Gah steaminess, hate to love and a duke? Loved it so much! Was thoroughly entertained from start to finish and makes me want to read more books by this author!

Ten Days with a Duke is another great addition to the 12 Dukes of Christmas series. The Harpers and Westons have been feuding for decades. In an attempt to mend the rift Olive Harper's father has agreed to a betrothal between Olive and Elijah. Elijah Weston has always been more interested in plants than horses undeterred by his father's attempts, and secretly in love with Olive despite what happened when they were kids. Now all Elijah has to do is convince Olive he only wants her and not her farm.

This series has been the perfect quick escape this holiday season when I haven't had the brainpower or emotional energy to devote to an entire novel. Ten Days with a Duke is my favorite so far, I adore Elijah's nerdiness and love of plants, and devotion to his cause. Olive is amazing, she's so strong and brave and I loved watching her come out of her shell. It's sweet and charming and left me with a warm fuzzy feeling. As sad as I am to see this series come to an end, I'm really excited for the 12th installment!

I've read all the books in this series and with each new one, it's my new favorite, but "Ten Days with a Duke' is my absolute favorite. I adored Eli. He was so honorable and even when he had to tell Olive of his deception, he didn't let her run away. He was determined to make sure she understood his motives and his subsequent actions. I felt bad for Olive and all she endured at the hands of Eli's father. The solution and the ending of the book was absolutely delightful. I would definitely recommend all the stories in this series.

Another Fun and Lighthearted Romance.
Olive’s enemy turns up on her doorstep with a marriage license in his pocket. Manipulated by her father, she makes the stipulation that Eli must earn her acceptance by winning the trust of her stallion Duke (who only allows her on his back) within ten days. And so begins a courtship of both woman and horse, but Olive whilst she knows her father’s reasons for wanting her betrothed, has no idea of the game being played by Eli’s father. Eli himself is caught between a rock and a hard place, further aggravated by the fact that he has been in love with Olive for the last decade.
Nearly the last book (No. 11) of these Christmassy tales set in the fictional town of Cressmouth but readers will have no problem in following along even if they have not read the other stories. Only one more book to complete the set, I can’t wait!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wow! I am blown away by this book. I love everything about this book it is my new favorite! historical fiction at its best with characters & a story line that every reader will love.

OH if only I could give this wonderful story more stars. I have read all of the Duke of Christmas books and loved them all but this one is by far the best yet. It is because of the characters and what they have gone thru. Both have had hardships to over come. Olive Harper is a horse woman. She had devoted her life to the raising and breeding of her famous Harper Horses. Even the Prince wanted to buy one and she turned him down. All she wants in life is to run her farm with her father. Her father is deaf and she as always helped him understand what is being said around him.
Elijah Weston is the son of another horse breeder Weston Horses . His father and Olive's use to be best friends and partners. They have been feuding for decades. Eli has never been what his father wanted him to be. He is afraid of horses thanks to his father. He is a scholar and a botanist. He is trying to use his knowledge to make medicine to help people. Now both fathers want the kids to marry for very different reasons. The kids are being used as pawns.
Eli and Olive met when they were younger and want could have been a great meeting went all wrong
again, thanks to Elis's father. His father is mean and revengeful person.
Olive wants nothing to do with Eli after he publicly humiliated before. She hates him for all the pain he causes her. She sets him up to fail by using Duke her horse. Duke lets no one ride him are get close to him but her.
Eli has always felt bad about what his father and him did, and has secretly admired her.
This is such a fun story; Eli is easy going and laughs at himself. His interaction with the horses is priceless even if you have never been around them you will be laughing out loud.
As much as Olive wants to hate him, she just can't say mad at him. There attraction is off the charts.
For those of you who don't like steamy romance this may not be the book for you. But I will say the love scenes are just that love scenes. These two have so much to work thru to any happy ending but the trip is a great read and the ending will leave you smiling for days.
I hope you get a copy , find a comfortable chair, grab a cup of coffee and be prepared to laugh, cry
shout at the fathers, and fall in love with one of the best books of the years. Enjoy.
I received an ARC from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion and am voluntarily giving it.

Ten Days with a Duke is another delightful visit to the village of Christmas with yet another Duke. Olive Harper's family is one of the best horse breeding operations anywhere. Her father's feud with his former partner, Weston, has caused Olive nothing but heartache. Years ago, she kissed the Weston heir, Elijah, and was ridiculed by him and the ton for it. Now her father is determined for them to marry to bring an end to the feud but Olive is only giving Elijah twelve days to ride her headstrong horse and win her hand. Manipulating fathers and a painful past is all that stands in the way of a sweet HEA. I enjoyed Olive and her strength and spirit even in the face of cruelty. This is another great, feel good read in the 12 Dukes of Christmas series that will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling just in time for Christmas. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

I enjoyed this book by Erica Ridley. It is a solid romance with likable characters and a strong plot. I thought the interactions between the main characters was delightful and I look forward to more books from this author.

Elijah Weston is dreadful at feuding. For one, he prefers horticulture to horses. For two, he's been desperately in love with his mortal enemy ever since he kissed her.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Erica Ridley is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

This fun Regency romance is the eleventh book in the 12 Dukes of Christmas series by one of my favorite romance authors, Erica Ridley. While the stories interconnect, each book focuses on one couple and can be enjoyed on its own. Each book also features a different “duke,” but the duke might not be what you were expecting. And watch for the relevant reference to “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol in each book!

