Comments on: REVIEW: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James

By: Bookwormom

Bookwormom — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:54:27 +0000

Dropping Out of Lurkdom to ask a ?~

I enjoy Eloisa James’ work but it has been a long while since I’ve read one of her books. I’ve not read any of the titles in this series although I’ve followed discussions of Villiers for a long time. He sounds fabulous & yummy..BUT my question is: how much am I missing if I read this one & skip the others??

Welcome back! ~Amanda

*slinks back to Lurkerdom*

By: Estelle

Estelle — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:06:53 +0000

Thank you for the input! I gathered it was obvious early on to the reader who was to be the heroine but is it also obvious to the hero? Gah, I still have nightmares about Mayne and Josie!

I’m not too fond of the 6 bastards thing to start with so I’m not sure I should pick up this book if it’s got another one of my pet peeves in it.

By: Maya M.

Maya M. — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:28:45 +0000

I’ve read Books 1, 2,and 4 so far and am liking them progressively better. In Book 1 I loved the Jemma/Elijah/Villiers triangle and the sweet, eccentric father, but didn’t care for the ‘main’ couple. They’ seemed too fixated on their own wishes and desires. I liked the main couple in Book 2 better, but I LOVED the couple in Book 4 so much I’m giddy with anticipation about the last two stories in the series. (Not really sure how I missed Book 3).

By: Devon

Devon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:24:08 +0000

Hey Lawson! Good to be back.

Estelle–I skipped Pleasure for Pleasure, because I was so unhappy with Taming of the Duke. It actually took me a few years to pick up EJ up again. I did read lots of meh reviews of it.

While I was concerned about the triangle aspect, it was apparent early on who would end up together. And they had great chemistry. But the triangle/quadrangle aspect wasn’t just a lame plot device, because it explained a lot about the characters as people, their past etc. Does that make sense?

This was the strongest James I’ve read in a loooong time. Didn’t go overboard with storytlines or trying to be ambitious. Just good solid characters and dialogue.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:59:38 +0000

I’m new to reading Eloisa James and started with this series. While I was never a Villiers fan, I can safely say that this was the best book in the series. Villiers really grew as a chracter from the first book to the last. I wouldn’t necessarily say that there was a triangle, since it was so obvious early on who Villiers would wind up with. Even so, it was a well-done love story.

I especially liked Eleanor’s relationship with her sister and the scenes with Tobias. Also, the dining room scene with Oyster was heartbreaking. Yet here is where Villiers finally realized what he may have lost.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:38:55 +0000

I have bad memories of the way James handled the love triangle in Pleasure for Pleasure and the spoilers I’ve read so far lead me to believe that it’s done a bit in the same way here, at least regarding how long it takes the hero to switch to the heroine (much much too long in my opinion). Could anyone confirm or deny this?

James is such a hit or miss for me that I like to be sure of a few facts before I pick up a book of hers these days. I enjoyed Jemma and Elijah’s book and would like to stay with a good impression of this author.

By: Lawson

Lawson — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:17:25 +0000

I LOVED Leopold. From the first book to now his journey was what made the series really great (that and Jemma and Elijah) and I’m glad he got a great happy ending. The conversations are what made the book great, just like Jemma and Elijah’s fights and conversations throughout the series and in their book. I’m glad Eleanor was a strong heroine too and made everything Leopold’s choice rather than being obnoxious or trying to be someone she wasn’t.

And welcome back Devon!

By: mdegraffen

mdegraffen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:25:13 +0000

I adored When The Duke Returns, liked the entire series, and have just finished A Duke Of Her Own. I loved, loved, loved this book and am re-reading passages already! The writing is crisp and I laughed out loud quite a few times. A great book!