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Regency Seasons #9
Thwarting the Duke
When the Duke of Danby comes to London for the Season, anything can happen!
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LADY HOPE'S DASHING DEVIL by AVA STONE
Lady Hope Post has suffered the most rotten luck over the last year. She’s lost the love of her life. Her great-uncle and Machiavellian matchmaker the Duke of Danby has a special license just waiting for her somewhere. And after one tiny little phaeton accident in the park, the most devilish earl attempts to blackmail her over the incident.
Thaddeus Baxter, the Earl of Kilworth has every intention of restoring luster to the earldom he’s inherited from his ne’er-do-well cousin, but when an adventurous lady upends his phaeton in the park, all of Thad’s perfectly respectable plans are tossed out the window. What are the odds he’d cross paths with the same girl who’d nearly brought down his cousin’s earldom in the first place? And what are the odds he’d lose his heart to her as well?
IT'S IN THE DUKE'S KISS by JULIE JOHNSTONE
Lady Emmaline Radcliffe always knew she never wanted to marry a man who embraced the rules of Society. But when her mother threatens to secure a suitable match for Emma if she cannot make one on her own, Emma sets out to determine if her girlhood infatuation is the love she’s been looking for. Nathaniel did save her life once, after all. But when she finds herself in the arms of the gentleman’s brother—the serious and proper Duke of Blackbourne—she begins to question all she ever thought she desired.
Lucian, the Duke of Blackbourne, is tired of playing keeper to his irresponsible brother. He vows to quit, but when his brother resolves to seduce the impetuous Lady Emmaline, Lucian knows he must save his foolish brother and the innocent debutante from themselves. Yet his plan to intercede goes awry when he finds himself drawn to the woman who is everything he was positive he didn’t want in a wife.
But his brother won’t give up so easily, and soon Lucian’s well-intentioned plans are revealed. Now to keep Lady Emmaline’s heart he must prove that he’s truly not the stuffy, sneaky duke he seems to be.
HER RELUCTANT LORD by SUE LONDON
Miss Agatha Chase has more than enough problems simply keeping her household together, with three younger brothers and one aged servant. Now a great-uncle she's never heard from before has offered to sponsor her for a Season in London. She is far too old for such frivolity, but everyone tells her that you don't say no to a duke!
Laurence Garner has unexpectedly inherited his brother's title, Viscount of Rothering. He's a man of honor, but the tiresome duties of nobility chafe for a man used to the open sea. And now he's squiring an insipid miss around London as a favor for a friend! If only something exciting would happen.
Thwarting the Duke contains...
LADY HOPE'S DASHING DEVIL by AVA STONE
Lady Hope Post has suffered the most rotten luck over the last year. She’s lost the love of her life. Her great-uncle and Machiavellian matchmaker the Duke of Danby has a special license just waiting for her somewhere. And after one tiny little phaeton accident in the park, the most devilish earl attempts to blackmail her over the incident.
Thaddeus Baxter, the Earl of Kilworth has every intention of restoring luster to the earldom he’s inherited from his ne’er-do-well cousin, but when an adventurous lady upends his phaeton in the park, all of Thad’s perfectly respectable plans are tossed out the window. What are the odds he’d cross paths with the same girl who’d nearly brought down his cousin’s earldom in the first place? And what are the odds he’d lose his heart to her as well?
IT'S IN THE DUKE'S KISS by JULIE JOHNSTONE
Lady Emmaline Radcliffe always knew she never wanted to marry a man who embraced the rules of Society. But when her mother threatens to secure a suitable match for Emma if she cannot make one on her own, Emma sets out to determine if her girlhood infatuation is the love she’s been looking for. Nathaniel did save her life once, after all. But when she finds herself in the arms of the gentleman’s brother—the serious and proper Duke of Blackbourne—she begins to question all she ever thought she desired.
Lucian, the Duke of Blackbourne, is tired of playing keeper to his irresponsible brother. He vows to quit, but when his brother resolves to seduce the impetuous Lady Emmaline, Lucian knows he must save his foolish brother and the innocent debutante from themselves. Yet his plan to intercede goes awry when he finds himself drawn to the woman who is everything he was positive he didn’t want in a wife.
But his brother won’t give up so easily, and soon Lucian’s well-intentioned plans are revealed. Now to keep Lady Emmaline’s heart he must prove that he’s truly not the stuffy, sneaky duke he seems to be.
