The Duke's Accidental Bride ARC Review
Friends, it feels like its been awhile since my last ARC review, no? Well I am happy to be here today sharing my thoughts and feels about Eva Devon’s Historical Romance: The Duke’s Accidental Bride! The last Devon I read (Much Ado About Dukes) I loved, so I had some high hopes. let’s see if they are met!
As always huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, thoughts below are my own, enjoy.
I’ll start with the tropes because they are abundant and delicious. First we have I’ve loved you since childhood. Next we have older brothers best friend, who is VERY MUCH OFF LIMITS. Oh and a man who has sworn off love? Okay yes, but wait there’s more. We have low-key seduction tutoring, I’ll find you a husband, but oh wait no one is good enough for you.
Eva gave herself a lot to work with and you know what I think mostly it all worked for me.
I loved Jack (Jacquline) and her deep commitment to honouring her authentic self, and following her passion for pianoforte. But her family is in financial ruin and she needs to marry well, and quickly. But refusing to compromise her wants, needs and goals she needs someone that will give her the freedom she requires.
Enter James, Duke of Stone. Jack’s one time childhood friend (and secret love) is now a man who refuses to let himself love anyone, or be open to the idea of marriage. But when Jack flys through his window one night demanding he fix her ruined life with his legendary matchmaking talents the two are forced together.
It’s pretty immediate that you know how deeply smitten Stone is, and hilarious to watch him grapple with his non-feeling-feelings for Jack. And Jack, so brave, open and vulnerable with James at every moment really speaks to how much she loves and respects James’ heart and the friendship they share.
Some parts did feel a little repetitive, and I did wish for more matchmaking hijinx, and the odious villain Drexel to get what’s coming to him but overall this was is light, fun and a solid historical romance fans of Devon will enjoy.
Grab your copy of Eva Devon’s The Duke’s Accidental Bride wherever you get your books when it lands in stores and online August 1 2022.