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A review by mjladow
Any Duke in a Storm by Amalie Howard
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The cover of Any Duke in a Storm by Amalie Howard is my absolute favorite, and the novel is A+, too!
Any Duke in a Storm is a romance at sea. Lady Lisbeth Medford, Countess of Waterford is on a mission. Undercover as Bonnie Bess, a fearsome, blood-thirsty pirate, Lisbeth has a feeling that Raphael Saint is more than he seems. And he is, as the nephew of Charles Dubois, The Prince as he is called in the smuggling world, Raphael wants nothing more than to destroy the man for killing his father. But, Lisbeth also wants to capture Dubois and the rest of his smuggling ring. Close confines on the ship keep the sparks flying between the two as they navigate the steamy waters of to their happy ever after.
I loved a lot about this novel:
1. Narina, the swearing, pirate-loving eleven-year-old girl, who stows away and ends up part of the crew. Her curses were by far one of the most hysterical parts of the novel.
2. The Syren and her crew. Lisbeth's crew is more than half women. Her quartermaster is Estelle, her former lover, and now an outspoken friend. The ship is a character in this novel, and we loved her.
3. Raphael Saint. Of all the lead male protagonists in Amalie Howard's novels, this one is the BEST. He's a French duke, a swaggery pirate, and super sexy.
4. Lady Bronwyn makes a return appearance. She's the best. We loved her in The Duke in Question, and she hasn't changed one bit.
Overall, Any Duke in a Storm was a 5 out of 5 Cups of Hot Tea. It's Bridgerton on a boat and in a ballroom.
Any Duke in a Storm is a romance at sea. Lady Lisbeth Medford, Countess of Waterford is on a mission. Undercover as Bonnie Bess, a fearsome, blood-thirsty pirate, Lisbeth has a feeling that Raphael Saint is more than he seems. And he is, as the nephew of Charles Dubois, The Prince as he is called in the smuggling world, Raphael wants nothing more than to destroy the man for killing his father. But, Lisbeth also wants to capture Dubois and the rest of his smuggling ring. Close confines on the ship keep the sparks flying between the two as they navigate the steamy waters of to their happy ever after.
I loved a lot about this novel:
1. Narina, the swearing, pirate-loving eleven-year-old girl, who stows away and ends up part of the crew. Her curses were by far one of the most hysterical parts of the novel.
2. The Syren and her crew. Lisbeth's crew is more than half women. Her quartermaster is Estelle, her former lover, and now an outspoken friend. The ship is a character in this novel, and we loved her.
3. Raphael Saint. Of all the lead male protagonists in Amalie Howard's novels, this one is the BEST. He's a French duke, a swaggery pirate, and super sexy.
4. Lady Bronwyn makes a return appearance. She's the best. We loved her in The Duke in Question, and she hasn't changed one bit.
Overall, Any Duke in a Storm was a 5 out of 5 Cups of Hot Tea. It's Bridgerton on a boat and in a ballroom.