Review: " He'd never been whole to begin With"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
You have no doubt read several other reviews on Duke Montford's personality. I won't go into any of that but I will tell you this book is the funniest book I've read sinceThe Duke's Tattoo: A Regency Romance of Love and Revenge, Though Not in That Order (The Horsemen of the Apocalypse Series).Maybe it's because I'm a redhead myself but I adore stories with a redheaded heroins. Especially when they are a hoyden. Astrid is the freckled, tomboyish type that has taken full responsibilities for her families future. The house is ran very chaotic and it is hilarious when the Duke makes his debut at the crooked castle.I have to tell you they immediately butt heads with each other, which made it so fun to read the back and forth tongue wars. One of the funniest parts for me was an argument that took place in the library over a book. It's a long story but the short version has Astrid stuffing a book down her pants to keep it from the duke. That didn't stop the Duke from retrieving it. LMAO!Then they proceed to tussle on the floor. "She managed to get a handful of his hair in her fists & yank at it, & he managed to do the same with her hair, still holding the book.""Ouch, you beast!""You minx!""Ogler!""Strumpet!""They were in the midst of a hair-pulling contest, when a voice in the doorway caught their attention."What an image that puts in your mind! I laughed out loud at several antics throughout the book. Petunia, the male pig, was a nice touch of humor. I just enjoyed the lightheartedness of the book, although, there was a villain most of the book was the Duke and Astrid at constant odds.The chemistry between the two worked well and the authors ability to keep things interesting with the pair was very well done in my opinion. I hope the author continues to write other book in this genre as I look forward to several more laughs.The title I gave my review was taken from the book when Cyril (the Duke) comes to realize how his feelings for Astrid had changed and it was touching for me to read those simple words from a man who fought so hard for control over his emotions. Great Job Maggie Fenton!