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The Dunne Family #3
The Other Wife
The third installment of the Dunne Family Series, The Other Wife, is the exciting conclusion of this Regency Novella series.
Aurora Sefton, Lady Sheffield, has been a widow for almost as long as she was a wife. Of the two states, widowhood has always been much preferred. She lives independently, enjoying her freedom, her wealth, and her occasional lovers. Then she's asked for a favor from an old friend... to take the unexpected heir to a dukedom that had very nearly gone extinct and turn this rough laborer into a gentleman. But Gavin Barreton, The Duke of Westerhaven, is much more than she ever bargained for. As their relationship takes a decidedly intimate turn, she vows not to be led by her heart. But there are things in life that are beyond anyone's ability to predict or control... and love is certainly one of them.
Gavin never intended to fall in love with the woman who was attempting to transform him into the proverbial silk purse. He certainly never thought she'd fall in love with him, a rough and tumble brawler from the streets suddenly burdened with a title. He wants nothing more than to marry her. In truth, he has every intention of asking her... until another woman enters the picture claiming to be his wife.
Aurora Sefton, Lady Sheffield, has been a widow for almost as long as she was a wife. Of the two states, widowhood has always been much preferred. She lives independently, enjoying her freedom, her wealth, and her occasional lovers. Then she's asked for a favor from an old friend... to take the unexpected heir to a dukedom that had very nearly gone extinct and turn this rough laborer into a gentleman. But Gavin Barreton, The Duke of Westerhaven, is much more than she ever bargained for. As their relationship takes a decidedly intimate turn, she vows not to be led by her heart. But there are things in life that are beyond anyone's ability to predict or control... and love is certainly one of them.
Gavin never intended to fall in love with the woman who was attempting to transform him into the proverbial silk purse. He certainly never thought she'd fall in love with him, a rough and tumble brawler from the streets suddenly burdened with a title. He wants nothing more than to marry her. In truth, he has every intention of asking her... until another woman enters the picture claiming to be his wife.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2021
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Chasity Bowlin
142 books525 followersUSA Today Best Selling author and Winner of the 2019 Romance Through the Ages Award for Georgian/Regency Romance, Chasity Bowlin is the author multiple bestselling historical romance novels, both independently and with Dragonblade Publishing. She lives in central Kentucky with her husband and their menagerie of animals. She loves writing, loves traveling and enjoys incorporating tidbits of her actual vacations into her books. She is an avid Anglophile, loving all things British, but specifically all things Regency.
Growing up in Tennessee, spending as much time as possible with her doting grandparents, soap operas were a part of her daily existence, followed by back to back episodes of Scooby Doo. Her path to becoming a romance novelist was set when, rather than simply have her Barbie dolls cruise around in a pink convertible, they time traveled, hosted lavish dinner parties and one even had an evil twin locked in the attic.
Growing up in Tennessee, spending as much time as possible with her doting grandparents, soap operas were a part of her daily existence, followed by back to back episodes of Scooby Doo. Her path to becoming a romance novelist was set when, rather than simply have her Barbie dolls cruise around in a pink convertible, they time traveled, hosted lavish dinner parties and one even had an evil twin locked in the attic.
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January 14, 2021
Cute story. Wish it would have been longer. I would have loved to have more detail in the various scenarios and a bit more depth of characters but still a good read. I've read 25 books by Chasity and have loved them all.
June 9, 2022
Absolutely Awesome!
Aurora, is a fine lady, a widow too, one who is not afraid to pursue and get what she wants in life and in love.
Gavin on the other hand is avery rough diamond, but he is willing to learn how to behave in society.
Two very different characters and both of them wonderful!
I certainly enjoyed listening to their amazing story and to the versatile and most pleasing voice acting of Lillian Yves and Vincent Lee Grayson.
These two take this already fabulous story to another dimension.
I listened to a promotional copy of the audiobook version and this is my voluntary review of it.
Aurora, is a fine lady, a widow too, one who is not afraid to pursue and get what she wants in life and in love.
Gavin on the other hand is avery rough diamond, but he is willing to learn how to behave in society.
Two very different characters and both of them wonderful!
I certainly enjoyed listening to their amazing story and to the versatile and most pleasing voice acting of Lillian Yves and Vincent Lee Grayson.
These two take this already fabulous story to another dimension.
I listened to a promotional copy of the audiobook version and this is my voluntary review of it.
