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Duke and I
Duke and I | Julia Quinn
Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable.But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her . . . but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke . . . for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love."
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wildwoodreads
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I finished The Duke and I back in February and I totally forgot to review it until today. I enjoyed this book but I don‘t think I enjoyed it enough to finish the series. I liked the fake dating trope. I thought that was executed well but when the relationship started for real there was sooo much miscommunication. I just didn‘t enjoy that. I did love the Bridgerton family though. They were a lot of fun.

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RavenclawPrincess913
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4/5

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wildwoodreads
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Hi. Yes. It is time for my March 2024 tbr. Usually, when I make these, I have some idea of what I want to read for the month. Not this time. And usually, when I make my tbrs I have cute little pictures to go with. Also, not this time. It‘s raining like crazy here and frankly I have no clue what I want to read. So honestly, I‘m just going to wing it.

If you want to read my rambling tbr post: https://wildwoodreads.com/2024/03/01/march-2024-tbr/

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ChelseaM6010
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Definitely a light pick for me, but I do plan on continuing on with this series. Daphne is definitely not my favorite character.

I feel like I should at least mention that there is *a problematic scene* in this book and the experience will probably differ for every reader.

This was my #Bookspin pick for February

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! This series had some ups and downs for me, but I was always here for the sibling energy 😂 1mo
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First line: “The birth of Simon Arthur Henry Fitzranulph Basset, Earl Clyvedon, was met with great celebration.”

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IndoorDame
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All rogues live #InTheFastLane before they‘re reformed. #IdiomInsight @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👌🏻📚🙌🏻 7mo
Eggs Perfect 🤩 7mo
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GinaKButler
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Up next…starting the Bridgerton series. 🎧

#bookspinbingo

Mrs_B 😍 enjoy!!! 7mo
CoverToCoverGirl I really enjoyed this series. 7mo
GinaKButler @CoverToCoverGirl Really enjoyed it…on to #2!! 7mo
CoverToCoverGirl @GinaKButler Yay! Wonderful! 7mo
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Melismatic
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Mehso-so

Willful and purposeful miscommunication does not a quality romance make in my opinion. Then again, this “era” was never my thing. Also *that* scene was absolutely not it. I tried this first before watching the show but I think the show (if that even) might be more my speed.

ChaoticMissAdventures I really enjoyed the show, but couldn't get into the books. The books felt cheesy and forced to me as someone who does not read a lot of romance. For some reason the story worked for me on screen even when I am not a fan of the leading man. 8mo
Melismatic @ChaoticMissAdventures I‘m thinking the same will be the case for me. 8mo
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samantharoberts
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I had lower expectations for this book after reading some of the other reviews, but I have to say I loved it! I read the entire book in a day (similar to how I devoured the Netflix series). So happy that I gave it a shot 😊

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Tea_and_Starstuff
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I asked a friend for some fun, light recs. This was on her list, since she knew I watched Bridgerton. It's a low pick for me, because pregnancy and motherhood are just NOT plotlines I get on well with. Fortunately, I was warned from the show, and instead got to enjoy the compare/contrast instead of being surprised. I had a fun time with both, and liked the book a little more. Impressive, considering I dislike a central trope!

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Brittbritt
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I read this entire series recently. I don‘t usually read historical romance so that was a new thing for me. I found they are very formulaic and some of them were truly bad but for the most part I still had a great time throughout the experience. My ranking goes 1. Benedict/Sophie 2. Anthony/Kate 3. Hyacinth/Gareth 4. Colin/Penelope 5. Gregory/Lucy 6. Francesca/Michael 7. Duke and I 8. Eloise/Phillip

Megabooks So pretty! 🤩🤩 13mo
CrowCAH Those are pretty spines making a whole scene!!! 13mo
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Those spines are gorgeous. 13mo
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Loved the book. I really like how Daphne represents how smart yet unknowing someone can be.
I enjoyed how Julia Quinn made sure to represent different kinds off love. The love from a friend, partner, a mother and even brothers.

