A review by stargoddess
Good Duke Gone Wild by Bethany Bennett

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A cute and spicy take on the different worlds-style historical romance. I really loved Caroline’s side of the story. Her desire to claim her independence in a world that made it difficult to do so, even at the potential cost of her own heart, was highly relatable. Her life was also filled with delightful characters, from the relationships with her cousins, Connie and Hattie, to her friends, Gerald and Leo. It was wonderful to see a heroine so surrounded by love and support. On the other hand, for me, Dorian’s side of the story tended to drag a bit, with the following the threads of first wife Juliet’s affair becoming very convoluted and his mother being an obstacle beyond what seemed supported by reason. There was some spice, and I enjoyed that, despite this being a historical, Caroline as an author of erotic novels was not inexperienced or coy about her desire. Overall, I found the book enjoyable for fans of historicals, but not one I would recommend to those new the genre. 
Thank you to Forever for the courtesy copy in exchange for my honest review.