I LOVED IT!!!

This is the second book that I read from the author and I see that it has a romance / mystery style that is resolved as the series progresses.

I really liked the characters, they were both adorable and their fun conversations have a lot of chemistry and sexual tension.
Also, he is a duke and I love dukes.

I will definitely continue reading the author and continue with the series.

I liked the book but I thought the ending was rushed. And that lessened my enjoyment. I really liked the romance but I thought the story should have been rounded up more.

Thorn and Olivia's first meeting proved an attraction existed between them. Their second meeting was pure antagonism. Nine years later they meet again and their emotions are still seesawing. Olivia is a chemist whom Thorn's half brother Grey has enlisted to prove whether his father was poisoned. Thorn invites himself along to keep an eye on Olivia, distrusting her motives. I enjoyed very much the continuing story of romance and mystery in this family.

The third book of the Duke Dynasty Series continues on the line traced by the anterior two and keeps it open for the next chapter. Sabrina Jeffries is a competent writer and she takes us through this instalment with her usual style.
In this book you’ll find a handsome Duke very into theatre, a strong-willed chemist that goes against the role society wants her to submit to, you’ll see how they fight and fall in love among a crime investigation, you’ll find old characters, you’ll meet new ones.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Netgalley. This did not affect my review.

Olivia Norley and the Duke of Thornstock's paths crossed at a ball where a compromising situation and blackmail leave both parties annoyed with each other. Thorn spends the next 9 years making up for his bad reputation, and has never forgiven Olivia for their past. Ironically, Thorn sees her at a ball his sister, Gwyn, is giving , and wonders why she just randomly popped up there when he hasn't seen her for 9 years. Thorn's brother, Grey, has hired Olivia to look into some discrepancies regarding his father's death. This pushes Thorn and Olivia together more than they would like. He doesn't trust Olivia's intentions and doesn't think she is capable of doing what his brother hired her to do. The more time that they spend together the more Thorn sees that he has misjudged her.

I liked this book, but I felt like the ending was a little rushed. I also felt like Olivia let Thorn off too easy for the things he did wrong. I wanted her to make him work more for her forgiveness. I didn't feel like he groveled enough to get her back. That being said, I enjoyed the characters so much. Olivia being a chemist was a great added layer to her as a character. She never wanted to go to society events, and would rather be reading a scientific journal or doing experiments. Relatable. Thorn was a dynamic character as well, and had his own thing he enjoyed doing (I don't want to spoil that for readers). He really grew a lot throughout the book, and overcame some things that were not very likeable about him in the beginning. Now, we get to Mrs. Norley. Oh man, I did not like her in the beginning. I just thought here is another one of those match making mommas that are in every book, but by the end I could see how fiercely she loved Olivia. She might have been her stepmother, but she really loved her like a daughter. Overall, a really solid read, and another great book from Sabrina Jeffries.

Ms. Jeffries has created a family all romance readers would love to be part of. Olivia and Thorn are great characters with so much going on between them. The reader can feel the chemistry that pulls these two together. Ms. Jeffries creates characters that could be in any family and are so relatable. Readers will not be disappointed in this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC

This is the third book in the “Duke Dynasty” Series. Sabrina Jeffries did a great job in giving you enough of the back-story that it can easily be read as a stand-alone. Although, the murder mystery, will make you want to read the rest of the series.

I loved the characters, the heroine, hero, their families, and friends. There were lots of moments humor and banter. Olivia was not your normal heroine was Lady Chemist, that was unwilling to compromise her values and bow down to the hero. Thorn, was also unorthodox Duke, his cynicism, duties, and true passions.

The attraction between Olivia and Thorn's was undeniable. Unfortunately, I didn’t really buy into their “love” which is why I gave it three stars. The love story includes second chances and misunderstandings.
It was an enjoyable read and I recommend it. I actually can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Who doesn't like a likable, smart opinionated woman? Olivia has that and more. She sticks up for herself throughout the story. Enter Thorn...a Duke. Olivia is using her chemistry background to help solve a mystery. Thorn isn't a fan of Olivia's and makes his opinion known. Will love conquer all? Will the mystery get solved? To be cont......

This book was thoroughly enjoyable. Thorn and Olivia are a good couple and interesting characters on their own. I had very much liked Thorn in the earlier books in the series, and I liked that Olivia was intelligent and had goals of her own (other than getting married). I felt the mystery element of the series was handled better in this book than it was in The Bachelor, too. Mysteries are not really my thing, but it was much better executed this time.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC; all opinions are my own.

