A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby
Rogues and Remarkable Women, Book 1
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Vanessa Riley
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Created by a shrewd countess, The Widow's Grace is a secret society with a mission: to help ill-treated widows regain their status, their families, and even find true love again - or perhaps for the very first time....
When headstrong West Indian heiress Patience Jordan questioned her English husband's mysterious suicide, she lost everything: her newborn son, Lionel, her fortune - and her freedom. Falsely imprisoned, she risks her life to be near her child - until The Widow's Grace gets her hired as her own son's nanny. But working for his unsuspecting new guardian, Busick Strathmore, duke of Repington, has perils of its own. Especially when Patience discovers his military strictness belies an ex-rake of unswerving honor - and unexpected passion....
A wounded military hero, Busick is determined to resolve his dead cousin's dangerous financial dealings for Lionel's sake. But his investigation is a minor skirmish compared to dealing with the forthright, courageous, and alluring Patience. Somehow, she's breaking his rules and sweeping past his defenses. Soon, between formidable enemies and obstacles, they form a fragile trust - but will it be enough to save the future they long to dare together?
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- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a successful businessman, but all his wealth hasn’t satisfied his need for revenge against the man who still won’t acknowledge him. What else can Mick do but destroy the duke’s legitimate son - and woo the heir’s betrothed into his own unloving arms.... Orphaned and sheltered, Lady Aslyn Hastings longs for a bit of adventure. With her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to a handsome man who seems to understand her so well.
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Excellent
- By karen on 08-27-18
By: Lorraine Heath
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How to Marry a Duke
- By: Vicky Dreiling
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
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In Vicky Dreiling’s enchanting Regency romance debut, Tristan - the rakish duke of Shelbourne - wants to marry and sire an heir. To help him choose among the dizzying array of wealthy but witless candidates, he secures the services of prim and proper matchmaker Miss Tessa Mansfield. But as Tessa seeks the perfect mate, the duke finds himself distracted by Tessa’s considerable charms.
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This Narrator Ruins The Story
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Marry in Haste
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Major Calborne Rutherford returns to England on the trail of an assassin, only to find he's become Lord Ashendon, with the responsibility for vast estates and dependent relatives. Cal can command the toughest of men, but his wild half-sisters are quite another matter. They might just be his undoing. When he discovers that Miss Emmaline Westwood, the girls' former teacher, guides them with ease, Cal offers her a marriage of convenience.
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Ruined by the robotic narrator.
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What a Wicked Earl Wants
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Andrew Carrington, Earl of Bellingham, believes in being a gentleman, whether it's fishing a soggy stranger out of the Thames or assisting a fetching lady into his bed. If the stranger becomes a friend and the lady a mistress, all the better. He certainly welcomes the opportunity to help Laura Davenport, a dazzling young widow with a rebellious stepson. Her gratitude, he hopes, will take an amorous form. But from the moment he sets foot in her drawing room, he gets far more than he bargained for.
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Wonderful characters! Fantastic book!
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One Night of Passion
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Georgiana Escott has one night to find the perfect man to ruin her and leave her with a tattered reputation so she can avoid an arranged marriage to an aging, despicable roue. With a misstep, she tumbles into the arms of the disgraced and dashing Lord Danvers. But Georgie doesn't know that the lover she has enticed to follow her into the night and the stranger she holds responsible for her misfortunes are in the same....
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Same story as the rest
- By MsDaneen on 03-17-21
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The Princess Plan
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Nothing gets the tongues of London’s high society wagging like a good scandal. And when the personal secretary of the visiting Prince Sebastian of Alucia is found murdered, it’s all anyone can talk about, including Eliza Tricklebank. Her unapologetic gossip gazette has benefited from an anonymous tip about the crime, prompting Sebastian to take an interest in playing detective - and an even greater interest in Eliza.
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Hero’s voice bleh, BUT…
- By Robyn on 05-16-23
By: Julia London
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Mine Till Midnight
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Miss Amelia Hathaway, a beautiful and strong-willed spinster, has looked after her unruly younger siblings ever since the death of her parents. Romance is the last thing on her mind. But when reckless brother inherits a title, the Hathaways are flung into the unfamiliar world of the English peerage. And Amelia, who’s always refused to lean on anyone’s shoulder, finds herself turning to a sexy, dark-haired stranger for help.
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It’s a No for me.
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Love Practically
- The Penn-Leiths of Thistle Muir, Book 1
- By: Nichole Van
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As a young woman, Leah Penn-Leith fell hopelessly in love with Captain Fox Carnegie—the only irrational mark on her decidedly sensible life. Fox, unfortunately, did not return her regard. Their story should have ended there—Fox left for India and Leah returned home to Scotland to rear her much younger brothers. Twenty years later, Fox appears on Leah's doorstep—older, scarred, and world-weary—proposing a marriage of convenience between them.
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Great book!
- By Love2Read on 11-30-22
By: Nichole Van
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-05-23
Delightful Historical Series
Riley’s historical fiction novels are a delight. The captivating stories allow me to embark on a frivolous journey at the end of my busy days and the intriguing characters provide my mind an escape from daily stresses. A must read for anyone who requires a momentary respite.
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- Lisa
- 04-05-24
Realistic plot
Oh no! Not another new favorite author. This was a cannot -put -down story. It has mixed races, war injuries, trencheryl, fear, evil, everything you want in a story. Try it, you might like it.
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- Keonah
- 01-24-21
I loved this so much
I absolutely loved this book. The heroine was never annoying nor was the hero overbearing. They fell for each other in a way that was completely believable and entertaining. The best part was that the heroine was not the standard blonde fair beauty that we get over and over in historical romances. She was a woman of color and she was strong and fearless. Wonderful progression of the story and a very satisfying happily ever after. I loved every minute of this book. The cover says this is book one of a series and I know I will be reading every single one that follows.
This was a delightful experience and well worth the credit. The narrator was enchanting and her accent added a little bit more to the story. Even her men's voices were great.
No overt sex scenes in this one ladies so if you like a good romance without all the descriptions then this is definitely your scene. I feel comfortable letting my teenage daughters enjoy this one.
Do yourself a favor and get this one. You won't regret it.
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- K. Jackson
- 03-13-24
Freaking adorable
This isn’t your average dull sappy regency romance. It was fun and exciting. Can’t wait to read book 2.
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- MaBiche
- 02-04-21
Saved by the narrator
I’m always excited to see people of color as main characters in romance especially in historical fiction where there are only a handful of authors writing them. This one interested me but I delayed reading it because of the cutesy title and the illustrated cover. I knew they wouldn't reflect the seriousness of the story within and sadly, I was right. The plot is convoluted with deaths, deception, and an irredeemable villain. The chemistry between the main characters was lacking, their conversations were stilted, and the POV shifts (first-person for her third for him) were confusing. I’m glad I listened to it rather than read my paperback copy because the narrator’s accent for Patience made it clear whose head we’re in at the moment. This book would have benefited from better editing and proofreading.
Content notes: low heat and on-page death
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- Davemans wife
- 06-23-21
interest clean read.
At first I didn't like the narrator but as the story went on I decided she is really quite talented! The story was good but not really my style. I'm glad to find another clean author and I look forward to listening to the next book in the series!
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- Shannon
- 02-02-21
Lovely in every way
This was amazing from start to finish. The characters are unique, avoiding so many of the stereotypes found in historical romances. I highly recommend this because of the stellar writing and flawless narration.
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- Melissa Bingham
- 05-16-21
The accent killed it for me!
Good story but had multiple plot holes. I felt like I started in the middle of a series instead of the beginning. Zero heat.
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