HER RELUCTANT LORD by SUE LONDON
Miss Agatha Chase has more than enough problems simply keeping her household together, with three younger brothers and one aged servant. Now a great-uncle she's never heard from before has offered to sponsor her for a Season in London. She is far too old for such frivolity, but everyone tells her that you don't say no to a duke!
Laurence Garner has unexpectedly inherited his brother's title, Viscount of Rothering. He's a man of honor, but the tiresome duties of nobility chafe for a man used to the open sea. And now he's squiring an insipid miss around London as a favor for a friend! If only something exciting would happen.
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Published May 24, 2016
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143 books227 followersAva Stone is a USA Today bestselling author of Regency historical romance and college age New Adult romance. Whether in the 19th Century or the 21st, her books explore deep themes but with a light touch. A single mother, Ava lives outside Raleigh NC, with her son and two black and white tuxedo kitty cats. She loves classic movies, researching history, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.
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May 23, 2016
Lady Hope’s Dashing Devil – Ava Stone
Lady Hope Post’s life was devastated by the untimely death of the man she loved. Now, a year later, she doesn’t care whose wife she is to become at the hands of her great uncle, the Duke of Danby. Even though she doesn’t care she is horrified by her sister’s actions in bringing a gentleman up to scratch even though she doesn’t love him; and amused by the lengths her cousin will go to to avoid the Duke picking out his wife.
Thaddeus Baxter, Earl of Kilworth, is striving to restore the family name after the death of his rogue cousin, the former Earl of Kilworth. He is definitely not looking for a wife.
A carriage mishap, “blackmail”, and unspoken apologies soon prove that a person may not always get what they thought they want.
As always, a delightful tale by Ava Stone; she has an amazing talent for making the reader feel the characters emotions all while wanting to shake sense into them. Looking forward to what she has in store next for the Post family. (Other members have been featured in previous box sets and have been released on their own – each can be read as a stand-alone.)
Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
With younger brothers with nicknames like Fox, Timid, and Trouble it’s no wonder that Agatha Chase has little thought to her future. Taking care of these three and trying to keep their home together consumes all her time. That is until a messenger from her great-uncle, the Duke of Danby, arrives with a dictate that she is to be sponsored for the season by a friend of her late great-aunt; something that Agatha does not want; but thinking of the benefits for her brothers, she agrees.
Laurence Garner, Viscount of Rothering, wants to return to his naval position; he does not want the title that belonged to his brother before he did a foolish thing which cost him his life. Laurence abhors the title and the responsibilities that go with it – he’d rather be ordering his crew about than managing estates and he definitely does not want a wife. Laurence sense of honor and loyalty find him agreeing to help his best friend out when said friend asks him for a favor – go to London and escort the great-niece of the Duke of Danby.
Coached in the ways of the ton Agatha plays the part of a simpering miss to perfection while seething about the obnoxious lord who is attending her. Irritated that he has been wrangled into squiring this simpering miss about Laurence soon comes to realize there is more beneath the lady’s veneer.
Brothers who cause trouble, a lively sponsor, a harridan of a great-aunt add the right touch to the interaction between Agatha and Laurence.
Sue London writes in a way that the reader feels the way Agatha and Laurence feel in their thoughts and actions with the other. A sweet tale of “don’t judge the book by its cover”.
It’s In the Duke’s Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Lady Emmaline Radcliffe has loved Lord Nathaniel since she was eight years old; since the day he wiped a tear from her check and the ball he asked her to dance when no one else would. Now if she could only get his attention to see if he is as she remembers to hopefully garner a proposal. Which is what leads her to The Serpentine, Hyde Park ice skating. After begging her older sister to stay a little longer, Emmaline skates off towards Lord Nathaniel and his older brother the Duke of Blackbourne who is the epitome of the type of man she will not marry. Her mission complete Emma skates away from Nathaniel and the scowling Duke only to be joined later by Nathaniel. What happens next will change her life in ways she never imagined.
Lord Nathaniel, profligate second son, lives his life with reckless abandon. Never serious about anything or anyone he seems to live to thwart his older brother, the stodgy, serious, controlling Duke of Blackbourne. Always thumbing his nose at his brother Nathaniel sets out in pursuit of the lovely Lady Emmaline Radcliffe setting events in motion that changes everything while changing nothing.
