alpha dominance, American arrogance, and sex appeal that the shy, virginal Eleanor doesn’t know how to stand against. Eleanor’s gentle, quiet nature is not at all how Remington thought “Margaret” would be. She’s an enigma to him, and her very presence is altering plans he’s long since had in the works.
Feeling that there is more to Remington’s story than just wanting to marry a duchess, Eleanor keeps her eyes and ears open, hoping to find the true reason for his interest in marrying into their illustrious family. It is her hope that Margaret finds a way to end their upcoming nuptials and expose the switch before the wedding.
As old and new truths are revealed, each character is forced to reevaluate themselves and each other. Will they choose to stay stuck in their own ideas and stiff ways or will they flow with the way the winds are blowing, welcoming a new beginning?
This is a delightfully whimsical tale of love and romance sneaking upon two unsuspecting individuals. Despite Eleanor’s subdued nature, she is no pushover and her shows of power and fortitude are a treat. Dodd does an excellent job of fusing the realities of European aristocratic behavior, women who refuse to be stuck in a box, despite the era in which they were born, and the spicy love and romance a reader expects when choosing a book of this genre. Well done.
4 stars
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Reviewed by Tumika Patrice Cain
After the Duke of Magnus wagers his daughter’s hand in marriage to cover a gambling debt, the future duchess is forced to resort to extraordinary measures to get herself out of the mess her dad created. Sending in her ‘identical’ cousin Eleanor to buy her a little time, Remington, her betrothed, is none the wiser. Determined to make break “Margaret,” the duchess, from her stiff aristocratic ways and arrogance, and make her bend to his every whim, Remington oozes with alpha dominance, American arrogance, and sex appeal that the shy, virginal Eleanor doesn’t know how to stand against. Eleanor’s gentle, quiet nature is not at all how Remington thought “Margaret” would be. She’s an enigma to him, and her very presence is altering plans he’s long since had in the works.
Feeling that there is more to Remington’s story than just wanting to marry a duchess, Eleanor keeps her eyes and ears open, hoping to find the true reason for his interest in marrying into their illustrious family. It is her hope that Margaret finds a way to end their upcoming nuptials and expose the switch before the wedding.
As old and new truths are revealed, each character is forced to reevaluate themselves and each other. Will they choose to stay stuck in their own ideas and stiff ways or will they flow with the way the winds are blowing, welcoming a new beginning?
This is a delightfully whimsical tale of love and romance sneaking upon two unsuspecting individuals. Despite Eleanor’s subdued nature, she is no pushover and her shows of power and fortitude are a treat. Dodd does an excellent job of fusing the realities of European aristocratic behavior, women who refuse to be stuck in a box, despite the era in which they were born, and the spicy love and romance a reader expects when choosing a book of this genre. Well done.
4 stars
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Reviewed by Tumika Patrice Cain
May 28, 2017
One Kiss From You by Christina Dodd
After the Duke of Magnus wagers his daughter’s hand in marriage to cover a gambling debt, the future duchess is forced to resort to extraordinary measures to get herself out of the mess her dad created. Sending in her ‘identical’ cousin Eleanor to buy her a little time, Remington, her betrothed, is none the wiser. Determined to make break “Margaret,” the duchess, from her stiff aristocratic ways and arrogance, and make her bend to his every whim, Remington oozes with alpha dominance, American arrogance, and sex appeal that the shy, virginal Eleanor doesn’t know how to stand against. Eleanor’s gentle, quiet nature is not at all how Remington thought “Margaret” would be. She’s an enigma to him, and her very presence is altering plans he’s long since had in the works.
Feeling that there is more to Remington’s story than just wanting to marry a duchess, Eleanor keeps her eyes and ears open, hoping to find the true reason for his interest in marrying into their illustrious family. It is her hope that Margaret finds a way to end their upcoming nuptials and expose the switch before the wedding.
