This book was such a delightful surprise! With charming characters, witty banter, and just the right amount of swoon, Falling on a Duke is a historical romance that feels both cozy and fresh. The chemistry between the leads was undeniable, and I loved watching their relationship grow from awkward encounters to genuine affection.

It’s a feel-good story with heart, humor, and a hero who made me smile more than once. If you're a fan of dukes who fall hard and heroines who don’t play by the rules, this one’s for you.

Never read books by this author prior but this looked like it would be a fun rom com and that’s exactly what I got. It was. A feel good funny moment kick your feet time.

Definitely giving some outlander vibes and it was quite enjoyable. I was able to read this quickly and I would recommend it!

This was a cute rom com book. Super lighthearted and a quick read. I liked how it moved from past to present, thanks so much for the ARC!!

I have never read a book by Stefany Nunes before. But being a Brigerton fan, I thought this light romance would be up my alley. It was!!! Our main character Isabella, a writer, stuck in a rut and also just out of a long term relationship. She needed a distraction, and a distraction she did get! Meet Ben, who came from the 1800's via a mysterious cameo pin and landed right in front of Bella, Our leading lady tries to help Ben figure out his way in the 2020's, and also to figure out a way back to the 1800's, all the while falling in love. Will he stay? Will she go? Will they end up together? This is a very cute lighthearted read.

I'll start by saying I loved the idea the book was based around. A time travelling Duke from the 1800s?? I'm sat. That being said, this book could've turned out way better than it actually was.

The plot was very rushed. I literally blinked and all of a sudden the main characters are in their POVs being head over heels for each other. It felt like insta-love which is almost always a miss rather than a hit.

Also, the writing lacked emotional depth to it, considering a lot of the scenes had certain emotions surrounding them. The writing just didn't bring out the emotions the author was trying to portray.

When the main characters first had sex, it's like all the plot was sucked from the book. More than half the writing after that first scene was just sex or other kinds of explicit content. It completely took away from the story and the author could've instead prioritized those chapters to make Bella and Ben's bond stronger some other way.

Some of the sentences didn't sit right with me either...and I'm guessing it's just me because the other reviews haven't mentioned anything.

➵ Ben's POV:
I can't help it, and I tilt my head to the side as I watch the round, hard arse roll away from me. Isabella's, not the dog's. Always hers.

What- why would you even mention the dog-

➵ Bella's POV:
I watch Benjamin walk away from me, and I can't resist staring at his perfect, round arse in his tight trousers.

Well, at least they're both meant for each other.

I know it's a real word and there's nothing with it but I didn't like the use of the word arse. Like, okay, from Ben I can excuse it, since he's ancient. But Bella is from the 21st century...girl just say ass😭

➵ Quotes

“You must know you're handsome—it's no secret.”

“You're beautiful too, Bella. Don't think I haven't noticed.”

“No, I mean you and the woman you are. The woman I admire for her strength and high spirits. The woman I find beautiful, intelligent, kind. Who attracts me to the point of driving me crazy. The woman...” ...that if I could stay here, I would choose to make mine.

“Our love is impossible, but it's real. Every touch, every word, kiss, and look. It's all real, Bella.”

“I'd travel to the end of time if I had to, darling. I love you. I want to make you happy, fill you with love, hear your laughter, and smell your sweet perfume until my last breath.”

Thank you to NetGalley and The Book Guild for this ARC.

This was such a lighthearted and cute read—exactly what I needed right now. Quick, sweet, and surprisingly emotional in the best way.

The story kicks off when Benjamin, a 19th-century Duke, suddenly finds himself in modern-day England. He’s completely out of his element, and then he literally crashes into Isabella—who, understandably, is skeptical of his time-travel tale. But she still offers him a place to stay, and from there, their connection starts to grow.

I loved how their relationship developed. Benjamin is charming and a bit lost, while Isabella is kind and grounded. Their dynamic felt natural and endearing. The time-travel aspect was fun, though a bit unrealistic—but honestly, that’s part of the charm with stories like this.

