I was fully prepared to not like this book. I had read all of the previous books in the series and definitely liked some more than others. What I didn't expect was to actually find humor or even to find the plot the least bit believable. Fortunately I was wrong on both parts, although, it still is a little bit of a stretch to believe that a Duke would marry a poor serving girl/shopkeeper.
As to the two lead characters, Griffin and Pauline did work well together. Griffin's mother was perfect as the dowager duchess who just wanted grandchildren. I thought her knitting was a perfect way to show that she wasn't perfect and it really gave her and Pauline a chance to get to bond a bit.
So, I guess I would describe this a cute, funny read as long as you truly get in line with the silliness of the bet between the Duke and his mother. I do have to mention that this book contained one of the funniest scenes near the end that I have ever read. It rivals Sebastian reading out loud a trashy novel in Julia Quinn's What Happens in London easily. I laughed so hard I think I broke a rib!!!
I would definitely recommend it as a quick read and a definite renter from the library. I now own it, but I'm not sure I will feel the need to re-read it anytime soon.
I am looking forward to a story about Delacre if Ms. Dare will write one. I think he might have been passed off as a bad guy a bit, but I really think there is more to him.
Enjoy!
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