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The Duke's Midnight Bride:A Historical Regency Romance Novel
"She had given up everything for a child who was not hers. He was the first man who noticed there was nothing left."
Lady Beatrice Ellingham crossed two miles of moor in a storm to knock on the door of the most feared man in England.
She arrived soaked through, holding a seven-month-old boy who was not her son. Her sister is dead. The child's father ruins people for sport. And Beatrice has spent her name, her prospects, and every hope she had left keeping that secret safe.
No one has ever asked what it cost her.
The Duke of Ravenshaw has not opened his house to a living soul in seven years. Cold, exacting, content to let society call him monstrous, Magnus Harrington wants nothing but to be left alone. Then the child's father appears on his gravel at dawn, smiling, asking after a young lady he claims to be concerned for.
So Ravenshaw does the one thing that will put her beyond reach. He announces she is to be his wife.
A marriage of convenience. A shield and nothing more, offered to a woman he is certain will ask him for nothing at all.
She asks him for nothing. That is exactly the trouble.
Because a man who has felt nothing in seven years begins to notice her. That she sits on the floor with the baby. That she has an answer for everything except what she wants for herself.
She made herself small enough to disappear. He is the first man who refused to let her.
A tender, completely clean Regency romance of found family, quiet courage, and a woman who spent herself on everyone but herself. Standalone, with a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Only a warm and satisfying happily ever after.
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Lady Beatrice Ellingham crossed two miles of moor in a storm to knock on the door of the most feared man in England.
She arrived soaked through, holding a seven-month-old boy who was not her son. Her sister is dead. The child's father ruins people for sport. And Beatrice has spent her name, her prospects, and every hope she had left keeping that secret safe.
No one has ever asked what it cost her.
The Duke of Ravenshaw has not opened his house to a living soul in seven years. Cold, exacting, content to let society call him monstrous, Magnus Harrington wants nothing but to be left alone. Then the child's father appears on his gravel at dawn, smiling, asking after a young lady he claims to be concerned for.
So Ravenshaw does the one thing that will put her beyond reach. He announces she is to be his wife.
A marriage of convenience. A shield and nothing more, offered to a woman he is certain will ask him for nothing at all.
She asks him for nothing. That is exactly the trouble.
Because a man who has felt nothing in seven years begins to notice her. That she sits on the floor with the baby. That she has an answer for everything except what she wants for herself.
She made herself small enough to disappear. He is the first man who refused to let her.
A tender, completely clean Regency romance of found family, quiet courage, and a woman who spent herself on everyone but herself. Standalone, with a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Only a warm and satisfying happily ever after.
Now free to read with Kindle Unlimited!
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2026
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Elizabeth Everly
122 books12 followersElizabeth Everly is a Regency romance author who crafts heartwarming tales of love, wit, and adventure. Inspired by history and classic literature, she creates unforgettable characters and sweeping stories. She adores period dramas, afternoon tea, and exploring historic homes.
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August 22, 2026
Catalyst for Change
Lady Beatrice Ellingham, the daughter of an Earl had traveled far, the last two miles slogging through rain and mud carrying a baby.
The Duke of Ravenshaw was unaccustomed to being disturbed in his self-imposed isolation, addressing the gentle woman with a baby as well as her maid with as little courtesy as possible.
Beatrice carried a letter from her deceased sister, who said if the man who was the father of her baby did not acknowledge him to take him to Ravenshaw. Little by little the understanding makes itself available and a once cold, Duke begins to warm.
Voss was the name of the man who ruined Beatrice’s sister Helena, and as it turned out, also ruined the former fiancé of the Duke.
There is a great deal of plotting against a man who deserved it, and by the same man who thought nothing of ruining innocent women. He did not want the child, but also never wanted his name associated with it.
The plan making between Beatrice and Ravenshaw along with other co-conspirators is the biggest part of the story, although a slow growing romance between the two main characters is also present. It was an interesting story, but the dialogue went from witty to plodding, with phrases being overused at will. I did not have difficult time reading this book so instead of giving it 3 1/2 stars I have rounded it up to 4 for this clean Regency romance.
