The Princess and the Duke (Silhouette Special Edition, No. 1465)

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Summary: WONDERFUL
Review: I found this book in a clearance in London. I am a compulsive books buyer so I added it to my basket. Usually I prefer long books, but you cannot miss a book for so little money. I have to say it was a great purchase. The story is well written and Duke is wonderful. Meredith is not sassy or weak, she has her personality. Unfortunately I found out is a second in a series of books so , as you can imagine I am looking for the rest . The wedding scene at the begining is great. I am completely agree with one of the reviwers. You feel as if you were there.

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Summary: Nice romance stymied by poor plot details
Review: Ms. Leigh has a lovely way with words and storytelling, however, it seems her copious talents are being forced into the series romance cookie cutter format, where they are gasping for breath. While this story is adequate and does have a lovely, tense romantic conflict and hot sexual tension, it is dragged down by obvious hooks and faulty premises. Why does the hero have to be a duke? No reason whatsoever (apart from marketing). He would be equally effective as the lauded head of command of the royal intelligence network. And what family members wouldn't notice one twin standing in for another? Even with royal protocol keeping intimacy at bay, that is too much of a stretch, and doesn't come across credibly. The promise of Ms. Leigh's first SE, STAY..., is withering in the restrictions placed, no doubt, by editorial demands, and her fresh voice is being lost to mediocre plotting and typical storylines. It has been sad to see the wonderful Men of the Double C Ranch series become more commercial and less refreshing with each book. One can only hope that this spirited writer will get the chance to go back and create some realistic, layered characters instead of forcing out series stereotypes that any average author could flesh out.

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Summary: Royalty and Romance
Review: This is the second book of the Crown and Glory series with a royal wedding taking place in The Princess and The Duke novel by Allison Leigh. I felt like an honored guest at the Marlestone Cathedral. Princess Meredith and Duke Prescott are passionate characters, written so well by Ms. Leigh.