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A Bargain with the Duke
“We need to appear as though we are slowly falling for one another.”
Alicia desperately needs a suitor. With her first two Seasons a complete disaster, and with her father making one bad investment after another, it seems her actions might either save her family, or ruin it forever. So, when the chance arrives, she enters a fake courtship with her brother’s best friend, perhaps the most eligible bachelor of the season.
Even though his betrothed rejected him, Luke has still not given up. So, to make her jealous, he enters a pretend courtship with his best friend’s sister. Only, soon, it stops feeling like he’s pretending.
As the line between what’s real and what’s not begins to fade, Alicia and Luke find themselves caught up in more trouble than they signed up for. And when Alicia’s diary goes missing, an anonymous letter soon arrives, threatening to make her third season the most disastrous one of all…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Bargain with the Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages)by Hazel Linwood. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "A Bargain with the Duke" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
Alicia desperately needs a suitor. With her first two Seasons a complete disaster, and with her father making one bad investment after another, it seems her actions might either save her family, or ruin it forever. So, when the chance arrives, she enters a fake courtship with her brother’s best friend, perhaps the most eligible bachelor of the season.
Even though his betrothed rejected him, Luke has still not given up. So, to make her jealous, he enters a pretend courtship with his best friend’s sister. Only, soon, it stops feeling like he’s pretending.
As the line between what’s real and what’s not begins to fade, Alicia and Luke find themselves caught up in more trouble than they signed up for. And when Alicia’s diary goes missing, an anonymous letter soon arrives, threatening to make her third season the most disastrous one of all…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Bargain with the Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages)by Hazel Linwood. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up "A Bargain with the Duke" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2022
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About the author
Hazel Linwood
83 books48 followersInfluenced by the extraordinary tales of Jane Austen and Maria Edgeworth, Hazel Linwood has always adored the fairy-tale like romances of the past. The youngest of four sisters, she has spent most of her youth lost in the classic historical romances of her favorite authors. Despite her parents’ efforts to persuade her to pursue a career in medicine, she found her heart's true calling in English Literature.
After obtaining her degree, Hazel worked as an English teacher. That was until she met her husband and decided to indulge in her secret passion...writing! When she isn’t writing, Hazel enjoys spending time with her family, travelling or roaming the Texan countryside.
Embark on this journey of desire, decorum and intense love of Regency England. Let Hazel transport you into an era of pure, sincere love and charming lords that will take your breath away!
After obtaining her degree, Hazel worked as an English teacher. That was until she met her husband and decided to indulge in her secret passion...writing! When she isn’t writing, Hazel enjoys spending time with her family, travelling or roaming the Texan countryside.
Embark on this journey of desire, decorum and intense love of Regency England. Let Hazel transport you into an era of pure, sincere love and charming lords that will take your breath away!
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March 18, 2022
A sweet tale of two nice people finding that love is sometimes right in front of you. Luke and Alicia's journey starts out as a ruse, but quickly turns real. The story takes a nasty twist when Alicia's journal goes missing and the horrible Fudge find it and uses it for his own purposes.
There were a couple of loose ends. I wondered why Fudge wanted so badly to marry Alicia. Just being the oldest bachelor in the ton didn't seem enough for his obsession. Perhaps he targeted her because she was on her third season, but there seemed a hidden reason behind his persistence that wasn't explained. I expected the nosey maid would have been implicated in the loss of the journal. It was a bit of a stretch that Fudge would just find it in the dark garden.
A ceremonial burning of the journal would have added a nice touch. It is, after all, still a dangerous item to keep, even in a locked box.
This book is a lovely read with, for a change, nice people all around except for the needed villains. This was an ARC that I read voluntarily and I gave it 4 stars.
