THE DUKE AND THE
DRESSMAKER
Historical Romance
Eva Devon
RELEASE DATE:
September 4, 2023
PUBLISHER:
Entangled Publishing, LLC
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781649375995
RATING:
4
AUTHOR LINK:
https://evadevonromance.com/
American ship captain James Blakefield is the new Duke of
Ashbridge. He has grand plans for the power his title allows him. However,
James finds it difficult to fit in amongst his new English peers. One evening,
he rescues a damsel in distress, the woman happens to be his missing ward’s
older sister. James wants to help both women, and he offers Lily the perfect
solution to all their problems. Will Lily give James reasons to remain in
England.
Miss Lily Martin is the eldest daughter of a disowned English
noblewoman and a French art tutor. To support herself and her little sister,
she works tirelessly at a dress shop. Lily hopes to open her own modiste shop
someday. She frets on how to repay her loan from sketchy moneylenders; however,
an American comes to her rescue. He is not just any American but a duke who
just happens to be her sister’s legal guardian. Can Lily trust James with her
and her sister’s welfare?
Lily and James have a lot in common. Both were traumatized
by their parents’ past decisions. They made James and Lily hesitant to open
their hearts to one another or trust the other. Also, both have a rough time
asking and accepting help from others.
James, I noticed, has a hero complex. He wants to help
others in need. I like how he selfishly tries to help both Lily and Violet. There
were a few things about Lily that annoyed me. Nothing too major, little things
that did not sit well with me. I admire everything Lily did for her sister’s
sake. Everything she did was for Violet’s welfare.
THE DUKE AND THE DRESSMAKER is book two in Eva Devon’s
historical romance series, ONCE UPON A WALLFLOWER. The story can easily stand
alone. I have not read the prior book, and I could easily follow the storyline.
There is no on-going back plot spilling over into this story. The couple from
the prior book do make an appearance close to the end.
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