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What a Difference a Duke Makes
by Lenora Bell
No sugar required to help this delightful Mary Poppins inspired romance go down!
Carrot haired and freckled Mari "rhymes with Starry" Perkins, fresh out of the orphanage and deemed *just* okay enough to be a governess for a mill owner's brood, loses her first job after being a mere 15 minutes late on her first day in London.
Determined to find employment AND time to research the few clues to her family she has (a worn out wooden rabbit and a prayer book), Mari sneaks her way into the employ of Edgar Rochester, the Duke of Banksford, and his hellion nine-year old twins.
Edgar is flabbergasted and blown away by the witty and able governess but fears his attraction to her is completely unsuitable, especially since his alcoholic father was a notorious seducer of servants. Despite his misgivings, Mari's immediate success with his wayward children soon make her indispensable.
What ensues is a sweet romance as both Mari and Edgar fall for the other, despite class boundaries and old scars, and ending with a practically perfect in every way HEA.
I've been really enjoying Lenora Bell's romances, as they are a fun combination of swoon and comedy. This one had me laughing out loud multiple times and I loved the banter between Mari and Edgar.
The details with the steam engine being developed by Edgar were intriguing, and I loved how this was a Duke who did not bow to convention.
Two things I must also note - this may be the first time I've had a romance heroine "relieve herself" and clean up post-sex. A silly thing, but totally what actually happens.
ALSO - I cannot wait to read Edgar's sister India's book, "For the Duke's Eyes Only." Looks like it is going to be an excellent enemies to lovers tale and India is obviously modeled after Indiana Jones. Yes, please!
Carrot haired and freckled Mari "rhymes with Starry" Perkins, fresh out of the orphanage and deemed *just* okay enough to be a governess for a mill owner's brood, loses her first job after being a mere 15 minutes late on her first day in London.
Determined to find employment AND time to research the few clues to her family she has (a worn out wooden rabbit and a prayer book), Mari sneaks her way into the employ of Edgar Rochester, the Duke of Banksford, and his hellion nine-year old twins.
Edgar is flabbergasted and blown away by the witty and able governess but fears his attraction to her is completely unsuitable, especially since his alcoholic father was a notorious seducer of servants. Despite his misgivings, Mari's immediate success with his wayward children soon make her indispensable.
What ensues is a sweet romance as both Mari and Edgar fall for the other, despite class boundaries and old scars, and ending with a practically perfect in every way HEA.
I've been really enjoying Lenora Bell's romances, as they are a fun combination of swoon and comedy. This one had me laughing out loud multiple times and I loved the banter between Mari and Edgar.
The details with the steam engine being developed by Edgar were intriguing, and I loved how this was a Duke who did not bow to convention.
Two things I must also note - this may be the first time I've had a romance heroine "relieve herself" and clean up post-sex. A silly thing, but totally what actually happens.
ALSO - I cannot wait to read Edgar's sister India's book, "For the Duke's Eyes Only." Looks like it is going to be an excellent enemies to lovers tale and India is obviously modeled after Indiana Jones. Yes, please!