She was unlike anyone he could ever imagine and she was everything he wanted. She met every single expectation and the love they shared would be exactly what they needed. An amazing opposites attract historical romance.

This was a story of love, misunderstandings, and opposites attract. I wished there had been more danger or higher stakes involved, but it was an enjoyable read.

I adore Olivia Drake and Forever My Duke is no exception. Drake’s writing is like a cloud embracing you. I enjoyed Drake’s take on an American marrying into the aristocracy, especially one who does not idolize or desire it.

They say opposites attract. In this case it happens eventually right? An Englishman born into nobility and wealth looking to find the perfect wife to fit his lifestyle is thrown off guard by an American. The American, Natalie, has no time for the Duke or his games and prides herself on successfully opening her school. The Duke makes it his mission to court her, but will it work?

Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This book felt really familiar to me and it just didn’t hold my interest. I found I had to actually push myself to finish it even though I really wasn’t invested in any of the characters.

This story was just okay for me. Started really slow and didn’t really pick up much. There was constant talk of Hadrian and Natalie’s differences and why they would never work as a couple that got tiring. By the time they got together, I didn’t really care anymore. Little Leo was the highlight of the story though.

This is book 2 in the Unlikely Duchess Series. Natalie is an American trying to start a school and reunite an orphan with his English family. Hadrian is a Duke who is looking for a wife and has the perfect one picked out. Then, he meets Natalie, She is everything he wasn't planning on, but she has his attention.

This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story.The side characters were such an integral part of this story as well. This is the love story i needed to read at this time. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you

I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really loved this book.
Nathalie has come to England from America to unite her best friend's now orphaned son with his family. Hadrian offers them a ride an soon discovers that they are seeking out his cousin and the father of the woman he is going to propose to.
I liked how strong, brave, and independent Nathalie was. I loved that Hadrian was willing to change for her. And leo was just plain cute.
Throughly enjoyed this book.

The romance was good and I liked the characters, Natalie more than Clayton. My reason for three stars is because it had no epilogue and the story did drag a bit throughout.

Forever My Duke: Unlikely Duchesses by Olivia Drake is the right mix of costume and setting with romance and adventure. Duke Hadrian Ames appears to be the cold, emotionless, wealthy, born-to-privilege English nobility readers encounter in nearly every historical romance set in this period. What Olivia Drake does, is show the reader how he got where he is. Then she delights in showing us how Natalie Fanshawe, a colonial American, finds the warm, charming hunk hiding under his fierce façade. The story unfolds at a comfortable pace, perfect for a relaxing read in front of a warm fire on a rainy/snowy evening.

This is my first book by Olivia Drake and I loved it. This story gave a fresh look at how some of the English Aristocracy were raised and treated. Hadrian Ames, The Duke of Clayton was taken from his mother at six years of age to live with his guardian Lord Godwin. He was only allowed to see his mother twice a year.
Lord Godwin was a hard, strict, non affectionate man who raised him to follow all the ton rules. Hadrian learned at a young age never to show any feelings to anyone.
Hadrian at 31 is on his way to Lord Godwin's estate to revisit his 2nd cousin, Godwin's daughter, Lady Ellen.
He is planning to court and wed her as it is time he takes a wife. Both his late father and Lady Ellen's father wanted a match between the families. He was suppose to wed the older sister, who ran away to America with her true love.
When he has to stop at a small Inn due to a storm. While there he meets an unruly young boy, Leo and his guardian an American women Natalie Franshawe. He finds they are going to the same town as he is then to his surprise he finds she is also going to Lord Godwin's estate. The little brat that hid under his table turns out to be a the son of the women he was suppose to marry. Audrey the daughter of Lord Godwin.
As Natalie try to reunite Leo with his Grandfather and family. She finds out how cold and cruel the English upper class can be. His Grandfather doesn't even want to speak to him, his wife doesn't want to even let Natalie and Leo stay in the house and their son Lord Mymark thinks she is a thief. Only Lady Ellen is friendly.
The only one who tries to help is the handsome, wealthy Duke of Clayton himself. Hadrian fines himself quite taken with Natalie's ways. She has no use for the Upper Class who did nothing to earn they place.
As these two are sexual attracted to each other from the start, even thru they don't want to be.
Both Natalie and Hadrian must work together to protect Leo. There are many twist and turns to this story.
People who turn out to be more then friends, lost lover's, new love's, a kidnapping and lot's more.
I found this story fast moving and enjoyable. I need to go back and read the first book of this series.
I received and ARC of this book and want to thank the author.
I am giving by review voluntarily and hope you get a copy as I know you will love it too.

