Reviews: Lady Dramatic (1)
“A light, fun read”
(Paperback)
by C Sc
Book 4 already in the Senseless Complications series! Another daughter of the quirky duke of Pelham makes her debut in London’s season. This time it’s Serenity’s turn to find a husband. Serenity is the one who always cries a lot about almost everything, from things like a dead bee or an animal that might be injured to a beautiful sunset or snowflake. You might think that there can’t be a man who would want a wife that cries so much, but again Kate Archer has created a hero who is the perfect fit. This time it’s Roland (aka Thorpe), the eldest son of the Duke of Mariton. And he is a man that is ruled by his feelings, easily cries as well, but he’s learned to hide them and now comes across as reserved and aloof. But he’s actually a sweet man, clever, and so kind. I liked that he wasn’t easily fooled and that he acted with empathy, like in his interactions with Valor. Serenity’s aunt, lady Marchfield aka lady Misery again tries to put a butler in her brother ‘s household, and again Mrs. Right shoos him away. This time, though, she has taken her mischief to another level which gets her a visit from the bishop! There’s also another dog; Havoc is Roland’s Mastiff - I like the name a lot! - and the hero, Roland, again has a trusted employee that is more a friend than a servant: his butler Quinn. Quinn doesn’t play a big time in this story but he is a smart man and a loyal friend. Some jokes I felt were getting old; like the duke requesting nonexistent dishes at the inn they were staying, just to have some ‘fun’. But I have to say, I start to appreciate the Duke of Pelham a bit. He always seemed incredibly silly which could be annoying, but I liked that it was shown that he was also a clever man and not easily fooled. I am thinking of the incident with the letter, and him encouraging Roland to propose to Serenity. So I liked that. I also liked that the housekeeper, Mrs. Right, finally had het comeuppance, although in the end her actions end with “it’s all water under the bridge”. Although the book had the sane bones as the previous books, I liked this one a bit more: I like it when people are smart, and there was more cleverness and a little bit less silliness in this book. Even the ‘villain’ wasn’t an absolute villain, just a very jealous and envious man. When you are looking for a fun, light read without drama but with lovable, sweet characters and a happily ever after, this book is the one for you. This is book 4 in the Senseless Complications series but can be read as a standalone. This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome, clean Historical Romance, which I love. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Lady Dramatic

Lady Dramatic: A Regency Historical Romance

Kate Archer (author)
Paperback Published on: 04/07/2025
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