Harper St. George

The Duchess Takes a Husband

I'm new to this series and have only read one other book, but I like it so far. St. George's writing is so breezy and easy to fall into. I read most of this in one sitting without even realizing it. It also helps that this has one of my favorite histrom tropes of a wallflower getting seduction lessons from a rogue. I eat that trope up every time. I thought Camille was great. I loved watching her blossom into an independent woman who's not afraid to stand up for what she wants. I also enjoyed watching her find a passion within the suffragette movement. I liked her relationship with Jacob and thought they had great chemistry. I don't think that'll be a new favorite, but it was entertaining, and I'm looking forward to finishing the series.

Heather Harrington

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

The Duchess Takes a Husband is the fourth installment in the "Gilded Age Heiresses" series. I am newer to this series but after the third installment, I was really curious about this and how this author would handle this one. I absolutely adore all the tropes that come into play with this one and I really love the writing style of this author, it just has some a classy feel to it without it being too flowery. One can easily be swept away by the glittering sensuality that Harper St. George delivers in her works.

This story begins with our heroine Camille, Duchess of Hereford, who is a widow and has never been truly accepted by London Society. She has an interest in the suffrage movement and is associated with strong independent women but Camille has never known true independence until now with her late husband unable to control every aspect of her life. But she has desires and determination to win Jacob Thorne, co owner of the infamous gambling hell and club "Montague". Jacob, needs to appear more legitimate for a business venture in France, and he will need a woman to pose as his fiancee and when Camille comes to him with a daring proposal, they decide to make an arrangement that will satisfy both parties. But this proposal will be easier said than done when the heart gets involved...

The Duchess Takes A Husband is a fascinating installment that I easily gobbled up. I honestly recommend this in both digital or audio, both formats work so well as I did a combination of this one here. I am very new to this author, but every time I pick her up, I end up so impressed. I was so eager for Camille and Jacob's book. I honestly didn't know what to think of them being together, but this author make this relationship work so beautifully. I was on the edge of my seat with these two and how they learn each other. Camille's situation just broke my heart and I wanted so much for her and I truly became so endeared by her story and her road of self discovery but also in paving her own path but also wanting more in her love life as well. Seeing her go on this journey of self care was so inspiring at times and I could easily see parts of myself within her character. Harper St. George has this uncanny ability of crafting such relatable character you can see yourself in. The hero is just the right partner for her. I became so endeared by his unwavering devotion and patience for her especially when panic and fear set in. The way that the author handled these aspects so delicately was awe inspiring and I can't wait to read the earlier books in the series.

The Duchess Takes A husband is a superb installment that brings together the sensuality of the gilded age, the romantacism of the era, and the sparkling human nature that endears the reader for the long haul.....A PRICELESS GEM!

Lover of Romance 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
The Duchess Takes a Husband is the fourth installment in the "Gilded Age Heiresses" series. I am newer to this series but after the third installment, I was really curious about this and how this author would handle this one. I absolutely adore all the tropes that come into play with this one and I really love the writing style of this author, it just has some a classy feel to it without it being too flowery. One can easily be swept away by the glittering sensuality that Harper St. George delivers in her works.

Summary
This story begins with our heroine Camille, Duchess of Hereford, who is a widow and has never been truly accepted by London Society. She has an interest in the suffrage movement and is associated with strong independent women but Camille has never known true independence until now with her late husband unable to control every aspect of her life. But she has desires and determination to win Jacob Thorne, co owner of the infamous gambling hell and club "Montague". Jacob, needs to appear more legitimate for a business venture in France, and he will need a woman to pose as his fiancee and when Camille comes to him with a daring proposal, they decide to make an arrangement that will satisfy both parties. But this proposal will be easier said than done when the heart gets involved...

My Outlook
The Duchess Takes A Husband is a fascinating installment that I easily gobbled up. I honestly recommend this in both digital or audio, both formats work so well as I did a combination of this one here. I am very new to this author, but every time I pick her up, I end up so impressed. I was so eager for Camille and Jacob's book. I honestly didn't know what to think of them being together, but this author make this relationship work so beautifully. I was on the edge of my seat with these two and how they learn each other. Camille's situation just broke my heart and I wanted so much for her and I truly became so endeared by her story and her road of self discovery but also in paving her own path but also wanting more in her love life as well. Seeing her go on this journey of self care was so inspiring at times and I could easily see parts of myself within her character. Harper St. George has this uncanny ability of crafting such relatable character you can see yourself in. The hero is just the right partner for her. I became so endeared by his unwavering devotion and patience for her especially when panic and fear set in. The way that the author handled these aspects so delicately was awe inspiring and I can't wait to read the earlier books in the series.

Overall View
The Duchess Takes A husband is a superb installment that brings together the sensuality of the gilded age, the romantacism of the era, and the sparkling human nature that endears the reader for the long haul.....A PRICELESS GEM!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4.5
World Building: 5
Cover:5
Hero: 4
Heroine: 4
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 3.5
Ending:4
Overall View: 4.25

The Duchess Takes a Husband

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