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Love's Pride #1
The Reluctant Duke
The last thing wounded veteran Major Thomas Marshal wanted was a title. It wasn’t supposed to happen. But duty has a way of pulling a man into things he doesn’t want and away from the things he needs.
The only thing Miss Guinevere Harding needs is a safe place to hide. A job as the downstairs maid at Brookshire is the perfect place to hide from a frightening past. Or at least it was until the arrival of the new Duke.
Heat and passion pull Thomas and Gwen together even as society and duty fight to keep them apart. She won’t become his mistress and can’t become his wife.
Thomas is determined otherwise, even if it cost’s him everything.
The only thing Miss Guinevere Harding needs is a safe place to hide. A job as the downstairs maid at Brookshire is the perfect place to hide from a frightening past. Or at least it was until the arrival of the new Duke.
Heat and passion pull Thomas and Gwen together even as society and duty fight to keep them apart. She won’t become his mistress and can’t become his wife.
Thomas is determined otherwise, even if it cost’s him everything.
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First published July 31, 2015
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May 29, 2019
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The rags to riches pipe dream was certainly a worthwhile endeavor, but the journey to the conclusion was muddied with head shaking inconsistencies, dragging in some places - resulting in a very unconventional historical romance. Many aspects were out of synch, including usage of terms and such, which led to the passionate longing over-writing all the societal rules of the time. The newly appointed Duke sure seemed to take to his role quickly and efficiently, with the exception of mixing of stations.
I read this through the kindle unlimited program provided by Amazon.
This is NOT a clean tale, yet not the explicitly steamy version either. So readers who are offended by such should take note before opening the book. It is able to stand on its own, which eliminates the annoying cliffhangers that do not appeal to this reader.
The rags to riches pipe dream was certainly a worthwhile endeavor, but the journey to the conclusion was muddied with head shaking inconsistencies, dragging in some places - resulting in a very unconventional historical romance. Many aspects were out of synch, including usage of terms and such, which led to the passionate longing over-writing all the societal rules of the time. The newly appointed Duke sure seemed to take to his role quickly and efficiently, with the exception of mixing of stations.
I read this through the kindle unlimited program provided by Amazon.
This is NOT a clean tale, yet not the explicitly steamy version either. So readers who are offended by such should take note before opening the book. It is able to stand on its own, which eliminates the annoying cliffhangers that do not appeal to this reader.
July 1, 2017
Super sweet Regency romance of heroine in hiding and an honorable Duke. He is smitten!
Low key romance that is still enjoyable as the protagonists get their happily ever after and the bad guys get their comeuppance.
Low key romance that is still enjoyable as the protagonists get their happily ever after and the bad guys get their comeuppance.
February 3, 2017
This could have been a strong four star read but for several things:
1: Either this was a flawed file downloaded to Amazon, or the author hadn’t bothered to read through before adding it. There are what appear to be ‘footnotes’ spattered throughout the story - e.g: …… putting Isabel next to Rev[SAT8] Moore for some reason.
And when I clicked on one of these it took me to a whole raft of suggested ‘edits’ at the back of the book - 32 of them!
Did the author not actually ‘READ’ the final version? Each time I came across these ‘links’ (and they are in blue as well!) I was dragged right out of the story. Its not just sloppy, it's treating the reader with contempt, as if we don't deserve to be given properly edited books.
'That'll do' WONT DO anymore!
2. Spellings: Yes, the author is American and therefore some words are in US spelling, but whiskey is NOT the same as the whisky drunk in the UK. I doubt that Thomas would be drinking Irish whiskey ;) . Other spellings? eg: horses ‘canter’ - not ‘cantor’.
3. Punctuation - particularly that of direct speech - needed drastic improvement. There are set rules for the punctuation of direct speech and its not that difficult to learn them, surely?
4. The verb tenses! OMG, the tenses!! Paragraphs switching from past to present and back again until I was spinning!
He saw a brief smile flash on Gwen’s face and then her shoulders slumped slightly in resignation. She probably thinks that I was talking about Celeste and the girls only.