As old and new truths are revealed, each character is forced to reevaluate themselves and each other. Will they choose to stay stuck in their own ideas and stiff ways or will they flow with the way the winds are blowing, welcoming a new beginning?
This is a delightfully whimsical tale of love and romance sneaking upon two unsuspecting individuals. Despite Eleanor’s subdued nature, she is no pushover and her shows of power and fortitude are a treat. Dodd does an excellent job of fusing the realities of European aristocratic behavior, women who refuse to be stuck in a box, despite the era in which they were born, and the spicy love and romance a reader expects when choosing a book of this genre. Well done.
4 stars
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Reviewed by Tumika Patrice Cain
After the Duke of Magnus wagers his daughter’s hand in marriage to cover a gambling debt, the future duchess is forced to resort to extraordinary measures to get herself out of the mess her dad created. Sending in her ‘identical’ cousin Eleanor to buy her a little time, Remington, her betrothed, is none the wiser. Determined to make break “Margaret,” the duchess, from her stiff aristocratic ways and arrogance, and make her bend to his every whim, Remington oozes with alpha dominance, American arrogance, and sex appeal that the shy, virginal Eleanor doesn’t know how to stand against. Eleanor’s gentle, quiet nature is not at all how Remington thought “Margaret” would be. She’s an enigma to him, and her very presence is altering plans he’s long since had in the works.
Feeling that there is more to Remington’s story than just wanting to marry a duchess, Eleanor keeps her eyes and ears open, hoping to find the true reason for his interest in marrying into their illustrious family. It is her hope that Margaret finds a way to end their upcoming nuptials and expose the switch before the wedding.
As old and new truths are revealed, each character is forced to reevaluate themselves and each other. Will they choose to stay stuck in their own ideas and stiff ways or will they flow with the way the winds are blowing, welcoming a new beginning?
This is a delightfully whimsical tale of love and romance sneaking upon two unsuspecting individuals. Despite Eleanor’s subdued nature, she is no pushover and her shows of power and fortitude are a treat. Dodd does an excellent job of fusing the realities of European aristocratic behavior, women who refuse to be stuck in a box, despite the era in which they were born, and the spicy love and romance a reader expects when choosing a book of this genre. Well done.
4 stars
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Reviewed by Tumika Patrice Cain
January 14, 2020
After a long visit to the continent, Eleanor de Lacy, cousin and companion to Madeline, Duchess of Magnus, masquerades for Madeline who has been lost in a marriage wager to Remington Knight, American entrepreneur. Eleanor is supposed to pose as Madeline and to stall the marriage until Madeline can arrive to deal with Mr. Knight. Mr. Knight has other plans, including tying ‘his duchess’ so closely to him that he can break her heart, embarrass her and her family, exacting revenge for the death and dishonor of his father and the death of his sister. He will also use her rank as an entre to the ‘ton.’
Eleanor falls in love with Remington quite quickly; she hasn’t had many opportunities in her life and her evil stepmother did a real job on her self-esteem. That is why Eleanor went to live with Madeline’s family; they could see what the nasty Lady Shapster was doing to Eleanor. Remington is also fascinated with ‘Madeline’ never believing he could fall for an enemy of his family.
Remington advances the wedding date, and Eleanor must decide whether to marry him for real or confess her impostering. Romantic drama, wrapped up neatly, with likeable characters and a not so believable story, well told. Recommended as an enjoyable, not exceptional read. Will leave readers still wanting more Dodd novels.
Readalikes:
Eloisa James’ Desperate duchesses by the numbers and My American Duchess; Anna Campbell – Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed; Lenora Bell – How the Duke was Won; Stephanie Laurens – The Lady Chosen; Elizabeth Hoyt – Duke of Sin; Sarah MacLean – The Rogue not Taken; Jane Feather – Rushed to the Altar.
