Journal Entry 1 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Amazon.co.uk Review

Relentlessly pursued by match-making mamas and their charges, Simon Bassett, the handsome Duke of Hastings, has grown tired of the societal chase. Tired too is the lovely Daphne Bridgerton, whose matrimonially minded mother is set on finding her daughter the perfect husband. Neither Simon nor Daphne is happy with this annoying state of affairs and both would give anything for a little peace and quiet. Their mutual wish for a respite from the town's marriage mart leads to a pretend engagement--a scheme that is threatened with exposure by Daphne's suspicious older brother, who happens to know Simon's way with women very well. The two never anticipated that a mutual attraction would lead to the very thing they set out to avoid--a wedding. But Simon fears that his painful past may keep him from being able to truly love anyone. And though Daphne cares for him deeply, she won't settle for anything less than his heart.

The Duke and I is rich with author Julia Quinn's trademark humour and engaging dialogue. Beneath the Regency charm of this novel, however, dwells an insightful exploration of the impact of childhood trauma and the healing power of love. Quinn just keeps getting better and better, a fact that's sure to delight readers.  

Journal Entry 2 by darkpunkangel at Barrie, Ontario Canada on Sunday, August 07, 2011

I really enjoyed reading this...it was totally unexpected. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. 

Journal Entry 3 by darkpunkangel at Best Western Hotel Cristoforo Columbo in Milano, Lombardia Italy on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Released 9 mos ago (8/7/2011 UTC) at Best Western Hotel Cristoforo Columbo in Milano, Lombardia Italy

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

Left it on the table in front of the elevators on the third floor. Hope you enjoy the book!