I think this could have been an enjoyable read, but the dreadful proof-reading and the lack of a final check by the author made me rate it at one star. A shame actually, because I really liked Thomas and Gwen.
1: Either this was a flawed file downloaded to Amazon, or the author hadn’t bothered to read through before adding it. There are what appear to be ‘footnotes’ spattered throughout the story - e.g: …… putting Isabel next to Rev[SAT8] Moore for some reason.
And when I clicked on one of these it took me to a whole raft of suggested ‘edits’ at the back of the book - 32 of them!
Did the author not actually ‘READ’ the final version? Each time I came across these ‘links’ (and they are in blue as well!) I was dragged right out of the story. Its not just sloppy, it's treating the reader with contempt, as if we don't deserve to be given properly edited books.
'That'll do' WONT DO anymore!
2. Spellings: Yes, the author is American and therefore some words are in US spelling, but whiskey is NOT the same as the whisky drunk in the UK. I doubt that Thomas would be drinking Irish whiskey ;) . Other spellings? eg: horses ‘canter’ - not ‘cantor’.
3. Punctuation - particularly that of direct speech - needed drastic improvement. There are set rules for the punctuation of direct speech and its not that difficult to learn them, surely?
4. The verb tenses! OMG, the tenses!! Paragraphs switching from past to present and back again until I was spinning!
He saw a brief smile flash on Gwen’s face and then her shoulders slumped slightly in resignation. She probably thinks that I was talking about Celeste and the girls only.
I think this could have been an enjoyable read, but the dreadful proof-reading and the lack of a final check by the author made me rate it at one star. A shame actually, because I really liked Thomas and Gwen.
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February 4, 2017blah. I got bored. So bored. I only made it to chapter 12. I got the feeling that is knew what would happen and I just didn't care.
The Duke, while limping, didn't seem impacted by it at all. He was not a wounded hero. It was like they just needed something to make him less perfect. It just didn't do it for me.
Disappointed.
The Duke, while limping, didn't seem impacted by it at all. He was not a wounded hero. It was like they just needed something to make him less perfect. It just didn't do it for me.
Disappointed.
February 24, 2017
I'm so sorry I read this. I had enjoyed a different book by this author despite some minor grammar and spelling issues and I foolishly did not read reviews on this one before starting. A disaster in so many ways.
First we have the technical issues. Things like poor grammar, punctuation errors, and mismatched tenses. But what bothered me no end was a complete ignorance of the English language. Horses do not "cantor". It is "popinjay" not "popping jay", similarly it should have been "namesake's" not "names sake's". And "heartedly" is not a word, perhaps she meant "heartily". If I had handed this in to my grade 10 English class I would have failed on these points alone. Publishing this in any form contributes to the dumbing down of the populace.
Then we have a few style issues. I would not comment on them if I had liked the book but they just added fuel to the fire. I have a hard time imagining a regency lady calling someone "evil scum". And I think it is bad style to use the word "flashed" nearly 2 dozen times in a short book.
For lack of period knowledge we have Jane Austen's name being given as the author of the "recent" book Emma. Of course at the time Austen was still alive and her name was not public knowledge. Emma was listed as "by the author of Pride and Prejudice". Once I saw this failing I had no faith in the rest of the facts.
Now I persisted because at first I liked the characters well enough but as the story got worse I just kept hoping it would redeem itself. The little romance there is was not at all believable or moving. The actions lacked logic, and later descriptions do not match earlier actions.
This writer needs an editor and better proof-readers.
First we have the technical issues. Things like poor grammar, punctuation errors, and mismatched tenses. But what bothered me no end was a complete ignorance of the English language. Horses do not "cantor". It is "popinjay" not "popping jay", similarly it should have been "namesake's" not "names sake's". And "heartedly" is not a word, perhaps she meant "heartily". If I had handed this in to my grade 10 English class I would have failed on these points alone. Publishing this in any form contributes to the dumbing down of the populace.
