angelreads's review against another edition
4.0
I've been wanting to pick up Sabrina Jeffries for some time now and when I received the third book in this series for review, I knew it was time. I loved Project Duchess so much. It's entering, swoon-worthy and I could not put it down.
Fletcher "Grey" Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt has a guarded heart. And instead of finding a wife, his goal is to expand his dukedom. But that all might change when he meets Beatrice Wolfe, the women helping his mother with this stepfather funeral. When Beatrice gave up on love, she didn't expect to meet Grey. Now his mother has taken Beatrice on as her latest project and Grey agrees to help. Each has their secrets, but they have also both captured each other's hearts.
The romance in Project Duchess is swoon-worthy to the max. I love the angst that builds up between Grey and Beatrice. It made me smile the whole book. While it isn't strong hate, Project Duchess also has a 'hate to love romance' and gosh was it done well. Sabrina Jeffries is excellent at writing tension and a build-up without me hating every minute of it.
Grey and Beatrice are also such great characters. I loved their arcs, both as individuals and as a couple. Both have had heartache and difficult lives growing up. But together they both can understand one another, even if they don’t see it at first.
I also enjoyed the overarching plotline that we do see later in the series. While I do like standalone romances sometimes. I love when historical romances series are bonded together but this overarching story.
Overall, I loved reading Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries. It has a fantastic romance, endearing characters and a plot that keeps on giving. If you are looking for a new historical romance series – start here.
Fletcher "Grey" Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt has a guarded heart. And instead of finding a wife, his goal is to expand his dukedom. But that all might change when he meets Beatrice Wolfe, the women helping his mother with this stepfather funeral. When Beatrice gave up on love, she didn't expect to meet Grey. Now his mother has taken Beatrice on as her latest project and Grey agrees to help. Each has their secrets, but they have also both captured each other's hearts.
The romance in Project Duchess is swoon-worthy to the max. I love the angst that builds up between Grey and Beatrice. It made me smile the whole book. While it isn't strong hate, Project Duchess also has a 'hate to love romance' and gosh was it done well. Sabrina Jeffries is excellent at writing tension and a build-up without me hating every minute of it.
Grey and Beatrice are also such great characters. I loved their arcs, both as individuals and as a couple. Both have had heartache and difficult lives growing up. But together they both can understand one another, even if they don’t see it at first.
I also enjoyed the overarching plotline that we do see later in the series. While I do like standalone romances sometimes. I love when historical romances series are bonded together but this overarching story.
Overall, I loved reading Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries. It has a fantastic romance, endearing characters and a plot that keeps on giving. If you are looking for a new historical romance series – start here.
ninoskasua's review against another edition
5.0
Sabrina did it again. I had my doubt about her new series but I am hooked. This book is very funny and has all the family drama that we love from sabrina jeffries.
I am so happy she included a family tree because it gets complicated. Grey Pryde family is complicated his mother married three dukes. Therefore, this family has three dukes brothers. Grey has just lost his stepfather when he finds out that his mother new project is to make Beautrice Grey's younger brother cousin into the bell of the ball. Beautrice is not related to Grey via blood only marriage. So guys its a great series and I can't for the next book.
I am so happy she included a family tree because it gets complicated. Grey Pryde family is complicated his mother married three dukes. Therefore, this family has three dukes brothers. Grey has just lost his stepfather when he finds out that his mother new project is to make Beautrice Grey's younger brother cousin into the bell of the ball. Beautrice is not related to Grey via blood only marriage. So guys its a great series and I can't for the next book.
ksophialydia's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who doesn’t particularly like historical romances, this book was a pure delight to read. I’m definitely going to be keeping up with the series and dipping into Sabrina Jeffries’ backlog.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2019; Zebra/Kensington Books
I enjoyed Project Duchess a lot more than I thought I would. I expected it to be a bit fluffier read, but it actually had a solid mystery/suspense aspect to the story. Although, when I start a historical romance, I usually peg it to be a quick easy fluffy read. Sometimes I have it right, but many are very witty, smart and have more involved stories. This is still a fun read, but one that will suck into the Duke Dynasty.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2019; Zebra/Kensington Books
I enjoyed Project Duchess a lot more than I thought I would. I expected it to be a bit fluffier read, but it actually had a solid mystery/suspense aspect to the story. Although, when I start a historical romance, I usually peg it to be a quick easy fluffy read. Sometimes I have it right, but many are very witty, smart and have more involved stories. This is still a fun read, but one that will suck into the Duke Dynasty.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
britgirlreading's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, War, and Toxic relationship
geo_ix's review against another edition
2.0
I will continue with one more in the hopes that I just didn’t gel with these two but I struggled wanting to read this & ended up switching to audio to finish. It was just ok.
jcmbank's review against another edition
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
3.5
brittfiocca's review against another edition
2.0
I’m very intrigued by the premise of this series and eager to see what happens to such a wild array of siblings. Yet, I didn’t love this. It’s my first Jeffries so it could either be her writing style or have the same effect that the first Ravenal book had for me wherein I knew it would improve but was lackluster in its beginnings. We shall see!
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review at https://novelsalive.com/2021/05/26/4-star-review-project-duchess-by-sabrina-jeffries/