L M. (peachstt) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I think this is one of her best. It's a great read and you won't be able to put it down.
Marjorie H. reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 286 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Julie London introduces a sexy, wildly romantic and emotionally charged new trilogy in which three aristocratic young ladies, upon discovering they are destitute, resort to desperate means to keep up appearances...and find the husbands of their dreams.
This is the first of the new series. Ava, the eldest, is swept into a whirlwind romance and marriage; but discovers her husband has ulterior motives of his own. Marriages of convenience workfor some, but for Ava a loveless bond won't do. So she devises a bold plan to confront her husband's demons so that he might be free to choose to give her his heart for the right reason; because she in the ONLY woman he will ever truly desire.
This is the first of the new series. Ava, the eldest, is swept into a whirlwind romance and marriage; but discovers her husband has ulterior motives of his own. Marriages of convenience workfor some, but for Ava a loveless bond won't do. So she devises a bold plan to confront her husband's demons so that he might be free to choose to give her his heart for the right reason; because she in the ONLY woman he will ever truly desire.
Sandra B. reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
After their mother's untimely death, Ava Fairchild, her sister Phoebe, and their cousin Greer discover their family's fortune is now under the control of their penny-pinching stepfather, Lord Downey. To avoid Downey's plan to marry them off to the first suitors who show up, Ava decides to find her own husband. Fortunately, Ava has already met the perfect candidate: Jared Broderick, the Marquis of Middleton. Tired of being pressed by his father to abandon his rakish ways and marry a respectable woman, Jared realizes that marrying Ava offers the perfect solution to his problems. What Jared gets, however, is a wife who isn't about to accept a mere marriage of convenience but rather a woman who will settle for nothing less than a marriage based on love. The first in a new series by the exceptionally entertaining London, this romance is another of her delectable combinations of superbly crafted characters, graceful writing, and sinfully sexy romance.
Hillary P. (Hills530) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I couldn't put it down!!! This was a great read. It really pulls on all your emotional strings. If you like historical romances, you will love this book!
Colleen H. (senhi) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 331 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Book One of the series!! Good but predictable!
Maria P. (BklynMom) - , reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 541 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Lots of fun, good tension between characters.
Jan S. (Janjunebug) -
Excellent first book of London's new 'Desperate Debutantes' triology.
Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 3389 more book reviews
Our story begins in March, 1819. Lady Ava Fairchild is heartbroken when Aunt Cassandra dies. Then her stepfather, Lord Downey, absconds with the fortune and disappears for a year. Ava, her younger sister, Phoebe, and her cousin, Greer, are left in the cold hands of Downey's sister. No money is left for their care. Their time in Society seems to be over. But Ava soon has enough of it and decides to hunt down the rake Jared Broderick. Jared is the Marquis of Middleton and heir to a dukedom. He would be the ticket to their freedom.
Jared is sick of hearing his father, the current Duke of Redford, harp on about settling down and begetting an heir. To shut him up, Jared chooses Ava. Of course, his father is not happy since he had another lady in mind. After all, Ava has no money at all to bring. Yet Jared does not care. Their marriage would be one of convenience. She would give him an heir and stay out of his life otherwise. In return, he would care for her, her sister, and her cousin.
However, Ava soon decides that she does not want a marriage of convenience, she wants passion. So now Ava is out to win her husband's heart, with a bit of help from her unusual maid (former lady of the night).
Jared is sick of hearing his father, the current Duke of Redford, harp on about settling down and begetting an heir. To shut him up, Jared chooses Ava. Of course, his father is not happy since he had another lady in mind. After all, Ava has no money at all to bring. Yet Jared does not care. Their marriage would be one of convenience. She would give him an heir and stay out of his life otherwise. In return, he would care for her, her sister, and her cousin.
However, Ava soon decides that she does not want a marriage of convenience, she wants passion. So now Ava is out to win her husband's heart, with a bit of help from her unusual maid (former lady of the night).
Vicki L. (vicki) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 620 more book reviews
Loved this first book in Julia London's latest trilogy!
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 1711 more book reviews
Great book for a first in a series, can't wait for the next one. Fun and easy to like main characters, each having their own troubles, very good read!
Tracey H. (teelee) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 50 more book reviews
This was my first Julia London book, and I absolutely loved it loved it loved it! I put off checking this author out for a while, because of mixed reviews, but this book was absolutely brilliant! I can't get over how addicted I was to this book. Each scene was so delicately written, so much thought and intent and mood. And I am ever so interested in reading Greer's story now! My interest is so peaked!
teamnick reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
I liked this book enough to finish it in two days however it was not good enough that I would stay up all night to read. I didn't particularly like the heroine. I thought the conflict was good but then it resolved at the end with no effort or reason.
I do plan on reading The Perils of Pursing a Prince (Desperate Débutantes,Bk 2)so I liked it enough to read the next one.
I do plan on reading The Perils of Pursing a Prince (Desperate Débutantes,Bk 2)so I liked it enough to read the next one.
Shelley C. (sdgirl) -
Liked this series much better than Rogues of Regent St. You couldn't wait to read the next in series.
Peggy H. (dreamer53) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 56 more book reviews
1st book in Desperate Series. Great read look forward to the others in the series. Love the characters Ava & Jared. You can't help to love Jared he's never had true love in his life until Ava and then he doesn't know what to do with it. Ava? She's beautiful smart and and determined to have it all. I'll let you read the book to see if she gets everything she wants.
Aemelia M. (Aemelia) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Very good book, really like Ava, though could have smacked Jared a few times
Tammy M. (bratley1) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 273 more book reviews
wonderful book
Janice Q. reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
This was a fun book....am looking forward to reading the rest of the sisters' stories.
Nancy E. (neckrote) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 119 more book reviews
I throughly enjoyed this book, did not want to put it down.
Laura E. (retro-redux) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 219 more book reviews
pretty good-worth a read but not the best I've read
Pleasure to read.
Melody M. (beachlover) -
1st in a new trilogy. What ends will 3 young ladies go to when they discover they are destitute
Vicki L. (vicki) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 620 more book reviews
Wonderful first book in a new trilogy by Julia London!
Sarah M. (Fizzimajig) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 97 more book reviews
Really enjoyable! The back cover blurb was a little misleading though & made me think they get married right away but they don't until half way thru, but I still liked the story.
Kelly C. (IrishKelly) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 154 more book reviews
A great read. Entertaining!
Ellen L. (LdyLopes) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 109 more book reviews
Good book ! Quick read. Will be interesting to read the ones about her sisters, too !
Joana B. (joanabb) reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
GREAT!!!
Alora C. M. reviewed The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, Bk 1) on + 79 more book reviews
When the young ladies of the Fairchild family learn that their stepfather has absconded with their late mother's fortune, Ava, the eldest, hunts down the notoriously wealthy rakehell Jared Broderick, the Marquis of Middleton and heir to a dukedom. Much to her shock and delight, the marquis sweeps her into a whirlwind romance and proposes marriage. But after their passionate wedding night, Ava discovers Jared has ulterior motives of his own. Not only does he expect her to deliver an heir while he continues to enjoy a rogue's life, but Ava also suspects she is a pawn in her husband's quest for revenge. Marriages of convenience work for some, but for Ava a loveless bond won't do. So she devises a bold plan to confront her husband's demons so that he might be free to choose to give her his heart for the right reason: because she is the only woman he will every truly desire.
