BOTM 2 - January 2021 - Accidentally Compromising the Duke

[Leena]

Thanks Amy, no hard feelings

[Jeanne]

Constrasting Adel's father with Edmond as a father. From what we've seen so far, Edmond would never push his daughter into marriage with a man who physically abused her. He actually rescued her from that horrible Lord Vile, maybe subconsciously.

[Pravana]

Tanya wrote: "I'm just at Chapter 17 and I'll say I actually am enjoying the book. It is decidedly low angst - which I appreciate. Also, is anyone else happy that Edmond hasn't been written as a rake extraordina..."

Yes Tanya. I too am happy that the Hero is not a rake. Makes a refreshing change. 👍🏻

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Jeanne wrote: "Constrasting Adel's father with Edmond as a father. From what we've seen so far, Edmond would never push his daughter into marriage with a man who physically abused her. He actually rescued her fro..."

Yea, I liked how Edmond was as a caring person in general, father and then husband. That was a refreshing piece to it.

[Susan]

Merry Jewelhound wrote: "I had read this book in early Dec not realizing it was to be Januarys BOM. I went back and skimmed over it today and realized that story was enjoyable but didn't stick with me. I thought what Evie ..."

I read this a few days ago and remember that I enjoyed it at the time, but now that I come to add comments on it I find that I cannot remember anything about it. I do know that I did feel that I would be happy to read more by the same author and in the same series.

[MG]

Glad everyone seems to be liking this one (at least for the most part)! This is one of my fave series of Stacy Reid's.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

MG wrote: "Glad everyone seems to be liking this one (at least for the most part)! This is one of my fave series of Stacy Reid's."

Good to hear 🙂 — I added this to my series challenge.

[Lauren]

I finished the book today. Better late than never!

It was a light and fun read without too much angst.

I agree with everyone's comments about Evie. Her actions are unforgivable and not those of someone who calls herself a friend. It is only pure luck that it turned out well for Adel.

I also agree with Madison's comments about the "unnatural" feel to the characters. (view spoiler)[Edmond's daughters are too good to be true, Adel's parents and many of the other members of the ton are mere stereotypes, and Lady Harriet's side romance is nothing more than an after thought (hide spoiler)]

Also, the numerous grammatical errors pulled me out of the story several times.

One final element that seemed strange - (view spoiler)[after all the focus on Maryann dying in childbirth and then the possibility of a difficult birth for Adel's twins, the actual birth takes place off page. How exactly were the twins born is one was breech and the other was lying on top of him?? (hide spoiler)]

Despite these issues, I loved the romance and Adel and Edmond have amazing chemsitry. I will continue with the series.