I read it in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. It’s a sweet and spicy story that left me smiling. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for a feel-good romance with a touch of whimsy.

⭐️ rating 3/5 - adorable time travelling Dukes!

Falling on a Duke follows Isabelle (Bella) and Benjamin (Ben) through time. After being sucked into a randomly enchanted cameo necklace, Ben is spat out onto the streets of modern day London and promptly ran over by Bella, on a scooter.
London in 2022 is a tricky for Ben, since he is from a time before the invention of indoor plumbing! Although the 1800s Duke quickly sheds his propriety for Bella’s beautiful face and constant reassurances that women in the 21st century don’t need to wait until they are shacked up to get down!

But what about Ben’s responsibilities at home, his sister Abigail chiefly! And will he even ever be able to get back and does he want to?

This book is light and fluffy and completely ridiculous. So clearly a joy to read. I struggled most in this book with Ben’s ease at assimilating to the future, it happened so rapidly and some of the intimate scenes felt a bit clunky and honestly unnecessary. But it was fun and the characters were charming.
And Duke the dog was the best!

2.5⭐

ARC Review~

This book would have been amazing if it were a YA book. This book has so much potential in the beginning, unfortunately, it just wasn't executed as well as it could have been, and fell a little flat.

The spice made me feel uncomfortable because the rest of the book was so polite and proper that anything sexual felt like it didn't belong whatsoever.

The plot was good, but the book didn't flow well, which made it hard to finish.

ARC Review: Falling on a Duke by Stefany Nunes
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Summary:
Falling on a Duke by Stefany Nunes follows a Duke (Benjamin) from the Regency era who unexpectedly finds himself in the modern world, confused, out of place, and soon entangled with a woman (Bella), who challenges everything he thought he knew. As the two navigate their undeniable chemistry, cultural clashes, and the mystery behind his time jump, sparks fly in the most unexpected ways.

Review:
As a fan of time travel romance, I was immediately intrigued by the role reversal—it’s the male main character who travels into the future, which gave the story a fresh spin. The concept was fun and delivered several entertaining moments as the Duke adjusts to modern life.

The book is fast-paced and easy to read, with a medium spice level that fits naturally into the story. The banter between the leads is enjoyable, and their dynamic has a nice balance of tension and playfulness.

That said, I felt the romance between the two characters was a bit rushed, and I would’ve liked more emotional buildup to really connect with their journey. A little more depth and development could’ve taken the story to the next level.

Also, I have to say—I absolutely loved Duke the dog! He added a sweet, heartwarming touch to the story and quickly became one of my favorite parts.

Overall, it’s a light and entertaining read that puts a unique spin on the time travel trope.

Thank you to Stefany Nunes, The Book Guild, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I finished reading this and unfortunately, as the storyline progressed, I find the characters too perfect. I need for them to be flawed in some way to be able to love this book. I’d give this book 2.5/5 stars!

I absolutely adore a good time travel romance, and this book fits the bill. I loved Bella and Ben together and their story was adorable. I thought it was a nice touch that they research time travel by watching lots of time travel movies.

What I Liked:
- Despite being from 200 years ago, Ben was surprisingly willing to accept lots of changes in the modern world compared to what he’s used to.
- The humor throughout this book was great, especially the times that Bella says “Duke” or “my lord” and her dog, named Duke, responds instead of Ben.
- Bella as a character is resilient. She leaves her home and travels across the world to a country where the language that’s spoken isn’t her first language and she knows no one. Ben is also resilient because he time travels to a world that is so different from what he’s familiar with and he takes everything that’s happened to him with grace.

