Today’s review is on The Duke’s Stolen Bride by Sophie Jordan. It is 355 pages long and is published by Avon books. it is V in the Rogue files series but they can all be read as standalone. The cover has the two main characters in a passionate embrace. The intended reader is someone who enjoys historical romance over the top plots. There is mild foul language sex and sexuality and Mild violence in this novel. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- An urgent dilemma…
To save her impoverished family, Marian Langley will become a mistress. But she will not just be any mistress. Marian intends to become so skilled, so coveted, that she can set her own terms, retaining control over her body and her fate. Only one problem remains: finding a tutor.
A scandalous solution…
Other men deprive themselves of pleasure for propriety’s sake. Nathaniel, Duke of Warrington, would much rather be depraved. He slakes his desires with professionals who asked nothing of him but his coin. Marion's proposal- but he trained her without taking her virtue- is an intriguing diversion, until their lessons in seduction spin out of control.
Make an unlikely duchess…
When Marian is blackmailed into an engagement by a man she despises, Nate impulsively steals her away. Although he never intended to take a wife, he can't tolerate the idea of Marian forfeiting her freedom to another. But can he bear to give her what she demands- a real marriage?
Review- A fun, if light, historical romance. The premise of course is silly, a well-born young lady deciding to become a mistress instead of finding family or friends to help her and her family after the unexpected death of her father but once you let go of the absurdity of it it's a fun little romance. The Duke is reluctant to take a second wife as his first one died terribly in childbirth and that's given him concern about unprotected sex. But of course our heroine convinces him and we have our plot. The sex scenes are everything from fairly mild to very explicit but with the premise of a woman because learning to become a mistress that should be expected. But the scenes are nothing too shocking, if you're looking for historical Fifty Shades of Grey, you're not going to find it here. The villain is a bit one note but he serves his purpose just fine. So if you're looking for a light, if a bit ridiculous love story, I would recommend this one.
I give this novel a Three out of Five Stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrow this book from my local library.
No comments:
Post a Comment