{"id":26605,"date":"2020-11-11T08:41:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T13:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=26605"},"modified":"2022-10-11T16:57:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T16:57:23","slug":"review-the-truth-about-dukes-by-grace-burrowes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/11\/review-the-truth-about-dukes-by-grace-burrowes\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-26605\" data-postid=\"26605\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-26605 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/the-truth-about-dukes-grace-burrowes.jpg?w=640\" title=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes\" alt=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Robert Rothmere is hiding a past no duke should have endured, but he&#8217;s not hiding it well enough. Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they&#8217;ll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately &#8212; and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he&#8217;d love to entrust with that role.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal . . . as far as anybody knows. Her path crossed Robert&#8217;s years ago, though, and she&#8217;s never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he traveled to keep her safe when she hadn&#8217;t a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess . . . but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25880 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-diamond-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Nov 10, 2020<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Rogues to Riches<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>5<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Grand Central<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Forever<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $6.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Truth About Dukes <\/strong>is the 5<sup>th<\/sup> book in the <em>Rogues to Riches<\/em> series by <em><strong>Grace Burrowes<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 I have read many books by Grace Burrowes but none from this series.\u00a0 I plan to start soon.\u00a0 This series tells the stories of the Wentworth family who, despite not coming from high society, inherit a ducal title.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Constance Wentworth <\/strong>prefers to avoid attention.\u00a0 She has learned to be quiet, unassuming and stay on the periphery at social events.\u00a0 This strategy serves her well until an old acquaintance seeks out her company.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Robert, The Duke of Rothhaven, <\/strong>functions best when he stays to his very narrow comfort zone.\u00a0 He prefers to avoid being out in society and has done so for several years.\u00a0 Circumstances find him trying to take on his ducal responsibilities.\u00a0 At one quite miserable ball he spies an old acquaintance.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Constance and Robert met many years earlier while they were each in dire situations.\u00a0 Their reacquaintance, which was inevitable due to their siblings becoming betrothed, brings unexpected companionship and support when they least expect to need it.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I loved this story.\u00a0\u00a0 I was drawn to the main characters due to their vulnerabilities and determination to survive rough circumstances.\u00a0 There are nefarious characters plotting to take advantage of a vulnerable situation. \u00a0There is a secret search. \u00a0There are well meaning but interfering siblings who are also completely supportive.\u00a0\u00a0 The main characters\u2019 support and companionship develop into a deep love.\u00a0 While the characters are very passionate, the story\u2019s love scenes are sensual without being overly graphic.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Grace Burrowes<\/strong><\/em> is a master storyteller.\u00a0 Her artistic use of time period appropriate language transports the reader to the Regency era.\u00a0 She weaves an intricate story, slowly peeling back the layers of the characters and situations to entice the reader.\u00a0 The main storyline deals with the topic of Epilepsy.\u00a0 The author seems to have done her research.\u00a0 The terminology, while difficult to read, would have been common during the time.\u00a0 As a reader I appreciate this historical accuracy.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is perfection.\u00a0 This is a standalone book, but I will gladly read all the previous books in this series and return to reread this one.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Andrea<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nbntgE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/the-truth-about-dukes\/id1502953893?itsct=books_toolbox&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_the_truth_about_dukes&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-truth-about-dukes-grace-burrowes\/1136590379?ean=9781538700358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a 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Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they'll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately -- and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he'd love to entrust with that role.<\/p><p>Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal . . . as far as anybody knows. Her path crossed Robert's years ago, though, and she's never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he traveled to keep her safe when she hadn't a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess . . . but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-diamond-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Nov 10, 2020<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Rogues to Riches<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>5<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Grand Central<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Forever<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $6.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Truth About Dukes <\/strong>is the 5<sup>th<\/sup> book in the <em>Rogues to Riches<\/em> series by <em><strong>Grace Burrowes<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 I have read many books by Grace Burrowes but none from this series.\u00a0 I plan to start soon.\u00a0 This series tells the stories of the Wentworth family who, despite not coming from high society, inherit a ducal title.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Constance Wentworth <\/strong>prefers to avoid attention.\u00a0 She has learned to be quiet, unassuming and stay on the periphery at social events.\u00a0 This strategy serves her well until an old acquaintance seeks out her company.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Robert, The Duke of Rothhaven, <\/strong>functions best when he stays to his very narrow comfort zone.\u00a0 He prefers to avoid being out in society and has done so for several years.\u00a0 Circumstances find him trying to take on his ducal responsibilities.\u00a0 At one quite miserable ball he spies an old acquaintance.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Constance and Robert met many years earlier while they were each in dire situations.\u00a0 Their reacquaintance, which was inevitable due to their siblings becoming betrothed, brings unexpected companionship and support when they least expect to need it.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I loved this story.\u00a0\u00a0 I was drawn to the main characters due to their vulnerabilities and determination to survive rough circumstances.\u00a0 There are nefarious characters plotting to take advantage of a vulnerable situation. \u00a0There is a secret search. \u00a0There are well meaning but interfering siblings who are also completely supportive.\u00a0\u00a0 The main characters\u2019 support and companionship develop into a deep love.\u00a0 While the characters are very passionate, the story\u2019s love scenes are sensual without being overly graphic.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Grace Burrowes<\/strong><\/em> is a master storyteller.\u00a0 Her artistic use of time period appropriate language transports the reader to the Regency era.\u00a0 She weaves an intricate story, slowly peeling back the layers of the characters and situations to entice the reader.\u00a0 The main storyline deals with the topic of Epilepsy.\u00a0 The author seems to have done her research.\u00a0 The terminology, while difficult to read, would have been common during the time.\u00a0 As a reader I appreciate this historical accuracy.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is perfection.\u00a0 This is a standalone book, but I will gladly read all the previous books in this series and return to reread this one.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Andrea<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nbntgE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/the-truth-about-dukes\/id1502953893?itsct=books_toolbox&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_the_truth_about_dukes&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a 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