Lady Beatrice Ellingham, the daughter of an Earl had traveled far, the last two miles slogging through rain and mud carrying a baby.
The Duke of Ravenshaw was unaccustomed to being disturbed in his self-imposed isolation, addressing the gentle woman with a baby as well as her maid with as little courtesy as possible.
Beatrice carried a letter from her deceased sister, who said if the man who was the father of her baby did not acknowledge him to take him to Ravenshaw. Little by little the understanding makes itself available and a once cold, Duke begins to warm.
Voss was the name of the man who ruined Beatrice’s sister Helena, and as it turned out, also ruined the former fiancé of the Duke.
There is a great deal of plotting against a man who deserved it, and by the same man who thought nothing of ruining innocent women. He did not want the child, but also never wanted his name associated with it.
The plan making between Beatrice and Ravenshaw along with other co-conspirators is the biggest part of the story, although a slow growing romance between the two main characters is also present. It was an interesting story, but the dialogue went from witty to plodding, with phrases being overused at will. I did not have difficult time reading this book so instead of giving it 3 1/2 stars I have rounded it up to 4 for this clean Regency romance.
September 14, 2026
New author for me in a category I have long wanted to get back into - Regency Historical Romances. I have had problems finding an author that would duplicate my enjoyment of those early books by authors who now are very-well established. Elizabeth Everly has pulled me back into the fold.
I loved this book. Two great, flawed, wounded and complex characters that slowly develop. The dialogue was snappy and so clever. No "milk toast miss" here. And, our hero? Sigh. I so enjoyed watching our heroine slowly break down the Duke's walls, while opening up her closed heart at the same time. The storyline was also very entertaining. All accomplished without one "bedroom" scene. What a concept.
Side note: I have been reading Regencies, Highlander, Victorian, Gothic, Contemporary Romances, Murder/Mystery Romance books, etc. for almost 30 years. Oh yes, there are times when I do enjoy those scenes; however, believe it or not, it gets old. [Insert a new way, feeling, thought, position, etc. here.] When the writing is superior and clever, and the story is solid and entertaining, as is with this book, you don't even miss it.
You got me Ms. Everly. I am on the hunt for more of your books. What fun awaits me. ;)
I loved this book. Two great, flawed, wounded and complex characters that slowly develop. The dialogue was snappy and so clever. No "milk toast miss" here. And, our hero? Sigh. I so enjoyed watching our heroine slowly break down the Duke's walls, while opening up her closed heart at the same time. The storyline was also very entertaining. All accomplished without one "bedroom" scene. What a concept.
Side note: I have been reading Regencies, Highlander, Victorian, Gothic, Contemporary Romances, Murder/Mystery Romance books, etc. for almost 30 years. Oh yes, there are times when I do enjoy those scenes; however, believe it or not, it gets old. [Insert a new way, feeling, thought, position, etc. here.] When the writing is superior and clever, and the story is solid and entertaining, as is with this book, you don't even miss it.
You got me Ms. Everly. I am on the hunt for more of your books. What fun awaits me. ;)
October 16, 2026
That was really interesting. I love the writing style when I first started to read it. I thought what a cool way to write and the banter between the characters was amazing. And then the book just kept going on like that. There were no real conversations there was just a lot of banter. Everybody had fascinating things to say and super quippy and snappy at each other. They couldn't even ask for the butter in a normal way. And the romance was so barely there I feel like I was pulling it out with pliers.
This is a proper romance
This is a proper romance
September 11, 2026
AI written book. They’re all the same. Repetitive wording……how many times did we have to read the she walked 2 miles in a storm carrying a baby. No character development and the dialogue is shallow and repetitive. AI books all read alike. Don’t waste your time.
August 13, 2026
annoying
I have read a number of different authors lately that have a very similar style. They appear to be the same person writing it , or A.I. Not really sure. It is an odd style and rather exhausting. I will not waste my time reading them again. read any more like this. It is semi interesting at first but then becomes tiresome. Going back to the authors I can trust.