October 25, 2021
So so good
Let me start by saying this is an a great addition to the Dunne's family series.. And I love how we have an ex mistress and the wife to her former lover along with a woman who had been ruined in society by no fault of her own, all become friends. I definitely love the strong women vibe in this series.. I look forward to the next book..
Let me start by saying this is an a great addition to the Dunne's family series.. And I love how we have an ex mistress and the wife to her former lover along with a woman who had been ruined in society by no fault of her own, all become friends. I definitely love the strong women vibe in this series.. I look forward to the next book..
March 7, 2021
Enjoyed reading this story. Will read rest of series. 4☆
July 3, 2021
Excellent
Who says women have no honor? I like the characters portrayed showing you don't have to be a birch to get a point across! Well done!
Who says women have no honor? I like the characters portrayed showing you don't have to be a birch to get a point across! Well done!
June 9, 2022
Perfect, love, love, LOVE!
By: Chasity Bowlin
Narrated by: Lillian Yves and Vincent Lee Grayson
Overall: 5 of 5 stars. Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 06-09-22
Gavin, newly minted Duke of Westerhaven is a bit rough around the edges, well, more than a bit! Aurora, Lady Sheffield, a widow who marches to her own drummer, has been tasked with smoothing those edges. As Gavin and Aurora begin to keep company, their attraction burns hotter than the fires of hades! Unfortunately, a youthful indiscretion from the Dukes past turns up, intent on destroying his future! The Other Wife was perfect! Brilliantly written with laugh out loud witty banter, a strong smart heroine up to hijinks aplenty, a devastatingly sexy, swoon worthy hero that knows just how to handle her, and a villain I wanted to hurt! The plot was perfect! Bold, entertaining, exciting, and different! No spoilers, once you listen you’ll know exactly what I mean. The narration that makes this gem come to life is spectacular! The flow, the back and forth between the characters within the dialogue is so smooth and so effortless that it feels REAL! It is uncanny! It pulls you right into the story and is one hundred percent in the moment and throughly enjoyable! Five stars all around. This one is perfection and I loved it!
By: Chasity Bowlin
Narrated by: Lillian Yves and Vincent Lee Grayson
Overall: 5 of 5 stars. Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 06-09-22
Gavin, newly minted Duke of Westerhaven is a bit rough around the edges, well, more than a bit! Aurora, Lady Sheffield, a widow who marches to her own drummer, has been tasked with smoothing those edges. As Gavin and Aurora begin to keep company, their attraction burns hotter than the fires of hades! Unfortunately, a youthful indiscretion from the Dukes past turns up, intent on destroying his future! The Other Wife was perfect! Brilliantly written with laugh out loud witty banter, a strong smart heroine up to hijinks aplenty, a devastatingly sexy, swoon worthy hero that knows just how to handle her, and a villain I wanted to hurt! The plot was perfect! Bold, entertaining, exciting, and different! No spoilers, once you listen you’ll know exactly what I mean. The narration that makes this gem come to life is spectacular! The flow, the back and forth between the characters within the dialogue is so smooth and so effortless that it feels REAL! It is uncanny! It pulls you right into the story and is one hundred percent in the moment and throughly enjoyable! Five stars all around. This one is perfection and I loved it!
December 18, 2021
Didn't like this one as much- but second half was good. The heroine went back and forth between being proper for her son's reputation and throwing it all out the window. The hero was bland - he didn't have much of a personality and the 'rough Duke needing teaching' fell off fast so even his backstory didn't add to the plot.
Mostly I didn't really feel the connection or chemistry. Just some attraction. They're relationship didn't really progress or deepen.
Ending saved the book.
Mostly I didn't really feel the connection or chemistry. Just some attraction. They're relationship didn't really progress or deepen.
Ending saved the book.
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January 8, 2024Romance and suspense that defies Regency England's societal norms!
The Other Wife by Chasity Bowlin is a wonderful 3rd addition to her series The Dunne Family. This may be my favorite of the series thus far. There are so many things to love about this book.
