This book was okay. It had it moments when Declan and Grace were charming together, but overall when a trope (here she is biracial and illegitimate) is beaten around the bush multiple times as a reason for the relationship not working it becomes stale.

TheDukesGuidetoFakeCourtship #NetGalley

A duke and an earl’s illegitimate daughter enter into a fake courtship, but their undeniable attraction threatens to turn their arrangement into something real.

I love Grace and Declan! These are fascinating characters from very different backgrounds, yet they respect and value each other’s differences.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

My first time reading a book by this author. A tale involving not justblove and passion, but also the dark side of humanity inthe form of racism, snobbery, and sexual misconduct. I love how the female lead character handled a certain man and his poor behavior. I cheered, literally cheered, at what she did.

Definitely a good read, and I intend to read more of Jade Lee's work. Thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for this arc, which I voluntarily read and reviewed.

Although I knew Jade Lee from her previous books, I didn't like this book all that much, I found it really unbelievable, which is saying a lot considering I survived the TV version of the Bridgertons. The prose is slow and the plot not particularly compelling. It will be better next time....

Nonostante conoscessi Jade Lee da suoi libri precedenti, questo libro non mi é piaciuto poi tanto, l'ho trovato veramente poco credibile, il che é dire tanto considerato che sono sopravvissuta alla versione televisiva dei Bridgerton. La prosa é lenta e la trama non particolarmente avvincente. Andrá meglio la prossima volta...

I received from the Publisher a digital advanced review copy in exchange for a honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for the ARC!

The Duke's Guide to Fake Courtship is a story of a temperamental duke and the daughter of an earl (who tries to navigate society). Definitely a fun and quick read, but Grace's half Chinese birthright made it a little difficult to enjoy at times. Obviously, the ton and the Duke's family would not approve of someone of mixed race to marry, but this does get repetitive after a while. A first read for Jade Lee for me but definitely willing to read more of her backlist in the future!