I have read a number of different authors lately that have a very similar style. They appear to be the same person writing it , or A.I. Not really sure. It is an odd style and rather exhausting. I will not waste my time reading them again. read any more like this. It is semi interesting at first but then becomes tiresome. Going back to the authors I can trust.
September 2, 2026
AI slop
October 15, 2026
Okay
The story could have been good. I just don’t care for the way conversations were crafted. Obviously, AI was used. The rhythm of it is very much like a lot of books that are out now. Some of the phrases used are the same as in other books. This author’s writing was better than many I’ve read that have used AI assistance. I just wish that authors would use the AI tool minimally. In my opinion, It really takes away from the quality of the writing and makes the book sound somewhat cold and robotic.
The story could have been good. I just don’t care for the way conversations were crafted. Obviously, AI was used. The rhythm of it is very much like a lot of books that are out now. Some of the phrases used are the same as in other books. This author’s writing was better than many I’ve read that have used AI assistance. I just wish that authors would use the AI tool minimally. In my opinion, It really takes away from the quality of the writing and makes the book sound somewhat cold and robotic.
October 13, 2026
AI Strikes Again - Blah
The dialogue was stilted, disingenuous, and overly aggressive.
Didn’t make it far into the book because it quickly became apparent that this is AI generated. So sad because the plot would have made a decent romance novel as far as I can tell which is why it gets an extra star.
Also clearly most of the reviews are fake. Can’t trust Amazon’s review system anymore.
The dialogue was stilted, disingenuous, and overly aggressive.
Didn’t make it far into the book because it quickly became apparent that this is AI generated. So sad because the plot would have made a decent romance novel as far as I can tell which is why it gets an extra star.
Also clearly most of the reviews are fake. Can’t trust Amazon’s review system anymore.
October 9, 2026
It's a true shame that the author clearly chose to use generative AI; there was a very strange cadence to the writing style, which also had the side effect of making every character insufferable, and the descriptions were overly involved.
The bones of this plot were good; it's a shame human imagination was not used to write this, it could have been a tense and compelling read.
I'll have to ignore every work from this author, they cannot be trusted to actually write their own works.
The bones of this plot were good; it's a shame human imagination was not used to write this, it could have been a tense and compelling read.
I'll have to ignore every work from this author, they cannot be trusted to actually write their own works.
September 15, 2026
I wanted to like this and the premise is good but the FMC is stubborn to a fault. She shows up at the Duke's in the middle of the night with a baby and lectures him on being courteous when they have never met before. She came to HIS house in the night and she refuses to give him ANY answers. And even though he's stiff, he takes her in and helps her. Then married her to help the situation. And after being married with a baby of unknown parentage in the house, she still refuses to be honest. She constantly evades and attacks when questioned and honestly, not even for a good reason when he is genuinely trying to help. And when she finally admits the truth of the situation and there's trust between them, she acts on her own again without telling him. She disregards that her actions involve him as her husband and his household and only thinks of the reputation of her dead sister. Like girl, you are using this man and you can't even be decent about it. I got 190 pages in and am giving up.
Also the dialogue is exhausting to follow. It's like they run in circles.
Also the dialogue is exhausting to follow. It's like they run in circles.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2026
A Wonderful Discovery
Discovering a new author, at least to me, is always a time for celebration. It is difficult to find good books and good authors, and this was such a treat.
I find it a challenge to verbalize what makes this book different than most of the good books I have read recently.
The style of writing is very different: and I believe it is because of the structure of the conversation between characters.
In order to enjoy the book, I found that I had to adjust to the manner in which the characters interact through their conversation.
Most of what takes place in the story happens in conversation and not in extensive descriptions. There is the back-and-forth that we experience when speaking to other people in real life translated onto the page without "he said/she said" descriptors.
Another aspect of the conversations are the seemingly contentious, correct corrections, distinctions, and almost little arguments that occur as the characters speak, which at first I did not know how to take. Ravenshaw would say something, and in response, Beatrice would evaluate and perhaps even critique what the Duke was saying or how he was behaving. It wasn't fighting as much as it was like a tug-of-war.
