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The Duchess Quest (Jordinia #1)
by C.K. Brooke
Genre: NA Fantasy Romance
Release Date: October 3rd 2014
48fourteen
Summary from Goodreads:
"Love is destined to find her..."
Dainy doesn't know that she is the lost Duchess of Jordinia, believed to have been assassinated fifteen years ago. Nor does she know that her uncle has implemented an illegal contest to seek her, offering her marriage hand as the reward! Though at odds, three clashing rivals - including a noble giant, a forest dweller and a thieving rake - voyage together by woodland, prairie and sea to recover the lost royal, notwithstanding the assassins and spies at their tail. Soon, young Dainy is swept into a comically complex romantic quadrangle as each suitor competes to capture her heart. Charmingly romantic and bursting with political intrigue, startling twists and vivid characters, readers of romance and fantasy alike will adore this original yet timeless tale of swashbuckling adventure and unlikely love.
by C.K. Brooke
Genre: NA Fantasy Romance
Release Date: October 3rd 2014
48fourteen
Summary from Goodreads:
"Love is destined to find her..."
Dainy doesn't know that she is the lost Duchess of Jordinia, believed to have been assassinated fifteen years ago. Nor does she know that her uncle has implemented an illegal contest to seek her, offering her marriage hand as the reward! Though at odds, three clashing rivals - including a noble giant, a forest dweller and a thieving rake - voyage together by woodland, prairie and sea to recover the lost royal, notwithstanding the assassins and spies at their tail. Soon, young Dainy is swept into a comically complex romantic quadrangle as each suitor competes to capture her heart. Charmingly romantic and bursting with political intrigue, startling twists and vivid characters, readers of romance and fantasy alike will adore this original yet timeless tale of swashbuckling adventure and unlikely love.
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About the Author
C.K.
Brooke is a 2015 Shelf Unbound Notable Indie author with a five-star rating by
Readers' Favorite. She holds numerous fantasy and romance publications with
48fourteen, Limitless Publishing, and Elphame Press. Her lifelong passion is
books - reading, writing, editing, publishing and blogging about them. When not
blissing out in literary land, she enjoys info-tainment podcasts, singing,
songwriting and playing the piano. She lives in Washington, Michigan with her
husband and young son. There's tons to check out at the new CKBrooke.com, so
come and see what she's up to! Check out her V.I.P. Readers
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Review
Fifteen years ago, the Emperor and Empress, also
known as Duke and Duchess, of Jordinia were usurped and executed with their
children. Except that their daughter, Eludaine, escaped, though she was too
young to remember her old life. Fifteen years later, after learning of her
survival, her uncle issued a challenge that any man who can find the Duchess
Eludaine and bring her back will win her hand in marriage as well as fifty
pounds of gold. But the new rulers of Jordinia will stop at nothing to kill her
and her seekers.
The Duchess
Quest by C. K. Brooke was a lovely romance full of danger and adventure. Two
men vie for the duchess’s hand while assassins hunt the companions down. Plus,
there are more than a few secrets hiding in the pasts of the protagonists and
antagonists alike. The characters may not be as good (or bad) as they seemed at
the beginning.
Though dozens of men join the quest, three men
join together to rescue the Duchess. There is Mac, the sweet, young woodsman;
Bos, the kind giant motivated by duty to his former Emperor; and Jon, the
charming thief with the sketchy background. Which one will she fall for? Are first
impressions trustworthy? Then there is Eludaine, or Dainy, as she would rather
be called. Such a sweet, beautiful, innocent girl oblivious to her heritage and
the contest for her hand.
What do I say about this book? It was definitely a
fast read. The romance had plenty of ups and downs as well as the danger of the
assassins trailing them. There were a number of surprises I had not
anticipated, though a few of the plot twists I had already guessed due to the
foreshadowing. The ending was a little different than I had imagined. It did
not tie up all of the loose ends but left it open for a possible second book. I
mean, Dainy is the rightful ruler to a kingdom that she did not conquer by the
end of The Duchess Quest. Also, I
wish there had been a wedding at the end. I understand that the couple is
planning to get married, but it would have been nice to “see” the wedding. And,
as a note, there was a rather romantic scene in there that went a little
farther than I usually appreciate reading; a blackout would have been helpful,
in my opinion.
I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to
the second. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy medieval or fantasy
romance.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange
for an honest review.
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