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Cargando... A Diamond for a Duke (Seductive Scoundrels Book 1) (edición 2017)por Collette Cameron (Autor)
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Ok, so, of course I loved the Regency Regina Georges and the awful mother, but this was far too short and practically devoid of angst, aside from the sniping comments from the Mean Girls. Insta-love, really, though they’ve known each other for years (we don’t see any of their backstory), a couple sweet kisses but no steam, and just, like, no conflict. I kept waiting for there to be ANY obstacle thrown in the couple’s path, but everything just goes off without a hitch. Not to mention, she’s not actually plain, just has old and worn clothing? Just not my cup of tea, sadly, despite the excellent premise. Jules, Duke of Danridge, is trying to escape a party when he stumbles across a friend from his childhood, Jemmah Dament. Jemmah is the mistreated younger sister who slaves for her mother and older sister, only occasionally allowed out to a party. Their meeting leads to more as Jules decides Jemmah is the one for him. This is a fairly short read, loosely based on an old fairy tale, Diamonds and Frogs, by Charles Perrault who also wrote Cinderella. The stories are somewhat similar. This wasn't a bad story, but I didn't think it was good either. I didn't find the numerous odd similes humorous or realistic. That Jules is kissing and falling in love with Jemmah within five minutes of meeting her after ignoring her for long years was unbelievable. I felt the same about Jemmah's mistreatment - why didn't her aunt rescue her sooner if she had control of Jemmah's mother's finances? Why didn't we ever meet Jule's niece who is discussed a lot? I know this was a short story, but surely more time could have been spent on some development and made this a better story in the long run. I did like the author's explanations of how she chose the names for each character in the notes at the end. Apparently this story is a retelling of Charles Perrault’s classic tale “Toads and Diamonds”, which I’ve never heard of and therefore can’t compare the two. I can tell you that Collette Cameron’s story is heartwarming, poignant and endlessly funny. I adored Jules and Jemmah and couldn’t wait to see them happy. They both had it hard and definitely deserved their happy ending. If you love fairy tales and friends to lovers stories, you can’t miss this one. It’s a fast and delightful read with plenty of heart and humor. Melanie for b2b Gift copy provided by the author for an honest review sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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A dour duke. A wistful wallflower. An impossible match. Jules, Sixth Duke of Dandridge disdains Society and all its trappings, preferring the country's solitude and peace. Already jaded after the woman he loved died years ago, he's become even more so since unexpectedly inheriting a dukedom's responsibilities and finding himself the target of every husband-hunting vixen and matchmaker mother in London. Jemmah Dament has adored Jules from afar for years--since before her family's financial and social reversals. She dares not dream she can win a duke's heart any more than she hopes to escape the life of servitude imposed on her by an uncaring mother. Jemmah knows full well Jules is too far above her station now. Besides, his family has already selected his perfect duchess: a poised, polished, exquisite blueblood. A chance encounter reunites Jules and Jemmah, resulting in a passionate interlude neither can forget. Jules realizes he wants more--much more--than Jemmah's sweet kisses or her warming his bed. He must somehow convince her to gamble on a dour duke. But can Jemmah trust a man promised to another? One who's sworn never to love again?__________ This charming Cinderella-like Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author will make you smile, laugh, and sigh with contentment as you witness the sweet and tender love blossoming between Jules and Jemmah. If you enjoy reading friends to lovers, class difference, or arranged marriage love stories with a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and gripping emotion then you'll adore Collette Cameron's enthralling SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS SERES. Buy A DIAMOND FOR A DUKE and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning, entertaining Regency world adventure you can't put down. Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order. SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDREL SERIES: A Diamond for a Duke Only a Duke Would Dare A December with a Duke What Would a Duke Do? Won by a Wicked Duke Coming soon Never Dance with a Duke Coming soon To Lure a Duke's Lady Coming soon Loved by a Devilish Duke Coming soon Wedding her Christmas Duke Coming soon When a Duke Loves a Lass Coming soon How to Win A Duke's Heart Coming soon To Love an Irredeemable Duke Coming soon CHECK OUT COLLETTE'S OTHER SERIES: A Waltz with a Rogue Series Castle Brides Series Heart of a Scot Series Coming soon Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Series The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses Series Wicked Earls' Club Series No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Jules, Duke of Dandridge, escapes all the matchmaking mamas at his beloved godmother’s birthday soirée and stumbles upon Jemmah in the parlor. Though they were good friends in childhood, they’d lost touch over the years. After their unexpected reunion, he quickly reassesses his views on not getting married.
Jemmah and Jules are wonderful characters. They’ve both suffered heartache at the hands of their families, especially poor Jemmah, but they aren’t cold and bitter. Though this sweet, clean romance story shows abuse and neglect, it also shows the heroine’s triumph in overcoming such abuse with her self-respect intact. There are a few minor typos, but I like Ms. Cameron’s writing style and the depth of emotions she puts into her characters.
4 Stars ( )