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A Duchess Godsent
“If marrying you is the only way to be close to these children, then I accept.”
Losing a brother and having to raise one's twin nephews can be hard. But Duke Christopher must succeed, even without a bride. Only, the children’s vexing godmother has other plans…
Despite being a shy wallflower, nothing can keep Frances away from her godchildren. Even if that means giving up all her hopes for a love match and becoming a Duchess of convenience…
Their marriage has only one raising the boys together.
Yet her maddening husband starts haunting her every thought. Making her long for the only thing she can never have… him.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Duchess Godsent is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance by Cobalt Fairy of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Hazel Linwood. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "A Duchess Godsent" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
Losing a brother and having to raise one's twin nephews can be hard. But Duke Christopher must succeed, even without a bride. Only, the children’s vexing godmother has other plans…
Despite being a shy wallflower, nothing can keep Frances away from her godchildren. Even if that means giving up all her hopes for a love match and becoming a Duchess of convenience…
Their marriage has only one raising the boys together.
Yet her maddening husband starts haunting her every thought. Making her long for the only thing she can never have… him.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Duchess Godsent is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance by Cobalt Fairy of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Hazel Linwood. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "A Duchess Godsent" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
- GenresRegencyRegency Romance
483 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2024
About the author
Hazel Linwood
87 books50 followersInfluenced by the extraordinary tales of Jane Austen and Maria Edgeworth, Hazel Linwood has always adored the fairy-tale like romances of the past. The youngest of four sisters, she has spent most of her youth lost in the classic historical romances of her favorite authors. Despite her parents’ efforts to persuade her to pursue a career in medicine, she found her heart's true calling in English Literature.
After obtaining her degree, Hazel worked as an English teacher. That was until she met her husband and decided to indulge in her secret passion...writing! When she isn’t writing, Hazel enjoys spending time with her family, travelling or roaming the Texan countryside.
Embark on this journey of desire, decorum and intense love of Regency England. Let Hazel transport you into an era of pure, sincere love and charming lords that will take your breath away!
After obtaining her degree, Hazel worked as an English teacher. That was until she met her husband and decided to indulge in her secret passion...writing! When she isn’t writing, Hazel enjoys spending time with her family, travelling or roaming the Texan countryside.
Embark on this journey of desire, decorum and intense love of Regency England. Let Hazel transport you into an era of pure, sincere love and charming lords that will take your breath away!
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July 24, 2024
Clean but a good read.
He inherits his brothers twins and there is a MOC with Frances and it just is a real sweet story.Frances is a great heroine. She might be a wallflower but she is a hearty wallflower. She loves the twins as Lydia was a good friend of hers so she's off to make sure they are okay and meets the duke. After they are married there is an evil grandmother that is just vile. At one point the kids are even kidnapped and as they search desperately to find them they fall in love. Kisses only.
He inherits his brothers twins and there is a MOC with Frances and it just is a real sweet story.Frances is a great heroine. She might be a wallflower but she is a hearty wallflower. She loves the twins as Lydia was a good friend of hers so she's off to make sure they are okay and meets the duke. After they are married there is an evil grandmother that is just vile. At one point the kids are even kidnapped and as they search desperately to find them they fall in love. Kisses only.
August 19, 2024
Vulnerable Twin Boys plant seeds of love
Watching love grow between Frances and Christopher is endearing. His initial arrogance and her audacity develop into trust and cooperation. Add to that the teasing banter and humor creates a charming romance. Christopher endures guilt from his past. Frances wants to escape present maternal pressure. This gives them perseverance. Their mutual loving dedication for the five year olds builds cooperation. Their dedication to giving the boys a better life gives them opportunities to appreciate each other. A dramatic crisis takes their mutual effort to overcome. This is an enchanting mystery-romance !
Watching love grow between Frances and Christopher is endearing. His initial arrogance and her audacity develop into trust and cooperation. Add to that the teasing banter and humor creates a charming romance. Christopher endures guilt from his past. Frances wants to escape present maternal pressure. This gives them perseverance. Their mutual loving dedication for the five year olds builds cooperation. Their dedication to giving the boys a better life gives them opportunities to appreciate each other. A dramatic crisis takes their mutual effort to overcome. This is an enchanting mystery-romance !
June 20, 2024
The storyline in this book is very sweet. It has characters that love deeply and fiercely and are devoted to having a loving family. I enjoyed the balance it showed between duty and caring for those towards whom a duty is felt. Frances is godmother to twin boys whose parents die in an accident. Because she feels a responsibility towards them, she proposes marriage to their new caregiver, their uncle, who is a duke. The Duke accepts her proposal and the rest of the story is their journey to becoming a family.
I only gave this story 4 stars because I loved the storyline, but I felt the story needed some more attention prior to being published. The version I read had a lot of grammatical errors or sentences that didn’t make sense. I also felt that some character developments deserved more attention earlier in the story to understand how the story was going to play out. For example, I was a little confused in hearing that Christopher was a rake when it didn’t seem like Frances even knew much of him at the beginning of their marriage. Also, the relationship between Christopher and his mother popped up as a surprise later in the story. Why wasn’t their relationship addressed at their wedding? Perhaps by Frances asking why his mother was not attending. That seems like something natural that a bride would ask. Also, was Christopher’s estate in the country? It seemed like it was until they appeared to be really close to the “park.” Usually the dukes of that time period had a large country estate as well as a townhome in the city for when conducting business in town (or for the season). This townhome would be close to a “park” but the country estate would generally not be although visiting beautiful sites in the countryside were still popular day trips.