What I Didn’t Like:
- I would have liked to seen more of the connections between Bella and her family. I feel like we got to know more about Ben’s family, even though they’re basically only mentioned in flashbacks. Bella’s grandparents are mentioned almost as afterthoughts and we don’t even learn her stepfather’s name until the very end of the book.
- I recognize that this is the author’s first english language book, however there were some sections that would have benefitted from revision. At parts the language felt stilted and awkward, which made it harder to feel immersed in the story. Other parts of the story read smoothly, so I’m not sure if this was intentional or not, but it didn’t really land with me.

Overall, this is a lovely time travel romance with humor and heart. Fans of the trope will enjoy it, and I appreciated how quick and easy it was to read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

A joyful, light-hearted read that I finished in one sitting. This is very much a Bridgerton meets Outlander type if story and if that doesn't convince you to read it, then I'll just tell you theres a corgi called Duke, and you can thank me later :)

oh a time travel romance. what a beautiful idea to come up with. and telling turned that idea into a beautiful book. when i first saw this book i assumed it would be a historical Duke esque romance. and i adore them. but this, this was totally different and won me over even more!
we have a Duke who is bound by duty. who suddenly finds himself flung into the future. into our time. haha can you imagine. no he cant either and lets just say it makes him all the more cute.
then we have our Isabella who is of our time. shes not living her best life and is currently struggling with writers block. when a Duke falls into her path what is she to do? what would you do? i felt so warmed by her response to him. she was so kind and patient and also so curious with him. she tried her best to show him how to use the tech of today which was a giggle to read about.
Benjamin was curious but also a little startled and together they gave and received kindness in equal measure. i must admit i didnt want Isabella to help him find a way home. they were so sweet together.
Stefany wrote this story to perfection. i cant believe just how she got me so invested in this pair. but i was all sort of emotional towards the end wondering what would happen. because how can they ever overcome both timelines. how can they ever be ok in eachother world and would it be cruel for either to try?
ooooo read to find out.

Falling on a Duke by Stephany Nunes is a cute time travel romance about Ben and Bella. Ben is a 19th century gentleman, a Duke, while Bella is a 21st century woman and a writer. The story is cute, but it has heart and you can't help falling in love with Ben and Bella's story. Or, at least, I couldn't. I enjoy time travel and the time travel in this book was light and fun, with a lovely happy ending.

🚀 Time Travel
🛏️ Forced Proximity
✨ Fantasy Romance
💖 Friends to Lovers
☀️ Golden Retriever MMC
💍 Happily Ever After

The characters in this book are lovely. Both of them are appealing and have heart. Isabella (Bella) is a writer suffering a broken heart. Her bad relationship with her ex is a nice foil for her relationship with Ben. Ben is proper and loyal, and you feel for his struggle over his sister's well being. Their romance is paced just right and though they try to fight it, they fall in love.

The plot is fairly simple. He accidently travels through time using a trinket his grandmother has given him before her death and he doesn't know how to get home. Bella, having caused an accident that she believes harmed him, takes him in and cares for him while he recovers. Eventually, through a series of events, she comes to believe he is who he says he is and helps him try to get home. I won't spoil it, but the book does have a happy ending, though Nunes leaves you in doubt of that for a little bit.

Overall, very cute story! I would definitely read more from this author. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys cozy romances and time travel.

Such a lighthearted, cute read!

Admittedly, historical romances are not my go-to, but loved this one! Combining with modern day was a cute tale, and just begged for the perfect HEA! Definitely recommend for a cute read.

Thank you Book Guild Publishing & NetGalley for the ARC!

This story is light and fluffy, but not in a bad way. There's time travel, a handsome Duke and some spicy scenes. Definitely a fun escape read.

First off, I need to say how incredibly lucky I feel to have gotten an ARC of this book. The Stefany's writing is just...magic. The whole story is just so beautiful and unique, it felt like nothing I've ever read before, I felt completely immersed in the world Stefany created, both past and present.

