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'The Daring Duke' by Jess Michaels is the First book in the "The 1797 Club". It is the story of James, Duke of Abernathe and Miss Emma Liston.

The 1797 Club was started in the year 1797 by James and several of his friends who were also future dukes. Most of them were from abusive, non-caring, disinterested families -- especially the fathers. So, the club was a way for them to band together and help and protect each other since they weren't getting that from their families. James is the unofficial leader of the group.

James' father was a really terrible person. He absolutely hated James, his sister and his wife. He was mean, abusive, deceitful and absolutely despicable. So, James grew up feeling unworthy and totally disbelieving in love. He vowed never to marry so that the title that meant so much to his father would end with him.

Emma was a bluestocking wallflower whose parents are almost as bad as James' are -- but -- she has come out of it sweet, warm and caring. Her father shows up every few years when he's in trouble or it is in his interest to do so. Otherwise, he is elsewhere living a hedonistic life with no care or thought for his wife and daughter. Her mother is a desperate, manipulative woman who pushes Emma to marry in order to secure both Emma's and her future because they are running out of money. Yet, when her father does show up from time to time, her mother always totally changes and acts besotted with him.

Emma is chatting with James' sister Meg at a ball when James' mother drunkenly stumbles into them. Meg is devastated and so embarrassed. When Emma takes things in hand and helps Meg get her mother to the retiring room without creating a scene, Meg becomes her friend for life.

Meg begins inviting Emma to functions where she becomes acquainted with James. She and James find that they are very honest in their conversations and James decides to help her to find a husband. He puts the proposition to her by suggesting that he pretend to be interested in her in order to make other men become aware of her and interested in her. Now -- we ALL know how well that is going to work out don't we? :)

Their road to HEA isn't smooth, but it is steady. I loved the book so much that I read it straight through -- just couldn't put it down!


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The Daring Duke The 1797 Club Book 1 edition by Jess Michaels Romance eBooks Reviews

I wish I enjoyed this book more because the plot summary seemed promising and classic. If you want a read with little stretch to the imagination, you have found it. Vanilla and repetitive. The main character, Emma, said ‘mercenary’ at least six times when describing her feelings toward a central plot point. The romance between Emma and the duke fizzled instead of sizzled. I WAS SO BORED. Predictable and trite. There was no real struggle to overcoming me, no character development, and no depth. It even ended with a happily ever after wedding and a pregnancy 3 months into wedded bliss later. Blah.
What’s it About? A group of boys in line to become dukes form a club they call “The 1797 Club” in order to help each other navigate the world that they’ll soon be a part of. As adults they’ve become more like brothers and their unofficial leader James, The Duke of Abernathe has sworn never to marry. He's making good on his promise until he meets wallflower Emma Liston. When James finds out that Emma needs to marry and fast, he agrees to a pretend courtship to improve her chances of attracting suitors. Except it's too easy for James and Emma to be together and when her scandalous father reappears with news for Emma, James quickly steps in to save her. By marrying her.

Describe the hero in five words Kind. Intelligent. Vulnerable. Funny. Loyal.
Did you like him? I fell in love with him.
Why? James was a powerful man, a duke but throughout the entire story I saw him as this kind, patient, passionate man who was more than a little bewildered by his attraction to Emma. He was genuinely shocked and unsure of himself when it came to her and that vulnerability was endearing to me. He didn’t act like the world revolved around him, he was more of a reluctant duke and he truly cared for those in his inner circle. I loved the glimpses of his relationship with the other members of the 1797 Club because it showed just how much these men respect and care for each other. However it was James’ relationship with his sister that really got me right in the heart. He adores his sister Meg and would do anything for her and that’s clear in the way the two interact. They’re true siblings, teasing and supporting each other. My heart ached for James and how he was forced to grow up but in some ways it made him into such a caretaker of those too weak to defend themselves. I was in love from the moment I saw how he was with his sister and then with Emma.

