Girl Meets Duke #2
“Bless her soul. She looks just as though she’s sleeping. Or awake. Or doing anything else, really.”
Chase Reynaud
I was looking for a light, fluffy read when I picked up this book, and that is the definition of this book. The characters boisterously fall into various fiascos and work their way back out. This is a romance novel and includes sexual content and sex scenes.
Alexandra and Chase are not your usual romance main characters. Alexandra was born in Manila, grew up aboard ship, and makes her living setting the clocks in people’s homes. Chase is a duke’s heir who is determined to never marry and enjoy life’s pleasures. His hedonistic lifestyle is upended when he becomes the guardian of two young orphans.
Rosamund and Daisy Fairfax are chaos incarnate for Chase. Rosamund takes pride in driving away governesses and records how long it takes to make each one flee. Daisy is starved for attention and goes to the extreme of finding new, exotic ways for her doll to die each day to be close to Chase during the “funeral.” While they drive him to distraction, he clearly cares for them both even while threatening to ship them off to boarding schools in various exotic locales. Tessa Dare has done an excellent job of showing two very different ways that children who have been abandoned react to new circumstances. And, how they can blossom with some love and patience.
The plot mainly revolves around the four of them learning to live and love one another. There are many amusing scenes as different, unconventional approaches to life and learning clash. It is a light-hearted romp for the most part and a most enjoyable read.
If you are looking for a fluffy, funny, feel-good romance, this book is well worth your time.
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