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Eloisa James' The Ugly Duchess

Eloisa James’ latest offering is an exciting tale fraught with twists and turns that moved me to finish The Ugly Duchess in one day. Not your average Regency piece; James’ vibrant characters seduced me from the start, and kept me rived throughout. Her protagonists are known by many names but their steadfast natures bind them and the reader right through to the end. I adore James’ fun style. Her strong intriguing protagonists drive this rousing take on the second chance at love trope. I’m certainly going to be adding more Eloisa James to my ‘to read list’ and you should too. As an added bonus James has included a short story that also explores the second chance at love trope, and an excerpt from another of her fairy tale series. I think that makes this find a great introduction to Eloisa James!

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The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James

My Synopsis: Once upon a time there was a young heiress and young Earl who were best friends. They could tell the other anything and everything. Their parents had been best friends, as well, and when Theo's father passed, James' father took Theo and her mother in. They were raised as brother and sister living under the same roof. Then one day James' father, the Duke of Ashbrook, did something that would change everything.... “You’ll have to marry her. I don’t care if you think of her as a sister: from now on, she’s the Golden Fleece to you.” James Ryburn, Earl of Islay, and heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook, opened his mouth to say something, but a mixture of fury and disbelief choked the words. His father turned and walked toward the far wall of the library, acting as if he’d said nothing particularly out of the ordinary....

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The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James

What an amazing book! I am never disappointed when I pick up one of Eloisa’s books. Theo is one of those characters that you can not help but to relate to. How many times have we looked out ourselves and made comparisons to the Ugly Duckling? Most romance novels have the perfect English rose type girl and I love how she has stepped out of that mold and made someone realistic. James is a man that sees beyond what lies on the surface and appreciates Theo for the beauty that she holds within. Even though their marriage does not start out as it should and a lot of conflict, hurt and pain follows, love will rule out in the end. I love these two amazing people and hope that she includes them in stories to come!

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