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Duke of Emeralds: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“I offer nae love, but a Ye’ll never cry again.”
Shy. Guarded. Scared.
Lady Hester would rather remain a spinster than risk a heartbreak. Until one disastrous ball throws her into the arms of the most feared man of the ton.
Cold. Terrifying. Beastly.
For London to accept him, Scottish Duke Thomas needs a wife. With a voice as deep as his scars, he shocks Hester with a vow. She belongs to him now.
She should run. She should refuse.
Yet she agrees to a marriage of two months. Even if she wants more… longing to break every promise they made…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Duke of Emeralds is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Emma Linfield and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "Duke of Emeralds" today to discover Emma's amazing new story!
Shy. Guarded. Scared.
Lady Hester would rather remain a spinster than risk a heartbreak. Until one disastrous ball throws her into the arms of the most feared man of the ton.
Cold. Terrifying. Beastly.
For London to accept him, Scottish Duke Thomas needs a wife. With a voice as deep as his scars, he shocks Hester with a vow. She belongs to him now.
She should run. She should refuse.
Yet she agrees to a marriage of two months. Even if she wants more… longing to break every promise they made…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Duke of Emeralds is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Emma Linfield and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "Duke of Emeralds" today to discover Emma's amazing new story!
478 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2025
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About the author
Emma Linfield
114 books84 followersEmma Linfield has always been passionate about historical romances. Ever fascinated with the world of Regency England and being utmost inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s work, she decided she wanted to write her own stories. Stories of love and tradition being mixed in the most appealing way for every hopeless romantic, much like herself.
Born and raised in Southern California, Emma Linfield has a degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, and she has been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years. When she isn’t writing, Emma loves spending her time with her own prince charming and two beautiful children, all the while enjoying the famous Californian sun and ocean.
So, hop on to this exciting journey of Dukes, Earls and true love with Emma and find pleasure in the old fashioned world of Regency - an Era of pure romance, elegance and high fashion!
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Born and raised in Southern California, Emma Linfield has a degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, and she has been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years. When she isn’t writing, Emma loves spending her time with her own prince charming and two beautiful children, all the while enjoying the famous Californian sun and ocean.
So, hop on to this exciting journey of Dukes, Earls and true love with Emma and find pleasure in the old fashioned world of Regency - an Era of pure romance, elegance and high fashion!
(Source: Official Website)
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October 6, 2025
Loved this story
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were a great mixture of family, love and responsibility. The story of their developing love is sweet, filled with complications.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were a great mixture of family, love and responsibility. The story of their developing love is sweet, filled with complications.
September 23, 2025
When two worlds meld!
A heart breaking story of how the past can destroy the hope for a happy future. Thomas never dreamed of being a Duke, raised as a commoner in Scotland, father died when he is only thirteen, he went to work, his sister wed to help and his mother died a year later. Hester raised in society but now grown and see the pain her mother is at the passing of her father. Her minds is in so much grief that she believes her husband still lives. Hester will never love like that, but needs to marry to relive her mother’s mind, so when Thomas proposed, she agrees but only if he agrees to be in name only. He agrees because he needs help in intergrating into society, and this beings problems!
A heart breaking story of how the past can destroy the hope for a happy future. Thomas never dreamed of being a Duke, raised as a commoner in Scotland, father died when he is only thirteen, he went to work, his sister wed to help and his mother died a year later. Hester raised in society but now grown and see the pain her mother is at the passing of her father. Her minds is in so much grief that she believes her husband still lives. Hester will never love like that, but needs to marry to relive her mother’s mind, so when Thomas proposed, she agrees but only if he agrees to be in name only. He agrees because he needs help in intergrating into society, and this beings problems!
January 24, 2026
I have really gotten into the historical novels this month.
Emma Linfield does them very well.
When a (nearly) spinster, which in those days you reached by being 23 and unmarried, bumps into (literally) a wall of Scottish duke, it seems like a crazy thing to accept his marriage proposal without a courtship or even knowing his past.