If you haven't read the previous books in this series, you may want to start with The Last Offer and The First Proposal before reading The Other Wife. The Last Offer was originally meant to be a stand alone novel. But as often happens with experienced writers like Chasity Bowlin, her characters took on a life of their own and began to demand their own books! Each book is complete with no cliffhangers, a guaranteed happily ever after ending, and the epilogues are perfect transitions into the next novel. Thus they could be read out of order and on their own. However, as they are novellas not novels, therefore shorter and quicker paced due to less pages/words. Some readers have commented that the characters are not as well-developed and the story seems rushed compared to Ms. Bowlin's other works. I have found that with each book in the series, the characters and plot arc are strengthened. It the reader learns more about all the characters and the storyline ,themes and plot are deepened. So, by the time I got to book 3, I found the characters becoming more three dimensional and believable. The backstory becomes more evident and the theme(s) solidified. The shorter length made it possible for me to finish a book in a shorter interval, allowing me to spend more time on my family. Which was especially important during the holidays! Chasity Bowlin packs a lot of action, romance and vivid descriptions of English countryside, ballrooms, even history into a smaller volume! The Other Wife is a page-turner, and a guilt-free escape from the daily-grind!
All the female heroines share that Regency England's reliance on class, status, and class differences have let them down. On the fringe of polite society, they have suffered abuse and or indifference, and thus have no use for much of society's trappings. Aurora Sefton, in The Other Wife, has enjoyed the freedom being a widow has allowed her. Finding a suitable husband and once again being subjugated to another man,is not in her plans. What I loved about Aurora is her comfort with being on her own has made her decide she is also through with depending on a man to solve her problems. From now on she will make her own decisions and take care of her own problems. In many ways she is the strongest of all the protagonists. It was so much fun reading about her encounters with snipping old gossips and watching her put down the males who thought to control her. Her snarky dialogue made me laugh. But even better, is how she took Percy and Olivia under her wing and mentored them on resisting society's pressure to become someone they weren't.
Which brings me to the best part of The Other Wife. Again, all three books remind us through the things that all the main characters face, that cliques, class differences and bullying gossips have been around forever. The struggle to be different, to be yourself in a society determined to make everyone the same and fit one mold, is as real today as it was back then. What sets The Other Wife apart from the other books in the series,is the friendships that are developing between Aurora, Percy and Olivia. With The Other Wife, Chasity emphasized the how and why close female friends are so important to women. The relationship between the three should not work as on the surface they should be enemies. But Chasity words strip away the surface wrappings and allows us a glimpse into their souls, you can see why these three women are kindred spirits. It is a beautiful example of women and our need for deep lasting companions.
Finally, I just have to add my agreement to a comment made by another reader. In most romance novels and especially historical romances, It is the male hero is the strong, protective, courageous character with noble intentions. In The Other Wife, it is a refreshing change to have Aurora be that character. Aurora is fiercely independent, a picture perfect example of a bosom buddy and most importantly, a defender of the vulnerable, especially threats against her lover's character. Gavin is strong, a beautiful example of god-created manhood, but he is the backwoods, American upstart on the outside of English acceptable standards. How Aurora and Gavin complete each other is beautifully depicted in this novel!
Chasity Bowlin has more than earned her bestselling historical fiction writer awards! She remains in the top five of my favorite authors and on my Must Read shelf. I have downloaded the entire Dunne series to my Kindle. I can hardly wait to start my next book in this series.
The Other Wife by Chasity Bowlin is a wonderful 3rd addition to her series The Dunne Family. This may be my favorite of the series thus far. There are so many things to love about this book.
If you haven't read the previous books in this series, you may want to start with The Last Offer and The First Proposal before reading The Other Wife. The Last Offer was originally meant to be a stand alone novel. But as often happens with experienced writers like Chasity Bowlin, her characters took on a life of their own and began to demand their own books! Each book is complete with no cliffhangers, a guaranteed happily ever after ending, and the epilogues are perfect transitions into the next novel. Thus they could be read out of order and on their own. However, as they are novellas not novels, therefore shorter and quicker paced due to less pages/words. Some readers have commented that the characters are not as well-developed and the story seems rushed compared to Ms. Bowlin's other works. I have found that with each book in the series, the characters and plot arc are strengthened. It the reader learns more about all the characters and the storyline ,themes and plot are deepened. So, by the time I got to book 3, I found the characters becoming more three dimensional and believable. The backstory becomes more evident and the theme(s) solidified. The shorter length made it possible for me to finish a book in a shorter interval, allowing me to spend more time on my family. Which was especially important during the holidays! Chasity Bowlin packs a lot of action, romance and vivid descriptions of English countryside, ballrooms, even history into a smaller volume! The Other Wife is a page-turner, and a guilt-free escape from the daily-grind!