Then we have a few style issues. I would not comment on them if I had liked the book but they just added fuel to the fire. I have a hard time imagining a regency lady calling someone "evil scum". And I think it is bad style to use the word "flashed" nearly 2 dozen times in a short book.
For lack of period knowledge we have Jane Austen's name being given as the author of the "recent" book Emma. Of course at the time Austen was still alive and her name was not public knowledge. Emma was listed as "by the author of Pride and Prejudice". Once I saw this failing I had no faith in the rest of the facts.
Now I persisted because at first I liked the characters well enough but as the story got worse I just kept hoping it would redeem itself. The little romance there is was not at all believable or moving. The actions lacked logic, and later descriptions do not match earlier actions.
This writer needs an editor and better proof-readers.
November 4, 2015
JUST OK, BUT IT WAS FREE!!
The Reluctant Duke has a plot line that has been done many times and many ways by different Historical Romance author and have been written much better then the Reluctant Duke. I do however like this type of plot line and if the story had more developed characters and made me feel like I was in Regency England it would have given it more stars.
Major Thomas Marshall has returned home from the war and is now the newly ennobled Duke of Bathurst. He was a 3rd grandson and never expected this to happen. Its a very rich and powerful Dukedom. Which made me wonder why he had such a lowly secondary tiles such as Viscount and Baron, most Dukes secondary titles would be Marquess and Earl and down the Aristocracy line from there. Some Duke's carry every title in the Aristocracy. The story open with Gwen escaping a attack by and Earl. She gets away and finds herself hiding as a maid/housekeeper at Brookshire Estates. She is noticed right away by Thomas upon is arrival to take up his title. They are a lovely couple and I liked both of them very much. I also, loved Thomas Aunt Lady Celeste. However I didn't really feel as if I was in Regency England. There tone seemed a bit to modern. There was no backdrop to place me in that particular time. Just a visit from Prinny The Regent Prince George which gave me an idea of the era and the mention of balls and gowns, but that was all. I also hate it when the evil villain is allowed to get away with a tap on the hand. In this case the Earl after cheating in the duel with Thomas by turning an shooting him before the count was ended. Just gets sent off to France. Thomas did worst damage to the other two villains in the story, but lets the main villain go. Whats to stop him from coming back? he still has his title and his wealth. So I didn't like the ending. The saving grace was the main characters, which I enjoyed.
The Reluctant Duke has a plot line that has been done many times and many ways by different Historical Romance author and have been written much better then the Reluctant Duke. I do however like this type of plot line and if the story had more developed characters and made me feel like I was in Regency England it would have given it more stars.
Major Thomas Marshall has returned home from the war and is now the newly ennobled Duke of Bathurst. He was a 3rd grandson and never expected this to happen. Its a very rich and powerful Dukedom. Which made me wonder why he had such a lowly secondary tiles such as Viscount and Baron, most Dukes secondary titles would be Marquess and Earl and down the Aristocracy line from there. Some Duke's carry every title in the Aristocracy. The story open with Gwen escaping a attack by and Earl. She gets away and finds herself hiding as a maid/housekeeper at Brookshire Estates. She is noticed right away by Thomas upon is arrival to take up his title. They are a lovely couple and I liked both of them very much. I also, loved Thomas Aunt Lady Celeste. However I didn't really feel as if I was in Regency England. There tone seemed a bit to modern. There was no backdrop to place me in that particular time. Just a visit from Prinny The Regent Prince George which gave me an idea of the era and the mention of balls and gowns, but that was all. I also hate it when the evil villain is allowed to get away with a tap on the hand. In this case the Earl after cheating in the duel with Thomas by turning an shooting him before the count was ended. Just gets sent off to France. Thomas did worst damage to the other two villains in the story, but lets the main villain go. Whats to stop him from coming back? he still has his title and his wealth. So I didn't like the ending. The saving grace was the main characters, which I enjoyed.
