Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase is a delightful read! Cassandra Pomfret is outspoken and determined, two things that make her thoroughly unmarriageable. When a series of mishaps ends up with her being thrown together with the Duke of Ashmont, one of London's most disgraceful dukes, she wants nothing to do with him or his disreputable habits. Ashmont, however, sets out to woo the prickly Cassandra and win her heart.
Somehow this is the first of Loretta Chase's books I've read, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The story started off a little slowly, with lots of references to other characters and events (this is the second book in a series) and so I was a little thrown off, but quickly caught up and was able to greatly enjoy the book.
It's often said in historical romance that "reformed rakes make the best husbands", but I haven't seen many books tackle the reformation quite as head-on as this one does. From Ashmont's point of view we see him striving to overcome his ingrained habits to be a better person, and to be the person Cassandra needs him to be. We (and Cassandra) see him doing the work to turn himself around, and so the happy-ever-after is especially gratifying.
I would definitely recommend this book, and I look forward to reading the book preceding this, as well as the next one when it is available.
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for my honest feedback.
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