Lucien, Duke of Blackbourne, is constantly cleaning up his brother’s messes, which is the reason he is looking for a calm wife – he needs peace in his life. Tired of Nathaniel’s childishness Lucien vows to let Nathaniel suffer the consequences of his next screw up; until it threatens the life of the lovely Lady Emmaline.
An act of heroism, misunderstandings, matchmaking mamas, the Duke of Danby, an angry brother, and a searing kiss may change what the hero and heroine think they want.
As always, a wonderfully written story by Julie Johnstone. Ms. Johnstone’s ability to draw the reader into the story had this reader wanting to scream, smack heads, and kick some sense into one of the brothers.
Lady Hope Post’s life was devastated by the untimely death of the man she loved. Now, a year later, she doesn’t care whose wife she is to become at the hands of her great uncle, the Duke of Danby. Even though she doesn’t care she is horrified by her sister’s actions in bringing a gentleman up to scratch even though she doesn’t love him; and amused by the lengths her cousin will go to to avoid the Duke picking out his wife.
Thaddeus Baxter, Earl of Kilworth, is striving to restore the family name after the death of his rogue cousin, the former Earl of Kilworth. He is definitely not looking for a wife.
A carriage mishap, “blackmail”, and unspoken apologies soon prove that a person may not always get what they thought they want.
As always, a delightful tale by Ava Stone; she has an amazing talent for making the reader feel the characters emotions all while wanting to shake sense into them. Looking forward to what she has in store next for the Post family. (Other members have been featured in previous box sets and have been released on their own – each can be read as a stand-alone.)
Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
With younger brothers with nicknames like Fox, Timid, and Trouble it’s no wonder that Agatha Chase has little thought to her future. Taking care of these three and trying to keep their home together consumes all her time. That is until a messenger from her great-uncle, the Duke of Danby, arrives with a dictate that she is to be sponsored for the season by a friend of her late great-aunt; something that Agatha does not want; but thinking of the benefits for her brothers, she agrees.
Laurence Garner, Viscount of Rothering, wants to return to his naval position; he does not want the title that belonged to his brother before he did a foolish thing which cost him his life. Laurence abhors the title and the responsibilities that go with it – he’d rather be ordering his crew about than managing estates and he definitely does not want a wife. Laurence sense of honor and loyalty find him agreeing to help his best friend out when said friend asks him for a favor – go to London and escort the great-niece of the Duke of Danby.
Coached in the ways of the ton Agatha plays the part of a simpering miss to perfection while seething about the obnoxious lord who is attending her. Irritated that he has been wrangled into squiring this simpering miss about Laurence soon comes to realize there is more beneath the lady’s veneer.
Brothers who cause trouble, a lively sponsor, a harridan of a great-aunt add the right touch to the interaction between Agatha and Laurence.
Sue London writes in a way that the reader feels the way Agatha and Laurence feel in their thoughts and actions with the other. A sweet tale of “don’t judge the book by its cover”.
It’s In the Duke’s Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Lady Emmaline Radcliffe has loved Lord Nathaniel since she was eight years old; since the day he wiped a tear from her check and the ball he asked her to dance when no one else would. Now if she could only get his attention to see if he is as she remembers to hopefully garner a proposal. Which is what leads her to The Serpentine, Hyde Park ice skating. After begging her older sister to stay a little longer, Emmaline skates off towards Lord Nathaniel and his older brother the Duke of Blackbourne who is the epitome of the type of man she will not marry. Her mission complete Emma skates away from Nathaniel and the scowling Duke only to be joined later by Nathaniel. What happens next will change her life in ways she never imagined.
Lord Nathaniel, profligate second son, lives his life with reckless abandon. Never serious about anything or anyone he seems to live to thwart his older brother, the stodgy, serious, controlling Duke of Blackbourne. Always thumbing his nose at his brother Nathaniel sets out in pursuit of the lovely Lady Emmaline Radcliffe setting events in motion that changes everything while changing nothing.
Lucien, Duke of Blackbourne, is constantly cleaning up his brother’s messes, which is the reason he is looking for a calm wife – he needs peace in his life. Tired of Nathaniel’s childishness Lucien vows to let Nathaniel suffer the consequences of his next screw up; until it threatens the life of the lovely Lady Emmaline.
An act of heroism, misunderstandings, matchmaking mamas, the Duke of Danby, an angry brother, and a searing kiss may change what the hero and heroine think they want.
As always, a wonderfully written story by Julie Johnstone. Ms. Johnstone’s ability to draw the reader into the story had this reader wanting to scream, smack heads, and kick some sense into one of the brothers.
