CURVES FOR THE RAKISH
DUKE
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Cathy Maxwell
RELEASE DATE:
April 14, 2026
PUBLISHER:
Catherine Maxwell Inc
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9798993094106
RATING:
4.5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://cathymaxwell.com/
Lady Celeste Harrington is the second eldest among eight
sisters. She wants to fulfill her late father’s wish to create a charity that
is dear to her. After her proposal is rejected by an influential matron,
Celeste seeks assistance from a person unafraid of the woman’s power. She first
needs to persuade The Dragon of London to support her cause. Will Oliver’s
patronage make Celeste’s charity a success? Or will it hinder it?
Oliver Granier, the Duke of Salcomb, also known as The
Dragon of London, seeks to show he is more than his reputation. When he
responds to an anonymous summons, Oliver expects a romantic rendezvous.
Instead, he is approached by a reserved wallflower requesting his support in
her charity venture. Lady Celeste intrigues him. By helping Celeste with her
charity, will new possibilities open for Oliver?
Celeste impressed me. She moved outside her comfort zone
to fulfill her father’s last wish. I like how Celeste stood up to Oliver. She spoke her mind when she felt he took over
her charity. Celeste did not stand by meekly and allowed him to get away with
it. What I love the most about her is how she did not allow one rejection to
dissuade her. Instead, Celeste found another way around the obstacle blocking
her.
Oliver was a hit and miss with me. He did have some good
qualities and some bad. What annoyed me is how Oliver took over Celeste’s
charity once he got onboard. He should have included her in some of the
decisions. What I adore the most about Oliver is how he never once took credit
for the charity’s creation. He made certain the public knew the true mastermind
behind the endeavor.
CURVES FOR THE RAKISH DUKE is the second book in the
BUSTY BODICE CLUB series. Each of the eight stories are written by a different
author featuring full-figured heroines (sisters). This installment is written
by Cathy Maxwell. Novella in length, it did not take me long to finish. I am
not new to this author. I have read a few of her books, so I am familiar with
her writing style.
Georginia is the next Harrington to be featured. The
author who will be writing her story is Tracy Sumner. I like how the stories go
from the oldest to youngest.
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