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The Duke and the Runaway Bride
“You have a week to prepare, wife. Then, I shall claim you.”
Cruel Duke Edwin’s perfectly planned-out life crumbles when he’s caught alone with the Runaway Bride…and the delicious minx happens to be naked.
Desperate to escape yet another horrendous wedding, Beatrice makes a terrible she accidentally traps in marriage the most dangerous duke. But she vows never to submit to her husband…no matter how much she wants to.
Only, Edwin hates losing control. And that’s exactly what happens when he finally tastes his wife’s lips. Now, he will stop at nothing to see Beatrice come undone…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke and the Runaway Bride is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Maybel Bardot and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Duke and the Runaway Bride" today to discover Maybel's fantastic story!
Cruel Duke Edwin’s perfectly planned-out life crumbles when he’s caught alone with the Runaway Bride…and the delicious minx happens to be naked.
Desperate to escape yet another horrendous wedding, Beatrice makes a terrible she accidentally traps in marriage the most dangerous duke. But she vows never to submit to her husband…no matter how much she wants to.
Only, Edwin hates losing control. And that’s exactly what happens when he finally tastes his wife’s lips. Now, he will stop at nothing to see Beatrice come undone…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke and the Runaway Bride is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Maybel Bardot and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Duke and the Runaway Bride" today to discover Maybel's fantastic story!
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Published May 22, 2024
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June 17, 2024
The Duke and the Runaway Bride by Maybel Bardot is a super steamy drama-filled historical romance with classic tropes that will keep you entertained from page one to done!
Known as the "Runaway Bride" for fleeing her first engagement, 23 y.o. Beatrice Bolton, finds herself wanting to escape a second engagement after meeting the horrid man. Seeing no other option, she plans to compromise herself and deal with whatever consequences come her way.
29 y.o. Edwin Clarke, Duke of Walford, finds himself in the middle of Beatrice's scheme, agreeing to a marriage of convenience. Edwin's reputation has earned him the moniker "Cruel Duke." Despite his ruthless nature, he is gracious and protective of those he loves. What begins as a marriage of convenience between Edwin and Beatrice soon ignites with undeniable passion.
Edwin and Beatrice face a challenging journey to achieving their happy ending - a wildly amusing journey, which includes an ex-fiancé feeding lies to the scandal sheets, an impulsive heroine who can't keep out of trouble, well-meaning family members, an emotionally guarded hero, and grand declarations of love.
My only gripe is that I didn't particularly like Beatrice because of her selfish and naive actions throughout the story, which caused life-altering consequences for herself and others. It was hard to agree with her motives, but she was certainly entertaining, and I was happy to see her and Edwin ultimately find love.
- Dual POV
- Standalone w/ HEA + Epilogue
- Safe-ish: H is promised to another woman and found in a compromising position with the h. There is no love between OW and H. OW drama mentioned above. Virgin h. No cheating between MCs. No sharing. Third-act-breakup w/ 2 wk separation.
Known as the "Runaway Bride" for fleeing her first engagement, 23 y.o. Beatrice Bolton, finds herself wanting to escape a second engagement after meeting the horrid man. Seeing no other option, she plans to compromise herself and deal with whatever consequences come her way.
29 y.o. Edwin Clarke, Duke of Walford, finds himself in the middle of Beatrice's scheme, agreeing to a marriage of convenience. Edwin's reputation has earned him the moniker "Cruel Duke." Despite his ruthless nature, he is gracious and protective of those he loves. What begins as a marriage of convenience between Edwin and Beatrice soon ignites with undeniable passion.
Edwin and Beatrice face a challenging journey to achieving their happy ending - a wildly amusing journey, which includes an ex-fiancé feeding lies to the scandal sheets, an impulsive heroine who can't keep out of trouble, well-meaning family members, an emotionally guarded hero, and grand declarations of love.
My only gripe is that I didn't particularly like Beatrice because of her selfish and naive actions throughout the story, which caused life-altering consequences for herself and others. It was hard to agree with her motives, but she was certainly entertaining, and I was happy to see her and Edwin ultimately find love.
- Dual POV
- Standalone w/ HEA + Epilogue
- Safe-ish: H is promised to another woman and found in a compromising position with the h. There is no love between OW and H. OW drama mentioned above. Virgin h. No cheating between MCs. No sharing. Third-act-breakup w/ 2 wk separation.
