You're the Duke That I Want
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4.0 • 20 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
USA Today bestseller Lenora Bell returns with a Grease-inspired rom-com about an innocent lady who clashes with a sexy rake, the first book in a brand-new series sure to delight fans of Sarah MacLean, Tessa Dare, and Julia Quinn.
Raised by an overprotective mother, bookish romantic Sandrine Oliver craves adventure, but nothing exciting ever happens in her sleepy seaside village. Until a handsome, mysterious stranger arrives and sweeps her off her feet…only to leave suddenly with no explanation.
Lord Dane Walker, brother to the Duke of Rydell, is infamous for racing fast carriages and breaking hearts. But when his brother is mortally injured, Dane inherits the responsibilities of the dukedom—duties that come with a dangerous secret which threatens everyone close to him.
In London, Sandrine is astonished to learn that the charming, honorable man she met at the beach is really a disreputable rake. And the infuriating nobleman acts as though he barely knows her.
Who needs a wild rake? Certainly not Sandrine! With a little help from her friends, she transforms into a glamorous belle. She’s out to make Dane pay…but can she stop her traitorous heart from longing to surrender only to him?
Customer Reviews
Sweet and steamy
I’m absolutely tickled about “You’re the Duke That I Want” by Lenora Bell, first in the new The Thunderbolt Club series!
This was a page turner for me because it’s inspired by one of my favorite musical movies so I was grinning and internally singing the whole time. Plus, FMC Sandrine Oliver finds herself blooming from her sheltered existence, MMC Danny Smith aka Lord Dane Walker overcomes internal conflicts, and there’s a mystery aspect.
The meet-cute had me smiling and sweetness followed during their encounters in her small village. We are kept on edge because Danny was hiding his true identity while they both hid their steamy, detailed fantasies of each other.
I love the introduction of the historical version of the Pink Ladies! I had another big grin when they came on scene. I love the fast friendship and encouragement for Sandrine to get what she wants.
So much happens in this well-written book! We get a secondary love story, racing, the mystery is solved, great friendships, and found family, figuratively and literally! For those of us who enjoy reading about sheltered yet strong women taking a stand and sad boys hidden within a rake, I highly recommend this book!
Thank you to Net Galley, Avon Books, and Harper Voyager US for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Cringe
I’m sorry but I hated this book enough to write a review. It was cringy from the start. I only finished it because mama didn’t raise no quitter.
3.5 Stars!
3.5 Stars! This was a cute book starting out a new series, ‘The Thunderbolt Club’, and it can be read as a standalone. The main characters were Lord Dane/Danny Smith and Miss.Sandrine Oliver. I rather liked both of them and I’m glad Sandrine learned to have a backbone & standup for herself. A few surprising events happen in this, a few twists and turns you don’t see coming. As a ‘Grease’ fan, I approve of the Pink Ladies, the makeover and the numerous other similarities with ‘Grease’, though there are plenty of other details in this book, not relating to ‘Grease’. I really enjoyed this and can’t wait to read more from this series.
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*