It took some getting used to, and I felt that I had to work a little harder to follow the conversation. However over time, I felt that I was learning to comprehend the plot development and the characterizations in a manner that is not common with today's writers. In fact, at first I wondered if it was because the style was that of a different era… Perhaps like Agatha Christie or Mary Roberts Reinhardt, etc.?
In some ways it felt as if the characters were splitting hairs in their conversation. And I'm not certain that they were not: but overall, it seems as if they are holding each other accountable for what the other has to say: where words matter. This is important because as I mentioned, most of what we learned comes from the conversation, which is an unusual tact to take in my experience with the very broad collection of authors I have read and followed. (I do love to read. I just can't finish books that are poorly written and/or edited.)
The development of the plot moved rather quickly, even though I feel I spent more time contemplating the meaning of the words the major characters exchanged. The transitions in relationships seemed natural. The themes were laser-focused on unfailing loyalty, justice, second chances, self-imposed isolation, victimization, and the concept of reevaluating one's choices/stances in life so far.
This book was everything the description promised it would be. It made me think and work a little harder than I usually do, which I actually appreciate. And despite the fact that it was slightly different in its structure, I read it in two days because I found it very hard to put down.
And I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
Discovering a new author, at least to me, is always a time for celebration. It is difficult to find good books and good authors, and this was such a treat.
I find it a challenge to verbalize what makes this book different than most of the good books I have read recently.
The style of writing is very different: and I believe it is because of the structure of the conversation between characters.
In order to enjoy the book, I found that I had to adjust to the manner in which the characters interact through their conversation.
Most of what takes place in the story happens in conversation and not in extensive descriptions. There is the back-and-forth that we experience when speaking to other people in real life translated onto the page without "he said/she said" descriptors.
Another aspect of the conversations are the seemingly contentious, correct corrections, distinctions, and almost little arguments that occur as the characters speak, which at first I did not know how to take. Ravenshaw would say something, and in response, Beatrice would evaluate and perhaps even critique what the Duke was saying or how he was behaving. It wasn't fighting as much as it was like a tug-of-war.
It took some getting used to, and I felt that I had to work a little harder to follow the conversation. However over time, I felt that I was learning to comprehend the plot development and the characterizations in a manner that is not common with today's writers. In fact, at first I wondered if it was because the style was that of a different era… Perhaps like Agatha Christie or Mary Roberts Reinhardt, etc.?
In some ways it felt as if the characters were splitting hairs in their conversation. And I'm not certain that they were not: but overall, it seems as if they are holding each other accountable for what the other has to say: where words matter. This is important because as I mentioned, most of what we learned comes from the conversation, which is an unusual tact to take in my experience with the very broad collection of authors I have read and followed. (I do love to read. I just can't finish books that are poorly written and/or edited.)
The development of the plot moved rather quickly, even though I feel I spent more time contemplating the meaning of the words the major characters exchanged. The transitions in relationships seemed natural. The themes were laser-focused on unfailing loyalty, justice, second chances, self-imposed isolation, victimization, and the concept of reevaluating one's choices/stances in life so far.
This book was everything the description promised it would be. It made me think and work a little harder than I usually do, which I actually appreciate. And despite the fact that it was slightly different in its structure, I read it in two days because I found it very hard to put down.
And I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
November 3, 2026
L'ho comprato perché era quasi gratis: non tengo più in nessun conto il fatto che su Amazon un libro riceva centinaia o anche migliaia di recensioni positive. L'ho comprato perché non conoscevo l'autrice, e ho avuto in passato la gradevole sorpresa di scoprire scrittrici di valore proprio attraverso la lettura di un libro 'quasi regalato'. Beh, stavolta non è stato il caso.
II racconto, di per sé, nonostante alcune strane lacune e contraddizioni, non era poi tanto male. Ma la scrittura! Era necessario che i vari personaggi (comprendendo anche cameriere, valletti e maggiordomi) si esprimessero con frasi filosofeggianti di sapore vagamente shakespeariano? Era necessario che la narrazione si facesse ridondante, ripetitiva, con uno stile quasi formulare, degno di un poema arcaico più che di un 'historical romance'?