The main characters are two exceptionally talented people living lives shaped by past trauma and their fathers’ decades-long feud. Horse trainer Olive Harper and scholar and botanist Elijah Weston initially seem like opposites, but they are equally passionate in pursuit of their individual interests. I adored how willful and competent both of them are. Eli isn’t perfect, but he becomes a swoon-worthy romantic hero. It was exciting watching him slowly reveal his secrets to Olive and earn her respect, and seeing her gain self-confidence and learn to trust him.

The story is told in chapters alternating between Olive and Eli’s perspective, which worked well here. I loved how the plot kept revealing new twists, and I wanted to cheer at the gratifying Epilogue. I also appreciated the author’s note about the history of sign language and the challenges of language interpretation.

I recommend this book, and the entire series, for fans of Regency romance.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

NetGalley ARC


It’s no surprise to me that this is yet another hit in the 12 Dukes of Christmas series. I very much enjoyed the interactions between Olive and Eli. It was a shame that Eli’s father was such a retched beast to force his young son to be so cruel to Olive when they were impressionable teenagers. I was frustrated that even as an adult, Eli allowed his father to rule his actions as he presented Eli with a huge moral/ethical issue... is it ok to hurt 1 or 2 people in order to possibly save countless lives? I wanted to know what caused the feud between Olive and Eli’s fathers, but it wasn’t really important for this story. This is a must read in this series but as with all the others can be read as a standalone.

Will the past and scheming parents keep them apart ...

Oh my!
I adored this one.
This series is fabulous and each new installment is a marvel to cheer the mood.
After I am a sucker for romance with scholars as they are the male counterpart of Bluestockings or wallflowers as often overlooked with disdain.
And Elijah is seen as unworthy by his cruel father.
How he made do with such an ugly soul, is simply astonishing, a proof of his resilience.
Yet sure, he was ready to follow his father’s scheme but it is for a greater cause.
He is such a good man but embroiled in his sire’s need of revenge, he is torn between two fires when he wants only to make things right for the woman he wronged a decade ago and has never stopped to think about.
Olive emerged stronger from the issues of her youth, and while she made a cross on some of her dreams, she rebuilt herself in a more successful and liberated version of her old self.
She is suffering from the after effects of her encounter with Eli’s demonic father, yet, she is no more the young girl of 14 who ran away.
And what began as a lark with Elijah, turns into an exploration of their feelings and the healing of their twisted relationship.

I just loved them together, they chalenge one another, reopen festering wounds to better cure them but also smooth their scars.
I just does not agree with the non punishment of the Marquess, he deserves to be thrown from a horse and trampled by it, or the less bloodthirsty version a bit of groveling to request his son and Olive’s forgiveness.
5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Ten Days with a Duke is part of the 12 Dukes of Christmas series. They can be read in any order, they are romantic fun quick reads. I've enjoyed every book that Erica Ridley has written.

Sure this was an okay regency romance. It had a good obstacle to the romance and some standard cheese but it was a bit too nice and safe for me. I prefer sass and spark and banter.

I prefer my heroes more charming and confident than Eli, he didn't just own his attraction to Olive, he didn't try and stand up to his father but then he didn't just own the duplicity for this good and worthy cause. Eli mate, man up a bit.

It was a fine afternoon read but I probably won't remember it in a few weeks.

Another super cute 12 Dukes of Christmas story! Olive is the famous horse breeder and trainer. Elijah would much rather be in his plant world than ever ride a horse again, but due to their fathers he is back. After hurting her years before he falls even more in love with her over time! They grow to like each other and also understand their backgrounds.

I'm going to be so sad to see these novella be done soon. I just loved this series and hope Erica writes a new one like this. The town and people are just wonderful to see flashes of during these books. They are cute, heartwarming, Christmas-y, and we get HEA!!
Overall, 5 stars and 3 steam

This is book eleven in the Twelve Dukes of Christmas series. Olive just wants to inherit and continue to run her father’s stud farm. Elijah just wants to study Botany looking for medicinal cures. When their fathers decide to end a feud by arranging them to marry, sparks fly. They agree to spend ten days together to deny any attraction and move on with their lives. I received an ARC from NetGalley and WebMotion for my honest reviews.

Another winner from Erica Ridley. This Regency novel contains an unusual duke, plucky heroine and studly but sensitive hero. Things are not always as they seem, but never fear, there just might be a happily ever after waiting at the finish line. Contains steamy scenes if you prefer your stories on the sweet side and disturbing references to child abuse.

Kids and teens can be very cruel. It's worse when they are being egged on by an adult.
Eli is torn, you can feel his struggle. Olive is also for a different reason. I love a happy ending. All of the Duke books promise to have the best.

A witty enemies to lovers story.

Olive doesn't want to lose her stud farm to the son of the rival farm, nor does she want to lose her heart to him. He had humiliated her before, twice. Now she has ten days to get rid of the knave, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy toying with him meanwhile.

Elijah doesn't want a stud farm, he'd much more like to study medicinal herbs. He lost his heart to Olive before he even kissed her for the first time, right before he humiliated her the first time. With marriage license in hand, he has ten days to win Olive's heart. He's willing to grovel, he's even willing to face his biggest fear for her.

Both characters are scarred from previous encounters. Both have had difficult pasts. Both are hiding part of who they are. Both characters are overcoming their fears and growing towards a happy ending.

This installment of The Twelve Dukes of Christmas is a charming, easy and quick read. It has more of a fairytale feel to it than the other books, which I enjoyed. Olive and Elijah were a likeable couple and I enjoyed their story. I received an ARC for my honest.