Of course, one can be plainly spoken or forthright in a tactful way, which is what Michael needed to work on. I actually found the duke’s outlook rather refreshing. This book is the perfect medicine for those times, and just what the doctored ordered. I know I lament often enough about the overabundance of soft and fluffy historical romances, without any dire or difficult challenges for the characters to face, other than the usual difficulties, like dealing with fussy, spoiled dukes, who avoid marriage at all cost.īut, we do still need the mind candy, if you will, with stories that provide a diversion from our hectic, stress filled lives, or from depressing headlines. This is a very light romp, with cute banter and an adorable child to add an added dose of charm to the story. However, with the huge class differences between them, they can never take the relationship any further, forcing Eliza to make a painful decision about her future. She shrugs off his rudeness and forthright musings and proves herself invaluable to him, earning the great duke’s respect and stirring something deep within him he can’t quite put a name to.īut, as time passes the relationship moves well beyond the propriety of their professional contract.
He makes no apologies for these traits and refuses to pretend politeness, or play along with what society dictates, becoming impatient when people play games instead of speaking their minds.Įliza immediately makes an assessment of the duke’s unconventional attitude toward polite society. Michael’s disposition is like that of many aristocrats, in that he is arrogant and impatient, snobbish and boorish. The lives of these three very unique individuals converge when the duke finds himself in need of a secretary and Eliza discovers her deceased husband has left her destitute, meaning she will need to find a job. This cute Victorian era romance centers around Eliza Cheltham, her young daughter, Gertrude, and Michael, the Duke of Hadlow.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Why Do Dukes Fall in Love? By Megan Frampton is a 2016 Avon publication. Why Do Dukes Fall in Love? by Megan Frampton
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