Light reading. I am not sure I completely liked it, maybe it was that there were too many embarrassing situations the herioine got herself into, maybe too many references by the heroine about her weight (it got annoying). But it was humorous and overall I would recommend it to someone looking for a fun read. Sometimes I couldn't believe the things that came out of the heroine's mouth.

I was really looking forward to reading this book. Cute sounding twist on the norm. I tried, I really tried to like this book. I just could not seem to be able to like the main characters enough to care overly much.

This is the second book by Macalister I have read. There were parts that I laughed and then got the down right giggles. I do not normaly laugh at romance novels but this was funny. Parts of the book are a bit choppy and the story line sometimes gets lost in the relationship of the characters but still well worth the read. Murphy's law rules in the Corset Diaries.

Intriguing premise but falls flat and becomes a typical/traditional romance. Some of the 'modern' versus Victorian clashes were amusing, but in the end it's what I call a dispoable book -- one I don't regret reading, but feel no need to read again.

Loved this book! I can relate to an overweight, insecure-about-her-body heroine, & I chuckled through the whole book!

very cute & sassy. It was fun to have a heroine that was a not so perfect size with a more than perfect heart. The only thing I wish was thatshe hadn't wined so much about her not so perfect figure, but then again, thats what most of us normal chicks do no matter what our size.

This book was laugh-out-loud funny. I absolutely loved it!

Makes me laugh every time I read it.

I liked this quirky love story.

No wman in her right mind would consent to wearing a corset for a month. Especially a "skinny-challenged" woman like myself. But dreams of being debt-free danced in my head when I received the offer to appear on a reality TV show.

"A Month in the Life of a Victorian Duke" is about real people--like me-- pretending to live on an English estate, circa 1879. Sounds fun, no? Well, it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. We're talking no televisions, no cell phones, no PMS medications. And did I mention the corsets? No breathing for a full month. Luckily, when I met the real-life duke who was to be my pretend husband, he took my breath away....

In a manor in which everyone must strictly follow the Victorian lifestyle, things were bound to go wrong. Like when some harmless lust trned into that other thing....

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Good light reading, especially for us larger lovely ladies.

I think this is Katie MacAlisters funniest book she has written. I would recommend this book highly because it is not only funny it is a great story!

*Back of the book*
"I HAVE TO WEAR WHAT???"
No woman in her right mind would consent to wearing a corset for a month. Especially a "skinny-challenged" woman like myself. But dreams of being debt-free danced in my head when I received the offer to appear on a reality TV show.

A month in the Life of a Victorian Duke is about real people-like me-pretending to live on an English estate, circa 1879. Sounds fun, no? Well, it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. We're talking no televisions, no cell phones, no PMS medication. And did I mention the corsets? No breathing for a full month. Luckily, when I met the real - life duke who was to be my pretend husband, he took my breath away....

In a manor in which everyone must strictly follow the Victorian lifestyle, things were bound to go wrong. Like when some harmless lust turned into that other thing...
Love was definitely not in the contract.

I LOVE ANYTHING WRITTEN BY THIS AUTHOR AND THIS BOOK WAS NO EXCEPTION.

One of the best books ever! I have read it three times and refuse to get rid of it. It is awesome!

This is one of Katie Mac Alister's earlier books (a stand alone). I thought the premise was very funny, especially if you like 'reality' TV. I think that Katie became more confident in her writing as the years have gone by, but if you want to see where she started definitely check this book out.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! Laughed so hard I nearly peed my pants! I have found it's VERY hard to read with tears clouding my vision. Katie MacAlister has a unique writing skill of her own. She is down to earth and her dialogue is true to life. I wish her heroines were my neighbors!!

An enjoyable book. Told through journal entries, but no annoyingly so. The character babbles. I didn't find it annoying but some might. I suspect this is a book one will either enjoy or not finish at all. I enjoyed it.

This was the first book I read by MacAlister and it hooked me onto her books. Its funny throughout the book and keeps you on your toes. Its not your average romance novel. But its more fun and enjoyable. Great book to read even if you don't like romances.

It was a slow start with the main character complaining alot about how she was not suited for the show because of being over weight. Once she got on the set for the show she agreed to be on things finally got interesting. The hunky male has no problems helping her get over her self esteem issues, and she helps him get over his past. Great read!

Called at the last minute to act as the Duchess in an English reality documentary Tessa starts her adventure. After a long flight, exhaustion, and sickness she arrives at her temporary home. This is when she discovers that she will be wearing a corset daily for the next month! Acting the part of the upper class might not be as easy as she first though.
Then there's Max, the Duke. Yummy.
This is a fun tale of romance, comedy with some history thrown in for good measure.
This is written in diary form which give the feeling of being a fly on the wall. I recommend this one!

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