It's Hard Out Here for a Duke by Maya Rodale

Hard Out Here for a Duke by Maya Rodale

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While not my favorite of the series, I did enjoy this title.

Before I really begin this review I feel like I need to disclose something: second chance romances are my least favorite. I have turned away many books because the H/h were previously together and were being reunited. Having said that, this title wasn't exactly a second chance romance in the traditional sense but for the first half of the book it certainly felt like one. There was a lot of "if only" in the first half of the book and a few times I seriously considered giving up on it.

I didn't give up, however, and the second half of the book made up for it. It was so much better than the beginning of the book and I really enjoyed it. I liked both James and Miranda and felt like they went together so well.

I enjoyed getting to see James learning to deal with his new responsibilities (whether he wanted to or not). And I felt like there was a real obstacle to his and Miranda's relationship besides their (very brief) history together. It wasn't something a simple conversation could overcome and that's often the worst part of a second chance romance.

I felt like this title was missing much of Miss Rodale's light and fun storytelling but it was still an entertaining read and I look forward to whatever she has coming next!!

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*An eARC was provided by Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A Daring Arrangement by Joanna Shupe

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I enjoyed this title and will be reading the next.

I really liked both the hero and heroine and found the plot to be fun, if sometimes a little slow.

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*An eARC was provided by Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Texan Duke by Karen Ranney Review

Sad to see this great series end but looking forward to what Ms. Ranney will publish in the future!

While I personally liked the second title in this series the best, this was still a very solid installment.

Dukes are all well and good but sometimes it's nice to meet one that wasn't born a duke. This is what we get with Connor. His reluctance to be duke makes for an enjoyable read and I really, really liked him.

I enjoyed the overall plot of this story and watching these two people come together and fall in love. There may have been a few slow spots, but nothing that I felt I had to force myself through to keep reading.

Will definitely be reading more from Karen Ranney!!

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*An eARC was provided by Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wilde in Love by Eloisa James Review

I really enjoyed this title and can't wait for the next in the series!!

I absolutely loved Willa and thought she was a fantastic heroine. She was her own person and didn't need (or want) Alaric to validate her as a person. I did get a bit annoyed that he ignored her when she tried to ask him several times to leave her alone and kept persuing her anyway.

I thought Alaric's crazy family was a ton of fun and can't wait to read their stories too. And the secondary characters all added a fun element to the story too without being annoying.

Can't wait for the next one! Hope it's North's story!!

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*An eARC was provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

A Christmas to Remember

A Christmas to Remember by Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret

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This was a delightful read overall. 

Lisa Kleypas and Megan Frampton's novellas were probably my favorites. Each novella contained a full story despite being a novella and therefore shorter. I didn't feel like there was much as far as the Christmas theme went beyond each story mentioning it was that time of year. Still, I enjoyed reading each story. 

*I received an eARC from Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

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A Talent for Temptation by Sabrina Jeffries

A Talent for Temptation by Sabrina Jeffries

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I feel a bit like I have whiplash because the story was so short but I enjoyed it regardless. I liked both main characters even if I didn't get to know them well. There's a pretty quick resolution to the problems but with only around 100 pages (according to Goodreads) it's not surprising. 

Looking forward to seeing the stubborn and secretive Baron Fulkham meet his match in the next title!!

*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

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The Scotsman Who Saved Me by Hannah Howell

The Scotsman Who Saved Me by Hannah Howell

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I don't think Hannah Howell's writing is for me. This is the second or third title of hers I've tried and couldn't finish. 

Based on the blurb, I expected a novel with a lot of action. Instead I got one that was crawling along with very little happening. I was forcing myself to read because there wasn't really anything bringing me back to the book. 

The tone was also a bit weird to me. Emily got sick of Iain's constant kissing her and then being cold and so did I. 

Not sure if I'll be trying the next book or not. 

*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

                                                       -Reader