Series: 12 Dukes of Christmas #7
Published by WebMotion on December 3, 2019
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Regency, Holiday, Romantic Comedy, Historical Romance
Pages: 200
Format: eBook
Source: ARC
A hidden identities, enemies-to-lovers, feel good romp from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:
Unpaid and under-appreciated journalist Miss Eve Shelling never goes anywhere without a trusty notebook and her overprotective Duenna—who happens to be a bullmastiff. Eve learned the hard way that men are not to be trusted. She’s definitely not falling head-over-heels for the deceptively charming subject of her front-page column.
Local blacksmith Monsieur Sébastien le Duc is the pillar of his community—when he’s not pillaging elsewhere. He’s a rakish dandy with a heart of stolen gold and two teeny tiny secrets. One happens to be a wee international smuggling operation. The other involves losing his heart to an ambitious journalist determined to expose the truth at any cost…
The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. Twelve delightful romances… and plenty of delicious dukes!
Once again, Ridley takes us back to Cressmouth village and back to the le Duc household! The quick pacing and fun characters make this novella incredibly easy to binge in one sitting. If you haven’t had a chance to read the previous installments, this still works as a standalone but for maximum enjoyment I recommend starting from the beginning! Now on to some character chat… By far, my favorite character was Sebastien! His character was complex and charming. A jack-of-all-trades, Sebastien is a problem solver and man-of-fashion.Unfortunately, I didn’t care for Eve as much. As the story-line progressed, I found myself frustrated with her. I did love that she has a giant, protective dog though! Overall, this was a fun return to the village of Christmas cheer! I am thoroughly looking forward to the next le Duc book. **I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. |
