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    The Duke's Accidental Wife: Dukes of War, #7

    By Erica Ridley

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    An enemies-to-lovers, marriage-of-inconvenience romance from a New York Times bestselling author: 

     

    Miss Katherine Ross is a wealthy, eccentric socialite who knows precisely what she wants: No husband. No children. No candlelit tête-à-tête with the insufferably emotionless Duke of Ravenwood. She's convinced his heart is ice — until she touches that chiseled chest for herself. One lapse in judgment is all it takes to turn both their lives topsy-turvy...

     

    The Duke of Ravenwood isn't cold and haughty, but a secret romantic who has always dreamt of marrying for love. Instead, he gets Miss Katherine Ross — a headstrong hoyden intent on unraveling his carefully ordered world. He doesn't know whether to kiss her or throttle her. Can they survive each other's company long enough to turn a compromise into love?

     

    The fan-favorite Dukes of War series features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of Regency England.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherErica Ridley
    Release dateMar 1, 2016
    ISBN9781939713438
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    The Duke's Accidental Wife: Dukes of War, #7
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    Erica Ridley

    Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of witty, feel-good historical romance novels. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.

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    • 5/5
      I have been waiting for the Duke of Ravenwood's story since he first made his appearance in The Viscount's Christmas Temptation. He seemed like a character who needed love in his life and I couldn't wait to see him get his own happily ever after.He is quite a closed off character and it would be easier for the reader to understand him more if they have read the previous books in the series.Katherine Ross is outspoken, sociable and friendly but she doesn't follow the rules of society and isn't on the hunt for a husband. Unfortunately being discovered in a compromising position with the Duke of Ravenwood forces the pair into a marriage that neither of them want. Lord Ravenwood is very romantic behind his cold exterior. He doesn't like crowds of people and shies away from social functions but he makes the effort to attend the functions that matter to Katherine and he supports her fully in her endeavours to promote the arts. He doesn't find it easy to voice his feelings though and the only real outlet he has is through his poetry and being creative in his own little secret garden. There is a lovely feel to this story as the pair get to know one another. They acknowledge an attraction but they have to like each other as well in order for this marriage to work. Small steps in the right direction are made when they both make changes to their lives to ensure the happiness of the other. Katherine seems to be attuned to his eccentricities and adapts her lifestyle accordingly. Lord Ravenwood becomes less stuffy as the story progresses and the pair make the most adorable couple and well worth the wait.I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
    • 3/5
      Kate Ross and the Lawrence Pembroke, Duke of Ravenwood, don't like each other much; she's too flighty and headstrong for the stern, organized Duke. Of course, they get caught in a compromising situation and are forced into marriage.Kate doesn't want a husband, mostly because she's afraid of having children and them dying. Ravenwood secretly wants a family and true love so their marriage starts off a bit rocky. It takes a while and some compromise for them to finally learn about each other and get their HEA.While I found it interesting that Ravenwood decided to give Kate time to come to terms with her situation and not try to seduce her into his bed before time, I also didn't feel much heat between the two. It seemed more like they decided to make the best of things, even though they were both so busy, they didn't spend any time together. I felt as if they were determined to fall in love with each other, and so they did which wasn't very romantic. It's a good fast read, but not one of my favorites.
    • 4/5
      This is an honest review in exchange for an ARC from NetGalley.3.5 stars. An enjoyable romance between two people who would never have chosen one another, but are perfect for one another. I liked the inclusion of Aunt Havers, and how she is treated with respect by her niece and husband. The way the relationship grows, with each individual learning to balance home and business life, and admiring the other's ability to do so as well, is refreshing. I was glad Katherine could continue with her passion after the necessity of marriage. Problems are easily solved, but that's sometimes really nice in a romance, and I had fun reading this one.
    • 4/5
      ...a surprising finaleI was expecting something different from the Duke of Ravenwood's story. I didn't expect him to find himself in a situation where he must do the 'honourable' thing, much less with a woman who regards him as so much less than what he really is. A woman he views as a hoyden and totally suspect. I also am stymied as to why his sister, Lady Amelia, pushed him to hold a social function when she knows that this is the very thing he hates.I also must confess that after my first stirrings of anger with Miss Katherine Ross, the woman who will turn Ravenwood's life upside down, I started to empathize with her.Katherine lives for her artistic endeavours and museum collections, Ravenswood for acting as he is supposed to--guiding the members of the House of Lords down the proper avenues.These two unlikely people have a not too enticing future if both simply glare at each other's differences.But when finally the Duke lets loose his poetic soul behind the cold upright facade, we do indeed see his passion and his soul. As Katherine reflects, 'This kiss was because she saw him. Saw him in the peonies and the cherry tress, in the Ivy and the twisting branches.' Ah, be still my beating heart!I did feel that the loose ends were not tied up quite properly. Katherine's fears of childbirth were not adequately addressed on stage between her and Ravenswood.A pleasing story once I'd overcome my initial, and I must admit, shocked reactions.A NetGalley ARC
    • 5/5
      Preconceptions can be misconceptions – and that is just what Katherine Ross “Kate” and Lawrence Pembroke, the Duke of Ravenwood found to be true before the end of the book. Kate was footloose and fancy free living with her great Aunt Havens when at one of her social events she and Ravenwood were caught in an apparently compromising situation. They both had ideas of what their future would be and that future did not include what they were suddenly faced with. As the two of them get to know one another better they find that what they believed true of one another is not quite accurate and worth reconsidering. I loved the way Kate began to see beyond the exterior Ravenwood presented to the world. I enjoyed Ravenwood’s slow opening up and sharing as time went on. This is a story of family, caring, sharing and giving and I thoroughly enjoyed it.