The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Book 1)
by Julia London
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Author: Julia LondonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-05-23
ISBN: 1416516158
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Pocket Star
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Book Review: The Hazards of Hunting a Duke
Summary: 4 Stars
After her mother's death, Lady Ava Fairchild quickly discovers she must marry. Her step-father, who now controls her mother's fortune, plans to sell Ava, her sister, and her cousin to the highest bidder on the marriage market. That is, he will just as soon as he returns from France and his mistress. With little funds, Ava must find a way to stay in respectable society and snag a rich, but not too objectionable man. Remembering her witty exchange and delicious kiss with the Marquis of Middleton, Jared Broderick, Ava thinks she has found her answer.
As luck would have it, Jared is also looking for a wife. Actually, his father, the Duke of Redford, has decided it is past time for the young rake to settle down and produce some legitimate heirs. While his father already has a proper girl selected, Jared is more intrigued by Ava. More importantly, he will have stronger control over a wife of his own choosing. Of course, it also doesn't hurt that marrying Ava will stick it to his overbearing father.
A marriage of convenience seems like the answer to both problems, yet they quickly find that their marriage is anything but convenient. They are drawn together, but for Ava passion is not enough. She wants a love match, but can she get it?
The Hazards of Hunting a Duke is a lighthearted, sexy romp. Jared is a wonderful hero. He is deliciously wicked, but truly a good man. Although Ava was fun and sassy, she was also frustrating. Early in the story, she was sensible and intelligent, but as she tried to win Jared's love, her choices became extremely childish. Where did the competent young woman go? Much of the conflict seemed manufactured and pointless. Ava had to make stupid decisions, otherwise the story would end too soon. The secondary characters were a mixed bag. Some, like Ava's household staff, were hilarious, but other characters weren't as well developed. I had major problems with Jared's father. His actions throughout the story make his ending hard to buy. While I did have several issues with the story, it was an enjoyable afternoon's sensual escape. This was my first Julia London novel, and I'd love to read more. The first installment in the Desperate Debutants series has an intriguing start, but not without its faults
Cheryl
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Summary of The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Book 1)
When the young ladies of the Fairchild family learn that their stepfather has absconded with their late mother's fortune, Ava, the eldest, hunts down the notoriously wealthy rakehell Jared Broderick, the Marquis of Middleton and heir to a dukedom. Much to her shock and delight, the marquis sweeps her into a whirlwind romance and proposes marriage. But after their passionate wedding night, Ava discovers Jared has ulterior motives of his own. Not only does he expect her to deliver an heir while he continues to enjoy a rogue's life, but Ava also suspects she is a pawn in her husband's quest for revenge. Marriages of convenience work for some, but for Ava a loveless bond won't do. So she devises a bold plan to confront her husband's demons so that he might be free to choose to give her his heart for the right reason: because she is the only woman he will ever truly desire.
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