The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 45

Whew, Chapter 45 of The First Night With the Duke certainly had readers on an emotional rollercoaster! 😭😂 Many confessed to laughing and crying throughout, calling moments between our Duke and Ripley "unbearably sweet" and "heart-wrenching." Our adorable Duke is definitely a fan favorite! 🥰

However, the biggest topic of discussion, and a source of much debate, was Ripley's decision-making. Despite warnings, she's still engaging with the Prince's orders, leading some to wonder, "Is she still going to go through with this?!" 🤦‍♀️ Comments ranged from calling her "dumb" and "silly" (especially for someone from the modern world!) to a sigh of relief that she didn't try to sneak into a box to the border! 😂

But fear not, Ripley has her staunch defenders! Many argued she's a "lovable" and "endearing" FL, pointing out her "social-blind" coding and how she can't just ignore a Prince. Plus, some believe her actions regarding the war medicine are actually logical! 🤔 And let's not forget the recurring question: "Why wasn't Wright sent off to war?!" — seems everyone misses or wonders about our favorite side characters. Overall, it was a chapter that kept everyone talking!