All the female heroines share that Regency England's reliance on class, status, and class differences have let them down. On the fringe of polite society, they have suffered abuse and or indifference, and thus have no use for much of society's trappings. Aurora Sefton, in The Other Wife, has enjoyed the freedom being a widow has allowed her. Finding a suitable husband and once again being subjugated to another man,is not in her plans. What I loved about Aurora is her comfort with being on her own has made her decide she is also through with depending on a man to solve her problems. From now on she will make her own decisions and take care of her own problems. In many ways she is the strongest of all the protagonists. It was so much fun reading about her encounters with snipping old gossips and watching her put down the males who thought to control her. Her snarky dialogue made me laugh. But even better, is how she took Percy and Olivia under her wing and mentored them on resisting society's pressure to become someone they weren't.
Which brings me to the best part of The Other Wife. Again, all three books remind us through the things that all the main characters face, that cliques, class differences and bullying gossips have been around forever. The struggle to be different, to be yourself in a society determined to make everyone the same and fit one mold, is as real today as it was back then. What sets The Other Wife apart from the other books in the series,is the friendships that are developing between Aurora, Percy and Olivia. With The Other Wife, Chasity emphasized the how and why close female friends are so important to women. The relationship between the three should not work as on the surface they should be enemies. But Chasity words strip away the surface wrappings and allows us a glimpse into their souls, you can see why these three women are kindred spirits. It is a beautiful example of women and our need for deep lasting companions.
Finally, I just have to add my agreement to a comment made by another reader. In most romance novels and especially historical romances, It is the male hero is the strong, protective, courageous character with noble intentions. In The Other Wife, it is a refreshing change to have Aurora be that character. Aurora is fiercely independent, a picture perfect example of a bosom buddy and most importantly, a defender of the vulnerable, especially threats against her lover's character. Gavin is strong, a beautiful example of god-created manhood, but he is the backwoods, American upstart on the outside of English acceptable standards. How Aurora and Gavin complete each other is beautifully depicted in this novel!
Chasity Bowlin has more than earned her bestselling historical fiction writer awards! She remains in the top five of my favorite authors and on my Must Read shelf. I have downloaded the entire Dunne series to my Kindle. I can hardly wait to start my next book in this series.
September 7, 2021
First of all, the blurb is misleading. It makes it sound as if this is going to be a gender-reversed version of Pygmalion, but it is not a fish out of water story (which I would have enjoyed). I was so close to giving this 1 star, and only stopped from doing so because I generally like this writer. I'll admit this series has been hit and miss for me--the Hellion Club series is much better.
I liked the dynamic between H/h initially, but H goes from being a cynical rough-around-the-edges frontiersman to suddenly losing all of the traits that made him distinctive as plot machinations surface. It's like he goes from alpha to beta as soon as he has sex with h, with very little character development in the interim.
I liked h's relationship with her son, but too much else in the book is taken up with scheming involving secondary characters. I expected some scenes with h's older brother, who was built up to be the villain in the piece early on, but he disappears. In his place is the loose cannon who is stalking the H, behaving as if she can become his duchess as they were briefly married some time back, before the marriage was annulled due to her being a bigamist. Apparently she has somehow stolen the evidence of the annulment, and it's going to take too long for the copy to arrive from America. She intends to force H to declare her his duchess, (illegally) giving her everything a duchess would be owed, or she'll cause a great scandal. She threatens the life of h's son for good measure.
This is all very sketchy. A woman of low birth had no social power in those days, and a duke could have easily have put her off, at least until proof of the annulment reached him. H could have even ordered her room be searched by the authorities to find the annulment documents if she had them. At the very least, he could have petitioned the court. Nothing Crazy Lady wanted him to do would have been legally binding, anyway. Yes, it all would have caused a temporary scandal, but H/h seemed like tough enough cookies to deal with it. As far as threats against h's son go, how was this woman of no means able to get a good look at him at his private boarding school? How does she know where he attends school, or that h even has a son? C.L. doesn't travel in elevated social circles, especially not in England. She has no special access. Does she have a spy in h's household? Is she just watching h 24/7 and following her everywhere (again, with no money?) ? And h's son is a lord. How could a commoner--especially a foreign one--threaten to kill a member of nobility and get away with it? She would have ended up hanged.