Describe the heroine in five words Observant. Caring. Intelligent. Funny. Honest.
Did you like her? Yes. She’s best friend material.
Why? Despite Emma’s low view of her place in society, she’s a doll. She was kind and courteous even when people didn’t deserve it and she had a different kind of strength in her that came from having lived her life waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak. I loved her pragmatic attitude but at the same time I loved watching Emma become more hopeful and trusting when it came to James and Meg. Emma was such a sweet and likable character that even I wanted to jump into the book and defend her whenever she was treated badly. I hardly ever feel like that about a character! Emma definitely had the most growth in the book, going from someone who didn’t dream of much happiness to someone who fought for the dreams she was starting to have and who started to stand up for herself because she her own worth. I love characters like that, especially female ones.

How convincing were the main characters as a couple? Jess Michaels brought the heat and sexual tension to the relationship but an added bonus was the deep friendship that James and Emma built along the way. They were both so honest with each other and it definitely influenced the direction and tone of their relationship in the best way, they saw through the other’s pretenses as well which definitely deepened their strong connection but their attraction to one another was what was surprising to both of them. I loved watching James and Emma navigate the unexpected obstacles that their attraction brought. Their frustrations, their self torment, all

Is there a “Scooby Gang” worth mentioning? With ten dukes being the focus of the series some or all of them were bound to make appearances. The 1797 Club isn’t a typical men’s club like had thought. These men have a great affection for each other beyond the regular shoulder slapping, drink guzzling, womanizing relationship that usually defines these kinds of clubs. To put it in more blunt terms, it’s one big bromance going on and I loved it. These men are bonded through emotional struggles, not physical ones and that did change the dynamic of their friendships. James’ closest friends are fun but they also knew when to let their guards down and be there for James. I’m dying to get to know all of them but it was Simon and Baldwin who drew my attention the most. Simon seemed to be hiding something having to do with James’ sister Meg whom James betrothed to his other friend Graham. And Baldwin had a moment with James where he offers some advice and it was a personal piece of advice that showed how much these men trust one another. The only supporting character I just couldn’t stand was Emma’s mother. I can’t stand a scheming, nagging, mother who expects to be taken care of. She drove me nuts!

How “Lost” did you get in the story? Oh man, it didn’t take me long to become engrossed in James and Emma’s romance. But it wasn’t just the romance though! There’s an entire cast that is both mysterious and engaging. Jess Michaels has something special here with her group of dukes who are more family to each other than anyone else. I loved the dynamics between the men and though all of the club members have yet to be introduced, if James is any indication on how these men are I just know that this is going to be one heck of a series.

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'The Daring Duke' by Jess Michaels is the First book in the "The 1797 Club". It is the story of James, Duke of Abernathe and Miss Emma Liston.

The 1797 Club was started in the year 1797 by James and several of his friends who were also future dukes. Most of them were from abusive, non-caring, disinterested families -- especially the fathers. So, the club was a way for them to band together and help and protect each other since they weren't getting that from their families. James is the unofficial leader of the group.

James' father was a really terrible person. He absolutely hated James, his sister and his wife. He was mean, abusive, deceitful and absolutely despicable. So, James grew up feeling unworthy and totally disbelieving in love. He vowed never to marry so that the title that meant so much to his father would end with him.

Emma was a bluestocking wallflower whose parents are almost as bad as James' are -- but -- she has come out of it sweet, warm and caring. Her father shows up every few years when he's in trouble or it is in his interest to do so. Otherwise, he is elsewhere living a hedonistic life with no care or thought for his wife and daughter. Her mother is a desperate, manipulative woman who pushes Emma to marry in order to secure both Emma's and her future because they are running out of money. Yet, when her father does show up from time to time, her mother always totally changes and acts besotted with him.

Emma is chatting with James' sister Meg at a ball when James' mother drunkenly stumbles into them. Meg is devastated and so embarrassed. When Emma takes things in hand and helps Meg get her mother to the retiring room without creating a scene, Meg becomes her friend for life.

Meg begins inviting Emma to functions where she becomes acquainted with James. She and James find that they are very honest in their conversations and James decides to help her to find a husband. He puts the proposition to her by suggesting that he pretend to be interested in her in order to make other men become aware of her and interested in her. Now -- we ALL know how well that is going to work out don't we? )

Their road to HEA isn't smooth, but it is steady. I loved the book so much that I read it straight through -- just couldn't put it down!