There were a couple of loose ends. I wondered why Fudge wanted so badly to marry Alicia. Just being the oldest bachelor in the ton didn't seem enough for his obsession. Perhaps he targeted her because she was on her third season, but there seemed a hidden reason behind his persistence that wasn't explained. I expected the nosey maid would have been implicated in the loss of the journal. It was a bit of a stretch that Fudge would just find it in the dark garden.
A ceremonial burning of the journal would have added a nice touch. It is, after all, still a dangerous item to keep, even in a locked box.
This book is a lovely read with, for a change, nice people all around except for the needed villains. This was an ARC that I read voluntarily and I gave it 4 stars.
February 5, 2022
A very captivating story
This is a very captivating story. This clean plot has everything you require, from brilliantly crafted characters to a thrilling storyline with lots of emotion and a bit of blackmail. This is a story of one broken engagement and two weddings. The extended epilogue is a wonderful glimpse into how the main characters relationship develops. I read an ARC copy.
This is a very captivating story. This clean plot has everything you require, from brilliantly crafted characters to a thrilling storyline with lots of emotion and a bit of blackmail. This is a story of one broken engagement and two weddings. The extended epilogue is a wonderful glimpse into how the main characters relationship develops. I read an ARC copy.
March 4, 2022
Excellent!!!
This is a lovely story. It has all the makings of a sweet romance: flirting, misunderstanding, teasing, trusting, joy, and a villain wrapped up in ugly. Ms Linwood has done a beautiful job of wrapping a sweet love story, complete with a surprising courtship, in a completely entertaining way. Looking forward to her other novels, as I have no doubt that she is an excellent writer. Thanks for a great goodread!!!
This is a lovely story. It has all the makings of a sweet romance: flirting, misunderstanding, teasing, trusting, joy, and a villain wrapped up in ugly. Ms Linwood has done a beautiful job of wrapping a sweet love story, complete with a surprising courtship, in a completely entertaining way. Looking forward to her other novels, as I have no doubt that she is an excellent writer. Thanks for a great goodread!!!
February 6, 2022
A Bargain with the Duke
She was a wallflower and she made a deal with a duke This was to be a ruse but they fell in love and another tried to part them The characters are respectful and loving and emotional at times The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending A very lovely story and a well written book
She was a wallflower and she made a deal with a duke This was to be a ruse but they fell in love and another tried to part them The characters are respectful and loving and emotional at times The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending A very lovely story and a well written book
February 11, 2022
A great mix of romance and drama.
What started out as two friends just wanting to help each other turned into something much more lasting and wonderful. The cast of characters were splendid, the drama well done, and the extended epilogue was a great finish. Reading this was a sheer joy I am happy to recommend it.
What started out as two friends just wanting to help each other turned into something much more lasting and wonderful. The cast of characters were splendid, the drama well done, and the extended epilogue was a great finish. Reading this was a sheer joy I am happy to recommend it.
February 13, 2022
I love the fake relationship trope, it's one of my favourites! Which means I thought this book was great :) I loved the protectiveness of the big brother even when his best friend was a potential suitor.
The main characters were believable, even when it seems they were disregarding propriety, it was always there being mentioned. :) An enjoyable regency read for me.
The main characters were believable, even when it seems they were disregarding propriety, it was always there being mentioned. :) An enjoyable regency read for me.
March 11, 2022
Doesn't line up
It states that she has to marry because they don't have money. The first chapter stated that then didn't revisit that at all! Also we t on to discuss how she had new gowns and a fancy home plus they had enough to throw a party. Someone needs to edit this before publishing.
It states that she has to marry because they don't have money. The first chapter stated that then didn't revisit that at all! Also we t on to discuss how she had new gowns and a fancy home plus they had enough to throw a party. Someone needs to edit this before publishing.
September 29, 2022
A Bargain with the Duke by Hazel Linwood
A charming story filled with mystery, plot twists, and love. You definitely cannot miss it!
The author does a really good job of showing all the twists and turns in the story and also showing the growing relationship between the two main characters.
A charming story filled with mystery, plot twists, and love. You definitely cannot miss it!
