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Chargement... A Diamond for a Duke (Seductive Scoundrels, #1) (édition 2017)par Collette Cameron
Information sur l'oeuvreA Diamond for a Duke par Collette Cameron
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  AmberDaulton | Nov 20, 2023 |    ) Rhiannon.Mistwalker | Aug 19, 2022 | This is a fairly short read, loosely based on an old fairy tale, Diamonds and Frogs, by Charles Perrault who also wrote Cinderella. The stories are somewhat similar. This wasn't a bad story, but I didn't think it was good either. I didn't find the numerous odd similes humorous or realistic. That Jules is kissing and falling in love with Jemmah within five minutes of meeting her after ignoring her for long years was unbelievable. I felt the same about Jemmah's mistreatment - why didn't her aunt rescue her sooner if she had control of Jemmah's mother's finances? Why didn't we ever meet Jule's niece who is discussed a lot? I know this was a short story, but surely more time could have been spent on some development and made this a better story in the long run. I did like the author's explanations of how she chose the names for each character in the notes at the end. (  ) N.W.Moors | Jul 25, 2017 | I adored Jules and Jemmah and couldn’t wait to see them happy. They both had it hard and definitely deserved their happy ending. If you love fairy tales and friends to lovers stories, you can’t miss this one. It’s a fast and delightful read with plenty of heart and humor. Melanie for b2b Gift copy provided by the author for an honest review (  ) bookworm2bookworm | Jul 17, 2017 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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A dour duke. A wistful wallflower. An impossible match.Jules, Sixth Duke of Dandridge disdains Society and all its trappings, preferring the country's solitude and peace. Already jaded after the woman he loved died years ago, he's become even more so since unexpectedly inheriting a dukedom's responsibilities and finding himself the target of every husband-hunting vixen and matchmaker mother in London.Jemmah Dament has adored Jules from afar for years-since before her family's financial and social reversals. She dares not dream she can win a duke's heart any more than she hopes to escape the life of servitude imposed on her by an uncaring mother. Jemmah knows full well Jules is too far above her station now. Besides, his family has already selected his perfect duchess: a poised, polished, exquisite blueblood.A chance encounter reunites Jules and Jemmah, resulting in a passionate interlude neither can forget. Jules realizes he wants more-much more-than Jemmah's sweet kisses or her warming his bed. He must somehow convince her to gamble on a dour duke. But can Jemmah trust a man promised to another? One who's sworn never to love again?This charming Cinderella-like Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author will make you smile, laugh, and sigh with contentment as you witness the sweet and tender love blossoming between Jules and Jemmah.If you enjoy reading friends to lovers, class difference, or arranged marriage love stories with a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and gripping emotion then you'll adore Collette Cameron's enthralling SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS SERES. Buy A DIAMOND FOR A DUKE and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning, entertaining Regency world adventure you can't put down.Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDREL SERIES: Seductive Scoundrel'sA Diamond for a DukeOnly a Duke Would DareA December with a DukeWhat Would a Duke Do?Wooed by a Wicked DukeDuchess of His HeartNever Dance with a DukeEarl of WainthorpeEarl of ScarboroughThe Debutante and the DukeWedding her Christmas DukeEarl of KeyworthComing soon in the series How to Win A Duke's HeartLoved by a Dangerous DukeWhen a Duke Loves a LassCHECK OUT COLLETTE'S OTHER SERIES: Castle BridesDaughters of Desire (Scandalous Ladies)Highland Heather Romancing a ScotThe Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper MissesSeductive ScoundrelsThe Honorable Rogues(R)Wicked Earls' Club Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Jules, Duke of Dandridge, escapes all the matchmaking mamas at his beloved godmother’s birthday soirée and stumbles upon Jemmah in the parlor. Though they were good friends in childhood, they’d lost touch over the years. After their unexpected reunion, he quickly reassesses his views on not getting married.
Jemmah and Jules are wonderful characters. They’ve both suffered heartache at the hands of their families, especially poor Jemmah, but they aren’t cold and bitter. Though this sweet, clean romance story shows abuse and neglect, it also shows the heroine’s triumph in overcoming such abuse with her self-respect intact. There are a few minor typos, but I like Ms. Cameron’s writing style and the depth of emotions she puts into her characters.
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