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dianed's review against another edition
5.0
Lenora Bell does an amazing job of telling the story of a Disgraceful Duke who is looking for a suitable proper bride but instead falls in love with her almost identical illegitimate sister. The story is sweeter than the cocoa the Duke is making in his manufactory. While James, the Duke, is initially looking for a wife he can impregnate and leave in England while he returns to the Carribean, his plans begin to change when he meets Lady Dorothea (aka Charlene). The more they are together the more they begin to fall in love. Unfortunately, Charlene knows that he is destine to marry Dorothea and not Charlene.
Just like chocolate, this story is a bit bittersweet when Charlene must let go of the man she loves so he can marry her half-sister - all the while knowing that he doesn't realize there are 2 of them. The parting makes the coming together all the more wonderful.
Just like chocolate, this story is a bit bittersweet when Charlene must let go of the man she loves so he can marry her half-sister - all the while knowing that he doesn't realize there are 2 of them. The parting makes the coming together all the more wonderful.
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It's about Charlene who has to pose as her half-sister and try to win the Duke. This story is very funny. Charlene is a strong, kind and funny young woman. I really enjoyed this book and laughed out loud several times.
jody_diou's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
1/2 sister paid to woo the Duke 4 sister.
somasunshine's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute. I liked that our hero has a mixed daughter! POC are so rarely mentioned in historical romance and I loved it! I liked the whole book really. I liked that Dorothea wanted to help her sister and do what's best for her even though they barely knew each other.
The onyl reason I won't continue this series is because the next book is about Dorothea and the duke's bestie and it makes me uncomfortable when friends date siblings that basically look identical.
The onyl reason I won't continue this series is because the next book is about Dorothea and the duke's bestie and it makes me uncomfortable when friends date siblings that basically look identical.
screaming_into_the_void's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
4.0
A chocolate mad Duke, a sister switch, and a sweet illegitimate child. I adored this book! What a great debut novel. James fell for Charlene hard, quite literally. She landed him on his ass! He never recovered.
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
James has the perfect, practical plan to find his Duchess. A weekend with four woman proving their worth. He doesn't require much but love and lust as especially not required. Charlene, the illegitimate daughter of an Earl, has been offered the chance to pose as her sister to try and win James's hand. Charlene never meant to cause any trouble but there's just something about James that draws out her sassy side. But she's hiding a pretty big secret. Do they have any chance at a future when they start with such deception? Cute, fun story. Loved the humor and heart.