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The Daughters of the Aristocracy #1-3
The Daughters of the Aristocracy: Boxed Set
Two RONÉ Award nominees begin and end this boxed set of Regency romances. In THE KISS OF A VISCOUNT, George-Bennett Jones finds himself in love with Lady Elizabeth. His competition for her hand is the blond, blue-eyed Gabriel Wellingham. An earl, he's determined to gain the hand of the daughter of his most powerful political opposite, David Carlington, Marquess of Morganfield. George has been tutored by his mistress, though, and employs the rules he has learned in an attempt to gain the upper hand in his quest for Elizabeth's hand.
Lady Charlotte has to take matters into her own hands when she travels to Wisborough Oaks to marry Joshua Wainwright in THE GRACE OF A DUKE. The newly-minted Duke of Chichester is still recovering from burns and has no intention of subjecting a woman to what most in the ton refer to as "His Grace with half a face". When it appears someone is trying to kill him, Joshua sends his estate manager to London to find out who would benefit from his death. The appearance of another suitor for Charlotte's hand, an earl she has known since childhood, has the duke realizing he may have missed his opportunity to marry the perfect duchess.
In THE SEDUCTION OF AN EARL, Lady Hannah agrees to marry Henry Forster, Earl of Gisborn, despite knowing he has a son with his childhood sweetheart—and still loves her. Hannah has her dog, though, and merely wants a child of her own to love. An inventor and farmer, Henry is pinning the future of his earldom on a prognostication claiming the upcoming growing season will be too cold and rainy to grow crops. Determined to modernize, and to save a maid from a rake, Henry discovers Hannah and Harold MacDuff are rather resourceful and intelligent. It will take man's best friend to teach Henry a thing or two about women.
Lady Charlotte has to take matters into her own hands when she travels to Wisborough Oaks to marry Joshua Wainwright in THE GRACE OF A DUKE. The newly-minted Duke of Chichester is still recovering from burns and has no intention of subjecting a woman to what most in the ton refer to as "His Grace with half a face". When it appears someone is trying to kill him, Joshua sends his estate manager to London to find out who would benefit from his death. The appearance of another suitor for Charlotte's hand, an earl she has known since childhood, has the duke realizing he may have missed his opportunity to marry the perfect duchess.
In THE SEDUCTION OF AN EARL, Lady Hannah agrees to marry Henry Forster, Earl of Gisborn, despite knowing he has a son with his childhood sweetheart—and still loves her. Hannah has her dog, though, and merely wants a child of her own to love. An inventor and farmer, Henry is pinning the future of his earldom on a prognostication claiming the upcoming growing season will be too cold and rainy to grow crops. Determined to modernize, and to save a maid from a rake, Henry discovers Hannah and Harold MacDuff are rather resourceful and intelligent. It will take man's best friend to teach Henry a thing or two about women.
- GenresHistorical Romance
1078 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 28, 2015
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About the author
Linda Rae Sande
126 books426 followersA self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.
A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she follows the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. More information about her books can be found at www.lindaraesande.com.
A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she follows the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. More information about her books can be found at www.lindaraesande.com.
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June 22, 2022The Kiss of a Viscount 4* 12/29-30/15
The Grace of a Duke 4* 4/16-17/16
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The Grace of a Duke 4* 4/16-17/16
The Seduction of an Earl ?* ?/?-?/?
October 19, 2018
Already downloaded/read the first book (The Kiss of a Viscount) as a freebie, so I didn't read it again as part of this boxed set.
Although they are completely unbelievable, the stories in this boxed set are sweet 😉
Although they are completely unbelievable, the stories in this boxed set are sweet 😉
April 6, 2023
Very readable set of linked books. Great to see kindle books of a decent length. Something to get really into
October 30, 2015
This boxed set contains three books.
The Kiss of a Viscount is the story of Lady Elizabeth Carlington who must choose between two suitors. It is a sweet romance with some angst and moderate sex.
The Grace of a Duke is the story of Lady Charlotte Bingham who, since the age of three, has been betrothed to the heir to the dukedom of Chiswick. All of the Wainwright family are killed in a fire except Joshua who is severely burned and barely survives. There is much angst and several subplots with moderate sex.
The Seduction of an Earl is the story of Lady Hannah Slater who believes that men only love their mistresses and marry only to provide an heir to carry on the line. Her friend Charlotte steers the Earl of Gisborn toward Hannah, knowing that the earl has a long-time mistress whom he loves and has an illegitimate son. There is much angst and moderate sex with a very weepy portion.
I enjoyed all of these stories. However, I deducted a star for the numerous errors. The author consistently uses "discrete" instead of "discreet" -- they have different meanings -- and "with baited breath," among other things. I highly recommend a proofreader or a more competent editor.
The Kiss of a Viscount is the story of Lady Elizabeth Carlington who must choose between two suitors. It is a sweet romance with some angst and moderate sex.
The Grace of a Duke is the story of Lady Charlotte Bingham who, since the age of three, has been betrothed to the heir to the dukedom of Chiswick. All of the Wainwright family are killed in a fire except Joshua who is severely burned and barely survives. There is much angst and several subplots with moderate sex.
The Seduction of an Earl is the story of Lady Hannah Slater who believes that men only love their mistresses and marry only to provide an heir to carry on the line. Her friend Charlotte steers the Earl of Gisborn toward Hannah, knowing that the earl has a long-time mistress whom he loves and has an illegitimate son. There is much angst and moderate sex with a very weepy portion.
I enjoyed all of these stories. However, I deducted a star for the numerous errors. The author consistently uses "discrete" instead of "discreet" -- they have different meanings -- and "with baited breath," among other things. I highly recommend a proofreader or a more competent editor.
November 14, 2015
Loved all 3
Will definitely be reading this author again! She drew me in to the point of reading into all hours of the night. The emotional connections to the characters would not allow me to put these reads down.
Will definitely be reading this author again! She drew me in to the point of reading into all hours of the night. The emotional connections to the characters would not allow me to put these reads down.
October 4, 2015
Read separately over the last year or so - a great set.
November 9, 2015
Very good series of books!!!
I love reading these books. They were surprisingly sexy for being based in that area!!! Really really really good books to read on vacation!!!!
I love reading these books. They were surprisingly sexy for being based in that area!!! Really really really good books to read on vacation!!!!
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