May 23, 2016
Book 1 - Lady Hope's Dashing Devil by Ava Stone
An overturned phaeton in the park is the start of an entertaining story. The heroine (Lady Hope) is a free-spirited woman who is holding on to the love of a man who died. It was the heroes phaeton (The Earl of Kilworth) that she damaged which starts the amusing story. The Earl fights his attraction to the lady, but the elusive Earl of Danbury has plans for them! Will they both find what they are looking for? This is a very good story that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Book 2 - Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
Agatha (our heroine) is charged with taking care of her two younger brothers - a daunting task - so she has no time to find a love match for herself as she puts her brothers above everything else. Laurence, the Viscount of Rothering, assumes his title as the result of the death of his brother and is clearly feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Now his best friend asks a favor of him - escorting the niece of the Duke of Danbury around London which the Viscount accepts. Agatha acts like a "Lady" hiding her true self, and the Viscount thinks that she is a beautiful but simpering and boring miss. If she does not show her true self will she discover love? Will the Viscount ever discover who she really is? Read this very amusing story and find out if the niece of the elusive Duke of Danbury finds her HEA. Another great read from this author!
Book 3 - It's in the Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Ah, young love! It's wonderful, but do we really know who we love when we are so young? Lady Emma has loved Nathaniel for a very long time. Nathaniel is a charming but reckless, devil-may-care rake with no thoughts of responsibility. Nathaniel's older brother is the very staid Duke of Blackbourne who tries to guide his reckless younger brother without success. Will Emma discover who Nathaniel really is? Will she find love? If so, who will it be with? If the Duke of Danbury has anything to say about it then she will have a shot at finding her true love. Loved, loved, loved this story! Julie has a way of pulling me into a story that leaves me breathless and wanting more. I was totally captivated by the characters and the story. Very well done! Very talented author!
An overturned phaeton in the park is the start of an entertaining story. The heroine (Lady Hope) is a free-spirited woman who is holding on to the love of a man who died. It was the heroes phaeton (The Earl of Kilworth) that she damaged which starts the amusing story. The Earl fights his attraction to the lady, but the elusive Earl of Danbury has plans for them! Will they both find what they are looking for? This is a very good story that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Book 2 - Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
Agatha (our heroine) is charged with taking care of her two younger brothers - a daunting task - so she has no time to find a love match for herself as she puts her brothers above everything else. Laurence, the Viscount of Rothering, assumes his title as the result of the death of his brother and is clearly feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Now his best friend asks a favor of him - escorting the niece of the Duke of Danbury around London which the Viscount accepts. Agatha acts like a "Lady" hiding her true self, and the Viscount thinks that she is a beautiful but simpering and boring miss. If she does not show her true self will she discover love? Will the Viscount ever discover who she really is? Read this very amusing story and find out if the niece of the elusive Duke of Danbury finds her HEA. Another great read from this author!
Book 3 - It's in the Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Ah, young love! It's wonderful, but do we really know who we love when we are so young? Lady Emma has loved Nathaniel for a very long time. Nathaniel is a charming but reckless, devil-may-care rake with no thoughts of responsibility. Nathaniel's older brother is the very staid Duke of Blackbourne who tries to guide his reckless younger brother without success. Will Emma discover who Nathaniel really is? Will she find love? If so, who will it be with? If the Duke of Danbury has anything to say about it then she will have a shot at finding her true love. Loved, loved, loved this story! Julie has a way of pulling me into a story that leaves me breathless and wanting more. I was totally captivated by the characters and the story. Very well done! Very talented author!
June 6, 2016
Three short stories in one. Thwarting the Duke (When the Duke Comes to Town), is the second book featuring three Spirited Women, and the Dukes who try to tame them.
The first, "Lady Hope's Dashing Devil," by Ava Stone; features Hope Post. 1 of three identical triplets. When she meets Lord Killworth, Collides more like it. She finds him Loathsome, and she a predicament. Their bantering ignights a spark, faning a flame of passion.
The Second story, "Her Reluctant Lord," Sue London tells us of a charming rags to riches story features Agatha Chase. A great niece of a powerful duke; receives an invitation to for the season in London. When she is mentored by another influential peer, she is taught to be herself more. Especially around another Stuffy Duke, lord Laurance. When he spirited nature takes hold when one of her brothers is in potential trouble, Laurance assists Agatha. And learns there is more to the "Limp Rag" than meets the eye.