But what started out as a business deal, he needed a "society" English wife and she needed a husband and solid future, turned into the romance (albeit, after they were married) of the century.
Again, I must warn you, do not start this book late at night, or the sun will come up as you finish.
It would make a great companion for this cold stormy weekend ahead.
Emma Linfield does them very well.
When a (nearly) spinster, which in those days you reached by being 23 and unmarried, bumps into (literally) a wall of Scottish duke, it seems like a crazy thing to accept his marriage proposal without a courtship or even knowing his past.
But what started out as a business deal, he needed a "society" English wife and she needed a husband and solid future, turned into the romance (albeit, after they were married) of the century.
Again, I must warn you, do not start this book late at night, or the sun will come up as you finish.
It would make a great companion for this cold stormy weekend ahead.
September 29, 2025
A Big Man with a Good Heart.
I enjoyed this clean, well-written story. Scottish Duke Thomas needed an English wife. He met Hester and realised she was different from the other ladies. He proposed and they married quickly. The story follows how their marriage develops. There is a lot of uncertainty but it is clear that Thomas is a gentle man, despite his size. Will Hester realise she has stolen his heart and find a way to have a family life together?
I liked Thomas' calm manner and his practical approach. I thought Hester's embroidery work for the orphanage was a lovely idea.
A good, gentle story.
I enjoyed this clean, well-written story. Scottish Duke Thomas needed an English wife. He met Hester and realised she was different from the other ladies. He proposed and they married quickly. The story follows how their marriage develops. There is a lot of uncertainty but it is clear that Thomas is a gentle man, despite his size. Will Hester realise she has stolen his heart and find a way to have a family life together?
I liked Thomas' calm manner and his practical approach. I thought Hester's embroidery work for the orphanage was a lovely idea.
A good, gentle story.
December 15, 2025
Is love worth the risk
Enjoyed both of the main characters. Thomas, who had worked hard most of his life, became a Duke when he was the only one left in the line. Felt he’d failed his family, convinced he didn’t deserve love. He meets a Lady, who has no options left but spinsterhood and offers marriage. A marriage of convenience to establish him into society , 2 months then she can do what she wants, she agrees because she afraid if she falls in love, she could end up like her mother if he died, lost in grief forever. But, the do fall in love, and both have to get past their fears or be miserable. So is love worth the risk?
Enjoyed both of the main characters. Thomas, who had worked hard most of his life, became a Duke when he was the only one left in the line. Felt he’d failed his family, convinced he didn’t deserve love. He meets a Lady, who has no options left but spinsterhood and offers marriage. A marriage of convenience to establish him into society , 2 months then she can do what she wants, she agrees because she afraid if she falls in love, she could end up like her mother if he died, lost in grief forever. But, the do fall in love, and both have to get past their fears or be miserable. So is love worth the risk?
September 24, 2025
Awesome Historical Romance
This is a great story, I enjoyed the way Hester and Thomas grew in their relationship and provided what each one needed. Hester had a grace and kindness that Thomas needed but didn’t feel her deserved. Thomas had strength and a desire to protect that Hester needed after her father died and her Mother faced depression and dementia. They both agreed to a marriage of convenience but both couldn’t help the feelings that began to develop the longer they spent together.
This is a great story, I enjoyed the way Hester and Thomas grew in their relationship and provided what each one needed. Hester had a grace and kindness that Thomas needed but didn’t feel her deserved. Thomas had strength and a desire to protect that Hester needed after her father died and her Mother faced depression and dementia. They both agreed to a marriage of convenience but both couldn’t help the feelings that began to develop the longer they spent together.
September 21, 2025
Hester thought she was doing the right thing by marrying Thomas. He needed a wife. Neither one planned to fall in love with each other. Thomas is so good to her. She is good with the children, which makes her start to think of what it would be like to have her own. They are both stubborn in trying to keep the rules they set up and not admitting what was in their hearts. What a wonderful story. The extended epilogue is a nice closing. Ms Linfield has done it again.
September 22, 2025
This was a spectacular read! The characters were well developed and realistic, very believable. The plot was intriguing and flowed well. It was cleanly written, which was the best!
