Book Review: Dukes, Actually by Erica Ridley

The 5th book in the 12 Dukes of Christmas series, “Dukes, Actually” is aptly titled because we finally meet the much talked about but never seen Adam Farland, the sixth Duke of Azureford.

Dukes, Actually (12 Dukes of Christmas Book 5)

The Duke of Azureford’s trip to Cressmouth, a picturesque village high atop a gorgeous mountain which is know for its year-round Yuletide cheer is a working vacation. He wanted to be away from London while parliament was not in session and try a self-improvement program.

Though people think of him as aloof, that was far from the truth, because the truth was, he was very shy. And that shyness had been the reason why he had not acquired a duchess yet. Cressmouth seem a good place to do that, far from the eyes of the haut ton.

But Adam got more than he bargained for. He met Miss Carole Quincy, a very popular and much-loved denizen of Cressmouth. Due to a twist of fate, Carole and Adam made an agreement. Carole will teach Adam to be more sociable; in return Adam will allow Carol to refurbish and redecorate his library.

It’s a win-win, right? Maybe, not… It’s because Adam kept on finding Carole very attractive. But she would be a terrible duchess with her very progressive way of thinking.

The more they were together; Carole was winning all the battles. Yet in the end, it was Adam who won the war. It was a win-win after all.

A very easy read, “Dukes, Actually” will make you laugh. There was so much chemistry between Adam and Carol, their dialogue was so full of mirth though they were not trying. This should be in our TBR list for spring.

“Dukes, Actually” is Rated T for Teens.