November 10, 2015
Well written
The story starts with a young woman running through the streets of london in fear of her life then focus changes to war hero major who unexpectedly inherited a dukedom. It turns out the young woman is the sole maid become housekeeper when the former duke's staff all left his service. Sparks fly between the young woman, Gwen and the new duke, Thomas. Thomas becomes determined to have Gwen for his duchess and enlists his elderly great aunt to assist. A serious story with some serious topics.
The story starts with a young woman running through the streets of london in fear of her life then focus changes to war hero major who unexpectedly inherited a dukedom. It turns out the young woman is the sole maid become housekeeper when the former duke's staff all left his service. Sparks fly between the young woman, Gwen and the new duke, Thomas. Thomas becomes determined to have Gwen for his duchess and enlists his elderly great aunt to assist. A serious story with some serious topics.
November 2, 2015
The story was okay... a little light on plot and pretty cliche.
What I found hardest to get past were the innumerable grammatical errors, most notably consistent misuse of commas, apostrophes and too/to, as well as misplaced question marks.
I think the book would have been greatly enhanced by having a proofreader and an editor who speak English.
What I found hardest to get past were the innumerable grammatical errors, most notably consistent misuse of commas, apostrophes and too/to, as well as misplaced question marks.
I think the book would have been greatly enhanced by having a proofreader and an editor who speak English.
September 28, 2016
If you are a fan of historical romance novels this is another winner by this author. The author is able to build a story that the reader can immerse themselves in and feel comfortable. The characters are believable and the plot is realistic. I enjoyed this book and have read other titles by the author and have never been disappointed. I would put any offering by G L Snodgrass on a must read list.
I have given this book a four star rating.
I obtained this book from Amazon in Kindle format.
Thank you Frank for the Review
I have given this book a four star rating.
I obtained this book from Amazon in Kindle format.
Thank you Frank for the Review
June 26, 2020
This was a very enjoyable read. I was able to escape the world for sometime while reading this.
Gwen is such a sweetheart and a fighter. She didn’t allow any man be it duke or earl to stand in her way.
The story is well written and the narration is good and helped me sink into this story.
If you haven’t read anything by Ma. Snodgrass give her a try now!
Gwen is such a sweetheart and a fighter. She didn’t allow any man be it duke or earl to stand in her way.
The story is well written and the narration is good and helped me sink into this story.
If you haven’t read anything by Ma. Snodgrass give her a try now!
April 3, 2019
The story line was good, had many times where you were as curious as the duke on her past.
But G.L. Snodgrass you really need to get an editor, a proper editor who knows where all the commas, and quotation marks go. the grammar mistakes bugged me.
But G.L. Snodgrass you really need to get an editor, a proper editor who knows where all the commas, and quotation marks go. the grammar mistakes bugged me.
December 27, 2019
Gwen Marshal has been forced to flee her London home. Her lecherous stepfather has arranged for her to be abused {physically/sexually/emotionally} by the Earl of Grainbell to pay off a gambling debt. This depraved agreement has been covered up under the guise of a betrothal. Gwen flees to Brookshire where she is hired as a maid. By the time the new duke arrives, Gwen is serving as the housekeeper in the large house on his estate. Army veteran Thomas Marshal, the Duke of Bathurst, returns to Brookshire and discovers all but four of the servants have left the estate. He's impressed with the young, attractive housekeeper who has managed to keep the house in good order. Her intelligence and fearless attitude make him wonder who she really is and what secrets she is hiding.
This book was extremely delightful. It was easy to read and the plot flowed rather nicely. I must admit once the family traveled to London for the season, I became very anxious wondering when the villains would re-emerge to torment the heroine. Fortunately, they didn't get their hands on her again. NO KIDNAPPING SCENE! :) In fact, there wasn't even the threat of kidnapping. The way the author avenged the heroine was the COOLEST bit of writing I've read all year. I hate it when minor characters take out the villain or when the revenge is anticlimatic. The Duke of Bathurst is one smooth dude. The way he took down Gwen's stepfather is the stuff of legends. He planned his moves carefully and took his time doing it.