It gets even sketchier. The h decides to alert her friends and duel C.L. Not only was women dueling a complete anomaly in those days, and illegal, it would have caused a huge scandal that wouldn't have blown over anytime soon. I know writers are into strong women and messages of empowerment this days, and I'm all for it, but this is downright silly. I did keep reading through the duel out of curiosity (of course, C.L. is better at trash-talking than aiming a gun. No suspense there). When H shows up to chew h out, she keeps repeating the same mantra from the last 3/4 of the book, that men always underestimate women and H has been guilty of the same.
Ok, great. But I wanted more about the relationships. I wanted to know more about h's strained relationship with her brother and how her niece's abrupt marriage to H's cousin was going. I wanted to know how H was adjusting to his role as duke. I wanted H/h to have adult conversations out of the bedroom that would bring them closer together. No dice.
There are some distracting errors in grammar and spelling throughout that just add insult to injury.
A disappointment all the way around.
I liked the dynamic between H/h initially, but H goes from being a cynical rough-around-the-edges frontiersman to suddenly losing all of the traits that made him distinctive as plot machinations surface. It's like he goes from alpha to beta as soon as he has sex with h, with very little character development in the interim.
I liked h's relationship with her son, but too much else in the book is taken up with scheming involving secondary characters. I expected some scenes with h's older brother, who was built up to be the villain in the piece early on, but he disappears. In his place is the loose cannon who is stalking the H, behaving as if she can become his duchess as they were briefly married some time back, before the marriage was annulled due to her being a bigamist. Apparently she has somehow stolen the evidence of the annulment, and it's going to take too long for the copy to arrive from America. She intends to force H to declare her his duchess, (illegally) giving her everything a duchess would be owed, or she'll cause a great scandal. She threatens the life of h's son for good measure.
This is all very sketchy. A woman of low birth had no social power in those days, and a duke could have easily have put her off, at least until proof of the annulment reached him. H could have even ordered her room be searched by the authorities to find the annulment documents if she had them. At the very least, he could have petitioned the court. Nothing Crazy Lady wanted him to do would have been legally binding, anyway. Yes, it all would have caused a temporary scandal, but H/h seemed like tough enough cookies to deal with it. As far as threats against h's son go, how was this woman of no means able to get a good look at him at his private boarding school? How does she know where he attends school, or that h even has a son? C.L. doesn't travel in elevated social circles, especially not in England. She has no special access. Does she have a spy in h's household? Is she just watching h 24/7 and following her everywhere (again, with no money?) ? And h's son is a lord. How could a commoner--especially a foreign one--threaten to kill a member of nobility and get away with it? She would have ended up hanged.
It gets even sketchier. The h decides to alert her friends and duel C.L. Not only was women dueling a complete anomaly in those days, and illegal, it would have caused a huge scandal that wouldn't have blown over anytime soon. I know writers are into strong women and messages of empowerment this days, and I'm all for it, but this is downright silly. I did keep reading through the duel out of curiosity (of course, C.L. is better at trash-talking than aiming a gun. No suspense there). When H shows up to chew h out, she keeps repeating the same mantra from the last 3/4 of the book, that men always underestimate women and H has been guilty of the same.
Ok, great. But I wanted more about the relationships. I wanted to know more about h's strained relationship with her brother and how her niece's abrupt marriage to H's cousin was going. I wanted to know how H was adjusting to his role as duke. I wanted H/h to have adult conversations out of the bedroom that would bring them closer together. No dice.
There are some distracting errors in grammar and spelling throughout that just add insult to injury.
A disappointment all the way around.
January 15, 2021
Love or honor
Aurora is the ex-mistress of Dunne in a previous story! Gavin is a newly minted Duke an raised as a brash American! Gavin has secrets but instantly drawn to cool calm not backing down beauty of Aurora! Aurora had a cruel evil dead husband who gave her a beautiful intelligent son! She is an amazing mother and very discreet! Gavin and Aurora are combustible like fire and gasoline! They are opposites but Aurora having lived it recognizes evil! When the threat comes against Gavin Aurora knows money is not the answer when confronted with true evil! I could not put this one down!! I love the interaction with the previous books too!! OUTSTANDING!!!
Aurora is the ex-mistress of Dunne in a previous story! Gavin is a newly minted Duke an raised as a brash American! Gavin has secrets but instantly drawn to cool calm not backing down beauty of Aurora! Aurora had a cruel evil dead husband who gave her a beautiful intelligent son! She is an amazing mother and very discreet! Gavin and Aurora are combustible like fire and gasoline! They are opposites but Aurora having lived it recognizes evil! When the threat comes against Gavin Aurora knows money is not the answer when confronted with true evil! I could not put this one down!! I love the interaction with the previous books too!! OUTSTANDING!!!