What I really really loved was Benjamin. He's this proper, duty bound Duke, but underneath that, he's so wonderfully curious. Imagine being ripped from your own time and thrown into the 21st century! His fascination with everything, his genuine desire to understand this strange new world, was so endearing. I was totally invested in his journey, his confusion, and his slow, hesitant steps towards understanding.

And then there's Isabella. She's been hurt, she's struggling with writer’s block and then BAM, a Duke from the past crashes (literally) into her life. I loved how she took him under her wing. She didn't treat him like a crazy person, but instead was kind and patient. She helped him navigate this confusing time, figuring out everything from smartphones to slang, and trying to help him find a way back home. Watching their connection grow was so sweet and natural.

Stefany did such a wonderful job of developing the connection between Isabella and Benjamin. Even though they come from completely different timelines, their love felt so real, so deep and so beautifully inevitable.

I was on the edge of my seat, wondering how they would overcome the impossible distance between them. Would Benjamin stay? Could Isabella leave everything behind? Stefany made me genuinely care about their happiness and I was a blubbering mess by the end!

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Time travel romance, forbidden romance, fantasy romance, regency era duke mmc/romance author fmc, friends to lovers, forced proximity, opposite attract

REVIEW: Falling on a Duke

Falling on a Duke is a short and cute time travel romance. With a duke from the 19th century named Benjamin, who finds an old necklace from his grandmother, he wishes to escape from the problems currently plaguing him. He ends up being hit by romance writer Isabella's scooter. As they work together to get Benjamin back to his time, chemistry sparks between them. Will Benjamin get home in his own time? Will Isabella get over her romance writing block?

Falling on a Duke is a perfect book if you're looking for something lighthearted, cute, and funny in a romance with a time travel element. I have always been a sucker for time travel book and this hit the mark. The main characters and their development within the story are great. Benjamin, being the lost Duke in current times, made it fun to discover things through his point of view. Isabella, being a romance author stuck in writer's block, adds so many layers to the romance. Their chemistry together is so apparent and kept me wanting more. This story struck a great balance between sweet and romantic, along with some spicy scenes as well.

Several moments seem unrealistic in Falling on the Duke; one example is how quickly Benjamin adjusts to the time. I don't think it hindered the story, especially since the book was more focused on the romance.

Overall, I really enjoyed Falling on a Duke. I like the warm fuzzies as well as the heat this story gave me. This is a great light and quick read for any romance lover.

Thank you, The Book Guild | Book Guild Publishing, for the free advanced copy for my honest review!

Falling on a Duke by Stefany Nunes.

"Falling on a Duke" is a delightful, lighthearted time travel romance that whisks readers away to 19th-century England and modern-day London. The story follows Benjamin, the Duke of Waldorf, as he's transported 200 years into the future and meets Isabella, a struggling writer.

This charming novel is a perfect palate cleanser after heavier reads, offering a sweet and uplifting escape. The chemistry between Benjamin and Isabella is undeniable, and their romance is both adorable and endearing.

While the story may have a few minor flaws, such as Benjamin's rapid adjustment to the future, the author's writing style and character development shine through. The title may have caused some initial confusion, but it ultimately adds to the story's charm.

Overall, "Falling on a Duke" is a heartwarming romance with a satisfying happy ending. Fans of lighthearted, feel-good reads will enjoy this sweet tale of love transcending time.

*Rating:* 4 ⭐

Thank you to Stefany Nunes, The Book Guild and #NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book.

#FallingonaDuke

so truthfully, i loved this! this was such a soft, sweet read. it was a nice palette cleanser from my usual reads. i was sucked in so quick, i feel like this was one of those books i genuinely could not stop reading.

ya know that excitement and thrill you got in 2014 on wattpad at 3am when you should’ve been sleeping? yeah, it was that kind of feeling the WHOLE read.

we follow a duke, Benjamin, from 19th century England that accidentally sends him into the modern day world, who crashed into our fmc, Bella.

tropes we see:
- time travel
- forbidden romance
- forced proximity
- romance author fmc/duke mmc
- fantasy romance