Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

27 reviews

anth's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was funny, self indulgent and satisfying. I love the Duke. The humour is amazing and the banter is A grade. I want to read more from Tessa Dare!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Medical trauma

Minor: Death of parent

jessgj's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had an absolute blast with this book. One of the best reads I've had this year and one of my favorite romance books, which is saying something because there's some heavy hitters on my list. Great fun, great banter, highly rec

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming and Death of parent

lexa's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

I judged this book by its cover and I was (mostly) wrong. While it was just as steamy as I expected, it was also funny and charming and heartfelt. Definitely not boring and cringe-worthy. This was both my first historical romance and my first Tessa Dare, and it won't be my last of either. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent

taliabasma's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Though I usually struggle with historical romances I loved this plot and the witty banter between Emma and Ash. The pair of them had me laughing and staying up very much past my bed time. I may even come back to reread it in the future!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death of parent

wanderingtales's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

madsmcw_reads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Medical trauma and Death of parent

simpleexplorations's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

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