I loved the challenge presented immediately in these mismatched couples as all of the characters were seeking some type of fulfillment while trying to please their parents.

The problem presented in this story is that there are 2 dukes for 2 sisters, but the matches between these couples are all wrong. So pretty much the chemistry was on-fire immediately between the two. For the duke the connection to Olivia Lytton was as quick as lightening when he first met her as she came to his door step one stormy night soaked through and ah-hem.very indisposed. This was a delightful read about how the hero, Tarquin, Duke of Sconce, found his perfect duchess. Many times, I felt that I was taken away to an English country side because of her picturesque descriptions of the setting and background. Disappointed that the book wasn't as good as the other books I've read from her and sad that I wasted my time.Įloisa James's writing is exquisite. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? What about Susan Duerden’s performance did you like?

James was trying to compare her fat heroine (the princess) and her twin sister (the pea). I know it was supposed to be a 'princess and the pea' type story, but I think Ms. The Duke is Mine was nothing like the Beauty and the Beast. I thought it was sweet, funny and completely entertaining.

I listened to Beauty and the Beast story by Eloisa James and absolutely loved it. Would you ever listen to anything by Eloisa James again? If I wanted to hear chicks complain about their low self esteem I would call my girlfriends, not spend an audible credit. Yes, we all have them, but I don't want to have to listen to someone else complain for 10 hours. Also, I didn't find it entertaining, hot or exciting to hear the heroine rattle on about her body issues. The hero came across as some creeper browsing a fetish magazine. The only attraction between the hero and heroine is that he gets randy looking at her fat rolls. She actually mocks the hero's interest in mathematics. They had nothing in common and no mutual interests. Her twin sister is kind, funny, generous, and pretty, but no.the hero wants the mean fat chick. She's rude, insensitive, and has no thought for her family. My breasts are too big' etc.Not only was she a fatty, but she had a terrible personality. The entire story consists of the heroine complaining about how fat she is.

What would have made The Duke Is Mine better?

The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James