The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) in Ask Eloisa James

Apr 10, 2019 Sara rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019

Primeiro que tudo: porque carga de água a editora traduz o título para algo que não tem nada a haver com o original? Fazia tão mais sentido na história o título "A Duquesa Feia"! Enfim...
Passando à história em si, gostei da premissa que foi feita. Dois grandes amigos concluem que estão apaixonados um pelo outro e casam. Só que ele não foi totalmente honesto e fê-lo para encobrir o desfalque que o seu pai fez ao dote dela. Ela descobre e a coisa descamba... Ele torna-se pirata e ela uma senhora q ...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Brandy Dorsch rated it it was amazing

What an amazing book! I am never disappointed when I pick up one of Eloisa's books. Theo is one of those characters that you can not help but to relate to. How many times have we looked out ourselves and made comparisons to the Ugly Duckling? Most romance novels have the perfect English rose type girl and I love how she has stepped out of that mold and made someone realistic. James is a man that sees beyond what lies on the surface and appreciates Theo for the beauty that she holds within. Even ...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Allison rated it liked it

Reading Eloisa James' romance novels are a treat I allow myself after finishing books that are either a challenge to get through, or are emotionally disturbing (We Need to Talk About Kevin). This is the 4th in her "Fairy Tales" series. For me, it is always a quick and enjoyable read. While not my favorite in the series, I always find pleasure in her books. ...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Flora rated it it was amazing

One of Eloisa's Best!
I had the amazing opportunity to read an e-Galley of "The Ugly Duchess." I think it is the best of her fairy tale series so far!
The book is a take on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, " The Ugly Duckling." I do not want to summarize the plot for you and give anything away. So I will just say that this is a must read for anyone who loves romance!
On another level, I have to say that Eloisa approaches this story in a way that is very new and fresh. It's a bit different ...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Lori rated it it was amazing

Another amazing book by Eloisa James! I loved the dialogue between Daisy and James, so quick and witty. This is writing at it's best! ...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Kathy rated it it was ok

So disappointed. What a lousy feeling I have now. Who wants to say that after reading a romance? The beginning was the only good part of the book. Theo deserves a much better story and hero. Is it too much to ask that a strong interesting woman not be humiliated by the man who is supposed to love her?

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Jun 17, 2012 Nicole Panning rated it really liked it

Shelves: keeper

Wonderful story but I felt it repeated itself far too much. I think the sex scenes were way too long and like they were written to simply "fill in" and make the book longer. ...more

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