The Third story, "It's in his Kiss," Julie Johnstone portrays Lady Emma has harbored an infatuation for a younger playboy Lord. When he is thrown out of school for lewd behavior. It is up to his older brother Lucian, the newly appointed Duke of Blackbourn to correct his behavior. Ususpecting to lady Emma. Although, during the thwarting of her intentions towards his scoundrel of a brother Nathanial. Lucian grows a soft spot for Emma. But, when the tables turn on Lucian, it is up to him to tell his newly found love Emma the truth about everyting. Even it means fighting with everything he has for what he truly needs.
I enjoyed the stories. Although, a bit slow paced at first, they have charming endings. Espcially when the Lords & Dukes do their best fight for the women who can tame them.
The first, "Lady Hope's Dashing Devil," by Ava Stone; features Hope Post. 1 of three identical triplets. When she meets Lord Killworth, Collides more like it. She finds him Loathsome, and she a predicament. Their bantering ignights a spark, faning a flame of passion.
The Second story, "Her Reluctant Lord," Sue London tells us of a charming rags to riches story features Agatha Chase. A great niece of a powerful duke; receives an invitation to for the season in London. When she is mentored by another influential peer, she is taught to be herself more. Especially around another Stuffy Duke, lord Laurance. When he spirited nature takes hold when one of her brothers is in potential trouble, Laurance assists Agatha. And learns there is more to the "Limp Rag" than meets the eye.
The Third story, "It's in his Kiss," Julie Johnstone portrays Lady Emma has harbored an infatuation for a younger playboy Lord. When he is thrown out of school for lewd behavior. It is up to his older brother Lucian, the newly appointed Duke of Blackbourn to correct his behavior. Ususpecting to lady Emma. Although, during the thwarting of her intentions towards his scoundrel of a brother Nathanial. Lucian grows a soft spot for Emma. But, when the tables turn on Lucian, it is up to him to tell his newly found love Emma the truth about everyting. Even it means fighting with everything he has for what he truly needs.
I enjoyed the stories. Although, a bit slow paced at first, they have charming endings. Espcially when the Lords & Dukes do their best fight for the women who can tame them.
July 6, 2023
bk1) Lady Hope’s Dashing Devil – Ava Stone
Thaddeus Baxter, Earl of Kilworth and Lady Hope Post 5*
bk2) Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
Laurence Garner/ Viscount of Rothering and Agatha Chase 4.5*
bk3) It’s In the Duke’s Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Lucien Duke of Blackbourne and Lady Emmaline Radcliffe 5*
Thaddeus Baxter, Earl of Kilworth and Lady Hope Post 5*
bk2) Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
Laurence Garner/ Viscount of Rothering and Agatha Chase 4.5*
bk3) It’s In the Duke’s Kiss by Julie Johnstone
Lucien Duke of Blackbourne and Lady Emmaline Radcliffe 5*
June 7, 2016
These are fun novellas featuring the great-nieces and nephews of the Duke of Danby. Having been so successful marrying off his grandchildren, he's moved on to the extended family.
In Lady Hope's Dashing Devil, Lady Hope Post is sure she'll never love again after the man she loved died last year. She's absolutely not going to fall for the man's cousin who now holds his title and is determined to be a proper earl, unlike his nefarious cousin. It's great to see Thaddeus Baxter, the Earl of Kilworth, who most see as arrogant and proper, flummoxed by the woman he's secretly admired.
In Her Reluctant Lord, Laurence Garner never wanted to be a viscount and he doesn't want to escort Miss Agatha Chase through the season. But since his brother died, he's come home from the sea to take up the family responsibilities, and as a favor to his friend, he's agreed to escort the young lady. The trouble is, she seems to be completely boring. Only when a crisis with her brothers arises does he see the take-charge, caring woman she really is.
In It's in the Duke's Kiss, Lady Emmaline Radcliffe tries to be a proper lady, but she can never seem to please her mother. She's had a crush on Lord Nathaniel since she was a young girl. She'd just like to spend a little time with him to see if he's a good match for her. His brother, Lucien, the Duke of Blackbourne, would like to see Nathaniel settle down and behave properly. He's sure that Nathaniel would only ruin Emma and move on to the next girl. It's only proper that he try to protect Emma, right?