So all in all, I enjoyed the characters, but I felt the story needed more polishing/proofreading before publishing.
I only gave this story 4 stars because I loved the storyline, but I felt the story needed some more attention prior to being published. The version I read had a lot of grammatical errors or sentences that didn’t make sense. I also felt that some character developments deserved more attention earlier in the story to understand how the story was going to play out. For example, I was a little confused in hearing that Christopher was a rake when it didn’t seem like Frances even knew much of him at the beginning of their marriage. Also, the relationship between Christopher and his mother popped up as a surprise later in the story. Why wasn’t their relationship addressed at their wedding? Perhaps by Frances asking why his mother was not attending. That seems like something natural that a bride would ask. Also, was Christopher’s estate in the country? It seemed like it was until they appeared to be really close to the “park.” Usually the dukes of that time period had a large country estate as well as a townhome in the city for when conducting business in town (or for the season). This townhome would be close to a “park” but the country estate would generally not be although visiting beautiful sites in the countryside were still popular day trips.
So all in all, I enjoyed the characters, but I felt the story needed more polishing/proofreading before publishing.
September 26, 2024
Hardheaded versus Cold and stoic!
A different meeting , Francis is heartbroken when her best friend, and previous lady’s maid, ran away and married the love of her life. When she had twin boys, and Francis is named godmother, she delighted, but now news comes of her friend and her husband have died in carriage accident! She slips out at night to go to Christopher’s estate to see how the twins are, the Duke has no idea how to care for children and when Francis has them calmed down and fed he ask to talk to her. He ask her to marry him to care for the five years old twins. Very entertaining story!
A different meeting , Francis is heartbroken when her best friend, and previous lady’s maid, ran away and married the love of her life. When she had twin boys, and Francis is named godmother, she delighted, but now news comes of her friend and her husband have died in carriage accident! She slips out at night to go to Christopher’s estate to see how the twins are, the Duke has no idea how to care for children and when Francis has them calmed down and fed he ask to talk to her. He ask her to marry him to care for the five years old twins. Very entertaining story!
June 15, 2024
Definitely read the prologue since the story begins right after. I really enjoy when there isn't a long drawn out beginning. There were no 'dead zones' to bore you with but a continual flow of events. The only disappointment for me was the Extended Prologue. Boring and didn't like the potential ending of waiting till the twins (who are 11 yrs old adopted nephews) are older to have any babies of their own.
June 16, 2024
I really loved this story & them as a couple, it was vary cute & amusing the way he would tease her & like to fluster to her, I loved their connection & way they were a team & how they had a truly caring protective love for each other & the twins, the way she was always so positive & comforted him & the way they both helped the other grow & be stronger. One of my favorites!
June 20, 2024
Orphaned twin boys bring together their uncle and their godmother. The heroine convinces the hero to marry for the sake of the children. He agrees even though he never wanted to marry for fear he’d be like his father. The mothers are very manipulative characters. I enjoyed the twins and watching the love grow in this family.
July 4, 2024
A Duchess Godsent
This is a very entertaining read. The characters Christopher and Frances are made for one another. They definitely need to marry to raise Christopher's orphaned nephews whom Frances is the godmother to. They will need to fight e IL forces to keep their family safe and together.
This is a very entertaining read. The characters Christopher and Frances are made for one another. They definitely need to marry to raise Christopher's orphaned nephews whom Frances is the godmother to. They will need to fight e IL forces to keep their family safe and together.
April 18, 2025
Great story!
Chris was a Duke and swore to never marry. Frances was hounded by her parents to marry. So when Chris’s brother died and left behind five year old twins, he thought being married would help the kids. Frances was the kids god mother, but no one knew. She agreed to a marriage of convenience to help the kids. So much adventure to follow. Please read.
Chris was a Duke and swore to never marry. Frances was hounded by her parents to marry. So when Chris’s brother died and left behind five year old twins, he thought being married would help the kids. Frances was the kids god mother, but no one knew. She agreed to a marriage of convenience to help the kids. So much adventure to follow. Please read.
June 16, 2024
Frances and Christopher
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down.
The storyline is beautiful and engaging, the characters so sweet and the twin boys are just little angels that you couldn’t but fall in love with them. I highly recommend
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down.
The storyline is beautiful and engaging, the characters so sweet and the twin boys are just little angels that you couldn’t but fall in love with them. I highly recommend
June 17, 2024
Adorable twin boys and sweet romance
I’m always a sucker for stories with kids in them and this one did not disappoint. I loved both the hero and heroine in this story. Very well done. Would read again.
I’m always a sucker for stories with kids in them and this one did not disappoint. I loved both the hero and heroine in this story. Very well done. Would read again.