May 25, 2024
Common plot with different characters - 3.75 stars
This was a marriage of convenience between Beatrice and Edwin after they were found in a compromising position after Edwin happened to walk in his best friend’s room where Beatrice was waiting to trap his friend in order to avoid marrying the old, terrible man that her father had chosen for her to marry. Edwin was none as the “Cruel Duke” and Beatrice was known as the “Runaway Bride.” Although Edwin was not cruel at all, she was actually a runaway bride. Edwin was a good hero who was misunderstood because he was afraid to be viewed as weak and taken advantage of, like his father, but he still was very thoughtful of his new wife, that had basically trapped him. Beatrice was not a very likable character initially because she seemed to judge him and be angry when she should have been more appreciative and honestly, sorry for her actions. She just seemed to make decisions that negatively affected other people and didn’t really take accountability even when she apologized. Once they started to bond as a couple, I warmed to her because she seemed to be different with him. They were trusting one another and working as a team until she decided to sneak out without telling him. When she was caught and he was angry (because he was scared for her), she was mad at him because she didn’t like his response and she ran away again. In my opinion, She just went back to her selfish ways, and she always seemed so immature even though she was the oldest sibling in her family. It became tedious when she just continued to run away every time things didn’t go her way. It just didn’t make any sense how easily she would run away when she claimed to love her husband. She was willing to leave him for not saying he loved her when she hadn’t even told him her feelings. I didn’t like that it always came down to Edwin fighting fir her to come back when she never seemed to really accept her part in anything. Her stubbornness seemed so selective. Her character was the one thing that I didn’t like about this book.
If you like a story with some steamy scenes where the heroine is stubborn and quick to react without thinking while everyone else seems to deal with the consequences and a hero that is afraid to love until he almost loses it all, this may be a book for you. Personally, I think this plot is a little overdone, and I feel like I’m reading the same story with different names. I also don’t enjoy one sided relationships where it seems only one person is doing all the compromising. There were other things that were good though. The side characters were funny and well developed and offered entertainment when other things were frustrating. I gave this book 3.75 stars, rounded to 4.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving this review with my honest opinion.
This was a marriage of convenience between Beatrice and Edwin after they were found in a compromising position after Edwin happened to walk in his best friend’s room where Beatrice was waiting to trap his friend in order to avoid marrying the old, terrible man that her father had chosen for her to marry. Edwin was none as the “Cruel Duke” and Beatrice was known as the “Runaway Bride.” Although Edwin was not cruel at all, she was actually a runaway bride. Edwin was a good hero who was misunderstood because he was afraid to be viewed as weak and taken advantage of, like his father, but he still was very thoughtful of his new wife, that had basically trapped him. Beatrice was not a very likable character initially because she seemed to judge him and be angry when she should have been more appreciative and honestly, sorry for her actions. She just seemed to make decisions that negatively affected other people and didn’t really take accountability even when she apologized. Once they started to bond as a couple, I warmed to her because she seemed to be different with him. They were trusting one another and working as a team until she decided to sneak out without telling him. When she was caught and he was angry (because he was scared for her), she was mad at him because she didn’t like his response and she ran away again. In my opinion, She just went back to her selfish ways, and she always seemed so immature even though she was the oldest sibling in her family. It became tedious when she just continued to run away every time things didn’t go her way. It just didn’t make any sense how easily she would run away when she claimed to love her husband. She was willing to leave him for not saying he loved her when she hadn’t even told him her feelings. I didn’t like that it always came down to Edwin fighting fir her to come back when she never seemed to really accept her part in anything. Her stubbornness seemed so selective. Her character was the one thing that I didn’t like about this book.
If you like a story with some steamy scenes where the heroine is stubborn and quick to react without thinking while everyone else seems to deal with the consequences and a hero that is afraid to love until he almost loses it all, this may be a book for you. Personally, I think this plot is a little overdone, and I feel like I’m reading the same story with different names. I also don’t enjoy one sided relationships where it seems only one person is doing all the compromising. There were other things that were good though. The side characters were funny and well developed and offered entertainment when other things were frustrating. I gave this book 3.75 stars, rounded to 4.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving this review with my honest opinion.
May 27, 2024
Who is Spreading the Rumours?
