As much as I want it to be a perfect five because James made me smile in the beginning I hate to say that the progress of this story doesn't do me that well. The story is too long, there are moments that I skipped a page or two...I want Elinor to know the truth but everytime there's an oppurtunity it always becomes steamy about the two main characters. For me, I haven't been into the brink of a jaw dropping scene. I didn't read any climaxes. Elinor mistake him to be a solicitor, he accepted, they become friends and lovers and what then? I think the abduction part is silly. It didn't bring me to the edge of romanticism. I like James in this story but the progress is a bit off. I wanted to see the characters grow. And lastly, the ending... Owkaaayyy the ending was good but it left me hanging.. Unsatisfy to think that "THIS IS IT?! THIS? IS THERE ANY???? MORE?? MY GAAAAD" I almost throw my phone in annoyance that this is the ending of a very long story with not-so-many characters.... and so people I have said my peace. *Sigh* Elinor, one of the notorious Stanton widows, needs to marry a duke to gain custody of her sister from her unscrupulous uncle. She enlists the help of a certain "Mr. St.Maur," whom she thinks is a solicitor, when in reality St.Maur is James Tremont, the Duke of Parkerton. James, who sought to enlighten Elinor to his actual status, decides not to tell in order to get to know her better, and to submit his own name forward as a potential husband. What comes next is a series of hilarious meetings, coincidences, and ultimately a happily-ever-after for Elinor and James, as James found a person whom he could love again, and Elinor her duke. While this is a joyful book that made me laugh out loud many times while reading, I must admit to want more instance of actual love in the story. James was hit head-on with love, or more likely lust, the moment he sees Elinor, and Elinor kept on commenting on how manly Mr. St.Maur is. There is no instance of the two actually falling in love with each other beyond a a visceral level, and no growth in affection between the two either that is on an intellectual level. Final words: This is a fun, simple read that will crack out the laughter in you, but if you want to read something that touches deep in your heart, I would suggest books by Anna Campbell, Mary Balogh, and Carla Kelly.
What do You think about Mad About The Duke (2010)?
This was so cute. I loved the march hare references and innuendos.
—nickbryant6
DNFcouldn't care enough for the protagonists...
—cantsleep