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OrangeMooseReads
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The first season of Bridgerton didn‘t follow super close. Yes “that” scene is in the book and it‘s still disturbing.
Not my usual genre. It wasn‘t bad though. I did find the narrator incredibly annoying.
I would recommend it.

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OrangeMooseReads
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Started this today. Not my usual genre but like so many people I‘ve watched Bridgerton on Netflix and loved it.
I‘m not loving the narrator‘s voice.
I‘ve borrowed books 2 and 3 already as well lol might as well binge them lol 😂

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Brinnyreads

This book was a delight to read. Julia Quinn did an espectacular job writing the narrative. When the family were together we could feel the feeling of a family reunited through the words. We felt for Simon and Daphne. I know there was a passage about “consent” that everyone has been talking about, however I don‘t believe Julia Quinn need to “pronounce” herself about it. It is a book and the book “says” everything for her.

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Maggie_Reads
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I read the Duke & I for my book club‘s monthly selection but now I have to know the other Bridgerton siblings‘ stories too. I love that each sibling‘s story is different from the others. On to Book 6…

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AileenRR
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Good, but imperfect. It felt like Daphne fell in love with Simon too quickly. But! There were 2 epilogues in this version, and I LOVE epilogues 💖

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Maggie_Reads
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I watched the Netflix series and throughly enjoyed both seasons but assumed reading the book wasn‘t necessary. However, my book club decided this was the October read so I said “eh, why not?”. Well, I also enjoyed the book and found out Netflix got very creative with their version of the series. So now I have to read the next book to see how different season 2 is… 📖

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But simon had seen Anthony's point, and Simon had told Daphne that he wanted her to find a suitable husband.
And so Simon stayed away.
And Daphne was miserable

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limada
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I avoided these books, and the related series for no reason but the hype. They couldn't possibly be that good! But when a fiendish friend found the series available on #bookoutlet (except one) I caved. Without having read a word I owned the entire series. I am now grateful for the bad influence of my friend because I am all in. Simon and Daphne were charming and enchanting. I only hope the rest of the series carries on the same.
#73-2022

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laurabilly13
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9️⃣ First book of the holiday #thedukeandi #juliaquinn #kindlereads

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roronoazoro
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I finally started the Bridgerton series, and what a great start, Daphne and Simon were adorable to follow.
I‘m really glad that in the end everything worked out.

Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4854007007

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roronoazoro
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“Daphne just smiled and touched his cheek. She understood him so much better now. After facing such rejection as a child, he probably didn't realize he was worthy of love. And he probably wasn't certain how to give it in return. But she could wait. She could wait forever for this man.”

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roronoazoro
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“She might be able to live without the children she hadn't yet borne, but she couldn't live without Simon. The children were amorphous, unknown beings she couldn't picture or touch.

But Simon—Simon was real and he was here. She knew how it felt to touch his cheek, to laugh in his presence. She knew the sweet taste of his kiss, and the wry quirk of his smile.

And she loved him.”

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roronoazoro
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“If it could be anybody, Daff, it would be you. I promise you that.”

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roronoazoro
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“Simon caught her gaze, his eyes burning hot and intense into hers. A warning bell sounded in his mind. He wanted her. He wanted her so desperately he was straining against his clothing, but he could never, ever so much as touch her. Because to do so would be to shatter every last one of her dreams, and rake or not, Simon wasn't certain he could live with himself if he did that.”

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roronoazoro
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“Simon cracked a smile at her deadpan wit. "I live to make Bridgertons happy.”

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roronoazoro
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“Daphne laughed again, this time with more gaiety, and Simon once again found himself mesmerized by her smile.”

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roronoazoro
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“He thought of Daphne, with her simple sage green gown. Daphne, with her direct brown eyes and wide smile...”

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roronoazoro
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“His face was quite simply perfection. It took only a moment to realize that he put all of Michelangelo's statues to shame. His eyes were oddly intense—so blue they practically glowed.”