E sto tralasciando i punti deboli dell'intreccio, come il fatto che il duca recluso si sia accollato per sette anni la colpa dell'inveterato seduttore che aveva 'rovinato la reputazione' della sua possibile fidanzata... ma come? Se i due fossero stati colti sul fatto, il nome del vero responsabile sarebbe stato di dominio pubblico; d'altra parte, non viene detto che la 'rovina' della Lady avesse comportato un figlio illegittimo.
E un'altra cosa: ho avuto tanti fratellini, due figli, diversi nipoti. Dopo i tre mesi, in genere (a meno di particolari situazioni di disagio) non urlavano più a squarciagola; a sei/otto mesi si sono avventurati nelle prime forme di 'lallazione'; intorno all'anno, chi più chi meno (ma non a diciotto mesi) hanno mosso i primi passi... Povero piccolo Ned, come ti ha trattato male la tua creatrice!
II racconto, di per sé, nonostante alcune strane lacune e contraddizioni, non era poi tanto male. Ma la scrittura! Era necessario che i vari personaggi (comprendendo anche cameriere, valletti e maggiordomi) si esprimessero con frasi filosofeggianti di sapore vagamente shakespeariano? Era necessario che la narrazione si facesse ridondante, ripetitiva, con uno stile quasi formulare, degno di un poema arcaico più che di un 'historical romance'?
E sto tralasciando i punti deboli dell'intreccio, come il fatto che il duca recluso si sia accollato per sette anni la colpa dell'inveterato seduttore che aveva 'rovinato la reputazione' della sua possibile fidanzata... ma come? Se i due fossero stati colti sul fatto, il nome del vero responsabile sarebbe stato di dominio pubblico; d'altra parte, non viene detto che la 'rovina' della Lady avesse comportato un figlio illegittimo.
E un'altra cosa: ho avuto tanti fratellini, due figli, diversi nipoti. Dopo i tre mesi, in genere (a meno di particolari situazioni di disagio) non urlavano più a squarciagola; a sei/otto mesi si sono avventurati nelle prime forme di 'lallazione'; intorno all'anno, chi più chi meno (ma non a diciotto mesi) hanno mosso i primi passi... Povero piccolo Ned, come ti ha trattato male la tua creatrice!
September 5, 2026
There is a lot of ai content in this book. Do a Kindle search of the book on the phrase "the way", which is used to make off-the-wall comparisons. (I first heard this phrasing on ai generated YouTube videos.) You will then realize why something about the writing and story feel off.
"The ease left her face the way colour leaves a sky at dusk, completely and without warning"
"Fear, layered beneath something harder, the way a hand remembers the shape of something it was burned by."
I also noticed that the servants make a lot of "cheeky" remarks in conversations with the Duke. This in a house run like a mausoleum for 7 years.
Another example in a conversation between a lady (who just fainted) and her maid:
“I did not faint.”
“You fell senseless in the arms of a duke. I was present. Whether we call it fainting, collapsing, or leaving the conversation with unusual drama is a question for people with leisure.”
“I prefer to think of it as a temporary loss of verticality.”
“Call it what you please. Your knees had their own opinion.” Cute, but this gets old fast.
I could go on, but I think that's enough.
"The ease left her face the way colour leaves a sky at dusk, completely and without warning"
"Fear, layered beneath something harder, the way a hand remembers the shape of something it was burned by."
I also noticed that the servants make a lot of "cheeky" remarks in conversations with the Duke. This in a house run like a mausoleum for 7 years.
Another example in a conversation between a lady (who just fainted) and her maid:
“I did not faint.”
“You fell senseless in the arms of a duke. I was present. Whether we call it fainting, collapsing, or leaving the conversation with unusual drama is a question for people with leisure.”
“I prefer to think of it as a temporary loss of verticality.”
“Call it what you please. Your knees had their own opinion.” Cute, but this gets old fast.
I could go on, but I think that's enough.
