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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  Wombat | Jul 16, 2009 |  A delightful romp, with surprising depth. JQ's talent has always been for character-driven stories, and The Duke and I is a prime example. On the whole, this could be nothing but a frothy, light-hearted comedy -- and it certainly is that at points -- but the quirks of character belonging to both Simon and Daphne make it something wholly more rewarding than that. This is, of course, also the beginning of the Bridgerton series, and the inception of Lady Whistledown, and for both of those things, this book should be highly prized. The Bridgertons are one of the most wonderful families I've ever read about; getting involved with them is so much fun! I highly recommend this book, and the entire Bridgerton series, to any romance readers who are tired of the standard fare, and are looking for something altogether more wonderful. RogueBelle | Jul 10, 2009 | I picked this one up because I thought I hadn't actually read it, and about 2 pages into it realized that I had. And then read it again anyways. I'm considering just rereading the whole Bridgerton series. (  ) mangochris | Jun 10, 2009 | The first in a family series, this was a funny, smart story full of realistic characters. I adored it. (  ) faither | Apr 14, 2009 | Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, make a bargain to avoid matchmakers by pretending an attachment, which of course backfires when they fall in love. A bit too much melodrama, but I guess some drama is needed, lest their love develop too naturally. Sexy and romantic, I do love the bantering Bridgertons… (  ) kayceel | Mar 30, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
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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 ton'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 humor 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. --Lois Faye Dyer
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The first in Quinn's Bridgerton series, combining Quinn's family humor with the 1990's trope of the hero with psychological problems who overcomes them through falling in love. Not as fond of Daphne as I was of Penelope, but still an engaging read.