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The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1)

Julia Quinn

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Mar 02, 2014 Snowtulip rated it it was ok

Shelves: paper-book, own, rom, historical, 2-5-stars

This is one of those books that's been on my tbr forever, and that I thought I would absolutely love based on the type of historical and great reviews. And I have to admit that the beginning caught me, I was feeling warm and fuzzy and getting excited about Daphne being a relateable character. I was even liking Simon and really feeling so heartbroken for his upbringing.

Then about 30% in, the story and characters took a left turn and I just really didn't understand the relationship dynamics betwee ...more

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Sep 12, 2021 Mary Paul rated it it was ok

Hilariously bad. Wow, the show-writers made some serious magic from this duff. Good job them.

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Mar 05, 2021 Nancy H rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a very good Regency romance with a likeable and unusual heroine. It is a quick read, but an absorbing one, with lots of possibilities for sequels since the female MC has a large family with a mother who has a surprising attitude, and lots of brothers and sisters, all of whom are interesting subjects for 'starring' in their own stories. This is a very good series. ...more

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