August 8, 2026
The Duke’s Midnight Bride by Elizabeth Everly is an engaging Regency romance that pulls you in right from its atmospheric opening. The story kicks off when a drenched young lady arrives at a Duke's estate in the middle of a rainstorm, seeking refuge with a baby and a maid. Facing an unexpected situation that could alter his social standing, the Duke quickly decides to offer shelter and protection—especially upon discovering they are fleeing his own sworn enemy.The romance between the Duke and the Lady develops beautifully, perfectly balanced by witty banter and charming commentary from the estate's servants. The tension builds to a satisfying climax when the couple decides to confront their mutual enemy head-on. While the book does suffer from a few editorial oversight errors, such as a few repeated sentences, the compelling plot and strong character dynamics easily outshine these minor flaws. This is a must-read for fans of Regency-era historical romance who love witty dialogue and a satisfying tale of justice served.
August 14, 2026
A touching story of a man deemed to be cold-hearted who is turned into a caring papa and husband under unusual circumstances. A midnight knock at the door, at which is found a soaked young woman and infant along with the nursemaid, turns this duke’s world upside down— for the better!
I found this a thoughtful look at the injustice of society upon the woman who are left with child, while they wink and nod at the man involved. Both the hero and the heroine grow in maturity as the book continues, as reflected in this line from the book:
“Wisdom is merely the residue of mistakes one has managed to survive.”
I think readers of all ages will enjoy this book.
I received an ARC from the author via BookFunnel. I am voluntarily submitting a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
I found this a thoughtful look at the injustice of society upon the woman who are left with child, while they wink and nod at the man involved. Both the hero and the heroine grow in maturity as the book continues, as reflected in this line from the book:
“Wisdom is merely the residue of mistakes one has managed to survive.”
I think readers of all ages will enjoy this book.
I received an ARC from the author via BookFunnel. I am voluntarily submitting a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Did Not Finish
October 31, 2026It's just one quip to the next! I love good banter, but this was oddly repetitive and didn't always make sense. I started to see patterns, and then it felt redundant. For example:
"Beatrice had carried [the letter] through mud and darkness like a relic, only to place it into the keeping of a man [*]who appeared to regard human distress as a breach of household order."
"Ned took it like a little gentleman [*]who had waited all his life for a properly managed supper.”
"His carefully ordered life had, in the space of twenty minutes, been breached by a woman [*]who had carried a baby through a storm and had not once asked for pity."
Those are the good ones. Sometimes, they are just confusing:
“People become facts the moment they threaten reputations."
Umm, okay?
I can't do a whole book of this. Moving on.
"Beatrice had carried [the letter] through mud and darkness like a relic, only to place it into the keeping of a man [*]who appeared to regard human distress as a breach of household order."
"Ned took it like a little gentleman [*]who had waited all his life for a properly managed supper.”
"His carefully ordered life had, in the space of twenty minutes, been breached by a woman [*]who had carried a baby through a storm and had not once asked for pity."
Those are the good ones. Sometimes, they are just confusing:
“People become facts the moment they threaten reputations."
Umm, okay?
I can't do a whole book of this. Moving on.
August 9, 2026
I enjoyed the witty dialogue between the two main characters and also the maid, Martha. One of my favorite quote was “Wisdom is merely the residue of mistakes one has managed to survive”. The story had an engaging plot about how to make the villain accountable for his actions. I didn’t understand the part of the ball when they were going to present the evidence against the villain publicly, but instead let the gossips handle it. I was expecting a little more drama at that point. I did like that the epilogue was included in the book and it gave us a look at five years hence. It was an entertaining read.
August 17, 2026
I absolutely loved this book from the start all the way till the end. Each of the characters were well written and I loved Bernice’s personality and how she stood up to the Duke. With a baby and maid in tow going to a duke’s house whom she never met and asking for help, it takes courage and Bernice had a lot of it. But what made this book so special to me was the change in the duke. He went from a cold-hearted man to someone who could show love not only for an orphan child but for Bernice. To add laughter to the book, the maid Martha was funny in a subtle way. A great read and I highly recommend it.
August 8, 2026
Family is more than a name.
