{"id":20726,"date":"2018-03-27T10:07:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T14:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=20726"},"modified":"2022-10-11T18:07:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T18:07:14","slug":"review-giveaway-what-a-difference-a-duke-makes-by-lenora-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/27\/review-giveaway-what-a-difference-a-duke-makes-by-lenora-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Review & Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f What a Difference a Duke Makes by Lenora Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Win a print copy of\u00a0WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DUKE MAKES,<\/strong>\u00a0the first book in\u00a0Lenora Bell’s<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>School For Dukes\u00a0<\/em>series. Entering is as easy as leaving a comment. Winner will be listed here. Good luck!<\/p>\n

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Wanted: Governess for duke’s unruly children<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
Edgar Rochester, Duke of Banksford, is one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in England, but when it comes to raising twins alone, he knows he needs help. The only problem is the children have chased away half the governesses in London. Until the clever, bold, and far-too-enticing Miss Mari Perkins arrives.<\/span><\/p>

Lost: One heart to an arrogant duke<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Mari knows how to wrap even the most rebellious children around her finger. But their demanding, wickedly handsome father? He won’t be quite so easy to control. And there’s something else she can’t seem to command. Her heart. The foolish thing beats so wildly every time the duke is near.<\/span><\/p>

Found: A forbidden passion neither can deny<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
As his employee, Mari is strictly off-limits. But what if she’s the one breaking all his rules? In the game of governess versus duke, how can Edgar maintain his defenses when the only thing he wants to do is let the tempting beauty win . . .?<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Mar 27, 2018
Series:<\/strong>\u00a0School For Dukes
<\/em>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01
Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins
Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books
Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p>

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Mary Poppins meets Jane Eyre equals a hero to swoon for and a heroine who\u2019s got way more than a spoonful of sugar.<\/em><\/p>

Bell\u2019s first book to her second series with Avon is filled with all some of the things that make this author\u2019s books great \u2013 secrets, fire-filled heroines, and of course, Dukes! \u00a0From Mari\u2019s arrival in London, to her devious, but intelligent way of taking over as Edgar\u2019s governess to his two children \u2013 this book starts on a whirlwind of activity and doesn\u2019t let up.<\/p>

I easily kept turning pages, anxious to watch the growing sexual tension between the duke and the governess as well as seeing how Mari would quell the rebellious nature of the duke\u2019s twins, Michel and Adele.\u00a0 There are interesting historical elements as well involving antiquities, and steam powered engines. What made this story super rich are the characters themselves and the slow burn of Mari and Edgar falling for one another.<\/p>

I also love all the little Easter eggs from Mary Poppins and Jane Eyre, and what made them perfect is they fit the characters so well.\u00a0 Not to mention a certain female sister reminds me very much of an adventuring swashbuckler who uses a whip.\u00a0 There are more Easter eggs where those came from. You\u2019ll just have to jump right in and read to learn more.<\/p>

My only hesitance on the book was the wrap felt a little too neat and tidy. Mainly with Mari\u2019s external conflicts, everything was wrapped up in a nice bundle more forced than flowing. I was able to except it, but really hoped for something more than road less traveled than obvious.\u00a0<\/p>

Overall, this is one series I can\u2019t wait to continue. For readers who love Sarah MacLean<\/strong> and Maya Rodale<\/strong>.<\/p>

~ Landra<\/em><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The only problem is the children have chased away half the governesses in London. Until the clever, bold, and far-too-enticing Miss Mari Perkins arrives.<\/p><p><strong><em>Lost: One heart to an arrogant duke<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Mari knows how to wrap even the most rebellious children around her finger. But their demanding, wickedly handsome father? He won't be quite so easy to control. And there's something else she can't seem to command. Her heart. The foolish thing beats so wildly every time the duke is near.<\/p><p><em><strong>Found: A forbidden passion neither can deny<\/strong><\/em><br \/>As his employee, Mari is strictly off-limits. But what if she's the one breaking all his rules? In the game of governess versus duke, how can Edgar maintain his defenses when the only thing he wants to do is let the tempting beauty win . . .?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3_5-hearts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Mar 27, 2018<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>School For Dukes<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Mary Poppins meets Jane Eyre equals a hero to swoon for and a heroine who\u2019s got way more than a spoonful of sugar.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bell\u2019s first book to her second series with Avon is filled with all some of the things that make this author\u2019s books great \u2013 secrets, fire-filled heroines, and of course, Dukes! \u00a0From Mari\u2019s arrival in London, to her devious, but intelligent way of taking over as Edgar\u2019s governess to his two children \u2013 this book starts on a whirlwind of activity and doesn\u2019t let up.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I easily kept turning pages, anxious to watch the growing sexual tension between the duke and the governess as well as seeing how Mari would quell the rebellious nature of the duke\u2019s twins, Michel and Adele.\u00a0 There are interesting historical elements as well involving antiquities, and steam powered engines. What made this story super rich are the characters themselves and the slow burn of Mari and Edgar falling for one another.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I also love all the little Easter eggs from Mary Poppins and Jane Eyre, and what made them perfect is they fit the characters so well.\u00a0 Not to mention a certain female sister reminds me very much of an adventuring swashbuckler who uses a whip.\u00a0 There are more Easter eggs where those came from. You\u2019ll just have to jump right in and read to learn more.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My only hesitance on the book was the wrap felt a little too neat and tidy. Mainly with Mari\u2019s external conflicts, everything was wrapped up in a nice bundle more forced than flowing. I was able to except it, but really hoped for something more than road less traveled than obvious.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, this is one series I can\u2019t wait to continue. For readers who love <strong>Sarah MacLean<\/strong> and <strong>Maya Rodale<\/strong>.<\/p><p><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IUBCM5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/what-a-difference-a-duke-makes\/id1229849979?mt=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/what-a-difference-a-duke-makes-lenora-bell\/1126646798?ean=9780062692429#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/what-a-difference-a-duke-makes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Lenora_Bell_What_a_Difference_a_Duke_Makes?id=VJMpDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20726"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20726\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}