The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe

The Courtesan Duchess

Wicked Deceptions #1

Joanna Shupe

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical romance lighthearted fast-paced

Description

How to seduce an estranged husband—and banish debt!—in four wickedly improper, shockingly pleasurable steps... 1. Learn the most intimate secrets of London’s leading courtesan.2. Pretend to be a courtesan yourself, using the name Juliet Leighton.3...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.42

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