The Duke Is Mine

Absolutely. Have listened several times already. A great, funny, wonderfully fascinating romantic book, with the disapproving mother-of-the-duke, and all. The characters are great with multiple twists in the plot. In the beginning, and most of the way through, you just can't figure out how all the twists will come out. The ending part was a little slow, but it was necessary to bring all the pieces together. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars out of 5.

She is just wonderful. Makes the different characters come alive. This was my first book by this author, but I bought the book half because Susan Duerden was the narrarator. She's one on the best!

This was my first book by Eloisa James. I'm definitely buying some more books by her.

First I have to admit I'm a huge Eloisa James fan. Her historical romances are like mini history lessons. She's spot on in the period she stages her books which makes them seem so real. From the description of clothing to the use of vocabulary and inventions the reader is swept away to another time and place. No mushy throbbing chests and heaving bosoms, her characters suffer from real people problems which makes them relatable and likeable. I loved every minute and was sad when it ended.

Rupert, he was so honest and naive that you couldn't not love him. (a whole lot of bad grammar, but it fits).

I like her reading. Her English accent was pleasing and very concise. She made each character a real person and made me care about them individually.

I love EJ's historical romances and this one was gearing up to be one of her best - I even thought about doing a cardinal sin and listening to the end chapter at one point even tho I knew it had to be a happily ever after romance.

What I just couldn't get my head around was the farcical trip to France during wartime and how she spoke to everyone there and what happened - absolutely ridiculous. There was romance, passion, thrills, a bit of humour, sad times and some sex too.

Worth a credit? Ohhhh it's one of those YES and No's - and I'm going with YES despite the chapters when their in France because I did enjoy all the rest of it and I love the series.... so I forgive you EJ for the crazy France trip.

The entire story consists of the heroine complaining about how fat she is. "I'm so fat blah blah blah. No one could love me. My breasts are too big" etc....Not only was she a fatty, but she had a terrible personality. She's rude, insensitive, and has no thought for her family.

Her twin sister is kind, funny, generous, and pretty, but no...the hero wants the mean fat chick.

The entire romance made NO sense. They had nothing in common and no mutual interests. She actually mocks the hero's interest in mathematics. The only attraction between the hero and heroine is that he gets randy looking at her fat rolls. The hero came across as some creeper browsing a fetish magazine.

Also, I didn't find it entertaining, hot or exciting to hear the heroine rattle on about her body issues. Yes, we all have them, but I don't want to have to listen to someone else complain for 10 hours. If I wanted to hear chicks complain about their low self esteem I would call my girlfriends, not spend an audible credit.

Yes. I listened to Beauty and the Beast story by Eloisa James and absolutely loved it. I thought it was sweet, funny and completely entertaining. The Duke is Mine was nothing like the Beauty and the Beast. I know it was supposed to be a "princess and the pea" type story, but I think Ms. James was trying to compare her fat heroine (the princess) and her twin sister (the pea). It simply didn't work.

She does a great job. Always.

I was angry I spent money on the book. Disappointed that the book wasn't as good as the other books I've read from her and sad that I wasted my time.

I'm disappointed by this book. EJ is a good author but something I missing in this book . I lost interest midway thought the book. The story line was dull! I love the narrator but she had little to work with

I love this book. The story line prove that two people with different ideas, hobbies and personalities, can and will fall in love. So far, out of all hers books I had read (listening is a better description), this is my favorite with a "Kiss at Midnight" comes a close second. Please keep giving us such wonderful stories.
No Joseph but Pat.

Story line was pleasant but not too memorable. I found myself putting it done and picking up when I had nothing else to read.

Narration was great.

no

No. It started off interesting but by the 2nd half of the audio, it just fizzled. I definitely lost interest and was waiting for it to end.

Yes. I loved the first half. It was interesting and well developed. The 2nd half of the audio felt disjointed and super super sappy.

I loved the "romantic" build it. I always do. This book did a great job at that throughout the 1st section of the book.

Not really.

The story was original and well performed. Olivia was a wonderful heroine, who was portrayed as having the spunk and skills to be a duchess. It was a believable and enjoyable listen.

I think Eloisa James is among my favourite historical romance novelists. Her writing is smart, funny, and I'm never disappointed. This addition to her fairy tales is fantastic. Her characters come to life so easily in our imaginations with her descriptions and the way she makes them interact with one another. I would recommend this one in a heartbeat.