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A Runaway Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“You stormed into my club in a wedding dress so how about you use it?”
Fleeing on her wedding day, Penelope ends up in the most unlikely a gentlemen’s club. And instead of being thrown out by the owner, the formidable Duke Alexander makes her an offer she can’t refuse…
Become his wife and help him raise his wild daughter.
Yet when she agrees, she realizes she just leapt from one fire into another. Because now she yearns for her dangerous husband. Who can either give her the world or… burn it down completely.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Runaway Duchess 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 Runaway Duchess" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
Fleeing on her wedding day, Penelope ends up in the most unlikely a gentlemen’s club. And instead of being thrown out by the owner, the formidable Duke Alexander makes her an offer she can’t refuse…
Become his wife and help him raise his wild daughter.
Yet when she agrees, she realizes she just leapt from one fire into another. Because now she yearns for her dangerous husband. Who can either give her the world or… burn it down completely.
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Runaway Duchess 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 Runaway Duchess" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
505 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2025
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About the author
Hazel Linwood
78 books47 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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June 27, 2025
This is a good story, with well developed characters, and a bit of drama. I thought the duke was overly cold and gruff, and found it challenging to believe Penelope fell in love with him with limited interactions. I thought his daughter was rather spoiled, but understood why she protected herself from emotions. It was an enjoyable romance between the two, and I liked watching Penelope get his daughter to open up.
The reason I gave it 3 stars is because I found it challenging to read with the numerous typos, missing words, and grammatical and gender errors. I always have to go back and re-read so I understand the error and try not to lose the flow, which was tough as the errors happened on almost every page. I received a complimentary ARC, but I am voluntarily offering my personal opinion.
The reason I gave it 3 stars is because I found it challenging to read with the numerous typos, missing words, and grammatical and gender errors. I always have to go back and re-read so I understand the error and try not to lose the flow, which was tough as the errors happened on almost every page. I received a complimentary ARC, but I am voluntarily offering my personal opinion.
May 26, 2025
Third times charm?
Ms. Linwood has certainly took this story to a twisted road of adventure. Penelope is being forced into another marriage, her first has her saved by her sisters intervention, but she has to save herself and run from the second marriage her father has arranged. On this time she runs into a gentleman’s club ran by Duke Alexander, his solution is a marriage of convenience, he needs a woman to straighten out his daughter, who wears pants and climbs trees. At fourteen she needs someone to guide he4, but he is obsessed with protecting them, he has made enemies. Don’t think you can figure this out!
Ms. Linwood has certainly took this story to a twisted road of adventure. Penelope is being forced into another marriage, her first has her saved by her sisters intervention, but she has to save herself and run from the second marriage her father has arranged. On this time she runs into a gentleman’s club ran by Duke Alexander, his solution is a marriage of convenience, he needs a woman to straighten out his daughter, who wears pants and climbs trees. At fourteen she needs someone to guide he4, but he is obsessed with protecting them, he has made enemies. Don’t think you can figure this out!
June 2, 2025
A bride who meets the challenge
Not wanting to be forced into a marriage with an abhorrent lord, Penelope accepts the proposal of a widowed duke who needs a mother to guide his wayward daughter. She finds her new husband a challenge--emotionally isolated and overprotective. Yet, the feisty lady doesn't give up--on him or his daughter. This was a very enjoyable clean read with great characters. There were a significant number of typos, but none that truly diminished the story.
Not wanting to be forced into a marriage with an abhorrent lord, Penelope accepts the proposal of a widowed duke who needs a mother to guide his wayward daughter. She finds her new husband a challenge--emotionally isolated and overprotective. Yet, the feisty lady doesn't give up--on him or his daughter. This was a very enjoyable clean read with great characters. There were a significant number of typos, but none that truly diminished the story.
May 19, 2025
A Quick Decision/Another Announcement..
Lady Penelope makes a rash decision & runs for her life right into the arms of Duke Alexander. She is wedded to try to transform his daughter into the proper attire & there are many obstacles to overcome & both have to learn how to get along. With that comes love but it’s locked in his heart. He learns the hard way & Penelope learns thru his rules which she must follow.
Lady Penelope makes a rash decision & runs for her life right into the arms of Duke Alexander. She is wedded to try to transform his daughter into the proper attire & there are many obstacles to overcome & both have to learn how to get along. With that comes love but it’s locked in his heart. He learns the hard way & Penelope learns thru his rules which she must follow.
May 25, 2025
Now when you know a woman has runaway from two weddings why would you ask her to marry you?
Especially considering she has ran into a gentlemen's club to get away this time. Also why is Penelope running from two different men? You will need to read this very interesting story with unusual characters to find these answers and more.
Especially considering she has ran into a gentlemen's club to get away this time. Also why is Penelope running from two different men? You will need to read this very interesting story with unusual characters to find these answers and more.
May 22, 2025
Another great entry in this series. Penelope and Alexander's love story is unlike any other I've read. Not the typical Regency Romance format but something totally unexpected for me. All the characters were well written even the little dog Apollo.
May 31, 2025
A beautiful love story.
This was one of those gentle love stories. No massive dramas, just two people learning to love each other, wrapped up in some side lines that could have led to problems.
This was one of those gentle love stories. No massive dramas, just two people learning to love each other, wrapped up in some side lines that could have led to problems.
June 26, 2025
A Runaway Duchess
Penelope and Alexander’s story is different and unique in that it shows so much of their battles and wrestling with them in a real sense. Their characters run true to form and their situation goes deep.
Penelope and Alexander’s story is different and unique in that it shows so much of their battles and wrestling with them in a real sense. Their characters run true to form and their situation goes deep.
August 20, 2025
Wow! Please no one think this is romantic! It was a red flagged disguised as a beautiful romance. If anyone is treated with this level of manipulation and control, please see assistance in extracting yourself. Can we please stop romanticizing this behaviour?
May 19, 2025
This was a great story. It had a slightly different plot and that was pleasant. The characters were well written . I loved that it was clean, without graphic text.
May 20, 2025
very good
This is a very good story ! I really enjoy seeing how a couple so far apart that learn to work together to make a life !
So very good !!
This is a very good story ! I really enjoy seeing how a couple so far apart that learn to work together to make a life !
So very good !!
June 13, 2025
Great Read
It has been a pleasure to read this fancier take! It makes one wish for a former time! Thank you for allowing me to experience your talent!!!!
It has been a pleasure to read this fancier take! It makes one wish for a former time! Thank you for allowing me to experience your talent!!!!
June 26, 2025
the most wonderful story every.
I read this beautifully written story in two days. It was a great story line. I loved the characters. Thank you so much!!
I read this beautifully written story in two days. It was a great story line. I loved the characters. Thank you so much!!
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