Review: It's Hard Out Here for a Duke

* Book 4 in the Keeping up with Cavendishes series *

James's world turned upside down when he discovered he's the new Duke of Durham. But he hasn't warmed up to the idea. He hasn't gotten to London yet and in his mind, until he does, it isn't true. He's not ready for it, which is why he's in the pub where he meets an intriguing woman. He spends the night with her, saddened that she left before he awoke. Without her name, it's doubtful he'll ever see her again.

But his luck is better than that; she's part of his household. She's the duchess's companion. As the new Duke attempts to learn societal rules, she's there teaching him and his sister. They share secret looks and whispered conversations. James wants her by her side, but she knows the Duke can never marry someone like her and she's not about to become a mistress. Does he have to chose between his heart and his duty?

My Thoughts: This is the final book in the series that I simply adored. I loved the Duke's relationship with his sisters. I loved how they teased each other, how they talked together, and how they stuck together. I enjoyed the stolen moments between James and Meredith. I love how the series ended.

Cover Thoughts: Fun
Source: Purchased at an Avon author event

Library Recommendation: A must have series for public libraries' romance section.

End of the Year Survey: 2018

**2018 READING STATS**

From Jamie at The Perpetual Page Turner 

Number Of Books You Read: 238 kids, teen, and adult books and 729 picture books
Number of Re-Reads: 1
Genre You Read The Most From: Contemporary romance

I will try NOT to use the same books for answers

1. Best Book You Read In 2018?

I did a top ten for LibFavs on twitter and my favorite was P.S. I Miss You

 3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?  

 4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?

As a librarian, I push A LOT of books towards people - I'm not sure how to answer this question. But here are some I talked about frequently:

 5. Best series you started in 2018? Best Sequel of 2018? Best Series Ender of 2018?

I read a LOT of series books!

Started:

Sequel:

Ended:

 6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2018?

I have several:

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?

I don't like books that I know will make me cry - but I loved this one even though it made me cry like a baby.

 8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2018?

Some of my favorites:

11. Most memorable character of 2018?

 12. Most beautifully written book read in 2018?

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2018?

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2018 to finally read? 

16.Shortest and Longest Book You Read In 2018?

Shortest (beside the pictures books): 48 pages

Longest: 794 pages

 17. Book That Shocked You The Most

(Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2018 From An Author You’ve Read Previously

Too many to name

21. Best Book You Read In 2018 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure/Bookstagram, Etc.:

23. Best 2018 debut you read?

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2018?

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?

2. Favorite post you wrote in 2018?

Maybe this one for National Library Week chatting about all the great things libraries do!

3. Favorite bookish related photo you took in 2018?

When I ran into my #OTSPsecretsister at BEA

I feel like I take less pictures now at author events and it's silly!

4. Best bookish event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events,  etc.)?

I always love BEA

but this year, Shannon Messenger came to CT! I've been reading her amazing books for years.

5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2018?

My Blog turned 10 this year!

6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?

I made my blogging goal of 300 posts, but I didn't make my goodreads challenge. 

*Shrugs * 

These things happen.

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?

By views: Teen Summer Reading Program Ideas

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2018 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2019?

I read this over New Year's and it was amazing!

This is my next one:

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2019 (non-debut)?

SO many!

But this one I was super excited to hear about!

3. 2019 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?

 4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2019?

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2019?

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