Social expectations for men and women at this time really set the stage for the story. I quite enjoyed the low angst unfolding plot. It is easy to identify with the situation that Beatrice was in along with the stress and emotional turmoil. Bringing Beatrice and the Duke together together as unsuspecting allies building a case to write past wrongs was interesting. The sassy back-and-forth banter between many of the characters was lighthearted, entertaining, and revealed their realistic and unique personalities.
Social expectations for men and women at this time really set the stage for the story. I quite enjoyed the low angst unfolding plot. It is easy to identify with the situation that Beatrice was in along with the stress and emotional turmoil. Bringing Beatrice and the Duke together together as unsuspecting allies building a case to write past wrongs was interesting. The sassy back-and-forth banter between many of the characters was lighthearted, entertaining, and revealed their realistic and unique personalities.
August 22, 2026
This is beyond a slow burn romance where I'm not sure either the Duke or Beatrice know what romance actually is. They absolutely do not know how to answer a question directly which makes them a bit insufferable. I love the dramatic opening scene of the book and how peaceful the epilogues are but I was hoping they would have some fire when in came to defending Helena and poor Ned. What started as a dramatic tale slowly lost passion and urgency and became stagnant. It's not a bad story but not really memorable either which is disappointing because it held a lot of promise.
September 2, 2026
Great Book to Read
The story on this book is full of surprises. Gabriela walks miles to get to the Duke's house because her deceased sister told her to go there to get help. She came with her maid and her sister's 7 month son. The whole story shows how they come together to protect the child from her father and the child's father who was not a good person. The Duke decides to marry her and protect the child. In the end the Child's father runs away from London when his behaviour is acknowledged and the Duke makes the child his ward legally. A great book to read!
The story on this book is full of surprises. Gabriela walks miles to get to the Duke's house because her deceased sister told her to go there to get help. She came with her maid and her sister's 7 month son. The whole story shows how they come together to protect the child from her father and the child's father who was not a good person. The Duke decides to marry her and protect the child. In the end the Child's father runs away from London when his behaviour is acknowledged and the Duke makes the child his ward legally. A great book to read!
October 26, 2026
Promising start to AI slop pipeline
Maybe two stars is cruel. But cmon it was unbearable and by the end I started skipping paging hoping for a glimmer of hope….disappointed.
I did love the banter and that’s about it. No real character descriptions, it was hard to track who was speaking, Beatrice refuses to address him as anything other than the formal titles which was confusing after a while. Because the of repetitive nature of this “book” it’s clear the “author” leaned heavily on AI.
Maybe two stars is cruel. But cmon it was unbearable and by the end I started skipping paging hoping for a glimmer of hope….disappointed.
I did love the banter and that’s about it. No real character descriptions, it was hard to track who was speaking, Beatrice refuses to address him as anything other than the formal titles which was confusing after a while. Because the of repetitive nature of this “book” it’s clear the “author” leaned heavily on AI.
August 12, 2026
“The Duke’s Midnight Bride” by Elizabeth Everly
-An enjoyable Regency romance with fun dialogue and likable characters. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Enjoyable banter between Beatrice, the Duke, and Martha, the maid.
The storyline includes a villain and seeking justice for wrongs done. I expected more drama at the ball.
The five-year epilogue is a nice touch, and overall, this is a fun and satisfying read.
-An enjoyable Regency romance with fun dialogue and likable characters. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Enjoyable banter between Beatrice, the Duke, and Martha, the maid.
The storyline includes a villain and seeking justice for wrongs done. I expected more drama at the ball.
The five-year epilogue is a nice touch, and overall, this is a fun and satisfying read.
September 3, 2026
Never a boring moment!
The dialogue had me chuckling, even in the midst of a serious scenario, the dynamic and repartee of each character was so witty.
There were parts that I did question, for instance, why Beatrice, never called Ravenshaw by his given name, it was always Your Grace, even in moments of intimacy. Outside of this, the story had moments of poignancy, laughter and intrigue.
The dialogue had me chuckling, even in the midst of a serious scenario, the dynamic and repartee of each character was so witty.
