The Shy Duchess by Amanda McCabe

The Shy Duchess
Author: Amanda McCabe
ISBN-13: 978-0373296323
Publication Date: February, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin
Book Length: 288 Pages
Acquired by Me: Store Purchase



Description Courtesy of Goodreads:

“With her golden hair and dazzling emerald eyes, Lady Emily Carroll should have her pick of suitors. Instead, her crippling shyness has earned her the nickname "Ice Princess."

Nicholas, Duke of Manning, isn't looking for a bride, but he won't pass up a stolen kiss at a masked ball.

With her blushes hidden, Emily lets her inhibitions go. Only to find herself betrothed! Now it's her wedding night, and her new husband seems determined to thaw his Ice Princess and reveal her every secret…..”

My Thoughts:

The cover of this book caught my attention every time I passed it in the store (which was a lot…). I finally gave in, because it was a Regency after all. How can you go wrong? Besides, its Amanda McCabe and she writes great books.

A beautiful and aloof heroine who is woefully misunderstood by everyone is one of my favorite character types. Lady Emily fits the profile perfectly. Her relationship with Nicholas follows the standard romance pattern all the way to their Happily Ever After. It’s the perfect afternoon or weekend read to temporarily escape the stresses of life. No disappointments found here and the detail to the Regency period is an appreciated bonus.

The thoughts expressed in this post are solely based on my personal opinion and have not been influenced by any other entity or being. Use of my statements may not be reproduced without permission from me, the author of Fall In Love With Books.


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