I enjoyed this well-written story. Beatrice had already run away from one man. When her father tried to force her to marry Lord Mutton, she could not face marrying the elderly gentleman. At a ball, her friend suggested she should compromise a man so she would be forced to marry him. She chose Lord Pemberton but when she went to his room, it was not Lord Pemberton, it was Duke Edwin. They are caught together and agree to marry. They try hard to make their marriage work but one person is determined to ruin it for them. Will they be able to overcome the rumours and be happy together. Read on and enjoy.
I enjoyed this well-written story. Beatrice had already run away from one man. When her father tried to force her to marry Lord Mutton, she could not face marrying the elderly gentleman. At a ball, her friend suggested she should compromise a man so she would be forced to marry him. She chose Lord Pemberton but when she went to his room, it was not Lord Pemberton, it was Duke Edwin. They are caught together and agree to marry. They try hard to make their marriage work but one person is determined to ruin it for them. Will they be able to overcome the rumours and be happy together. Read on and enjoy.
May 26, 2024
Hot Duke catches runaway bride!
Beatrice decides to take matters into her own hands when she is set up for yet another horrendous arranged marriage. Mistaken for someone else, Edwin is accosted by Beatrice when she puts her plan in motion. Through many scandals c and rumors these two find their way to each other despite all the talk. Complete with jealous ex, I just love the jilted lovers, who causes no end of trouble for the couple. A little too long, but a great read and a real feel good story as both hero and heroine learn about themselves and each other.
Beatrice decides to take matters into her own hands when she is set up for yet another horrendous arranged marriage. Mistaken for someone else, Edwin is accosted by Beatrice when she puts her plan in motion. Through many scandals c and rumors these two find their way to each other despite all the talk. Complete with jealous ex, I just love the jilted lovers, who causes no end of trouble for the couple. A little too long, but a great read and a real feel good story as both hero and heroine learn about themselves and each other.
May 31, 2024
Running Away with the Duke
I enjoyed meeting both families. Together they are funny. There were many trails but hope all works. When he found her in his friends bedroom. He thought that his friend was setting him up. But as it turns out her had offered her to an old gentlemen this was the reason she was in the friends room because she had planned to seduce him. But things didn't end that way. Any one would enjoy this book so get it.
I enjoyed meeting both families. Together they are funny. There were many trails but hope all works. When he found her in his friends bedroom. He thought that his friend was setting him up. But as it turns out her had offered her to an old gentlemen this was the reason she was in the friends room because she had planned to seduce him. But things didn't end that way. Any one would enjoy this book so get it.
June 2, 2024
The heroine is a bit impulsive. She ran away from one wedding and now she is trying to get out of an arrangement made by her father. The hero accidentally falls into her trap as he enters his friend’s room where she lays in wait. They must get married to save reputations. The hero is reserved. The heroine is kind, but doesn’t seem have for thought. An ex girlfriend raises some havoc to add a little drama. It was a good read, but maybe a bit too long for the storyline.
July 31, 2024
Running for Happiness
I love a strong heroine ! Beatrice was betrothed to a Duke, she doesn’t want to marry him, so she ran, only for her younger sister had to marry him instead. Now father pressing her to marry an older man, can’t run again, but meets a handsome hunk, but her nemesis Agnes has her cap set for him! When Edwin, Duke shows up and proposes a marriage, Beatrice says okay! But Agnes promises revenge, she’s mean! Very interesting book!
I love a strong heroine ! Beatrice was betrothed to a Duke, she doesn’t want to marry him, so she ran, only for her younger sister had to marry him instead. Now father pressing her to marry an older man, can’t run again, but meets a handsome hunk, but her nemesis Agnes has her cap set for him! When Edwin, Duke shows up and proposes a marriage, Beatrice says okay! But Agnes promises revenge, she’s mean! Very interesting book!
June 4, 2024
Great Story!
I loved this book! The characters were amazing and the story so captivating that I read almost the entire book in one night. I stayed up all night as I couldn’t put it down. The additional story line with Agnes kept me on the hook wondering what she would do next! I love this author’s books and this has been my favorite so far!
I loved this book! The characters were amazing and the story so captivating that I read almost the entire book in one night. I stayed up all night as I couldn’t put it down. The additional story line with Agnes kept me on the hook wondering what she would do next! I love this author’s books and this has been my favorite so far!
September 24, 2024
Simply Marvelous!!!