There were parts that I did question, for instance, why Beatrice, never called Ravenshaw by his given name, it was always Your Grace, even in moments of intimacy. Outside of this, the story had moments of poignancy, laughter and intrigue.
September 9, 2026
Holding a baby and running for your life!
A sad review of how much a life means when a rake tells a yarn of love, commitment and when a child is conceived he leaves and continues his life. But this the wrong lady, she may have died but her sister saves the baby and seeks a haven with a man who has heard the story some years before! A heart wrenching tale of survival and redemption. Very good book!
A sad review of how much a life means when a rake tells a yarn of love, commitment and when a child is conceived he leaves and continues his life. But this the wrong lady, she may have died but her sister saves the baby and seeks a haven with a man who has heard the story some years before! A heart wrenching tale of survival and redemption. Very good book!
September 16, 2026
Entertaining and enjoyable
A very interesting story that grabbed my attention from the first paragraph and kept it until the last word. The characters developed with humor, strength and at a realistic pace. Having read quite a few different books in the same genre, I can honestly say this one distinguishes itself by the steady, appropriate use of humor, protectiveness and love. I can recommend this book to anyone looking for a gentle story and a little suspense.
A very interesting story that grabbed my attention from the first paragraph and kept it until the last word. The characters developed with humor, strength and at a realistic pace. Having read quite a few different books in the same genre, I can honestly say this one distinguishes itself by the steady, appropriate use of humor, protectiveness and love. I can recommend this book to anyone looking for a gentle story and a little suspense.
September 18, 2026
silence removed
It’s a sad story of a women taken advantage of by a predatory nobleman and discarded when they became inconvenient. It’s also a love story that ends well. What is different about this tale is that nobleman responsible was exposed and the women vindicated. Unfortunately, one of them was dead, but the other was able to return to society. A truly revolutionary tale for the times.
It’s a sad story of a women taken advantage of by a predatory nobleman and discarded when they became inconvenient. It’s also a love story that ends well. What is different about this tale is that nobleman responsible was exposed and the women vindicated. Unfortunately, one of them was dead, but the other was able to return to society. A truly revolutionary tale for the times.
October 10, 2026
I think this would make a fantastic movie
The author doesn't describe feelings, she describes the scene. All the better to transfer this to script. There could be more description around the dialogue. Some back and forths don't name who is speaking and then a third enters and I have to restart the interaction. Could also describe that they're loud or yelling as they begin shouting, instead of someone reacting to it.
The author doesn't describe feelings, she describes the scene. All the better to transfer this to script. There could be more description around the dialogue. Some back and forths don't name who is speaking and then a third enters and I have to restart the interaction. Could also describe that they're loud or yelling as they begin shouting, instead of someone reacting to it.
October 20, 2026
Great story!
This story is one of the best I have read this year. It's October & I've read approximately 200 Regency era books this year. This one has kept me turning pages as fast as possible. This story is very different from all these other books. Can hardly wait to read more by this author! I gave it four stars as there was some editing missing. Several areas had dialogue that I couldn't discern who was speaking. Read it! You won't be disappointed.
This story is one of the best I have read this year. It's October & I've read approximately 200 Regency era books this year. This one has kept me turning pages as fast as possible. This story is very different from all these other books. Can hardly wait to read more by this author! I gave it four stars as there was some editing missing. Several areas had dialogue that I couldn't discern who was speaking. Read it! You won't be disappointed.
November 6, 2026
Extremely well written
If you appreciate poignant dialog, exceptional character building, and sarcasm, this book will be perfect. It's the first time I have read this author and I was thoroughly impressed. I read a couple books a week and am always on the lookout for a new author.
I was expecting a Beauty and the Beast copycat, but this book was very much more than that. Ms.Everly will definitely be one of the authors I follow.
If you appreciate poignant dialog, exceptional character building, and sarcasm, this book will be perfect. It's the first time I have read this author and I was thoroughly impressed. I read a couple books a week and am always on the lookout for a new author.
I was expecting a Beauty and the Beast copycat, but this book was very much more than that. Ms.Everly will definitely be one of the authors I follow.
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