REVIEWS: The Two Dukes of Wyndham Series by Julia Quinn

November 2, 2008

Sandy M reviews The Two Dukes of Wyndham Series by Julia Quinn
Historical romances released by Avon 27 May 08 and Sept 08

There's been a lot of talk since the release of the second book of this duo, Mr. Cavendish, I Presume, about readers being disappointed it is only a regurgitation of scenes word for word that have already happened in this first book, The Lost Duke of Wyndham. I've read some pretty harsh comments from some folks about that fact. While I agree with the sentiment to a point, this second book is still a good story, even while told from another set of characters' point of view. Read more

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Written by Sandy M · Filed Under Review

REVIEW: Mr. Cavendish, I Presume by Julia Quinn

September 25, 2008

Lawson's review of Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2) by Julia Quinn
Historical romance released by Avon 26 Sept 08

The second book in the Two Dukes of Wyndham series, which follows The Lost Duke of Wyndham, picks up where the last one left off. Or maybe it should be, it picks up what Lost Duke left out. I've got to say the cover on Mr. Cavendish is interesting. Is it supposed to inspire the feeling of a sort of gothic style? Or is it just supposed to be the opposite of the lighter Lost Duke cover? It is a bit more striking, at least to me though. But on to the story. Read more

Tags: 2008, Avon, Grade C, Historical Romance, Julia Quinn, Lawson, Mr. Cavendish I Presume, October 2008, Review, Two Dukes of Wyndham series

Written by Lawson · Filed Under Review

What a Week It Was!

August 10, 2008

Well, it's taken me a week to recuperate and get back into the swing of things since I got home from San Francisco. Was it all worth it? Damn straight!

I was supposed to be at the RWA National Conference as a writer. I started writing only a year or so ago, so I was really looking forward to learning more about the craft. But who was I trying to kid? I was 99.9% reader in San Francisco. I couldn't help myself. Everywhere I looked were authors I'd been reading for years, authors who I just discovered, and even newer authors who I hadn't yet discovered while at the conference. And the books! You've all seen my TBR mountain. You all know how bad my addiction is. There was no way in hell anyone could have kept me away from the books in the city by the bay, no matter how they tried. So while I did learn a little, I had a dream of a week just schmoozing and staring in awe the majority of the week. Read more

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Written by Sandy M · Filed Under Quacking About, Romanceland

Review: The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

June 17, 2008

Liviania's review of The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) by Julia Quinn
Historical romance released by Avon 27 May 08

Julia Quinn writes fluff. Pure, unapologetic fluff. I love her for it. Her novels go down easy and leave me with a smile on my face. Some days I don't need an issue, intrigue, or other complication to my romance. I just need a sweet, simple relationship between two sympathetic characters. The Quinns I have read deliver this fix.

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Written by Liviania · Filed Under Review

REVIEW: The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

May 28, 2008

Marg's guest review of The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) by Julia Quinn
Historical Romance published by Avon 27 May 08

Big sigh.... I just finished reading this book in a day. If I hadn't had to go to work it would have been quicker, but apparently I don't get paid to sit around and read.

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Review: The Lost Duke Of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

May 27, 2008

Elyssa Papa's review The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) by Julia Quinn
Historical Romance published by Avon 27 May 08

There are great romances and then there are great romances. Julia Quinn's latest offering, The Lost Duke of Wyndham, is a great romance. What makes it great, you may ask?

Oh, reader, let me count the ways...

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REVIEW: The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

May 26, 2008

Devon's review of The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) by Julia Quinn
Historical Romance published by Avon 27 May 08

Julia Quinn is unusual in that she excels at writing nice people, and more importantly, making them interesting. Her heroines are women of the times. They don't wear breeches, want to have adventures, or become lady novelists. They are practical, dutiful daughters who'd love to find happiness in marriage and children. Yet, Quinn always manages to imbue them with intelligence, strength of character and a sense of humor.

Tags: 2008, Avon, Devon, Grade B, Historical, Julia Quinn, June 2008, Review, Romance, The Lost Duke of Wyndham, Two Dukes of Wyndham series

Written by Devon · Filed Under Review

Julia Quinn sneak peek & some Full Access Action!

May 22, 2008

Take a LOOK!!!!!!!!!!

You can get a great peek at The Lost Duke of Wyndham AND for a limited time Avon is letting fans READ THE DUKE AND I FOR FREE! How much awesomeness is that?!!?
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Written by Sybil · Filed Under News, Quacking About

REVIEW: The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

May 21, 2008

Lawson's review of The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) by Julia Quinn
Historical romance released by Avon 27 May 2008

This books starts the tales of the disputed Dukedom of Wyndham. The next in the series will come out in October and it's called Mr. Cavendish, I Presume. I've always had a small fascination with Quinn's titles, they tend to play on some different things and it's rather fun. The first character we meet though is not one of the proposed Dukes, but rather the Dowager Duchess and her companion, Grace Eversleigh. And what a very non-Quinn character the Dowager is.