My main complaint is the epilogue and prologue links are broken. I do not know what foolishness Cobslt Fairy has pulled, but they need to fix this.
My main complaint is the epilogue and prologue links are broken. I do not know what foolishness Cobslt Fairy has pulled, but they need to fix this.
September 24, 2025
Great Read ! Beautiful story.
Emma Linfield is a true Master. Her characters have life, they are easy to see and feel. Her story’s always hold my interest, with just enough humor, and an abundance of warmth and resonance. I love Emma Linfield. She is one of my absolute favorites💕!
Emma Linfield is a true Master. Her characters have life, they are easy to see and feel. Her story’s always hold my interest, with just enough humor, and an abundance of warmth and resonance. I love Emma Linfield. She is one of my absolute favorites💕!
September 29, 2025
A Duke/A Proposal/A Marriage…
The Duke, Thomas, saves Hester from a ghastly night at A ball only to be grateful as she’s different. When a ward comes along it brings strong feelings & then another. Now a new set of circumstances are set in place & neither one is happy; but only good will come from it. We hope !
The Duke, Thomas, saves Hester from a ghastly night at A ball only to be grateful as she’s different. When a ward comes along it brings strong feelings & then another. Now a new set of circumstances are set in place & neither one is happy; but only good will come from it. We hope !
October 11, 2025
Rambling Romance
This is a nice story with a HEA. Unusual start with a rambling story line. It’s a “clean” love story with likable characters. I wish the heroine had more courage and would have stood up for her husband. He was a strong character who did not receive much support from his wife. That’s why I only gave it 3 stars.
This is a nice story with a HEA. Unusual start with a rambling story line. It’s a “clean” love story with likable characters. I wish the heroine had more courage and would have stood up for her husband. He was a strong character who did not receive much support from his wife. That’s why I only gave it 3 stars.
November 6, 2025
To Marry a Stranger
Lady Hester is confused. She doesn't want to marry for love. She's not even sure she wants to marry at all. She does want to bring her very sad mother joy, though, so when she gets a surprise, marriage proposal from the handsome, new Scottish Duke, she accepts! If you like sweet romance, a headstrong couple, and innocent children, this is the book for you.
Lady Hester is confused. She doesn't want to marry for love. She's not even sure she wants to marry at all. She does want to bring her very sad mother joy, though, so when she gets a surprise, marriage proposal from the handsome, new Scottish Duke, she accepts! If you like sweet romance, a headstrong couple, and innocent children, this is the book for you.
September 21, 2025
Love found
Thomas came from a poor childhood to become a Duke. He did not think he really deserved it, but his Duchess helped him to discover all he could be. A delightful story with likable characters.
Thomas came from a poor childhood to become a Duke. He did not think he really deserved it, but his Duchess helped him to discover all he could be. A delightful story with likable characters.
September 23, 2025
I enjoyed it
The story was very good. I did wish they had warmed up to each other more quickly. But I still loved the story. And I also loved the adoptions.
Hester's Friends were wonderful
And Thomas's friends were the best kind of plain spoken.
The story was very good. I did wish they had warmed up to each other more quickly. But I still loved the story. And I also loved the adoptions.
Hester's Friends were wonderful
And Thomas's friends were the best kind of plain spoken.
September 23, 2025
Hester has very mixed emotions about marrying Thomas as she sees how her mother has been since being widowed. Between the two of the. They overcome all the misunderstandings and hurdles to find their hea
September 29, 2025
Wrong Things for Right Reasons
Two people think they don’t deserve to be happy with each other. They run in the wrong directions. Friends of each step in to save them. Lots of great action and interests that appeal. A nice and calm read.
Two people think they don’t deserve to be happy with each other. They run in the wrong directions. Friends of each step in to save them. Lots of great action and interests that appeal. A nice and calm read.
January 9, 2026
unhappy
There weren’t enough intimate close calls. Once they got back together we never even knew when they consummated the marriage.
There weren’t enough intimate close calls. Once they got back together we never even knew when they consummated the marriage.
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