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roronoazoro
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“Her heart-shaped face wasn't beautiful by society standards, but something about her quite simply sucked the breath from his body.”

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shortsarahrose
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On vacation, which definitely meant I had to stop in a bookstore 📚

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melissajayne
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3.5⭐️ Definitely not the most hard hitting book that I have read, but it definitely was soapy and light and entertaining to read. #2022 #romance #fiction #bookstagram #bookreview #historicalfiction

Was my #bookspin selection for May

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Book 119/2022 Finished 10/6/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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momx3nak
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The first book of the series. I'm excited for the next book!!

Love has no limits and can change even the most damaged heart/soul.

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MicrobeMom
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The boys had baseball practice tonight! So I got a quiet dinner with my kindle. It was Philly cheese style stuffed peppers. Delish!

sprainedbrain Those look delish! 😋 2y
Bookzombie Those look yummy! 2y
Dragon That looks so yummy! 💚🐉 2y
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PageShifter
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Mehso-so

I have mixed feelings about this book. Some characters were lovely but then there were some almost identical with each other.

My biggest disappointment with this book was that I didn't get that “old times feel“ at all.

This was really light and entertaining to read but I didn't really like the plot. I really loved the beginning of the book but it went worse at some point.

#Pantone2022 #aestheticallymatched #SeriesRead2022 #19822022 (17/41)

Librarybelle I love that cover! 2y
PageShifter @Librarybelle It is pretty! 2y
TheSpineView Awesome! 2y
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Clwojick I just read this earlier in the week, after watching the first season of Bridgerton…. Ended up liking the show more than the book. Lol 2y
PageShifter @Clwojick I can understand that, the book wasn‘t really special and I have heard so much good about the show 2y
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Clwojick
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Not mad at my progress for the #JoysofJune Readathon. I‘ve finished a total of 10 books so far, and almost have a bingo. ✨🎉

Current audiobook is tagged. @Andrew65
#bulletjournal

thereadingpal You go! 2y
Andrew65 That‘s still great 👏👏👏 2y
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Clwojick
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✨Current update for the #BigJuneReadathon since tomorrow is the halfway mark of the month already!

✅48/55 books
❎0/3 #2022MostAnticipated
✅3/4 nonfiction
✅1/2 classics
❎0/4 #ReesesBookClub
✅11/15 #NetGalley Reads
✅9/6 #ChirpAudiobooks
✅4/6 #OwnedCollection
✅104,719/110,000 annual pages read
✅18/30 books read matching the #BigJuneReadathon prompts.

#BulletJournal

thereadingpal 48 BOOKS? Wow. I need to step up my game lmao 2y
Clwojick @thereadingpal the handful of graphic novels and novellas helped to increase my numbers. 🌼 2y
PaperbackPirate Wow! 👏 2y
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KristiAhlers
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I read this book when it first came out years ago. I was pleased to see that I still found it charming and entertaining. And now it has a whole new set of fans. Perfectly romantic read when you want something light and entertaining. #romantsy

RosePressedPages Both of my sisters are reading this one and enjoying it! I‘ll have to pick it up soon. 2y
KristiAhlers @MadelineMcCrae I think you‘ll really like it. I‘m re-reading the whole series. 2y
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AngieKWilson
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So wonderful and great to read alongside the series. Different but still quite wonderful!

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KristiAhlers
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While keeping my dad company whilst he‘s in the hospital I‘ve decided to start watching Bridgerton. A little behind the trend but I‘m enjoying this a great deal. I have even begun re-reading it as I read it when it came out long ago! #bridgerton #romantsy

Caroline2 I love Bridgerton. I find it really comforting. I hope your Dad is feeling better soon. 💐 2y
CoverToCoverGirl Wishing your Dad a speedy recovery.💜 2y
KristiAhlers @CoverToCoverGirl @Caroline2 thank you. He‘s home now! He had a pacemaker placed and it‘s made a world of difference. 2y
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