However, while both women are less than conventional, there are reasons that both may not make a good match. There are only two eligible women: the smart, sarcastic Lady Eleanor and the ethereal, impulsive Lady Lisette. As the book opens, he has tracked down all but two, and has further resolved to marry the daughter of a duke, reasoning that only a woman of that rank could get society to tolerate his offspring. Anyhow, Villiers’ brush with death has made him resolve to take better care of his SIX bastards who have been scattered around the country. I expect some readers might not like him, but I’ve always found him very amusing. James can be hit or miss, but here she is firing on all four cylinders, with a witty, passionate comedy of manners.Ī Duke of Her Own is the story of the Duke of Villiers, well known to followers of the series as the chess playing rake who almost lost his life in a duel. I’m assuming that this is the last in the Desperate Duchesses series, and I’m happy to say that, for me, it was a slam dunk. While I usually like to read in order, I was sufficiently intrigued by the description of A Duke of Her Own, and so decided to skip ahead. I enjoyed it and so checked out An Affair Before Christmas. Several weeks ago, I picked up Duchess by Night, the third book in the Desperate Duchesses series, on a whim. After a long hiatus, I have recently returned to reading. Historical Romance released by Avon 28 Jul 09īear with me, I’m a bit rusty at this reviewing thing.
Devon’s review of A Duke of Her Own (Desperate Duchesses, Book 6) by Eloisa James
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