Another masterpiece by Erica ! Always a great fun read ! I look forward to her next book. Must read !

This was an adorable Christmas story. It was short and the character development was brief. It reads more like a novella. The main characters are enjoyable and likeable. Jonathan’s thought process is endearing, but we don’t see much change or growth in him until the rapid-fire end.

Angelica, however, shows gradual change throughout the novel and we get to see some resolution with her story.

I would say that it was enjoyable and about 3.5 stars for me .

Thank you to NetGalley and WebMotion for providing a copy of this eARC for review.

So I'm a bit torn bout this book. I overall enjoyed myself reading this, but at the same time I really didn't feel wowed or blown away by this book. I loved that we got a POC as our female main character, especially in a historical romance because they tend to be rare in this genre. And I adored Angelica a lot, I thought shew as a great female character and thoroughly enjoyed her a lot. I liked the setting, and I felt it was a super sweet Christmas story. I felt that the main character was kind of lacking. There were moments that were supposed to be charming or sweet, and they just came off as annoying. I think Jonathan really brought the story down. He just didn't wow me. Overall I enjoyed it well enough, but I felt the story didn't really draw me in all that much.

Too short for my taste, didn`t feel the chemistry and the characters were so and so, The male lead suddenly had a character development seemingly, but i didn`t get to know the characters much so it was just meh.

A delightful biracial romance story by one of my favorite authors, Erica Ridley. This story was a gem, I loved Jonathan, especially how he hid his pain under all that jovial and smiling face. The mention of the abolition of slavery and the illegal slavers was a great piece of history tidbit. The story in itself told of angelica’s fight for recognition as a renowned jeweler and Jonathan’s fight to become the best investor. But love stumbled its way in their doors, stunning them in their tracks.

I love reading the 12 Dukes of Christmas series by Erica Ridley but this book was not my favorite. The romance felt lackluster. This is the first "clean" book in the series, I think I missed the steaminess!

One Night With a Duke is the tenth book in the 12 Dukes of Christmas series. This was a sweet romance and a great addition to the series. The characters were charming and easy to like. It was a short but easy book to read and very enjoyable.

I have received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Erica Ridley has done it again - sweet, short, heartwarming story of probably the biggest jester you have ever read (but a lovable one, I assure you) and a self-sufficient, determined young woman who is also not precisely a pale English rose. Kudos to Miss Ridley for making her lead a woman of color before Bridgerton made it fashionable. All the twelve Dukes of Christmas made for wonderful comfort reads (though I would personally prefer a bit more steam in them too)

I received with thanks e-arc copy of One Night with a Duke from Webmotion and Netgalley .

This is my review of One Night with a Duke by Erica Ridley.

Every time I read a book by Erica Ridley and I am blown away by the writing style and the storyline. This book was no exception. This was a wonderful edition to the 12 Dukes of Christmas. I enjoyed the romance between Angelica and Jonathan. As always cannot wait to read more by this author.

Would recommend if you enjoy a good historical romance.

This was a fluffy romance about two people from different ways of life falling in love during the holidays (maybe even, in spite of the holidays). I truly did enjoy reading this story. The setting was really cute - it had a sort of Christmas village whimsicality to it that I think helped set the tone. Also, the heroine Angelica is a black jeweler who has a passion for her work and doesn't diminish her talents for anyone.

Though lacking in tension, I felt the characters were developed just enough for me to be invested in their romance. Plus, they were so sweet together. Perfect for the holidays!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

3.5/5

I was very interested in reading this novel based on the cover but I didn't realize that it isn't #ownvoices. As excited as I was and as hopeful as I was based ons o many positive reviews (thought they were mostly by white women readers), I just couldn't prioritize reading this book instead of one by a Black woman. Romance and historical romance needs more inclusive titles but that starts with the higher ups in publishing ensuring that they are diversifying their hiring and supporting authors of colour better.

Angelica is a workaholic jeweler working her life away to build her business and become a success. As a black woman in the 1800s that is no small task. She’s spent the last 7 years creating beautiful pieces of jewelry in her shop in a small northern town and despite the fact that she literally works around the clock she’s still always got more work to do. And not even the time to spend the holidays with her family who have made the trek up from London just to spend time with her. With her latest Christmas commission she believes she will finally reach the level of success that she’s been striving so long for... if only a stranger didn’t stumble into her shot to upend her life....

Johnathan is a wanderer with no home no long term friends and no desire to stay in any one place for very long. He’s also good at finding business opportunities and investing in the people who need it most. He’s on the run from his past and all the bad memories never wanting to put down roots or get too attached to anyone or anything. He also hates Christmas and has come to a town nicknamed Christmas. If that wasn’t bad enough the business meeting he arrived for is delayed due to a snow storm leaving him stranded in a very Christmasy town. During the course of his usual wandering about he comes across Angelica’s shop. And suddenly his life of wandering isn’t looking as enjoyable than it once did....

Two very different people with two very different lives collide and in each other they learn to find a balance in their lives. Angelica needs to make time to live not just work and Johnathan needs to stop running and accept that home is more than a place and friends and family aren’t just the people who leave you behind.

Twas a cute sweet Chrismasy story that I very much enjoyed.

Erica Ridley is a talented writer. Her characters are charming and fun. The book is full of humor as well. Her story captures the time period accurately. I was surprised how real her books feel. Once again, this book, like her previous books, went by fast. One Night with a Duke tells how a jeweler working her way through society and a Duke who dreams of things he didn't think he could have. Until her met her...

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I have really enjoyed the books in this series but this one I had a struggle to really relate to the two characters, Jonathan and Angelica. It took me to about the middle of the book until I really couldn't put the book down.

Trying to figure out how they were going to resolve their life goals when they were so opposite was intriguing. They each had their own goals and Angelica's was to stay at her shop and become a success, while Jonathan wanted to travel and make money.

Good thing they each figured out that they could compromise and still reach their goals and even have their love a reality!

This was a fast, light read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Angelica and Jonathan were strong characters that I truly liked and rooted for their relationship. This was a great escape.
Many thanks to WebMotion and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A fun, romantic, adventurous book between two people who seem like an unlikely pair. I enjoyed this book without having read any others in the series.

This was another great book to read. I enjoy all the Duke books and was not disappointed. There was romance, humour and a good story that kept me interested. The two main characters were funny, hardworking, kind and sincere. I would recommend that you read this book.

Another great instalment in the series. I enjoyed this one even more than the previous ones because it's more angsty and steamy.
Looking foreword to more

I absolutely loved this book! The love story was intriguing, the writing itself captivating, and I enjoyed the chemistry between the hero and heroine.

Love the concept of this series. In this story Angelica is a jeweler and is working hard to make a name for herself. Jonathan is a sexy Scotsman staying in the village and getting to know people ;) This is a slow burn romance and you can tell they are meant to be. It's a great historical romance escape perfect for the holiday season.