The Dueling Duchess | 
so-soSecond in series featuring the strong, independent women in an all-female circus, I had really enjoyed the first book and had high hopes for this one as well. Cecile is a 36 yo French woman who is part owner of the circus and has an expert markswoman act. Guy is the heir to a dukedom and apparently God‘s gift to women as he is known for his many liaisons. Celine and Guy had an affair, but she ended it when he asked her to be his mistress. A year🔻
robinb later, after assuming the title of duke, Guy is usurped by an unexpected cousin. He decides that his downfallen state might be for the best as he can now marry Cecile. He goes to work for her doing menial labor to prove his love and regret for his former action. I was disappointed in this book. While I love the premise of these strong women in charge of their own lives, I failed to connect with Cecile and even found myself actively 🔻 12mo
robinb disliking her for most of the book. Guy, at 33, was too immature. And they both were arrogant and a bit shallow at times. There were several/too many plot lines going on and some past/present chapters (it would help to read the initial book for background). Intimate scenes were very sexy. If I could have connected with the characters, it might have saved the day. Sad to say, but this definitely hovers on the precipice of a pan for me. 2.75/5⭐️ 12mo
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