This was such a sweet book. Isabella, the FMC, is a writer living in London while working in a cafe and fighting writers block. When one day she hits someone with her scooter. That someone is Benjamin, the MMC. Benjamin has found himself in a whole new timeline by some freak incident. Isabella and Benjamin are both characters I truly enjoyed. Benjamin especially, as he brought a whole other level to the story with his historical aspect. And of course you can't forget Your Grace, Duke, the sweetest dog! Overall this book was cute and kept me reading and wanting to know what was going to happen!

First, I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

"I'd travel to the end of time if I had to darling. I love you." We all need a man like Benjamin Waldorf.

This book EXCEEDED all expectations. I loved it. Left me giggling, kicking my feet, gasping. Wow. Ben and Bella's relationship was definitely NOT a slow burn, but it left me so excited to read the next chapter... and finish the book!

Stefany Nunes did AH-MAZE-ING at writing this book. Making you feel like you were in the 1800s, but also in the 21st century. What a writer.

This book deserved every single star it was given.

Personally. 4.5 stars!

2.5⭐️
Oh, that was a rush.
A whole rush through the story, and it still managed to be partly boring.
I had pretty high expectations, and I can’t say I’m satisfied with how the story turned out. I almost DNFed it at about two-thirds of the way through. However, I forced myself to finish it, hoping for a better realization of the concept.
The last 30 pages were indeed better than the previous 100, but that didn’t change my overall feelings about the book.

So, we have:
• time travel
• a writer main character
• dual POVs
Those are the only important tropes I can think of.

Firstly, I didn’t connect with the characters. That might be a personal thing, but I felt there wasn’t enough depth. Yes, I read about Bella’s family, her struggles in life, her current job, etc. Yes, I also read about Benjamin’s family, his fears, and the main problem he faced after time-traveling to the future (which I won’t spoil, though it can probably be guessed based on the typical plot in these kinds of stories).
With all that being said, I still didn’t feel enough emotion from the characters to actually care about their fate — even though the book offers dual POVs from both the male and female leads.
It felt like nothing truly happened in the book. Events weren’t explicit and were rushed through, which led me to force myself to keep going.

And lastly, I agree with other ARC readers who shared this opinion: adding intimate scenes at the end felt like a poor choice to show the connection between the characters. Wouldn’t it have been better to add a few throught the book so the it felt more organized?

However, I can still give one quote I liked:
“Because you only see the Benjamin in me. Not the duke, not the rake. Just me, the man.”

Thank you to NetGalley and The Book Guild for sending me an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received an ARC of this book and really struggled to get into it. To be honest, I did not finish it due to the “they fall hard and fast” unrealism, as well as some quirky things that popped up.

This one wasn’t for me.

Thank you Net Galley, for the opportunity.

Falling on a Duke offers a fresh take on the time-travel romance genre, combining historical charm with contemporary sensibilities. Stefany Nunes crafts a narrative that explores love across time, cultural differences, and personal growth. Readers looking for a heartwarming and imaginative romance may find this novel to be a delightful read.

A delightful historical romance with a modern day twist. A charming duke and a strong-willed heroine along with plenty of drama. The story is engaging and full of heart, making it a great read.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of Falling on a Duke by Stefany Nunes

Overall I enjoyed this book. I think it could have gone through more editing just to help clarify some of the sentences. I found out this is their first English novel and it’s pretty good, especially with that fact. The characters are like able and again overall it was an enjoyable read.

3.5/5 🌟
I pick up Falling on a Duke thinking I’m in for a cozy, time-traveling rom-com instead it was like Bridgerton met a scooter accident in 2022. A time-travelling 19th-century Duke? Say less. I was hooked. The romance was sweet, the spice was there, and the idea? Chef’s kiss. But also – hella unrealistic. Dude adapted to smartphones faster than I adapt to Monday mornings. Insta-love hit a bit too fast, and after the first spicy scene, the plot kinda dipped into just… vibes. Still, I read it in one sitting, no regrets. Cute, chaotic, horny...solid three and a half stars.

I’d recommend it for a lazy afternoon read with a cup of chai and low expectations.

Thank you The Book Guild and Netgalley for an eARC.

#Fallingonaduke #netgalley

3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️

oh this was so sweet! short, cute, the romance was fricken adorable, i liked this alot! lower rating due to the many, many pop-culture references, not my favorite thing in a book. nothing against the author tho, just my preference. the romance was romance-ing, the spice was spice-ing, and the conflict at the end made me cry. i was way more emotional about their relationship than i realized lol

may this kind of love crash into me please💚💚

thank you so much to the author and netgalley for the arc! all opinions are my own

This was a cute read! I enjoyed it, but some things did bother me a little. I don’t know why but I was so annoyed with how the nurse treated Benjamin when he woke up, I mean I get it, this man was freaking out, but they didn’t have to sedate him.

