The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James

E Books are all the rage these days. I have to say that at first I wasn't their biggest fan. It has taken me a while but I have come to like them better. Books in print will be my first love. I love the weight of a book in my hands, how it feels, the crackle of the page turning, and even the smell. E-books can't give me those things but what an e-book can give me is instant gratification when I'm at home and want to buy a book I really want to read. I don't buy books very often because I read so much. My house would be wall to wall books if I bought every book I read, not to mention I would be broke. After reading the first three chapters of this book on Ms. James website I just had to read more. The libraries copy wasn't in yet and it had 6 holds. I just couldn't wait so I bought an e-book copy to read on my computer. I haven't bought an e-reader yet. I'm thinking about it. Maybe some type of tablet because that would be nice for travel. Anyway as soon as you pay for your e-book it appears in your library. Instant Gratification. You don't have to wait for it to be shipped. I am liking e-books a little more these days.

I loved this book. It was funny and romantic, just what I love in a book. The heroine was pleasantly plump, there was a character named Justin Fiebvre, and an adorable dog named Lucy. What more could you ask for? This is the third book in her fairytale re-telling series. This one is based on The Princess and the Pea.

From the authors website:

Tarquin, the powerful Duke of Sconce, knows perfectly well that the decorous and fashionably slender Georgiana Lytton will make him a proper duchess. So why can’t he stop thinking about her twin sister, the curvy, headstrong, and altogether unconventional Olivia? Not only is Olivia betrothed to another man, but their improper, albeit intoxicating, flirtation makes her unsuitability all the more clear.

Determined to make a perfect match, he methodically cuts Olivia from his thoughts, allowing logic and duty to triumph over passion…Until, in his darkest hour, Tarquin begins to question whether perfection has anything to do with love.

To win Olivia's hand he would have to give up all the beliefs he holds most dear, and surrender heart, body and soul…

Unless it’s already too late.