MIC DROP! This is a hero I couldn't get enough of. More please! He rids England of the sexually deviant earl as well, but you'll have to read the book to find out what happened with him.
This book was extremely delightful. It was easy to read and the plot flowed rather nicely. I must admit once the family traveled to London for the season, I became very anxious wondering when the villains would re-emerge to torment the heroine. Fortunately, they didn't get their hands on her again. NO KIDNAPPING SCENE! :) In fact, there wasn't even the threat of kidnapping. The way the author avenged the heroine was the COOLEST bit of writing I've read all year. I hate it when minor characters take out the villain or when the revenge is anticlimatic. The Duke of Bathurst is one smooth dude. The way he took down Gwen's stepfather is the stuff of legends. He planned his moves carefully and took his time doing it.
MIC DROP! This is a hero I couldn't get enough of. More please! He rids England of the sexually deviant earl as well, but you'll have to read the book to find out what happened with him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2016
The ending actually brought a tear to my eye. A nice break.
June 29, 2018
What a lovely story. The premise intrigued me. Just exactly what was Miss Guinevere Harding running from and/or hiding? Why didn't Major Thomas Marshal want a title? After all, so much comes with a title - wealth, prestige, power - just to name a few. I could not resist.
Loved the story. The sparks between Thomas and Gwen were sizzling hot. Their histories, wow! The did have some interesting things to overcome. In spite of the title being a complete surprise, Thomas has no problems with the aristocratic arrogance. It seemed to come rather naturally to him. Now Gwen, talk about not being from either upstairs or downstairs. Those are always fun stories to read. Just how are they going to get around all that?
It was done with some interesting twists and turns. Not to mention the usual interfering relatives. I adore those interfering relatives. They can be so fun.
The ending was very satisfying. I thought the epilogue was a inspired. Very sweet. Thank you!
My biggest issue? Just why did it take me so long to read this? It has been languishing on my reader for well over a year. So much to read, so little time.
Loved the story. The sparks between Thomas and Gwen were sizzling hot. Their histories, wow! The did have some interesting things to overcome. In spite of the title being a complete surprise, Thomas has no problems with the aristocratic arrogance. It seemed to come rather naturally to him. Now Gwen, talk about not being from either upstairs or downstairs. Those are always fun stories to read. Just how are they going to get around all that?
It was done with some interesting twists and turns. Not to mention the usual interfering relatives. I adore those interfering relatives. They can be so fun.
The ending was very satisfying. I thought the epilogue was a inspired. Very sweet. Thank you!
My biggest issue? Just why did it take me so long to read this? It has been languishing on my reader for well over a year. So much to read, so little time.
February 18, 2021
The author needs to do her research
I was disappointed with this story and wished all the way through that the author has done some research. There were only two actual true facts in the whole story and they were both incorrect. In the war against France, Britain was fighting the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte, known as 'Boney '. NOT 'Bonnie.'. Secondly the island he was exiled to was NOT St Helen's but St Helena's.
Also the dialogue for a Duke of the realm did not ring true. He would never call someone 'honey.'. The etiquette for fighting a duel was incorrect in the story also.
This may seem inconsequential to many, but even in fiction there has to be some standards.
The plot was poor. A woman such as Celeste, high up in the ton would NEVER sponsor a cook's daughter! Even if she was a paid companion to her niece.
Even I wondered how a Duke could tell his aunt he was going to marry a woman, but not tell the woman herself. It was a ridiculous point to build a plot around. Sorry, but this author should stay away from Regency stories until she does her research.
I was disappointed with this story and wished all the way through that the author has done some research. There were only two actual true facts in the whole story and they were both incorrect. In the war against France, Britain was fighting the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte, known as 'Boney '. NOT 'Bonnie.'. Secondly the island he was exiled to was NOT St Helen's but St Helena's.
Also the dialogue for a Duke of the realm did not ring true. He would never call someone 'honey.'. The etiquette for fighting a duel was incorrect in the story also.