Love Edwin's and Beatrice's love story. Their beginning was quite unconventional. He was afraid to let himself feel any emotion, for fear it would make him appear weak. She had made mistakes in her past that she fear would effect her future happiness. Together they became a committed, supportive loving couple. Hugely Recommend!!!
Love Edwin's and Beatrice's love story. Their beginning was quite unconventional. He was afraid to let himself feel any emotion, for fear it would make him appear weak. She had made mistakes in her past that she fear would effect her future happiness. Together they became a committed, supportive loving couple. Hugely Recommend!!!
May 25, 2024
Hot and steamy romance
In this the second book of the duccesses of convenience we find out what happened to Beatrice the sister who runaway from her wedding and what I wonderful story it is I recommend this book.
In this the second book of the duccesses of convenience we find out what happened to Beatrice the sister who runaway from her wedding and what I wonderful story it is I recommend this book.
May 26, 2024
runaway bride
A truly enjoyable story written well .
The story is in the title .
After a plan to compromise herself went terribly wrong she finds herself married to a duke renowned for being cruel.
Passion builds between them even amongst the miss-trust .
A truly enjoyable story written well .
The story is in the title .
After a plan to compromise herself went terribly wrong she finds herself married to a duke renowned for being cruel.
Passion builds between them even amongst the miss-trust .
June 1, 2024
What a fantastic story.
A man who doesn't believe in love, a woman who seems to cause chaos wherever she goes. Of course, it won't work. Will it? Read a roller coaster of a story that pulls you backwards and forwards.
A man who doesn't believe in love, a woman who seems to cause chaos wherever she goes. Of course, it won't work. Will it? Read a roller coaster of a story that pulls you backwards and forwards.
June 2, 2024
The Duke and the runaway Bride
Edwin married Beatrice to keep down a scandal but the woman that did not marry started rumors to make him divorce and marry her but the pair loved each other and found happiness A steamy read
Edwin married Beatrice to keep down a scandal but the woman that did not marry started rumors to make him divorce and marry her but the pair loved each other and found happiness A steamy read
June 6, 2024
interesting story!
I love the characters and how they interact. Maybel does a really good job making them real, having them argue and as real people would. The villain is a really good one! I enjoyed this book very much!
I love the characters and how they interact. Maybel does a really good job making them real, having them argue and as real people would. The villain is a really good one! I enjoyed this book very much!
June 19, 2024
Disappointing
Inadequate research made for glaring mistakes which was annoying.
No-one studied business in Regency times especially in the Ton
Waitresses in Whites--No,No,No. Never
I know you are American but please!!
Inadequate research made for glaring mistakes which was annoying.
No-one studied business in Regency times especially in the Ton
Waitresses in Whites--No,No,No. Never
I know you are American but please!!
January 13, 2025
I mean, live laugh love fantasy especially if it has romance, politics, and a regency era kinda like theme. Beatrice's impulsiveness was kinda irritating, but let's be fr we're all like that. Anyway, me w Edwin when
May 30, 2024
I enjoyed this book very much. It had love, family, personalities, vengeance and too many sex scenes for me. I loved the way that vengeance can come back to bite one!
June 2, 2024
The Duke and the Runaway Bride
This was a great story. I enjoyed the story line it made for a very interesting and entertaining story. A perfect ending.
This was a great story. I enjoyed the story line it made for a very interesting and entertaining story. A perfect ending.
June 7, 2024
Loved both books
I really enjoyed duchesses of convenience book 1 & 2
I loved each story so much, they were really great reading
Thank you so much
I really enjoyed duchesses of convenience book 1 & 2
I loved each story so much, they were really great reading
Thank you so much
June 11, 2024
the runaway bride
Great book, well written and characters are lovely. The passion, frustration and all emotions were very moving. A real page turner and highly recommended.
Great book, well written and characters are lovely. The passion, frustration and all emotions were very moving. A real page turner and highly recommended.
September 2, 2024
Book two and it's not any better. I certainly got sick of the term "runaway bride" over and over.
November 14, 2024
Edwin and Beatrice
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This is a love story between Edwin and Beatrice.
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This is a love story between Edwin and Beatrice.
January 13, 2025
I really want to read this it looks so lovely 🌹
January 13, 2025
Absolutely loved The Duke and the Runaway Bride by by Maybel Bardot! And the plot and the steamy romance was also top notch
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