June 12, 2025
This series is getting weaker and weaker.
When was it decided that the duke would be tutored by Lady Sheridan? Lol, it is only mentioned in the synopsis and nowhere in the book. Same goes for their affair. They meet and get straight into bed. Totally weird! Yet again, I can't deal with the fact that this group of people are friends given the two years that she was Algie's mistress.
It's always hilarious to me that authors make dukes all-too-powerful or a total weakling depending on their whim. A no-name woman from America would have ZERO power over a duke. Also, a duel between two women? Seriously?
When was it decided that the duke would be tutored by Lady Sheridan? Lol, it is only mentioned in the synopsis and nowhere in the book. Same goes for their affair. They meet and get straight into bed. Totally weird! Yet again, I can't deal with the fact that this group of people are friends given the two years that she was Algie's mistress.
It's always hilarious to me that authors make dukes all-too-powerful or a total weakling depending on their whim. A no-name woman from America would have ZERO power over a duke. Also, a duel between two women? Seriously?
April 1, 2021
PISTOLS AT DAWN ON HAMPSTEAD HEATH BUT WHO WITH !
Arurora Lady Sheffield a widow with a young son determined never to marry again after the death of her bully of a husband, she enjoys the freedom that comes with being a widow.
Gavin Duke of Westerhaven has recently inherited the title Duke not really wanting it he has grown up in the wilds of America.
A man for his own reasons cannot be married.
I ENJOYED THIS NICE EASY READ ALSO GREAT WHEN ALL PREVIOUS CHARACTERS COME TOGETHER.
Arurora Lady Sheffield a widow with a young son determined never to marry again after the death of her bully of a husband, she enjoys the freedom that comes with being a widow.
Gavin Duke of Westerhaven has recently inherited the title Duke not really wanting it he has grown up in the wilds of America.
A man for his own reasons cannot be married.
I ENJOYED THIS NICE EASY READ ALSO GREAT WHEN ALL PREVIOUS CHARACTERS COME TOGETHER.
February 8, 2021
Great third book in the series
I really enjoyed the story and the tie in to the previous books in the series. I do wish it had been a bit longer so that it did not seem a little rushed. Aurora and Gavin had a bit more freedom with one another her being a widow and he being a somewhat uncouth American. Society did not have high expectations for either on them. The characters were wonderful and I hope we see more of them in the last book of the series.
I really enjoyed the story and the tie in to the previous books in the series. I do wish it had been a bit longer so that it did not seem a little rushed. Aurora and Gavin had a bit more freedom with one another her being a widow and he being a somewhat uncouth American. Society did not have high expectations for either on them. The characters were wonderful and I hope we see more of them in the last book of the series.
August 27, 2021
Wow!
Another great chapter in this entertaining series! Aurora meets the new Duke, 2 nd son of a 4 th son who never expected to inherit the title ! Most of his life was spent in the wild areas of America. They are arguing at their first meeting but soon are having a clandestine affair, which suits both of them. Family problems intervene and they eventually realize they want marriage and a family!
Another great chapter in this entertaining series! Aurora meets the new Duke, 2 nd son of a 4 th son who never expected to inherit the title ! Most of his life was spent in the wild areas of America. They are arguing at their first meeting but soon are having a clandestine affair, which suits both of them. Family problems intervene and they eventually realize they want marriage and a family!
July 2, 2021
Women Unite!
I loved this tale of love and romance! I loved all the characters except for the villainess fake wife! Loved Aurora’s guts to be herself and protecting her son and love of her life. I very much hope the next book has the duke and her having more children! Kudos to the author for ANOTHER smash hit of a book!
I loved this tale of love and romance! I loved all the characters except for the villainess fake wife! Loved Aurora’s guts to be herself and protecting her son and love of her life. I very much hope the next book has the duke and her having more children! Kudos to the author for ANOTHER smash hit of a book!
July 5, 2021
Another brilliant story to continue the series
This is another brilliantly crafted story that continues a great series. This is a steamy plot that has some wonderful characters, have the strength and determination to overcome all their fears and enemies to eventually grasp at their desires.
This is another brilliantly crafted story that continues a great series. This is a steamy plot that has some wonderful characters, have the strength and determination to overcome all their fears and enemies to eventually grasp at their desires.
