The Duke (2000)
Gaelen Foley
Rating: 2/5
I found it really hard to get into this book. I think because it has so little dialogue – particularly in the first half – and I tend to get bored when I see pages and pages of nothing but description/thinking/remembering the past/brooding.
That being said, about half way through I did become caught up enough in the story that it stopped bothering me as much. I just kept thinking there was no way this could have a happy ending.
Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging in a scandalous affair with
London's most provocative courtesan--the desirable but aloof Belinda Hamilton.
Bel has used her intelligence and wit to charm the city's titled gentlemen, while struggling to put the pieces of her life back together. She needs a protector, so she accepts Hawk's invitation to become his mistress in name only. He asks nothing of her body, but seeks her help in snaring the same man who shattered her virtue.
Gaelen Foley
Rating: 2/5
I found it really hard to get into this book. I think because it has so little dialogue – particularly in the first half – and I tend to get bored when I see pages and pages of nothing but description/thinking/remembering the past/brooding.
That being said, about half way through I did become caught up enough in the story that it stopped bothering me as much. I just kept thinking there was no way this could have a happy ending.
Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging in a scandalous affair with
London's most provocative courtesan--the desirable but aloof Belinda Hamilton.Bel has used her intelligence and wit to charm the city's titled gentlemen, while struggling to put the pieces of her life back together. She needs a protector, so she accepts Hawk's invitation to become his mistress in name only. He asks nothing of her body, but seeks her help in snaring the same man who shattered her virtue.
Together they tempt the unforgiving wrath of society--until their risky charade turns into a dangerous attraction, and Bel must make a devastating decision that could ruin her last chance at love. . . .
Actually they had fairly decent reasons they couldn’t be together. It definitely wasn’t some silly misunderstanding they could sort out with one honest conversation.
This is the first in a series about all the different brothers in the family. I would be interested to read another. Hopefully, it will have more dialogue!
Actually they had fairly decent reasons they couldn’t be together. It definitely wasn’t some silly misunderstanding they could sort out with one honest conversation.
This is the first in a series about all the different brothers in the family. I would be interested to read another. Hopefully, it will have more dialogue!
Finished: Thursday 12/7
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