In Lady Hope's Dashing Devil, Lady Hope Post is sure she'll never love again after the man she loved died last year. She's absolutely not going to fall for the man's cousin who now holds his title and is determined to be a proper earl, unlike his nefarious cousin. It's great to see Thaddeus Baxter, the Earl of Kilworth, who most see as arrogant and proper, flummoxed by the woman he's secretly admired.
In Her Reluctant Lord, Laurence Garner never wanted to be a viscount and he doesn't want to escort Miss Agatha Chase through the season. But since his brother died, he's come home from the sea to take up the family responsibilities, and as a favor to his friend, he's agreed to escort the young lady. The trouble is, she seems to be completely boring. Only when a crisis with her brothers arises does he see the take-charge, caring woman she really is.
In It's in the Duke's Kiss, Lady Emmaline Radcliffe tries to be a proper lady, but she can never seem to please her mother. She's had a crush on Lord Nathaniel since she was a young girl. She'd just like to spend a little time with him to see if he's a good match for her. His brother, Lucien, the Duke of Blackbourne, would like to see Nathaniel settle down and behave properly. He's sure that Nathaniel would only ruin Emma and move on to the next girl. It's only proper that he try to protect Emma, right?
May 24, 2016
This is #2 in the mesmerizing "When the Duke Comes to Town". "Thwarting the Duke" is by three of my favorite Regency Historical Romance authors, Ava Stone, Julie Johnstone, and Sue London. All three stories are, well written, with well devoloped characters and captivating stories.
What happens when the Duke of Danby comes to London. ..trouble, trouble and more trouble. But can these ladies find the man of their dreams and a HEA.
Fast paced, with drama, passion and antics, you want expect.
What an awesome, powerful and ever unexpected collection. These ladies are powerful, amazing storytellers, who leave the reader turning pages and in awe. Strongly recommended for fans of Regency Romance, England and awesome collections. An wonderful way to find new authors and check out their unique talents. A must read, Historical Romance! I enjoy Regency era, and this was definitely a keeper! Received for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
What happens when the Duke of Danby comes to London. ..trouble, trouble and more trouble. But can these ladies find the man of their dreams and a HEA.
Fast paced, with drama, passion and antics, you want expect.
What an awesome, powerful and ever unexpected collection. These ladies are powerful, amazing storytellers, who leave the reader turning pages and in awe. Strongly recommended for fans of Regency Romance, England and awesome collections. An wonderful way to find new authors and check out their unique talents. A must read, Historical Romance! I enjoy Regency era, and this was definitely a keeper! Received for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
September 29, 2016
Lady Hope's Dashing Devil by Ava Stone: Loved the dialogue between Hope and Thad. Hope broke the rules, whereas Thad was a bit more uniformed. Enjoyed this story. My fave of the three!
Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London: Agatha and Laurence are good together. Agatha is so fierce and prickly. I think she made the story. I loved the idea of Agatha's brother's nickname, Trouble, rather aptly named.
It's In The Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone: This story brings together Emmaline and Lucian. Another lovely story. Really liked the portrayal of Lucian *sigh*. Another enjoyable read.
Overall: 4.5* (rounded up)
Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London: Agatha and Laurence are good together. Agatha is so fierce and prickly. I think she made the story. I loved the idea of Agatha's brother's nickname, Trouble, rather aptly named.
It's In The Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone: This story brings together Emmaline and Lucian. Another lovely story. Really liked the portrayal of Lucian *sigh*. Another enjoyable read.
Overall: 4.5* (rounded up)
June 7, 2016
Loved it !
Great characters with colorful personalities, and captivating story lines. The stories were fast paced, funny, and romantic. Happy reading! Enjoy!
Great characters with colorful personalities, and captivating story lines. The stories were fast paced, funny, and romantic. Happy reading! Enjoy!
October 23, 2018
Lady Hope's Dashing Devil by Ava Stone
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Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
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It's in the Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone
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Average rating: 1.67 stars
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Her Reluctant Lord by Sue London
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It's in the Duke's Kiss by Julie Johnstone
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Average rating: 1.67 stars
September 20, 2020
3.5 stars
The first story felt so rushed I wasn't very interested.
The second story was better paced but I think needed at least one or two more chapters to properly flesh out the story and not wrap it up so quickly.
The third story was definitely the best. Read the Duke one if not the others.
The first story felt so rushed I wasn't very interested.
The second story was better paced but I think needed at least one or two more chapters to properly flesh out the story and not wrap it up so quickly.
The third story was definitely the best. Read the Duke one if not the others.
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