A review by suzanne
The Duke of Deception by Darcy Burke
3.0
I enjoyed this book, especially the latter half, but was frustrated the full first half because of Aquilla and her wish not to marry, which contradicted her actions in past books. I understand how she may feel obligated to perform a deception for sake of appearances but it was to the point where she was pushing marriage on her friends and always encouraging them to be married. I don't think it's credible that she would mistrust all husbands so much and put her beloved friends in such a position.
That said, I did enjoy both hero and heroine, though I thought some things were obvious from the start and they were stretched out as if to build suspense. Overall, it was an interesting book and I'm glad mental illness in this era was spotlighted. I am sure I will read it again; it's just not one of my favorites in the series.
That said, I did enjoy both hero and heroine, though I thought some things were obvious from the start and they were stretched out as if to build suspense. Overall, it was an interesting book and I'm glad mental illness in this era was spotlighted. I am sure I will read it again; it's just not one of my favorites in the series.