This may seem inconsequential to many, but even in fiction there has to be some standards.
The plot was poor. A woman such as Celeste, high up in the ton would NEVER sponsor a cook's daughter! Even if she was a paid companion to her niece.
Even I wondered how a Duke could tell his aunt he was going to marry a woman, but not tell the woman herself. It was a ridiculous point to build a plot around. Sorry, but this author should stay away from Regency stories until she does her research.
July 22, 2020
When Major Thomas Marshal unexpectedly inherited his title he expected a whole raft of new issues would come with his new dukedom. What he didn't expect was his gorgeous new housekeeper, Guinevere Harding. Their attraction was hard to resist but the class chasm between them was too wide to cross. Enter one sweet sister and one ferocious aunt to straighten out the mess!
This historical romance was a steamy listen. I did enjoy both main characters and their time together. Gwen's mystery kept me listening to the end. And watching Thomas plot his revenge was supremely satisfying.
The narration was a little odd, the story was in a British accent (I'm assuming), but the character's dialogue was voiced in an American accent. It was jarring when someone would speak. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
This historical romance was a steamy listen. I did enjoy both main characters and their time together. Gwen's mystery kept me listening to the end. And watching Thomas plot his revenge was supremely satisfying.
The narration was a little odd, the story was in a British accent (I'm assuming), but the character's dialogue was voiced in an American accent. It was jarring when someone would speak. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2022
#1 of 4 part series, but a complete story. Audiobook narration is very good, with lots of pitch, rate and vocal variation, thus avoiding the dread sing-songy pattern of some narrators. Appropriately British. Functions as a stand alone, could read in any order, but 1->4 is best.
Story:
Major Thomas Marshal, still injured from war, ends up a peer with a beautiful young housekeeper, Miss Guinevere Harding, who speaks to well and exhibits too much education to have been a house maid/servant for long.
Note to author: With a bit more snarky humor you can enjoy the popularity of J. Quinn or T. Dare or add more big issue sentimal angst and join M. Balogh. A bit more historic political detail and visual description would enrich your books for me.
Love your book. Keep writing.
Story:
Major Thomas Marshal, still injured from war, ends up a peer with a beautiful young housekeeper, Miss Guinevere Harding, who speaks to well and exhibits too much education to have been a house maid/servant for long.
Note to author: With a bit more snarky humor you can enjoy the popularity of J. Quinn or T. Dare or add more big issue sentimal angst and join M. Balogh. A bit more historic political detail and visual description would enrich your books for me.
Love your book. Keep writing.
October 9, 2023
Predictable recency romance.
This book is your standard, predictable Recency romance. I was thoroughly distracted by poor sentence structure, poorer grammar, and even worse spelling.
There are holes in the storyline. The plot, while predictable, smacks of plagiarism. Nothing in this story is original.
Just because someone wants to write a book, doesn't mean they should.
For the love of everyone's time and sanity, take writing classes. Learn how to state a scene properly. Use proper period speech and spelling!
I shudder that this is the first in a series. One can only hope The author improves otherwise millions of electrons will have given their lives for naught.
The author badly needs a professional editor.
This book is your standard, predictable Recency romance. I was thoroughly distracted by poor sentence structure, poorer grammar, and even worse spelling.
There are holes in the storyline. The plot, while predictable, smacks of plagiarism. Nothing in this story is original.
Just because someone wants to write a book, doesn't mean they should.
For the love of everyone's time and sanity, take writing classes. Learn how to state a scene properly. Use proper period speech and spelling!
I shudder that this is the first in a series. One can only hope The author improves otherwise millions of electrons will have given their lives for naught.
The author badly needs a professional editor.
February 9, 2017
This is a sweet story about a wealthy merchants daughter, Gwen,who was sold to a weasel to pay her step fathers gambling debts and a 2nd son of a second son of a duke.
He was a major, his uncle was to be the duke, then his cousin, then his dad. He would never be a duke. But then he was.
