Tempting Juliana

It’s a good and easy story. I felt it was a bit drawn out at times but it was mostly entertaining. Stand-alone with hfn, no cliffhanger

Not my favorite Chase novel but it was fun to read. I liked Juliana a lot, I just thought the supporting characters were kind of boring. Can't wait for Griffin and Rachael.

Although I stayed up nearly all night to finish this book in one go, I can’t say it’s my favorite. The male protagonist is wonderfully seductive and good humored. The female protagonist is too much of a meddler, busybody for me to want to spend much time with her. She’s a sweet person but is rather dense as she’s so focused on status that she forgets what’s really important until the disaster that nearly ruins the HEA. So her character arc is well done, but it was still annoying waiting for her to figure out her heart. There are other characters mentioned, but they are loosely sketched.

The setting details are fantastic. There are sufficient plot details dropped along the way for the ending of this book to be satisfying and not too hokey. The editing is excellent so the story is immersive (no distracting errors). I recommend this book to readers who appreciate hand-sewing, match-making, and baking.

This is book #2 in the Regency series and again a little silly, mostly on the part of the h. James (H) is a widower and has decided to dedicating himself to being a physician even though he is a a reluctant Earl. He has lost most of his family members and therefore inherited the earldom much to his dismay and sadness. He has also lost his wife & child in childbirth therefore making him determined not to marry again. Enter the (h) who is an meddling matchmaker who has decided that the earl is right for her friend Amanda. She has her sights on a duke and thus, the mayhem ensues. This book is a light romp but underneath has a reminder that small pox was rampant in this time period and our H is doing his best, singlehanded I might add, to wipe out the disease among the poor and unfortunate by volunteering his time, money and expertise to the cause. That alone makes him a very standup guy IMO, it is a shame that it takes our h practically the whole book to realize that. It is a fun story but as I said a little silly but still a worthy read. Moving on to the next one. 3 1/2 stars

Ms Royal's stories are always good. She seems to have well researched peripheral information or descriptions thAt are folded into the story to add to the setting.

Tempting Juliana (Regency Chase Family Series, Book 2) is not a bad read. I typically love books by Lauren Royal. I think, along with other reviewers, that this one didn't quite gel as it should have though. The descriptions throughout the book were quite good and give the reader a vivid image of the surroundings.
I think Juliana did meddle a bit too much, she was fairly clueless about the Duke and not very introspective. However, she did have several redeeming qualities that helped the character stay likable.
I did like the character of Emily. She was pretty cute and very enjoyable.
The Duke is quite likable. And patient!
Again, maybe not her best but not a bad read for a rainy day.
There is sex but it's not too much and too intense.

I had to laugh a lot at Juliana’s attempts in meddling. Bless her heart. What a mess but then it all turned to be just the best. Life is funny sometimes but well worth the ups and downs.

Excellent Book. Enjoyed Greatly.