Duke vs. Governess

Hadrian is a duke who has mistresses and courtesans (not cool, he just ditched his last mistress two weeks ago).
When he meets the American Natalie, who is unlike his usual type.
Hadrian would have been cooler and way more interesting if he matched his austere upbringing, but nope, he does the same old boring duke things like sleep around and then plan to marry a girl of 18. Sigh. Same old, same old.

Whereas, Natalie is vibrant and interesting.
An American who is reuniting Leo with his grandfather. She does know how to hold a grudge (props for that),

Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He is planning on accepting the arranged marriage to his cousin that his uncle wants until he meets Natalie Fanshawe. Natalie is an American who promised her best friend as she was dying to take her young son back to her family in England. As an American, Natalie is outspoken and doesn't care for the aristocracy.

There was a chunk of this book that I just skipped. I did not like how Natalie and Leo were treated at Leo's grandfather's home. It was really unnecessary to the plot. I did like the characters of Natalie and Hadrian.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you.

Well this one was as much fun as it had me rolling my eyes all the way back in my head.

The plot and twist to this were good and the banter was great except when it was filled with assumptions and impossible expectations. But I guess that’s what made this book a nice read. Natalie is fighting every step of the way to not be associated to English Ton.
And Hadrian is trying to persuade her to accept him despite his high-ranking among the Ton. For a moment there I was sure the HEA was nowhere in sight but the conclusion to their story was a great way to end this book.

It was fun way to divert myself from modern world and hop on the HR train. This was my first book by the author and expect me to read her again.

***Review copy received by NG for an honest opinion***

Wildly imaginative! Wonderful characters. Interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. Simply a GREAT read!

Thank you for letting me read and review this book. It was a good historical romance. You can read it as standalone but I ended up reading book 1 which was fun.

Hadrian, the Duke of Clayton is officially ready to marry. Picking a bride for him was much like choosing a horse. If she meets x, y, and z characteristics, then it works for him. But everything he thinks he knows is thrown off balance when he meets Natalie Fanshawe.

Natalie is straight off the boat from America. She has in tow her deceased friend's son. She's promised to bring him to his family in England. She soon meets Hadrian at an inn and they end up staying together to figure out what is best for Leo.

Give this book a try if you're in the mood for:
-A child in the story. Though he is an orphan, Hadrian and Natalie both find themselves caring for him and he has a lot of page time and shenanigans taking place
-An American heroine with an English peer hero (Duke)
-Class differences – heroine is basically an American nobody while hero is a Duke

This book was okay. It was a little hard for me to really get into. I think most of it was a disconnect with the heroine. She rather annoyed me. She disdains the nobility and she was eager to really run the hero through the ringer. She came off as really harpy and judgmental to me. Especially when this duke was extremely understanding and caring for her and the child she was in charge of.

Forever and a Duke by Olivia Drake is the second book of the Unlikely Duchesses series. In this book, you read the story of Natalie Fanshawe and Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton. I have not read the first book, but as these books can be read as standalone novels, I was not lost or lacking any information to enjoy the story. Natalie is an American that is not impressed by nobility, this is something that irks Hadrian, but it did make for some fun back and forth between the two. Overall, this is a feel-good story that kept me entertained the entire read.

Olivia Drake really writes excellent historical romances. I was drawn into Forever My Duke from the very beginning and quickly found myself wanting Hadrian and Natalie to be together!