//MY REVIEW IN ENGLISH//
This was an unexpected funny reading, I'm not going to lie, I wasn't expecting a great book and I was happily surprised. It's a simple book, full of clichés and with a weak ending (worst part of the book, by far), but I found the story funny, light and well written. I think it's the perfect book for reading when it's raining and you need an easy reading that puts a smile in your face and forget it the next day.
//MY REVIEW IN SPANISH//
Entre 3 y 3'5 estrellitas.
Un nadismo de mono con platillos que me ha entretenido más de lo que pesanba. No es novela romántica, es un chick lit sencillito y con pocas pretensiones, mezcla de homenajes de Orgullo y prejuicio y La fierecilla domada, más o menos podéis suponer cómo va la cosa.
Es totalmente previsible aunque no por ello desagradable, tiene momentos muy cómicos y se lee bastante bien. Los personajes son clichés con patas y deja pasar una buena historia secundaria que claramente merecía libro propio. En la parte final se desinfla casi por completo, eso sí. De todos modos es un libro entretenido, de estos que coges una tarde para sacar el mono con platillos a pasear y leer una tontuna que te deje buen sabor de boca, la sonrisilla y la olvides al rato.

I really liked this book!
I thought it was adorable. I loved Jemma and Ashford. I was so happy that their story turned around.
I kept rooting for them the entire time. At times, it was hard because I felt like their differences and issues were drawn out a little longer than they needed to be.
Nevertheless, they did hit that turning point and I couldn’t have been move excited or proud.
The ending felt like it might have been a little rushed but I really did enjoy the book!
Jemma has me laughing. Delphine did, too.

This was such a funny story and even though it does become a little farcycle at times, it all adds to the fun of the love and hate drama that goes on between Ashford and Jemma. They have so many reasons to not like each other, the biggest dividing factor is that even though Jemma is just a normal "common" woman she is actually the one with all the money, and while Ashford is the Duke he is poor due to bad business deals his father did. This leads to all Ashford's posh high society friends to think that they can either shun Jemma or try to sabotage her at every turn but she is a girl with plenty of fire within her that won't let them put her down.
They do go on an eye opening journey together, and with neither liking the other at the start it enables them to learn and try new things and to become a better person. But!!! this is ultimately a love story, and so no prizes for guessing where this all ends. It really just goes to show that just because you don't come from nobility that you can still become a lady after all.
There is some great writing within the pages of this book and a very witty and entertaining story. It had me laughing and giggling a lot but it also filled me with rage for a few unsavory characters that try to bring Jemma down. A great read that I enjoyed very much.

With the cover and title of this book, I honestly wasn't expecting too much. However, I really enjoyed this book. Maybe it's all the royal fever going around, or maybe I just needed something really light to escape into, but whatever it was, I loved the story of Jemma marrying Ashford in order to receive her inheritance. It was very predictable and certainly not a new tale, and the writing was quite strained in places. But, the story was enjoyable enough overall to for me to overlook these flaws.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This book is simply awful. It has a charming title and cover and what sounded like the perfect premise to a great rom com but unfortunately there is no substance. Both of our main characters are awful. I figured that would change as the book progressed and the characters influenced each other for the better but neither character becomes tolerable until halfway through the book. Both characters begin this novel as hollow unbelievable characters. Jemma may not come from wealth but her mother was well educated and she lived in London so I find the depiction of her as very hard to believe. How many people really need to learn the word coincidental or find out what a stained glass window is when they come from her background? Halfway through this book the author decided to turn her into Eliza Doolittle with no believability at all.

I was expecting this novel to have fun repartee between the two very different characters but there is no such fun dialogue at all. These two do not finally fall for each other because of their chemistry and word duels. No, they finally decide that the other actually is attractive and that’s it. This is not a fun lighthearted novel but a very hard to want to read book. I almost gave up on this book repeatedly it was so hard to get through. Save yourself the trouble and read a good book. This one looks fun but is not worth your time.

I loved this book! It was such a great story and a very easy read. Can't wait to read more of her stuff!

