BOTM 2 - February 2021 - What I Did For A Duke

[Leena]

@Pravana I actually loved the first chapter with Alex teasing both Ian and Abigail. they sure got what they deserved. But, I don't get Abigail at all. she's penniless and her family was looking towards the Duke to cover all their debts, so why did she do it? women those days were very aware of how providential their allinces were. also, she was totally unrepentant.
2. not sure I liked Genevieve ?

but I've still a 100 pages more to go..

[Pravana]

Leena wrote: "@Pravana I actually loved the first chapter with Alex teasing both Ian and Abigail. they sure got what they deserved. But, I don't get Abigail at all. she's penniless and her family was looking tow..."

Leena,
I didn’t delve too deeply into Abigail’s characterisation.
Now that you mention this, what I think is that -

Abigail would have most likely heard the rumours about the Duke’s wife’s death. So she might have been a little bit in awe of him and a little bit fearful of him. While she’s contemplating being tied to the Duke, (who happens to be considerably older than her) that too for the rest of her life.......Right on cue there appears Ian Eversea on the scene - A young, dashing, handsome, charismatic rake, who romances her / wages a campaign to seduce her.
And so, she might have succumbed...

[Leena]

possibly. but this book is all Alex. he shines. I loved how he torments Ian :)).

[Leena]

OK. I know this isn't the right platform but is anyone facing a problem with notifications? I'm nut receiving any even through the browser

[Merry in and out for the next few days]

Leena wrote: "OK. I know this isn't the right platform but is anyone facing a problem with notifications? I'm nut receiving any even through the browser"
I'm getting mine. I only check the notification bell up at the top and they are coming thru.

[Leena]

nope. Still facing issues, im going through every group individually and answering posts

[Missy]

I took a break from this book. When I returned to read chapters 7 through 10, I found myself struggling to get through them. For some reason, (view spoiler)[I just don't feel the chemistry between the hero and heroine. I probably just need to give it some more time.

Chapter 10 ended with the two of them trying to make Harry jealous, which was predictable, but I hope it will make things more interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Susan]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the hero (Alex) - particularly his sense of humour and dry wit.

I am not a big fan of large age differences between the two romantic interests - I think it is almost 20 years in this case! I found Genevieve quite immature at times, but I actually think they do suit. I did like how the author made humour out of the age difference. So it kind of didn't bother me too much in this novel.

I found Alex's treatment of Ian particularly funny, and still smile when I think of that scene in the first chapter when he (view spoiler)[suggests they have a threesome (hide spoiler)]

I have not read many books by this author. I enjoyed the humour in this one and was wondering whether anyone could suggest any others of hers that are as funny/witty.

[Leena]

I finished it too and enjoyed it thoroughly. the vook really picks up towrd the end and then it's a bang!. I too didn't appreciate the age difference too but I loved how they complement each other. the highlight of the bbook is their understanding of and for each other. For a 20 Yr old Genevieve is extremely empathetic and I actually liked that. But, I didn't appreciate her family not giving her due appreciation and constantly uplifting Olivia more. I also didn't like title too much,its misleading G doesn't go out of her way to snare him, its the other way around.

[Pravana]

I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from Alex’s POV. The way he catalogues and analyses Genevieve on everything from her appearance to her demeanor to her manner of speech and the conclusion he draws at the end of the chapter that “Something or someone had made the light out of Genevieve”.

Similarly Chapter 6 is also Alex’s POV where he deprecatingly refers to his game of “Terrify the maiden”. That was also good.

Chapter 9 Alex talks to Genevieve about what constitutes a proper kiss and what it should promise!!!! Ooh. That was so delicious. Makes me want to experience a “Proper Kiss” myself. *sigh*

[Susan in Perthshire]

Pravana wrote: "I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from Alex’s POV. He way he catalogues and analyse..."


Yes that kiss story he tells - is fabulous! Exactly what a kiss should be.

[Sam I]

Susan in Perthshire wrote: "Pravana wrote: "I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from Alex’s POV. He way he catalo..."

I call it the Falconbridge rule of kisses

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Sam (AMNReader) wrote: "Susan in Perthshire wrote: "Pravana wrote: "I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from ..."

Hehe, that’s great! It is such a great moment.

[Missy]

So what are the odds that both February BOTMs will have a (view spoiler)[love scene in a standing position in front of a mirror?! (hide spoiler)]

I completed the book. It was okay and easy to read, but I don't know, I wanted something more.

[Susan in Perthshire]

Missy wrote: "So what are the odds that both February BOTMs will have a [spoilers removed]

I completed the book. It was okay and easy to read, but I don't know, I wanted something more."

Yes I so agree. My reservations about Guinevere (message 47) meant I found the romance not as satisfying as I had hoped and the ending was definitely unsatisfactory - I wanted more. (view spoiler)[I certainly didn't need a scene with Harry thrown in - I wanted more with Alex and Guinevere really owning their love and looking to the future. (hide spoiler)]

[Pravana]

Susan in Perthshire wrote: "Pravana wrote: "I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from Alex’s POV. He way he catalo..."

I like that term Susan ... "A kiss story"

[Pravana]

Sam (AMNReader) wrote: "Susan in Perthshire wrote: "Pravana wrote: "I finished reading the book and am happy to say that I enjoyed reading it.
What was enjoyable for me -

Chapter 4 which is a chapter written wholly from ..."

That's also a good one Sam... "Falconbridge rule of Kisses" :)