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When Miss Sophia Copper is rebuffed by a duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont finds himself stepping in to dance with her. The third son of a duke, he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, but he is drawn to Sophia like he'd never been before. For Sophia, though she doesn't want to marry those who are forced in front of her, her widowed mother had bigger goals in sight, and will do what it takes to get a title for her daughter. But when it seems that Ravenswood will do what it takes to get Sophia, even if the lady is against it, Ethan can't let her suffer, and will marry her himself, if that's what it takes.

A new author for me, I quite enjoyed this book. Sophia was very naive, as a new debutante, and there were times I felt like she needed to grow up, and quickly, but considering the way women were coddled at the time, I could understand it. Sophia's mother was definitely a villain, as was Ravenswood, and I hated the pair from the get go. Ethan was a man about town, but one with a strong moral compass, and Sophia sparked his gentlemanly instinct. I liked the growth in both characters, and in their relationship. Seeing the Rosemont family, too, definitely has whet my appetite for future books in this series, and by this author.

This was a really sweet read! There's nothing wildly out of the ordinary here for a Mills and Boon historical romance, but I liked both main characters and their connection a lot. Sophia is definitely younger-feeling than many HR heroines, but I liked seeing her find her feet in society and in her own life. This is a pretty gentle, light-hearted story, so excellent for a quick, fun read.

What a delightfully sweet Regency romance!
<i> "Real freedom came when you opened up your heart and loved without restraint </i>

When renowned rake Lord Ethan finds a poor debutante balling her eyes out in his family library at the first ball of the season, he feels a fit of conscience and takes pity on the girl. If he dances with her just once, her intended will feel jealous and pay her the attention she deserves. But by offering help to the Debutante, Ethan suddenly finds himself compelled to be her knight in shining armour and save her from marriage from the Despicable Duke Ravenswood. He doesn't want to marry the woman, but he knows she certainly deserves better then that!
Sophia is a from a wealthy family with no title, on the hunt for a titled husband. And when the Duke of Ravenswood shows interest in her she imagines him to be something from her fairytales and finally all her dreams will come true! But after one obligatory dance he leaves her on the side-lines at her first ball of the season  - which is certainly not how she dreamed her first season in society would go! When the charming Lord Ethan offers her some help she is eager to accept. What she didn't bargain for was to feel things for this Lord when she had her eyes set on a Duke!

The first half of this was a bit tough going for me, purely because of Sophia's neivity. I genuinely feel so sorry for how ladies in society were sheltered and taught that they're only place in the world is to please a man and get a title! It's infuriating. However, when she realised what the world was really like it was truly magnificent to see her become a confident young woman, and shake of the shackles of the society that has tried to hold her down <i> "From now on I am determined to enjoy every moment. To live my life the way I want" </i> I loved the fact that she didn't really need a knight in shining armour after all!
I enjoyed Ethans character, and I was endeared by how blind he was to his own feelings. Watching these characters fall in love and realise what they really wanted with their lives was truly delightful!


***Note: Duke Ravenswood genuinely was despicable and made my skin crawl on multiple occasions. Trigger Warning for attempted rape. It was a truly horrible scene to read, and even though she managed to save herself I thought it best to apply the warning here! ***

*Thank you to the publishers for a free advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

Really enjoyed this
fun and light - a great way to spend an afternoon

Seeing Miss Sophia Cooper being rebuffed by a reprobate duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont does the gentlemanly thing and dances with her himself. He discovers she’s no damsel in distress but an intelligent woman who’s had enough of the marriage mart.
A new author to new & a thoroughly enjoyable romance. A well written, well paced story that held my interest all the way through. I really liked both Ethan & Sophia, although Sophia did grate on me at times. I enjoyed their journey to a HEA & will certainly read more from the author
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

A dance to save the debutante
By Eva Shepard

Sophia Cooper is having her first season and has caught the eye of a dishonourable duke who is only out to get her substantial dowry. To clear his gambling debts and to resume his wild living to do as he pleases with her money. After being upset having been rebuffed by the duke at her first ball Lord Ethan Rosemont dances with her so she can save face. The journey follows Sophia where we find she is not quite the helpless debutante she appears .

An extremely well written novel.
4.5/5

'A Dance To Save The Debutante' is an enjoyable romance between a naive but intelligent debutante and a kind-hearted rake. The story gives an insight into Victorian society's attitude towards women. Sophia and Ethan's chemistry and unlikely friendship develop into a gentle and engaging romance full of conflicts and soul searching before their happy ending. The two main characters develop satisfyingly. It's a lovely escapist read with touches of forbidden passion and fairytale romance.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

Such a fun light book. I like how the worm turns, on her mother, but more especially the Dukè. And yes, his behaviour was very much the norm for entitled men, in all meanings.
Prescient of her father in his will, but then he knew his wife and her possible behaviour no doubt.

3.5 stars

I liked the story. The heroine was starting to get annoying as she was ignoring the hero's warnings and her mother was slightly procuring which was disturbing until the Duke's denouement.

I'd have liked a bit more passion but perhaps Eva specialising in clean reads.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A cute romance with.a very innocent and naive Sophia being courted by a wicked Duke. She is pushed at him by her mother and there is only Ethan to try and protect her. Sophia is very unknowing and it is through befriending Ethan that she becomes more worldly and has a somewhat miraculous change in attitude part way through the plot. The characters are charming although a little missing depth.

Her mother wants a titled marriage for her daughter Sophia, and Sophia wants to please her mother and respect her dead fathers wishes, but the man chosen doesn’t deserve such a sweet young innocent bride. Ethan knows the Dukes reputation and whist not wanting a bride himself he wants to warn Sophia, as she deserves better, and she manages to thwart the Dukes advances herself. A charming friends to lovers romance with a real feel good factor.

I did enjoy this book. Good clean fun. An excellent romance which should appeal to all lovers of this genre. Well written, the story develops and reaches the inevitable conclusion, with well described characters, good and bad personalities and lots of twists on the way.