June 19, 2024
Best statement in book: Marriage is like that, my friend. It's a journey, not a destination. You'll find you way together as long as you're willing to communicate and be patient with each other.
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
June 21, 2024
A Duchess Godsent
A wonderful story of love … of family, of friends and of strangers. Love is shown in so many ways and deeply at that to make this a very touching story. The depth of the characters and the intensity of their situations is what makes this a great read!
A wonderful story of love … of family, of friends and of strangers. Love is shown in so many ways and deeply at that to make this a very touching story. The depth of the characters and the intensity of their situations is what makes this a great read!
June 22, 2024
This book was seriously excellent! I loved both the duke and duchess were interesting. I just wished I knew why nobody communicated with each other. All these “vapors” and “butterflies” were quite irritating. I still enjoyed the book though.
June 24, 2024
Unique marriage
Very enjoyable story about a couple who began marriage in unique circumstances. Both resisted their developing feelings, but were drawn together when their family was threatened.
Very enjoyable story about a couple who began marriage in unique circumstances. Both resisted their developing feelings, but were drawn together when their family was threatened.
July 1, 2024
I very much enjoyed this story of Christopher and Frances. It was relatively fast paced and interesting all the time. Again, I didn't want to put it down to go to sleep, which is an issue as then I'm tired for work the next day! haha
July 6, 2024
change of Heart
And caring for the twins, Christopher and Francis found love for each other. It was a very nice story, great characters, some suspense and of course I happily ever after
And caring for the twins, Christopher and Francis found love for each other. It was a very nice story, great characters, some suspense and of course I happily ever after
July 8, 2024
Twins
Lovely story of a couple brought together by a pair of orphaned twins. The world they live in is full of ups, downs, villains and strong family support. An unusual story that begins with tragedy?
Lovely story of a couple brought together by a pair of orphaned twins. The world they live in is full of ups, downs, villains and strong family support. An unusual story that begins with tragedy?
July 20, 2024
our little Family
heart warming story for all the women in search for the “right one”. I found it strange (being a grandmother) how mean a grandmother can be! I find grandchildren the greatest blessing next to having your own children.
heart warming story for all the women in search for the “right one”. I found it strange (being a grandmother) how mean a grandmother can be! I find grandchildren the greatest blessing next to having your own children.
July 28, 2024
A Tragic Accident/A Marriage/Love!
A marriage of convenience for the sake of family seems the perfect solution. And it is for a while. But love has a sneaky way of infiltrating
one another’s life and making everyone’s plans go haywire!
A marriage of convenience for the sake of family seems the perfect solution. And it is for a while. But love has a sneaky way of infiltrating
one another’s life and making everyone’s plans go haywire!
April 8, 2025
So painfully chaste
Marrying to secure the safety of orphaned nephews, and we're supposed to believe they're fine with an unconsummated marriage? Forever?
Just not believable, and the stilted dialogue didn't help.
2-1/2 stars for the saccharine overload alone.
Marrying to secure the safety of orphaned nephews, and we're supposed to believe they're fine with an unconsummated marriage? Forever?
Just not believable, and the stilted dialogue didn't help.
2-1/2 stars for the saccharine overload alone.
October 3, 2025
Exceptional story
What an intriguing story. Started out as one thing, had lots of twists and ended up as another. Seriously it was a beautiful love story, A love spread in many ways.
What an intriguing story. Started out as one thing, had lots of twists and ended up as another. Seriously it was a beautiful love story, A love spread in many ways.
April 29, 2026
Growing together as a family
When Christopher married Frances for the sake of his twin nephews, he thought it would be a marriage of convenience. As they and the twins spent time together they became loving family together.
When Christopher married Frances for the sake of his twin nephews, he thought it would be a marriage of convenience. As they and the twins spent time together they became loving family together.
August 25, 2024
Predictable
After reading so many of these kinds of books, what happens becomes predictable. It becomes tiresome after awhile while you wait to see what the “hook” will be.
After reading so many of these kinds of books, what happens becomes predictable. It becomes tiresome after awhile while you wait to see what the “hook” will be.
August 30, 2024
patience brings rewards
This very gentle romantic page turner is one I would thoroughly recommend for a lighthearted summer read. Please try it for yourselves.
This very gentle romantic page turner is one I would thoroughly recommend for a lighthearted summer read. Please try it for yourselves.
September 16, 2024
Dhisappointed
The storyline was good enough, but the language was disappointing at times, using modern idioms and thus jolting me out of the period with their incongruity.
The storyline was good enough, but the language was disappointing at times, using modern idioms and thus jolting me out of the period with their incongruity.
September 22, 2024
Needs an editor…
There are too many errors within first 20 pages. I am sorry to say I had to put it down.
There are too many errors within first 20 pages. I am sorry to say I had to put it down.
December 21, 2024
Book 2 of the Unexpected Duchess series. I enjoyed this heartwarming story very much. An enjoyable regency romance that was a joy to read. Hazel Linwood has written another lovely tale.
May 27, 2025
I don’t know why I keep reading these. The historical errors are egregious and the conversation-style contrived.
October 4, 2025
Not engaging, awkward, modern language and multiple continuity errors even just in the first third.
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