February 14, 2022
I Love This Book!
A newly minted duke falls in love with a widow. Who says widows can’t find true love. Aurora and Gavin may not seem to be a likely couple, but they are perfect for each other. There was mutual friendship, lust, love, villains and a bit of comedy in this novella. It is a must read.
A newly minted duke falls in love with a widow. Who says widows can’t find true love. Aurora and Gavin may not seem to be a likely couple, but they are perfect for each other. There was mutual friendship, lust, love, villains and a bit of comedy in this novella. It is a must read.
March 2, 2021
So good! Aurora and Gavin are perfect for each other. This story begins a bit before the second story ended so they overlap.
I love Gavin’s character. He is so unconventional. He says what he thinks and acted at times as if he were a modern man stuck in time by the way he spoke.
Aurora is so sweet. She knows what she likes and what she wants. She is strong and kind.
The side characters are also very good and we end up getting a two love stories in one deal
I love Gavin’s character. He is so unconventional. He says what he thinks and acted at times as if he were a modern man stuck in time by the way he spoke.
Aurora is so sweet. She knows what she likes and what she wants. She is strong and kind.
The side characters are also very good and we end up getting a two love stories in one deal
April 9, 2021
Wonderful, Delightful, Entertaining & Romantic
This Novella was Absolutely Wonderful. Albeit a little inane.
The machinations of the women were a bit exaggerated especially when You have the gossip mongers spewing their garbage.
I look forward to reading more books in this Series.
This Novella was Absolutely Wonderful. Albeit a little inane.
The machinations of the women were a bit exaggerated especially when You have the gossip mongers spewing their garbage.
I look forward to reading more books in this Series.
July 17, 2021
Other Wife
I enjoyed this book. I like the well developed characters in the Dunne family series. There were quite a few typos in this book. The women in this series are not typical women of there time. They balk at the different expectations for women.
I enjoyed this book. I like the well developed characters in the Dunne family series. There were quite a few typos in this book. The women in this series are not typical women of there time. They balk at the different expectations for women.
October 1, 2021
Dunne series
After reading several novellas in the series, each book interacts with the previous book. But each book can be read as a stand alone, without losing any of the storyline of the current novello.
After reading several novellas in the series, each book interacts with the previous book. But each book can be read as a stand alone, without losing any of the storyline of the current novello.
December 15, 2021
Strength of character!
The hero is usually a strong and courageous man with noble intentions and strength of purpose. So what happens when its the heroine? Well covered in this delightful story
The hero is usually a strong and courageous man with noble intentions and strength of purpose. So what happens when its the heroine? Well covered in this delightful story
January 16, 2022
Never Underestimate A Woman
Second chance at marriage but only the first chance at love. Liked the way it ties everything together. Just was looking for a little more new information to lead into next book.
Second chance at marriage but only the first chance at love. Liked the way it ties everything together. Just was looking for a little more new information to lead into next book.
February 19, 2022
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This story represented the beginnings of the feminist movement. While I understand the time and social morales of the era, this was very refreshing. Aurora may have been a little over the top, but the point was well made without emasculating the hero.
Fun short read.
This story represented the beginnings of the feminist movement. While I understand the time and social morales of the era, this was very refreshing. Aurora may have been a little over the top, but the point was well made without emasculating the hero.
Fun short read.
June 10, 2022
Absolutely fantastic book, I listened to this book on audiobooks and the narrators are fantastic, I love these pair.
Well done both and thanks for letting me join in with your work.
I would recommend this book. 👍🏾👍🏾
Well done both and thanks for letting me join in with your work.
I would recommend this book. 👍🏾👍🏾
September 9, 2023
Fabulous story, but terrible editing. The many typos were so very distracting. I have been reading the series and hope this improves with the remaining books so I can continue to follow this author and read all of her books.
February 1, 2021
Good story
I read this book. It wasn't as good as some I have read. I might try the next book too.
I read this book. It wasn't as good as some I have read. I might try the next book too.
July 6, 2021
Loved it
Another wonderful story to add to this collection. So glad we got their whole story. The author did a wonderful job of drawing me into her world
Another wonderful story to add to this collection. So glad we got their whole story. The author did a wonderful job of drawing me into her world
November 7, 2021
Interesting story. Unfortunately, aside from sex, it didn't really feel like the main characters connected. 3.5 stars
February 22, 2023
Gavin & Aurora
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