Pace: Fast
Characters: Flawed; likeable;
Story: Plot-driven
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Steamy
Frame: London; 1806
Theme: Once upon a time
Eleanor falls in love with Remington quite quickly; she hasn’t had many opportunities in her life and her evil stepmother did a real job on her self-esteem. That is why Eleanor went to live with Madeline’s family; they could see what the nasty Lady Shapster was doing to Eleanor. Remington is also fascinated with ‘Madeline’ never believing he could fall for an enemy of his family.
Remington advances the wedding date, and Eleanor must decide whether to marry him for real or confess her impostering. Romantic drama, wrapped up neatly, with likeable characters and a not so believable story, well told. Recommended as an enjoyable, not exceptional read. Will leave readers still wanting more Dodd novels.
Readalikes:
Eloisa James’ Desperate duchesses by the numbers and My American Duchess; Anna Campbell – Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed; Lenora Bell – How the Duke was Won; Stephanie Laurens – The Lady Chosen; Elizabeth Hoyt – Duke of Sin; Sarah MacLean – The Rogue not Taken; Jane Feather – Rushed to the Altar.
Pace: Fast
Characters: Flawed; likeable;
Story: Plot-driven
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Steamy
Frame: London; 1806
Theme: Once upon a time
July 31, 2024
Started off really strong but quickly went downhill. I didn’t understand the h reason for trapping him into marriage. It was extremely selfish on her part and to try and justify it and place part of the blame on him. I couldn’t get past that. I wish the author would have taken a different direction with the book. I would have loved for the h to be found out and the H to continue on his course to marry the duchess only to realize he loved the h. I didn’t really feel any chemistry between the two other than physical.
That’s why it didn’t work. A lot of her better attributes are changed throughout the book because she is becoming bolder. But once the lie is revealed the H can’t help but to ask himself if the h was manipulating him all along. I thought the conclusion to all of his mistrust of her was completely glossed over. They came back from their honeymoon and everything was fine??? Ended up just skipping to the end because I lost interest. This could have worked with more character development.
That’s why it didn’t work. A lot of her better attributes are changed throughout the book because she is becoming bolder. But once the lie is revealed the H can’t help but to ask himself if the h was manipulating him all along. I thought the conclusion to all of his mistrust of her was completely glossed over. They came back from their honeymoon and everything was fine??? Ended up just skipping to the end because I lost interest. This could have worked with more character development.
July 2, 2025
One kiss from you
I would not have you continue in this reckless behavior.”
Once again, he confused her. “What reckless behavior?”
“Of not thinking of me.” Sliding his arm around her waist, he kissed her.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i like this. Eleanor de Lacy pretended to be her cousin Madeline who was the duchess gambled by her father to Mr. Remington Knight. Alam mo iyong first meeting pa lamang nila, they're so smitten with each other by finding common ground sa books. Tapos ang harot harot pa ni Remington hahaha. There's some angsty lines too with the aftermath of pretension.
Pero I agree na she already wrapped him in her finger eh hahaha kahit she misled him, they were already married naman. Tapos doon sa fighting scene, super katuwa na she distracted the thugs by showing her legs tapos talagang pinagtanggol niya si koya HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Super cutie nila pls. May bonus pang lizzie the dog
I would not have you continue in this reckless behavior.”
Once again, he confused her. “What reckless behavior?”
“Of not thinking of me.” Sliding his arm around her waist, he kissed her.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i like this. Eleanor de Lacy pretended to be her cousin Madeline who was the duchess gambled by her father to Mr. Remington Knight. Alam mo iyong first meeting pa lamang nila, they're so smitten with each other by finding common ground sa books. Tapos ang harot harot pa ni Remington hahaha. There's some angsty lines too with the aftermath of pretension.
