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A review by lindseygray11
Catch a Falling Duke by Eve Pendle
4.0
Hugo is stunned when he finds out his family’s dark secret. In effort to rid himself of the horrible deeds of his grandfather, he flees his estate to take shelter in an inn. When he finds a disgusting man harassing a young lady, Hugo pretends to be her husband for the span of a meal. That decision sends him on a journey he never expected as the Duke of Cumbria.
Widow Beatrice Fenton is on a mission to discover her own family secret when the dashing Hugo comes to her aid. They end up in a room for the night, tangled in a passion that cannot be denied. Hugo stays by Beatrice’s side while she discovers her own secret. They part thinking they may never see each other again. Until one day when Mr Hugo Ravensthorpe shows up at Mrs Fenton’s farm looking for a job. While technically Hugo did tell Beatrice he was the Duke of Cumbria, she never believed him and he never corrected her. The pair fall hopelessly in love while they work the land they both care so deeply for.
This is definitely not the normal Victorian romance I typically read. Where many stories spout tales of the ballrooms of London or sprawling green estates, this one is set on a simple farm where all work hard and are rewarded for their labors. I didn’t know going in that I would enjoy a story of a duke who separates himself from the life he could lead in the aristocracy of the time. What I found was a rather amazing story of finding a love for a person and a community can be more rewarding than all the finest jewels in the world. I try to keep spoilers out of my reviews, so you will just have to trust me when I say this unusual tale is one that will make you appreciate the small things and that money made ethically can be incredibly rewarding.
Who knows where Eve Pendle will go from here. Check out all her other titles including the two previous titles of the Fallen series, Falling for a Rake and Once a Fallen Lady, for more outstanding romance.
I received Catch a Falling Duke for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Widow Beatrice Fenton is on a mission to discover her own family secret when the dashing Hugo comes to her aid. They end up in a room for the night, tangled in a passion that cannot be denied. Hugo stays by Beatrice’s side while she discovers her own secret. They part thinking they may never see each other again. Until one day when Mr Hugo Ravensthorpe shows up at Mrs Fenton’s farm looking for a job. While technically Hugo did tell Beatrice he was the Duke of Cumbria, she never believed him and he never corrected her. The pair fall hopelessly in love while they work the land they both care so deeply for.
This is definitely not the normal Victorian romance I typically read. Where many stories spout tales of the ballrooms of London or sprawling green estates, this one is set on a simple farm where all work hard and are rewarded for their labors. I didn’t know going in that I would enjoy a story of a duke who separates himself from the life he could lead in the aristocracy of the time. What I found was a rather amazing story of finding a love for a person and a community can be more rewarding than all the finest jewels in the world. I try to keep spoilers out of my reviews, so you will just have to trust me when I say this unusual tale is one that will make you appreciate the small things and that money made ethically can be incredibly rewarding.
Who knows where Eve Pendle will go from here. Check out all her other titles including the two previous titles of the Fallen series, Falling for a Rake and Once a Fallen Lady, for more outstanding romance.
I received Catch a Falling Duke for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.