Gwen ran away from her step father and found a job as housekeeper for the duke, whoever he was. She was one of 3 employees. The cook, the kid that pretty much did everything but clean and Gwen, the maid. She thought she was safe, until he came home.
He didn't want to be a duke but he did want to marry Gwen. The story was about working all that out.
He was a major, his uncle was to be the duke, then his cousin, then his dad. He would never be a duke. But then he was.
Gwen ran away from her step father and found a job as housekeeper for the duke, whoever he was. She was one of 3 employees. The cook, the kid that pretty much did everything but clean and Gwen, the maid. She thought she was safe, until he came home.
He didn't want to be a duke but he did want to marry Gwen. The story was about working all that out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 16, 2017
The Reluctant Duke (Love's Pride Book 1)
The love story of Thomas and Gwen. Major Thomas Marshal had return from war and had found out he is now the Duke of Bathurst and his house hold is gone because no one had been pay. Gwen is on the run from the Earl of Grainbell because she think she has kill him. She has taking a job as a maid in the Duke's households to hide. When Thomas see Gwen he want her but cannot have her because she is a maid. Will he fond out the tire about her? Great story
The love story of Thomas and Gwen. Major Thomas Marshal had return from war and had found out he is now the Duke of Bathurst and his house hold is gone because no one had been pay. Gwen is on the run from the Earl of Grainbell because she think she has kill him. She has taking a job as a maid in the Duke's households to hide. When Thomas see Gwen he want her but cannot have her because she is a maid. Will he fond out the tire about her? Great story
October 8, 2020
Definitely an 18+ Steamy Romance
I need to with start with the parental rating- definitely an 18+ if in video due to detailed intimate content this would be at least R if not X rated. I don't have a problem with the steamy romances but this one's story was a bit dry and slow, and then ramped up in such a way that wasn't very realistic. The narrator was okay but didn't help with the dry story and was pretty monotone during the more narrative parts of the book.
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I need to with start with the parental rating- definitely an 18+ if in video due to detailed intimate content this would be at least R if not X rated. I don't have a problem with the steamy romances but this one's story was a bit dry and slow, and then ramped up in such a way that wasn't very realistic. The narrator was okay but didn't help with the dry story and was pretty monotone during the more narrative parts of the book.
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
January 28, 2023
I enjoyed this historical romance. Two souls from different worlds overcoming society's strict standards, a knight in not so shining armor silently rescuing his hard headed, independent damsel. This author created a tale that was sweet and a bit spicy, a few tears and laughs were released while I read this.
There were a few grammatical errors but they did not detract from my enjoyment of this story. If you're a fan of war heroes, historical romance, great supporting characters, and a beautiful epilogue, then you'll love this one.
There were a few grammatical errors but they did not detract from my enjoyment of this story. If you're a fan of war heroes, historical romance, great supporting characters, and a beautiful epilogue, then you'll love this one.
March 30, 2024
the reluctant duke
A war hero returning home learning he’s become a duke with all the responsibilities it entails.
A young beautiful woman having fled from a brutal attack finds herself a housekeeper at his home .
The attraction between them grows until it is impossible to ignore.
A solution to the problem come with Aunt Celeste taking her as a companion and so the story evolves .
A passionate and romantic story of love that seems impossible.
An enjoyable read with great characters.
A war hero returning home learning he’s become a duke with all the responsibilities it entails.
A young beautiful woman having fled from a brutal attack finds herself a housekeeper at his home .
The attraction between them grows until it is impossible to ignore.
A solution to the problem come with Aunt Celeste taking her as a companion and so the story evolves .
A passionate and romantic story of love that seems impossible.
An enjoyable read with great characters.
June 3, 2017
A delightful read. 5-stars..
A military son that never expected that the three twixt himself and the title of DUKE would expire and leave the duties to himself. and then there is the lady, of course... the perfect wife for a military man... but ... will she be willing to become a duchess? will society allow her to become a duchess? AND then, ...love happy ending fiction is that not one of our favorite worlds to abide within?