Pero I agree na she already wrapped him in her finger eh hahaha kahit she misled him, they were already married naman. Tapos doon sa fighting scene, super katuwa na she distracted the thugs by showing her legs tapos talagang pinagtanggol niya si koya HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Super cutie nila pls. May bonus pang lizzie the dog
February 20, 2018
I wish there was a 3 and 1/2 star rating. I like this book, it was entertaining and the dialogue was engaging. A Cinderella story is always enchanting. However, I had several problems with it. As the book cover states the main character has changed identities, however they often use the wrong name to describe her. I thought maybe it was when the other characters were giving their perspective, but it wasn't. It appeared to happen randomly. It may be a writing device to help the reader feel confused, but it just distracted me from the story. The underlying story that moves things along is far-fetched and convoluted. It just doesn't make sense. By the end there is another story introduced in very vague terms. Obviously, it's another book. It just left so many unanswered questions that I ended the book dissatisfied.
September 12, 2024
Lectura difícil, no logré enganchar con la historia, está llena de inconsistencias y los personajes son un sin sentido, sin personalidades definidas.
Ella cambia constantemente de parecer, no se sabe si es tímida o empoderada en sus acciones.
Él, típico macho que trata de dominar a la protagonista pero al final y sin saber porque se enamora perdidamente a pesar de todas las mentiras por parte de ambos.
La autora tiene otros libros un poco mejores que este.
Ella cambia constantemente de parecer, no se sabe si es tímida o empoderada en sus acciones.
Él, típico macho que trata de dominar a la protagonista pero al final y sin saber porque se enamora perdidamente a pesar de todas las mentiras por parte de ambos.
La autora tiene otros libros un poco mejores que este.
November 13, 2017
Daca sunteti in cautarea unei carti de dragoste, atunci sunteti in locul potrivit. „Vraja unui sarut” este o carte care te tine in suspans inca de la prima pagina, mie mi-a placut foarte mult mai ales pentru ca autoarei nu ii lipseste simtul umorului.
Puteti vedea recenzia mea completa aici: http://www.notiteleionelei.ro/2017/09...
Puteti vedea recenzia mea completa aici: http://www.notiteleionelei.ro/2017/09...
July 21, 2018
Remington wants a duchess and Eleanor wants to save her cousin Madeline. I enjoyed reading this because Eleanor is no cowering miss. She's a poor relation and knows what's in store for her. I thought Remington was nicely done even if he was hell bent on revenge. Even though the villain is not very developed, the overall pacing of the story is great. Will read more from this author.
June 28, 2020
The story had potential, because the reader is fairy early informed, that the hero is on a revenge mission. But as the story unfolds, the hero is left „toothless“ and bland.
The heroine was likable but still lacked personality.
The plot was somewhat interesting (the mystery of a murder, which happened 45 years ago, was solved) but did little to save the book for me.
The heroine was likable but still lacked personality.
The plot was somewhat interesting (the mystery of a murder, which happened 45 years ago, was solved) but did little to save the book for me.
October 30, 2022
1 star -💀💀💀
After reading Lisa Kleypas, Judith McNaught, and Julia Quinn's books I have realized that this book is just MEH.
The writing, execution, characters, dialogue, and pretty much everything does not pull through at all. I am so glad I got this for only 10 baht/ 20 cents so didn't consider it a huge loss lol...
After reading Lisa Kleypas, Judith McNaught, and Julia Quinn's books I have realized that this book is just MEH.
The writing, execution, characters, dialogue, and pretty much everything does not pull through at all. I am so glad I got this for only 10 baht/ 20 cents so didn't consider it a huge loss lol...
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January 20, 2024DNF @ p.45
Very slow.
Heroine is impersonating her cousin who is female heir to a duchy that passes through the maternal line thanks to some quirk of Queen Elizabeth ages ago. This was hard enough to manage, but the entire time, the girl is referred to as "her grace" and the duchess, while her father is the current duke, so she isn't even a duchess yet. It was annoying.
Very slow.
Heroine is impersonating her cousin who is female heir to a duchy that passes through the maternal line thanks to some quirk of Queen Elizabeth ages ago. This was hard enough to manage, but the entire time, the girl is referred to as "her grace" and the duchess, while her father is the current duke, so she isn't even a duchess yet. It was annoying.
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