Reading this book was like getting exposed to Nitrous Oxide aka, the laughing gas. Fortunately, I am not too old, so my teeth haven't come off. But then again, I must have given a total scare to my hostelmates with all the shrieks of laughter coming from my room. I think you got the picture now.
Since you are acquainted with the after effects of a laugh out loud romantic comedy now, let me come to the story. Predictable, for sure, but the novelty comes through the narrative style and the witty dialogues. Often it reminded me of a Korean drama I used to watch of a common girl forced to be married to an arrogant Prince. But Jemma is not an innocent, childish character; she is resourceful, fearless and a bit opinionated in a good way. She never runs out of ways to shock Ashford and also the readers.
The Duke in the story, Ashford Parker is the epitome of elegant wit. I thoroughly enjoyed his narration and unique perspective of the events. The way he handles his mother and the rapport he enjoys with his best friend Harring produce the most hilarious moments in novel.
A word of advice before you go hunting for this book. Never dare to open this precious thing in train or while waiting for the bus; well, that is, if you don't want to be stared at. Have fun reading!!!

This was an interesting read. A modern day romance peppered with dukes, high society and classic literature references. The plot line follows a young woman, named Jemma, who in order to claim her inheritance must marry a man with a legitimate European title. Who better to secure her wealth than a duke currently facing monetary troubles. What unsues is the hilarity of two people completely unsuited to living together being married and subsequently coping with their families and the society surrounding them.

Part of the book were hilarious and some of the writing excellent. There were other pieces that definitely needed some work. Those pieces, the first chapter especially and some other parts strewn about as well, were so haltingly difficult to read and so awkward in character and prose that if I hadn't been reading the book for feedback and review I would have stopped. I will say the book got better, but even then there were pieces I wasn't the biggest fan of. Apart from learning that Ashford was raised by nannies and had never been to an amusement park we didn't learn about him as a person at all. Sure he is a duke belonging to a long ancestrial line, but we don't really know him. In a nutshell he's like Prince Charming in the Disney Version of Cinderella, a man defined by the surrounding characters, but not much beyond.

I think the book has a great premise and is a fun idea, but the execution needs some further fine tuning for certain. I think with some added beta readers or a create content editor it would really shine, but where it's at I don't really find it ready for publishing.

I definitely feel that this book suffers a bit from the translation to English. The beginning of the story felt very awkward and the characters seemed wooden, but as the story continued it started to feel more natural and I was able to lose myself in the dialogue. The romance in this is definitely a slow-burn but around 3/4 of the way through the book it really explodes, and wow! Jemma and Ashford are both annoying and unlikable in their own ways; it was nice to see them grow and change together through the story. The core plot line is not unique, as others have pointed out, it parallels "Taming of the Shrew", but it's still a fun, light read. I would read it again and would also love a story for Cecile and Harring!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I read the first couple chapters of the book but will not be finishing it. I see that the book was originally written in Italian, so it's possible that part of the problem is just a bad translation. The wording is not very smooth and sounds more American than British. I also don't think the first person narrative works as it starts to sound like diary entries. The plot itself sounds fun, which is what drew me to the book, but needs a little more adjustment to modern society (at least from what I've read so far). At the moment, it seems like a regency romance that got a little misplaced. I think this certainly could be adjusted to today's world though. Since I did not get very far, I won't post my review of the book online.

While it may have been predictable, this was definitely a fun read! I found myself unable to to put it down and dying to know how it ended! The characters were engaging and realistic and I found myself cringing every time Delphina opened her mouth! I would definitely recommend this to friends!

A modern day marriage of convenience story. Gemma needs to marry a titled man to inherit her grandmother’s estate and The Duke needs money to save his estate. They decide to help each other out, but being married isn’t easy especially when you fall in love unexpectedly.

This is a super slow burn romance, without so much as a kiss until 80% into the book. I love the characters, the humor, the relationship. I did not like the misunderstanding, leading to the ending which is why it’s not quite a 5 Star read for me.

Recommended to those who like Pride and Prejudice style relationships, slow burn romances, and hot dukes.

Had some cute and funny moments. Her parents were probably the best part of the story. His mom was hilarious after eating payotte cake. Pretty good read!

OMG I loved this adorable book. I cant honestly describe how much I enjoyed this fun novel, especially with the recent marriage of Prince Harry. I just loved this book and it fulfilled a story I needed to read that I hadn't realized I needed until I was done.

A fun and entertaining read.

I liked how it is told from both Jemma and Ashford's point of view, so you understand how they are both feeling.

First book I have read by this author and looking forward to more.