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Duke in Training by Jane Charles

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Duke in Training (Wayward Dukes)Duke in Training by Jane Charles

Tracy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Wayward Dukes’ Alliance, #8 AND Observations of a Wallflower, #4

Release Date: September 26, 2023

Miss Theresa “Tessa” Claxton, a self-proclaimed spinster, made friends with American Darius Copeland and did the unthinkable, she fell in love! But fear of losing his friendship has kept her mouth shut and when he is called to his uncle’s estate, it is almost a year before they see each other again. But when he returns, he is no longer a mere mister, he is now the Duke of Ellings and under the tutelage of his cousin the Duke of Claybrook. Claybrook is bitter and has compiled a list of rules to avoid matrimony, rules he takes quite seriously and that he is doing his utmost to make sure Darius adheres to. Rules that Tessa is fully aware of and is determined to make Claybrook break, but rather than Claybrook, it is Darius she tempts into breaking the rules. Too bad he will never think of her as anything other than a friend or does he?

Darius never imagined he would ever be the duke, but when his uncle dies in an accident and then is followed soon after by his own father, Darius finds himself with a title he never expected and thanks to his suspicious cousin, not sure who he can trust. To make matters worse, the woman he has fallen in love with has repeatedly stated her desire to remain unwed, but when he returns to town, she shows him marked attention, and now his cousin’s “rules” have him questioning her motives. Can he trust her or will his doubts cost him the love of a lifetime?

This was a fast-paced story with a lot of familiar faces and utilizes the oft-used miscommunication trope. I didn’t really mind the miscommunication, but it dragged on a bit longer than necessary, and while I don’t want to give anything away, I did feel like Tessa was a bit of a hypocrite and was completely unfair to Darius. Overall this was a good read and I am really looking forward to reading Claybrook’s story!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*

The Vanishing Viscount by Jane Charles

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The Vanishing Viscount (Magic and Mystery Book 2)The Vanishing Viscount by Jane Charles

Tracy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Magic & Mystery, #2 AND The Witches’ Ball, #1

Release Date: August 22, 2023

At the tender age of 15, Lady Clara Westcott fell irrevocably in love with Pierce Drakos, Viscount Harcourt, and the heir to the Earl of Wharton. Normally a lovesick schoolgirl would not be noteworthy, but Clara is no ordinary young lady, Clara is a witch, and unfortunately for Pierce Clara’s magic seems to be a bit wonky whenever he is around her. Clara is horrified by the mishaps and for the next five years does her best to avoid him. It is not a perfect solution, but it is the best she can do, that and hope with time the mishaps will stop. But when she is invited to the Witches’ Ball at Nightshade Manor in Bocka Morrow there will be no avoiding him and it seems as if the mishaps have intensified, especially when she has to watch the object of her undying affection spending time with other marriageable ladies who were also invited to the ball!

Since the marriage of his younger brother, Pierce’s mother has clearly decided that it is time for him to settle down with a nice witch and start a family of his own, thus the Witches’ Ball. His mother has invited several eligible young ladies, all from magical families to attend the ball and has told Pierce in no uncertain terms that he is expected to find himself a bride. Unfortunately, the only witch that captures his interest is the one witch who seems to do her utmost best to avoid him. But Pierce will not be deterred by a few magical mishaps and places himself in her proximity. But once he realizes that the mishaps are directed at him, will he walk away from the woman he has come to love or will they find a way to have their HEA?

What a great novella! I love visiting the magical town of Bocka Morrow and the surrounding estates, especially Nightshade Manor, and this story certainly did not disappoint! A delightfully charming tale filled with magic, wonderful characters, laugh-out-loud magical mishaps, a slow-burn romance, secrets, a bit of heartache, and finally a very sweet start to their HEA complete with an epilogue. This is the second book in the Ms. Charles Magic & Mystery series, but it is also the first book in the Witches’ Ball series, which is a new author collaboration series! I happily recommend this title and am looking forward to upcoming installments of the Witches’ Ball series!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*