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Summary: Wonderful! Just... wonderful!
Review: Julia Quinn has, without a doubt, written her way into being my personal favorite author!... a spot that had has been unchanged since I was sixteen years old. Oh yeah, with each book of hers that I read, I cannot help but admire her more and more! Such talent, and to think that she began writing just as a passing thought really, it astounds me. Wish I had that sort of talent bursting at my fingertips."The Duke and I" was uncomparibly brilliant! I think Julia's biggest talent in her writing (and I'm sure most would agree with me here) is her dialogs. She has the ability to make her characters become real with laughter, tears and joy. Julia is exceptionally good with adding a whole lot of humor into her novels, and this book was no expection... without giving anything away, I MUST say that I laughed for a good 10 minutes strait reading the part where Simon was drunk and trying to explain his feeling while his brain just wouldn't cooperate with him (nor his speech for that matter)... OH SO FUNNY!!!! You've gotta read this book! You won't be disapointed! Again, many many thanks to Julia for sharing her talent with us!
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Summary: wonderful story teller
Review: Well I finally have now read the 1st book in this series. I read them backwards by accident. I love this series. The Bridgerton family is wonderful. This is the story of the eldest daughter Daphne Bridgerton and The Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. Simon is an old friend of Daphne's older brother Anthony. He has just returned from a six year long absense from England and is determined not to go to any social functions because he has no intention of ever marrying. He does agree to go to one hosted by the Lady Danbury who had always been nice to him when he was a child. There he comes upon the lovely Daphne and they form an instant friendship. Daphne's mother has her on edge with trying to find a husband. She hasn't had much luck so when Simon thinks up a scheme to help them both out she agrees. As it progresses she falls for Simon and he is strongly attracted to her but is determined not to marry her. He has a deep secret that he keeps to himself. They must overcome his fears, his secret and her family to make this work. This book has lots of humor in it and a lot of tenderness. I have enjoyed these books and can't wait to read more and to especially find out who Lady Whistledown really is.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I just finished reading this book. I could not put it down. The characters were great. I cried and laughed. There were times while I was reading the book that I almost missed my stop. I hope that Julia Quinn continues the series with the other Bridgeton sibilings.
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Summary: GREAT! A MUST READ FOR ALL ROMANCE FANS!
Review: The Duke and I is a great book. Simion Basset is a duke who has sworn off love from the begining, and resloved never to marry. Daphne Bridgerton has sworn to marry ONLY for love. The two strike up a deal to court each other, but only in public places to keep out of the way of the Tons matchmakers. But what happends when they realize that the game is all too real? Julia Quinn writes a superb book, and I have read every other one in her series, and recomend them all. None of the books have a 'dry spot' and the characters are well protrayed. I have to say, this is a MUST READ BOOK!
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Summary: Humorous and Sweet...a fun read
Review: This is the second book I have read by Julia Quinn and I loved it! The characters were fun and I hoped it would never end, but it did. Luckily this book is only the beginning of a series called the Bridgerton Series. This one is about Daphne, the oldest daughter of the family. Talk about humor and even some serious parts that were heartwarming. The type of people you wish you knew. ~Daphne Bridgerton, the daughter of a Viscount and the eldest daughter of eight children is tired of the social whirl and the ton's endless matchmaking going on. She wants love, love like her mother and father shared. She will settle for no less. Even if she has to pretend to be courted by a Duke that has NO intention of EVER getting married! The Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, has lived a life of trying to overcome his secret problem that has caused his father to pretty much abandon him as a son. When his father dies, Simon feels no grief, just relief. But the scars haven't healed from a horrible childhood. His revenge on it, to never marry and let the illustrious title of Dukedom die a quiet death when he does. The plan...pretend to court his best friend Anthony Bridgerton's sister in order to keep the ton's matchmakers at bay and out of his hair until he can come up with a better idea. What he realizes is that Daphne is not some silly girl he can play 'pretend' with.
The two get caught up in their own lie and they find themselves wishing it were all real. Then when an incident causes Daphne's eldest brother and Simon's best friend for so many years to cry foul, a friendship is tested and the 'game' has come to an end. Will Simon, the new Duke of Hastings learn to forget his father's evil presense in his memory? Or will he let the memories take control of his life and make him lose the best thing to come into his life...Daphne must uncover the secret that is about to distroy Simon forever and her... This is well worth the money. Highly recommended. Anthony's story is "The Viscount Who Loved Me", the second book in the series. By the way, if you read "How to Marry a Marquis", some of the colorful characters I loved in that book are here in this one, "The Duke and I". Tracy Talley~@
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Summary: Tender & Funny
Review: I have just completed reading three of Ms. Quinn's novels and they are all KEEPERS, the Duke and I, is so tender and loving, compassionate and FUNNY! This lady has a rare talent. Lord Anthony Bridgerton determined not to LOVE and Miss Kate Sheffield, the sister of the incomparable of the season. The most sought after bachelor whose heart is stolen without him even realizing it. She made me laugh, she made me cry, but most of all, Ms. Quinn leaves me yearning for MORE! Bravo Ms. Quinn! This novel is definitely a keeper!
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Summary: Bravo!
Review: Now, here's a book that's delightful and worthy of your time. Lovable cast of characters, witty dialogue, Exciting, humorous and heart warming scenes. What more can one ask for in a book? 5 stars and more for THE DUKE AND I. And to think Julia Quinn is a new author and a young one at that. Salute!
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Summary: What a dream!
Review: This is one of the best books you can find. It's about a true relationship, one in which anyone could find themselves. It's funny and never loses its touch.
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Summary: Hurrah!
Review: I was really burnt out on romance novels and I was ready to quit reading them for a while. I was at my local library and, for some reason, this book caught my eye. I am very lucky it did. This is my favorite romance novel ever. There wasn't any evil bad guy with a dark secret and mystery surrounding him, there was simply a story about trust and love and family hardship. This book also had the best sense of humor; it was the first romance novel I ever laughed out loud reading. I was so excited to find out it was a series! I went and bought "The Viscount who Loved Me" and eagerly waited for "An Offer from A Gentleman," then I bought all of Julia Quinn's books that I could find. Read this if you have a bad day or a good day, either way you'll feel brighter!
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Summary: The Duke and I
Review: I was totally impressed with this book. It is my first Julia Quinn book and I will now go in search of everything that Julia Quinn has written.
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