A military son that never expected that the three twixt himself and the title of DUKE would expire and leave the duties to himself. and then there is the lady, of course... the perfect wife for a military man... but ... will she be willing to become a duchess? will society allow her to become a duchess? AND then, ...love happy ending fiction is that not one of our favorite worlds to abide within?
August 10, 2018
Five stars for G.L. Snodgrass' The Reluctant Duke
G.L. Snodgrass has written a splendid tale that you will not want to miss. Her characters are marvelous and once they meet, the adventure to love begins. Both have strong personalities and play off each other beautifully, like the soul mates they are. I loved the secondary characters as they only added to the richness to The Reluctant Duke. Wonderful story, one I enjoyed tremendously.
G.L. Snodgrass has written a splendid tale that you will not want to miss. Her characters are marvelous and once they meet, the adventure to love begins. Both have strong personalities and play off each other beautifully, like the soul mates they are. I loved the secondary characters as they only added to the richness to The Reluctant Duke. Wonderful story, one I enjoyed tremendously.
September 30, 2019
Reluctant Duchess
The Reluctant Duke is the story of a man who though born into nobility never expected to become the Duke. He didn't expect the responsibilities, the rules, or his attraction to his stunning house keeper. But Gwen has secrets and a past she would rather forget. But life has a way of surprising people. Thomas will go to any lengths to find a way to make Gwen suitable to society to be his duchess. A wonderful story with good, strong characters. A well written well plotted story. Happy to have found this exciting author!
The Reluctant Duke is the story of a man who though born into nobility never expected to become the Duke. He didn't expect the responsibilities, the rules, or his attraction to his stunning house keeper. But Gwen has secrets and a past she would rather forget. But life has a way of surprising people. Thomas will go to any lengths to find a way to make Gwen suitable to society to be his duchess. A wonderful story with good, strong characters. A well written well plotted story. Happy to have found this exciting author!
December 6, 2019
Enjoyable until...
The heroine decides she won't marry the man she desires and loves because he doesn't articulate his feelings and intentions in the right way. So she gets angry, rebuffs him, sends him off, only to ask '"OMG, what have I done? "
I really have no tolerance for supposedly strong women who act like twits. I had no desire to finish the book after that display of immature rebellion. Because he is a Duke and thinks he can tell her what to do.
The heroine decides she won't marry the man she desires and loves because he doesn't articulate his feelings and intentions in the right way. So she gets angry, rebuffs him, sends him off, only to ask '"OMG, what have I done? "
I really have no tolerance for supposedly strong women who act like twits. I had no desire to finish the book after that display of immature rebellion. Because he is a Duke and thinks he can tell her what to do.
February 4, 2017
Serving girl turns a royals head.
I enjoyed this book. I had to keep reading to find out the heroines back story. A young woman who flees a desperate situation. Subtle love scenes. Nothing graphic. The story flowed well. I am eager to read another one of Ms. Snodgrass's books.
I enjoyed this book. I had to keep reading to find out the heroines back story. A young woman who flees a desperate situation. Subtle love scenes. Nothing graphic. The story flowed well. I am eager to read another one of Ms. Snodgrass's books.
January 13, 2021
Audiobook review. Disappointing charade of Bridgerton. Narrator’s accent is a distraction and does not enhance the story. Servants sound as “cut glass” as the aristocracy. There is a servant and some posh people, servant lets her thoughts run wild. “People like her did not become duchesses”. This audiobook was free with a voucher from a book group. The opinion is my own.
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September 21, 2021
Good read
I always love the duke stories where the impossible match becomes possible. I can never get enough of them. The only thing wrong with this book is the same as all other of G.L. Snodgrass' books - its almost as if one is reading a first draft. Nobody took the time to edit. I can understand a few errors but there are errors on just about every other page.
I always love the duke stories where the impossible match becomes possible. I can never get enough of them. The only thing wrong with this book is the same as all other of G.L. Snodgrass' books - its almost as if one is reading a first draft. Nobody took the time to edit. I can understand a few errors but there are errors on just about every other page.
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