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Summary: This is a MUST read!
Review: The Duke and I is one of those great books that you don't want to end. The love story between Simon and Daphne is sweet and comical at the same time. And Daphne's family, the Bridgertons will keep you in stitches with all the verbal sparring. The additon of Lady Whistledon was a clever,and refreshing way to tell a wonderful story. Definite Keeper.
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Summary: Extraordinary!
Review: This book is Julia Quinn at her best. Not only can she write a story that has both humor and wit but she can create a touching scene in just a few words. Pulling on your heartstrings in one paragraph and then making you cry with laughter in another! The friendship between Simon and Daphne was wonderful to read and the attraction from the word go was exciting to watch explode. I also think I know who the mysterious Author is but I don't want to spoil it for anyone! I can't wait to read Anthony's story ... it is sure to be a fabulous read!If you enjoyed this book keep your eyes peeled for Julia Quinn's earlier books Splendid, Dancing At Midnight (which are soon to be re-released) and Minx! Each book is funnier than the next! Julia Quinn is priceless and perfection all rolled into one!
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Summary: I would rather give this book 6 stars.
Review: I really loved this book. I have read some of Julia Quinn's other books and found them entertaining - but this is her best. I couldn't put it down and read it in one afternoon and night. Then couldn't sleep for thinking about Simon and Daphne. Please, please tell me there are going to be sequels - I want to read Anthony and Colins stories.
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Summary: Better than "How to Marry a Marquis"
Review: I chuckled my way through this one. The dialogue, pacing and characterizations were all very well done. I'm sure that the many siblings in the Bridgerton family will be featured in a series of novels. This is great start. I'll be sticking this novel on my "to keep" shelf. The story prompted me to check out "How to Marry a Marquis" which wasn't nearly as good. Her writing must be getting better, although you'll still want to check out "Marquis" to find out more about Lady Danbury. Enjoy...
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Summary: The Duke and I
Review: I have read all of Julia Quinn's books and this is my favorite. This is mostly because Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings, is a very sympathetic hero. He rises above his sad beginnings, but not completely until he meets Daphne Bridgerton. Daphne has a lot of spirit but the author keeps it in check so Daphne is a believable character. You really want these two to be together. This couple stayed with me long after I had finished the book.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I really loved this book! It was both humorous and endearing - with a lot of depth! The dialogue is full of the witty reparte of which Julia Quinn has always excelled! The characters are richly drawn, and you will fall in love with the hero, the heroine, and her adorable family. What I especially liked about this book is that the characters really *talk* to each other. Julia Quinn keeps getting better - and I know that I am definitely looking forward to her next book, which I hear is related to this one!
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Summary: One of JulieQ's best
Review: Julia Quinn once again combines humor, friendship, and love to create a masterpiece. Simon and Daphne are an enjoyable couple who first find friendship and then love. The secondary characters are a hoot, especially Daphne's mother. And I have no doubt that you will love Daphne's brother's. Be prepared to put household chores and sleep on the backburner when you start this book, I did and was disappointed to see it end.
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Summary: Another great Regency-era romp by Julia Quinn
Review: THE DUKE AND I by Julia Quinn Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store Julia Quinn's latest Regency-era historical from Avon's Romantic Treasures line is entitled The Duke and I. The Duke and I is the latest in her line of classic movie title parodies, following How To Marry a Marquis and To Catch an Heiress. Like the classic movies with which these books share similar titles, these books are fun, entertaining romps that you should be sure not to miss. Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, had a difficult childhood, to say the least. His mother died giving birth to him, he couldn't speak until he was four years old, and his father rejected him because, when he did speak, he had a terrible stutter. Although Simon and his faithful nurse worked hard at ridding Simon of the stutter, he was so soured on his father, especially after the man told his servants that Simon was dead, that his life became focused on thwarting his father at every opportunity Daphne Bridgerton is the oldest daughter in a large, close, but somewhat eccentric, ton family. After two seasons and no marriage, Daphne's mother fears that she will end up on the shelf. Given that there are three more daughters to marry off, Daphne's mother become obsessed with getting Daphne a husband. To that end, Daphne is paraded out and forced to endure all of the more boorish men of the ton, in search for the acceptable husband. Fortunately, Daphne's oldest brother Anthony, the head of the household and Simon's best friend, is not inclined to force Daphne into an unhappy marriage. When Daphne and Simon meet, they each know enough of each other from Anthony to be fairly comfortable together, even given the immediate attraction between them. When Simon suggests that they act as if they have formed an attachment for each other, thereby saving Simon from the mothers of all the marriageable girls and making Daphne more attractive to the other eligible bachelors, Daphne agrees to his crazy scheme. What they are unable to control, however, is the way that the attraction between them grows in the inevitable togetherness their plan requires. The Duke and I is full of Julia's characteristic humor and her delightful trademark chapter openers - in this case, excerpts from the gossip column of Lady Whistledown. However, I did find that The Duke and I was not quite as light as Julia's recent books. Simon's angst-filled childhood and the scars that his father left behind, made Simon a more complex hero, for which Daphne had to be a deeper heroine as well. Their friendship and lively conversation made the tendre that developed between them very believable. The secondary characters were intriguing and I hope that we will see many of Daphne's numerous siblings in future stories. I have enjoyed every book Julia Quinn has written, and The Duke and I was no exception. Don't miss this wonderful story! Barb Deane Copyrightc 1999, Barb's All Romance Book Store. All rights reserved
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Summary: This book exceeded my very high expectations!
Review: The Duke and I is Julia Quinn's best book to date! All of the humor and witty repartee that are Julia Quinn trademarks are present in the Duke and I. Not only are Simon and Daphne wonderfully drawn characters, but so is the supporting cast of the Bridgerton family and Lady Danbury who leave you smiling and laughing throughout the book! LOL!
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Summary: Julia does it again!
Review: As a long time fan of Julia's, I am always eagerly waiting for her to put out a new book, and once again she did not disapoint! This book is wonderful. You will fall in love with Simon in the first 30 pages, and Daphne will delight you with her humor...not to mention the witty "Lady Whistledown" and her Society Pages. The Duke and I will leave you wanting more...I can't wait until the next one comes :)
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