Historical Romance Round-Up

The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes
Publication Date - November 10, 2020
⭐⭐⭐⭐

Robert, a duke, and Constance, a duke's sister, seem like they should be a perfect match but each has very real issues and a traumatic past that they must overcome first.  I have read other books in this series and enjoy the stories, faithfulness to historical details and importance of family, those the characters are born into and those the characters find for themselves, that are created by the author.  I loved the plot and the complex characters of this book.  They are dealing with very complicated dilemmas with grace and maturity.  The romance was fine, and I definitely rooted for these two characters to find a happy ending, but it definitely wasn't very fiery.  Getting past that, though, is not a problem when you are so invested in the story.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt

Publication Date - December 1, 2020

4 stars

Gideon Hawthorne has had a rough upbringing that made him extra suitable to be the evil Duke of Windemere's hired man.  But when Gideon decides to leave the Duke, he is bribed by the one thing that might tempt him, the Duke's niece Messalina.  The forced marriage does not make Messalina very happy but she eventually learns that there is more to Gideon than violence and cunning.  I really like this book.  I especially liked Gideon and the way his character evolved.  There were some very steamy scenes in this historical romance and lots of side characters to populate further books.  This is a series that I will follow.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman

Publication Date - December 29, 2020

4 stars

Anya is an orphaned Russian princess running from a marriage proposal from an unscrupulous man when she lands in London.  Sebastien is a war hero and gambling house owner who prefers his women to be the kind you pay afterwards.  When he unexpectedly runs into Anya, the sparks immediately fly and he becomes charged with her protection.  I really enjoyed this story and its characters.  Anya is feisty, intelligent and caring while Seb is stubborn and protective.  They have great chemistry and I devoured this book to get to their happy ending.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.