Secrets of an Accidental Duchess
Author: Jennifer Haymore
Publisher: Grand Central/Forever
Pub. Date: February 1, 2012
ISBN-13: 978-0446573153
Pages: 432
Digital Price: $7.99
Print Retail Price: $7.99
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With her pale hair and slim figure, Olivia Donovan looks as fragile as fine china, and has been treated as such by her sisters ever since a childhood bout with malaria. But beneath her delicate facade, Olivia guards a bold, independent spirit and the kind of passionate desires proper young ladies must never confess…

It was a reckless wager, and one Max couldn’t resist: seduce the alluring Olivia or forfeit part of his fortune. Yet the wild, soon-to-be Duke never imagined he’d fall in love with this innocent beauty. Nor could he have guessed that a dangerously unpredictable rival would set out to destroy them both. Now, Max must beat a Madman at his own twisted game-or forever lose the only woman to have ever won his heart.

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REVIEW

Secrets of an Accidental Duchess is a sweet and romantic story.

I loved the couple in this book. Their romance is sweet and one of the best I’ve read in a while.

Max is instantly mesmerized by the beautiful Olivia when he spies her at a ball. He will do whatever necessary to meet her. In a moment of distraction he makes a wager with his rival that he can seduce the elusive beauty.

Olivia longs to be treated like a normal woman, but due to a childhood illness that left her prone to fevers, she is treated like a fragile flower. She has sworn never to marry, but when she meets Max everything changes.

Their relationship progresses at a slow pace. They spend actual time together – playing tennis, going for walks, etc. – which is actually kind of rare in historical romances. The attraction builds and there is a lot of sexual tension between the couple.

Max gains his title and all hell breaks loose. His enemy comes after him and Olivia, setting out to destroy the relationship that has developed between them. The test will be if Max and Olivia are willing to fight for their love.

The writing is what you would expect from a Jennifer Haymore novel. It flows seamlessly and keeps the reader enthralled in the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series – Pleasures of a Tempted Lady out in July 2012.

Rating: 4.5 (Excellent)

Heat-Level: 3.5 (Sensual/Hot)

Reviewed by Carrie

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  1. Oh I’m so excited about this book – I know it’s out and all I just you know, need the time to read it! 😛

    I love the premise of it, and the excerpt and blurbs and it’s just nice to see a heroine who is just a bit different from the norm. <3

  2. Don´t know if the giveaway is international, but here is my comment:

    I didn´t know the author before, but would love to get that book. The story fascinates me.

  4. Oh, I love sweet romances! And, that’s interesting about the tennis. I don’t think I’ve read about a historical that included that before.

  6. Thanks, Carrie, for your review. I really enjoy Jennifer Haymore’s stories, and am anxious to read SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS.

  7. I love Jennifer Haymore! I would love to win, but if not I WILL be buying and reading this book. I wouldn’t miss a book by Jennifer Haymore.

  8. I love your books. I guess I am little slow with the new releases coming out because I didn’t realize it was coming out this week. Can’t wait to read. i will definitely be getting the ebook regardless if I win or not.

  12. Can’t wait to read this book 🙂
    I think Olivia’s going to be my favorite sister ; )
    Thanks for the review :*

  13. Enjoyed reading the excerpt. Now I want to read the rest of the story.
    I like how Jennifer writes so will gladly read this one.

  15. Oh this one is on my amazon wish list 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway and thanks for the review

  16. Olivia sounds like a heroine I will like. Secrets of an Accidental Duchess sounds like a lovely story.

  18. This series started out so nicely! I’m so excited to read what happens next to the Donovan sisters!

    Great review! (And thanks for the giveaway!)

  19. All of Jennifer’s books that I read so far have been winners for me. I went looking for this book today whilst I was out, without any success. I’d love to win this as I want to keep up with the Donovan sisters latest escapades. 🙂

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

  21. Thank you for the review and for the giveaway! SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS really sounds good and I’m glad to hear it’s part of a series.

  23. I always enjoy Jennifer’s books, and do like a romance that develops a bit more slowly and realistically.

  24. I can’t wait to find out how Olivia becomes a Duchess accidentally. Sounds like a wonderful story.

  25. Wonderful review Carrie! This book looks really good. Gorgeous cover, and an interesting plot (with the heroine who had malaria.)
    Thanks for another great giveaway.

  26. Oh so excited with this story! Thank you for the wonderful review Carrie ! This book sounds very good with gorgeous cover too . Can’t wait to read Olivia story 🙂

  27. hy jennifer..

    iam never read your book, but i cant wait to buy and read secret of an accident.. i like this cover very beautiful..

    thanks for the giveaway

  31. I like that the heroine is so vulnerable. Sometimes a bit of fragility can mean a lot of growth for the character.

  34. I’m looking forward to reading Jennifer’s next Donovan sisters book. Thanks for the giveaway.

  36. Sounds like a good read. Historical Romance are my favorite. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win a copy!
    Beth

  39. Great blurb and review. I really like Jennifer’s books and can’t wait to read this one. I’m looking forward to July for Pleasures of a Tempted Lady. Thanks for the giveaway.

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

  40. Thanks for the review. I’ve only read one of Jennifer Haymore’s books. I think I have a couple of others on my evergrowing TBR pile…would love to add her latest to the heap!

  42. I haven’t read anything by Jennifer Haymore. I’ve been on a historical kick lately and this sounds like an enjoyable read. Thanks for the chance to win.

  43. The more I read about this book, the more I want to read it. I appreciate an author that takes the time to develop the relationships between the characters. So often things seem to move to fast and love blooms between two people who really don’t know each other. I look forward to the other books in this series. Miss Haymore has been very lucky with the lovely covers her books have. Thanks for the review.

  44. This was on my list to possibly purchase next. I have one book to read first, though. Now, I most definitely will buy this book! As always, thanks for the great review. 🙂

  47. Great review. Big fan of Jennifer’s books. This looks like another great one. Thanks for the chance to win.

  50. Carrie I enjoyed your review. I like it when woman show spunk and go after what they want. I haven’t read any of Ms Haymore’s books yet, but after your review I’m definitely going to look for Max and Olivia’s story in SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS!

  51. Yes, I think you said it perfectly. A sweet sounding romance. Or at least until the enemies start to give chase.

  52. Jennifer is so nice. I’m looking forward to reading SECRETS. We are breast cancer survivor buddies!

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