I really liked the storyline, but the characters fell in love all of the sudden. I feel like we missed out on the descriptive heartfelt moments of their feelings. I did like how they walked through the towns and Benjamin told Isabella how things were in his time, and how they went to the ball! It was nice that they got to experience his time while in hers.

I really liked how Benjamin’s sister was taken care of all along. And that Benjamin finally got the closure he needed so that he could go back to his happy ending!

I know English isn’t the author’s native language, so in general I thought this book was written really well! The one thing that I thought was ‘interesting’ was how often the word clitoris was said. Usually authors dance around that word, or shorten it. It was just said like 5+ times in the span of a few pages.

I also didn’t love the fact that Isabella named her book the same title as this book, so can’t really give a reason why, but it did bother me.

Overall, it was a cute book!

I received an ARC from Book Guild Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

2.5⭐️ Rounded up!

(I adjusted my review on Goodreads to remove subtle spoilers and removed the comment about the word clitoris.)

4 stars. really fun and really well written romance with some strong ideas. the idea, with the writer and the time-traveling duke, works well. tysm for the arc.

okay this was admittedly a cute read. I just hoped he was speaking far less modern and more like his era. some plot holes like some parts, that why isn't he asking what that is, oi don't think they have that in his time, and honestly this also turned me hypochondriac, what of the modern viruses that he don't have the vaccine of (lol i was thinking so far ahead). I never liked the timetravel stories but was instrigued and wanted a good laugh as it seems this was marketed as rom-com, though admittedly this was not that funny, there are some instances that made me smile. when he went back and realized that his friend and sister will be together for a long time, that was honestly so heartwarming, and the way she just accepted that her brother will go away and never be back and him knowing she will be loved and cared for, that was lovely part of the book. the spice was honestly so-so but considering, this was more focused on plot and my my the duke the dog was adorable.

thanks netgalley and publisher for the e-arc ♥

Falling on a Duke completely surprised me in the best way. The concept of a time-traveling duke is already a win, but what made this story shine was how grounded and emotional it was too. Benjamin, the Duke of Waldorf, is charming and bewildered in the 21st century in the most adorable way, but also carries this deep sense of duty that makes him feel so real and layered. And Isabella? I felt for her. She’s a writer who's gone through heartbreak and burnout, and I think a lot of us can relate to her feeling lost and unsure of herself.

Their chemistry was slow-building but delicious. I loved watching Benjamin try to navigate modern life and how Isabella helped him adapt while healing in her own way. It’s romantic and funny, but also really thoughtful about grief, identity, and second chances. That said, I did wish that Benjamin spoke more like he was actually from the 1800s. At times, his dialogue felt a bit too modern, which pulled me out of the story just a little. I would’ve loved to see more of that regency flair in his speech to match the time period he came from. Still, the story was sweet, fun, and full of heart.

I really like time travel romances so I had high hopes for this and Falling on a Duke definitely didn’t let me down. This was very cute and very romantic. Some of the out of time elements were a little wonky but I was really rooting for these two. I loved the FMC the most. Anyone who likes regency era stuff or wants to self insert into their own Pride & Prejudice fantasy will definitely enjoy this.

This was definitely an interesting read! Normally I am not a huge fan of how time travel plot lines are written, but I didn't mind this one! I enjoyed the pacing as well as the overall bridgerton-esque vibes.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed reading Falling on a Duke by Stefany Nunes. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Falling on a Duke has a great premise, and as a fan of time travel stories, I was intrigued right away. The beginning was pleasant, but as a romance, the story didn’t quite work for me. I found there was very little emotional buildup between the protagonists; they seemed to fall into lust too quickly, and I would have preferred more yearning and connection first.

The sex scenes felt somewhat gratuitous, and Benjamin, the time-traveling duke, came across as a bit too modern, which made it harder to stay immersed. As a non-native English speaker myself, I applaud Stefany Nunes for her English debut, but I do think the novel would have benefited from tighter editing.

Overall, while the concept was engaging, the execution didn't fully land for me.

I was hooked from the beginning!!
It was amazing and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

Received an ARC copy via Net Galley of this book. It was a read, with an interesting story line featuring time travel. The plot line was a bit rushed for my taste, but both the main characters were cute and very likable.