Review: The Duke's Secret Cinderella by Eva Devon

Synopsis

Charlotte Browne could just kick herself. What on earth possessed her to tell the Duke of Rockford that she was a lady? But something about the duke’s handsomeness and kind intelligence makes Charlotte blurt out the teeniest, tiniest falsehood. Now it’s too late to admit she’s just plain Charlotte of no particular importance—with cinder-stained hands, a wretched stepfather, and no prospects for marriage….

Cinderella meets Ever After in this witty and lively historical romance from USA Today's bestseller Eva Devon.

Rafe Dorchester, Duke of Rockford, has done what every self-respecting duke must do—avoid marriage at all costs. But the only thing stronger than the duke is his mother., When she lays down the highest ultimatum, he’ll need to find a duchess. Immediately. Only, when he calls on a potential bride, he instead finds the pert, fresh-faced Lady Charlotte. Rafe was warned to never mix the business of marriage with pleasure, but when it comes to Lady Charlotte…oh, business would be a splendid pleasure.

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Review

This book is an absolute delight. I had a hard time putting it down. The story flows beautifully, but I loved the main characters more than that. The story starts intriguingly and instantly pulls you in. You keep wondering what will happen next. That doesn't often occur in romance, so I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of it.

Charlotte didn't mean to lie to the Duke, but she didn't think they would meet again. Now, she finds herself in a bind. If her step-father finds out, she might not live to tell the tale. The man is cruel to his own kids, and she isn't even a blood relative.

Rafe wasn't supposed to fall in love, let alone with the woman who was cousin to the one his mother approved of. And to make matters worse, she seems to be hiding something. But no matter how he looks at it, she is the perfect future Duchess and now, he only has to convince her.

What will happen when the secrets are revealed and lies are unraveled? Read to find out. ;) I'd recommend this book to all readers, especially if you enjoy historical romance with unusual characters.

P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley.