Read this book if you love historicals, it won't disappoint!
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Ah, the age old problem of being engaged to a Marquess, while secretly having feelings for his brother. Truthfully, I don't blame her. The Marquess has been MIA for eight years! Talk about a long engagement. Rafe, brother to the missing Marquess, has a problem. Clio wants out of the engagement, and he has to sign the papers. Rafe refuses, because while he does lust after his brothers fianc&eacute;e, he doesnt want to be the person who tears them apart, even if its just with a signature on paper.

Clio, with the death of a relative, has been left a castle in the countryside, and sees a glimpse of freedom. She doesnt need a husband! She can use all of the training shes received over the last eight years to be the wife of a Marquess and apply it to running that castle and create an enterprise that will bring in money to help pay for the castle and her own needs. She will start a brewery! Rafe, sensing shes serious, starts a campaign to make her see how much she desires a big wedding. He brings his trainer, did I mention Rafe is a boxer? Yep! Our Rafe is a pugilist! Training to box the heavyweight champion, so, anyways, he brings his trainer to the castle to help him woo her into wanting a wedding. So shell say Yes to the Dress, and while lusting after dresses, cake and flowers, in essence saying Yes to the Marquess. Ha! Our reluctant bride is not so shallow that a dress will change her mind. After all, she wants to brew ale, but Rafe, through his efforts, ends up wooing her for himself. In a moment of passion he kisses her, and the rest is history.

She becomes his! Ta-Da!

I love these historical romances, they are such a fun departure from my usual reading choices. Tessa Dare has a fun style of writing and Clio, our reluctant bride, was charming and real. Rafe, was a big, handsome lug. He has desired Clio since he was a young lad, and was determined that he wasn't good enough for her, which means we, the reader, knew he was perfect for her! Read this book if you love historicals, it won't disappoint!
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Great historical read! I knew my favorite author would not disappoint. I loved getting a personal look into the lives of people. This helped me see a side of people I may not have seen otherwise. We often see people in power and what they do and are quick to criticize without seeing what they have to go through on a day-to-day basis-the people they miss the things they give up and personal needs during difficult times.
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Fantastic new book about Empress Sisi of Austria! Author Allison Pataki weaves another of her wonderfully engaging tales which, as always, is loaded with interesting historical facts. Very accessible even if you haven't studied the time period. And it will make you want to learn more! I devoured the first half of the book with an advanced reader copy but then made myself slow down to savor the story. If you like historical fiction, tales about royalty and intrigue, love stories, or just wonderfully vivid descriptions of people and places, you will love this book. You do not have to have read The Accidental Empress (her first book about Sisi) to enjoy this book. But you will want to read both!
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I have been a fan of this author for some time now and I've read many of her books. When I found out she was starting a new series I was so excited. Stories from this time period really intrigue me so I was really excited to read this one. And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint! This book is full of strong characters. This is a beautiful story of friendship, love, history and hope.
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This book was a pleasure to read!  Whether you like historical books and/or fiction books this will come as a joy as it combines both!
I bought the kindle edition and I will get the actual book once it's available, for my library and my future kids!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely historical romance novel!  The author presented several wonderful characters with whom the reader falls in love, and keeps the story moving with humor and drama, well-combined.  I look forward to reading more of this author's works!
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Lots of intrigue, memorable characters and beautiful historically accurate descriptions! A 5 star read!
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I really enjoy historical romances, and The Duke of Ice was no exception.  The characters were well developed and I was really rooting for Nick and Violet.  I had a hard time putting the book down, I'm also very excited to read Simon's story!
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If you like historical fiction, this book will not disappoint! After devouring all of Hannah's other novels, I couldn't wait to read this one. While not her typical storyline (historical fiction) Hannah did a great job researching and writing this novel. I would highly recommend this book, but make sure you have time to read because you will not want to put it down!
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A new author for me, but definitely one I will be reading again. I was unsure about the book as it plays off during the main characters "Autumn" time period of their lives, but the romance was beautiful and their history together added another layer to the story.
The plot kept me hooked to the end with several unexpected twists involved! I enjoyed all the historical facts from the time period!
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion, which was given.
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This is one of the best books I have ever read! I love historical romances and this one will keep you wanting more.
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I am a huge fan of historical fiction and this book did not disappoint! The characters were interesting, especially the headstrong Maggie and the escape scenes were written in such a  life-like, thrilling way. The German setting was described in a very detailed way and my favorite time frames is the WWII era. Perfect combination of history and imagination!

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC!
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This book has everything you're looking for in a book. It's historical plot pulls you right in and keeps you entertain through the last page. It's got excitement, romance, thrills, drama, etc. If you haven't read it, buy it.
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Jenny is young and feels alone.  After losing her fiance at Waterloo she does not seem to be able to move on.  In come the Earl of Danfield with an offer that will help them both.  Their feelings for each other grow and an HEA looks on the horizon until a couple of "pranks" occur leading Jenny to believe she may not be safe.  Who can she trust?  Her heart, her husband, her in-laws, her friends?

I loved this historical.  Romance, mystery, and a lovable heroine make this unputdownable read one of my favorite historical romances.  The story was paced beautifully and had me needing to keep reading, even as midnight came and went.  The secondary characters add so much depth to this tale of two lost souls finding each other and what matters in life.  If you like your historical romances with a bit of mystery and a whole lot of chemistry, this book may be just the book for you.  This book is 18 plus for sexual content, which takes place within the context of marriage (if that is something you are looking for).

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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The story draws you in. I could not stop reading. I love historical books and this one did not let me down.
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I was definitely taken back into time with this historical romance. It was full of great characters and wonderful descriptions and details. The author did an awesome job at meticulously researching the details that made this novel as interesting and historically accurate is it is.
I loved the main characters, Captain Marcus Thorne and Eve Kendal. I felt that they were unique compared to many other historical romance novels, and that made them easier to relate to, as well as more interesting to read about.
Sherrie Browning definitely knows how to spin a tale, and how to keep readers interested and uncertain of what exactly is going to happen next from beginning until end.  I would definitely recommend this novel to fans of historical romance.

I give this book a FOUR out of FIVE stars!
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I read an early copy of this book, and I have to say it's one of my favorite historical romances. I'm usually a contemporary reader, but this book made me totally get what's great about the genre. Loved the brooding hero, the description of the grounds, the stargazing, and the well-developed romance between the two leads. The dark spy story woven in is a great contrast to the romance. Definitely recommend this for historical fans, and maybe others who are relatively new-to-the-genre readers like me.