This book was a mixed bag for me. I really liked Olivia the chemist. I wasn't as enthralled with Marlowe the hero. He doesn't take responsibility for his own actions through most the story. It is a huge leap to believe that he wouldn't understand that he was as much to blame for the initial circumstances of getting caught. No matter where he is from, it's not as if the rules were vastly different for him to be so surprised that he can't be caught kissing debutantes.

He was unpleasant through so much of their interactions, the line for me crossed from banter to petulance. I think Olivia deserved a better man.

As usual, Jeffries did an amazing job. The intrigue and deception in this book keep you wanting to read more, It was almost impossible to put it down. Steamy, romantic scene just made it even better. This is a must read.

This book begins with the Duke of Thornstock, Thorn, conversing with his older, half-brother in a ballroom. His brother, Grey, is also a duke which honestly seems a bit far-fetched, but their camaraderie is good enough that you will overlook it. It does get confusing later in the first chapter when Thorn is described as the stepson of the British ambassador making the reader wonder how he can be the stepson if he’s younger than Grey. The only logical conclusion is that their mother has married three times. Once you get past the confusing family ties, the book is delightful! Thorn gets wine spilt on him by Olivia Norley, a debutante who would rather spend her time as a chemist. They get caught in a compromising position, but she politely refuses the proposal he’s bound by honor to make the following morning. It takes another nine years when they run into each other, but sparks fly this time! I don’t want to give too much of the plot away, but it’s a fun read that leads to a cliffhanger which means there is a sequel and I can’t wait to read the next one!

What a enticing read. I really enjoyed having a female character with a spine. Olivia is unimpressed by titles and knows exactly what she wants in life. She knows she is skilled and doesn’t need society to tell her to marry and give up her dreams. And although Thorn considered her work a hobby at first, he quickly changed his way. Olivia deserved happiness and I am glad she found it.

I love Sabrina Jeffries stories. They encompass real life experiences with love makes this such a small and loyalty. This one is no different and I loved every word written.

You are in for carriage rides full of hilarious banter and steamy, steamy laboratories....

Olivia is true to herself in a world that wants women to fit specific mold.

Thorn is caught between two versions of himself and struggles with who the “true Thorn” is.

Nine years after their initial meet and a big misunderstanding, they find themselves back in the company of one another and are forced to re-evaluate their feelings for each other and their undeniable chemistry.

This was my first book in this series and I already want to read the rest! Although it helps to have read the previous books, you can still enjoy it as a stand-alone.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Well written and true to form. I loved the characters and enjoyed the bits of science and the intrigue. Parts were very witty, others heart warming and still others heartbreaking. I can honestly say I’m looking forward to the next book in the series and to finding out if I’m right about who-dun-it if you know what I mean.

Sabrina Jeffries brings us a tale of mystery and intrigued wrapped up in an air of romance. Under the guise of (many) misconceptions and enough plot and whodunnit to keep us guessing throughout the book - and no doubt the series - this is a quirky novel with some light and witty moments along the way.

I must agree with my fellow reviewers that at times it seems as there is almost too much to be going on in the extended family, you may at times feel like checked who said or did what and where. At the same time that also adds some depth to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley,the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

With the Duke Dynasty series, Sabrina Jeffries has created a complex family of siblings and step-siblings with interesting histories and charming interactions between all the characters.

There is a lengthy carriage ride scene in Who Wants to Marry a Duke with the most delightful dialog between Grey, Thorn, Grey’s wife, and Olivia.

Jeffries has layered two stories with each book in this series. There is the HEA for the two main characters and the mystery surrounding the death of all the step-siblings fathers.

Included is a teaster chapter for the next (final?) book which will be Sheridan’s story. I greatly look forward to reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC

First of all, I read this book in one sitting. This is a completely devourable book that would be perfectly at home on any bookshelf with the greatest Regency romances of our time. A little bit complicated because of the family history - like Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, you're gonna have to study up a little bit if you want to keep with the plot - this book takes a minute to get going, but once it does, it's an absolutely delightful, rollicking romance. 5 Stars!

We always buy Sabrina Jeffries for our library. She writes delightful romances with fun banter and plenty of steamy goodness.