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A Duke for the Defiant Lady
Lady Charlotte Hamilton has no interest in marriage, much to the surprise of society. Being an independent daughter of a wealthy industrialist, she enjoys a life free from the pressures of the ton. When she reluctantly agrees to an invitation for a house party by the mysterious Duke of Hartford, little did she know it would greatly challenge her disinterest in love...
Edward Cavendish, Duke of Hartford, never expected to inherit his title or his family's vast estate. Faced with mounting debt, he agrees to a house party set up by his mother to find a bride, even though he has no desire for a marriage of convenience. When the sharp-witted Lady Charlotte arrives, he finds himself at odds with her— but also intrigued in ways he would never anticipate…
As the days pass, Charlotte and Edward's playful rivalry slowly transforms into a deep and genuine connection. However, the presence of a woman from Edward’s past threatens to complicate matters, forcing them to confront feelings they have long denied. In a game of hearts where pride and affection both run deep, will love find a way, or will the past hold them back forever?
"A Duke for the Defiant Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Unmarriageable Heroine, Opposites attract
Edward Cavendish, Duke of Hartford, never expected to inherit his title or his family's vast estate. Faced with mounting debt, he agrees to a house party set up by his mother to find a bride, even though he has no desire for a marriage of convenience. When the sharp-witted Lady Charlotte arrives, he finds himself at odds with her— but also intrigued in ways he would never anticipate…
As the days pass, Charlotte and Edward's playful rivalry slowly transforms into a deep and genuine connection. However, the presence of a woman from Edward’s past threatens to complicate matters, forcing them to confront feelings they have long denied. In a game of hearts where pride and affection both run deep, will love find a way, or will the past hold them back forever?
"A Duke for the Defiant Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Unmarriageable Heroine, Opposites attract
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2025
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About the author
Bridget Barton
175 books209 followersBridget Barton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
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January 28, 2025
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This story meandered. It started off with a slight confrontation of two strangers, but after the true introduction it just seemed to stroll along nicely. After a conniving ex makes a brief appearance all misunderstandings are cleared up and the end.
This story meandered. It started off with a slight confrontation of two strangers, but after the true introduction it just seemed to stroll along nicely. After a conniving ex makes a brief appearance all misunderstandings are cleared up and the end.
January 30, 2025
A lady who has her own wealth and is independent has no plans to marry. A gentleman who was never supposed to be a Duke suddenly finds himself with the responsibility of one. He needs to marry but can he convince her to or will a ghost from his past ruin everything?
March 24, 2025
For the most part this book was good. However, there were a few things I thought needed a little more detail to prevent 'choppiness'. If I were to annotate this book there would be several questions written in the margins.
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