The author does a really good job of showing all the twists and turns in the story and also showing the growing relationship between the two main characters.
October 20, 2022
Bargains and Blackmail
Easy to be caught up in with the pressures of marriage in the proper season for society and poor Alicia was desperate for a loving match. Good reading to follow her likely forced intended groom using blackmail rather than a caring, concerned Duke Luke, whom she loved. Their bargain became real instead of a ruse for a lovely happy ending.
Easy to be caught up in with the pressures of marriage in the proper season for society and poor Alicia was desperate for a loving match. Good reading to follow her likely forced intended groom using blackmail rather than a caring, concerned Duke Luke, whom she loved. Their bargain became real instead of a ruse for a lovely happy ending.
November 28, 2022
Regency Romances
It’s hard to believe what couples had to go through to find a suitable person to marry. Alicia and Luke had to endure the strict rules of the Ton. Any hint of scandal could force a couple to wed even if they didn’t respect the other person. Luckily Alicia was able to make a love match.
It’s hard to believe what couples had to go through to find a suitable person to marry. Alicia and Luke had to endure the strict rules of the Ton. Any hint of scandal could force a couple to wed even if they didn’t respect the other person. Luckily Alicia was able to make a love match.
February 6, 2022
fantasy to reality
You really nice story of how love can grow between two people. Their intent in the beginning led not to what they expected but to something even better as they grew closer and realized where their happiness really lay.
You really nice story of how love can grow between two people. Their intent in the beginning led not to what they expected but to something even better as they grew closer and realized where their happiness really lay.
February 7, 2022
sweet and clean
What starts out as a fake courtship between two people ends up having a bit of complications as the ruse continues. Meanwhile things end up taking a turn and the fake courtship turns into a happy ever after
What starts out as a fake courtship between two people ends up having a bit of complications as the ruse continues. Meanwhile things end up taking a turn and the fake courtship turns into a happy ever after
February 17, 2022
This was an intriguing book to read about Alicia & Luke coming together to have a false courtship for their own personal reasons.. This story has mystery, suspense, deception, blackmail, turmoil, attraction, laughter, courage, romance and love.
February 22, 2022
A Bargain With the Duke
I enjoyed reading this sweet and clean regency romance about a wallflower who became the belle of the ball once the Duke started paying her attention. The slowly unfurling love took Lucas and Amelia by surprise.
I enjoyed reading this sweet and clean regency romance about a wallflower who became the belle of the ball once the Duke started paying her attention. The slowly unfurling love took Lucas and Amelia by surprise.
October 5, 2022
Bargain with the Duke
A Bargain with the Duke is Alicia and Luke’s story of falling in love. I did enjoy the read but the story line seemed old , no new surprises from the author It's a soft romance
A Bargain with the Duke is Alicia and Luke’s story of falling in love. I did enjoy the read but the story line seemed old , no new surprises from the author It's a soft romance
February 6, 2022
Great read!
Great story mixing love and intrigue that kept me eager to turn the page. From jilted ex girlfriend to almost forced marriage yet true love found a way.
Great story mixing love and intrigue that kept me eager to turn the page. From jilted ex girlfriend to almost forced marriage yet true love found a way.
February 7, 2022
Grace
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the twists and turns in life. It may look like your future is devastating, but you may also get you happily ever after.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the twists and turns in life. It may look like your future is devastating, but you may also get you happily ever after.
February 7, 2022
This is a good book. Even though I was given a copy of this book by the author, it in no way influenced my opinion, and this is my honest review.
February 17, 2022
Enjoyed it
This is a sweet best friend's little sister/ big brother's best friend... Regency style. Throw in an old flame and a creepy old dude with HEA and that's it.... I loved it
This is a sweet best friend's little sister/ big brother's best friend... Regency style. Throw in an old flame and a creepy old dude with HEA and that's it.... I loved it
March 5, 2022
A good bargain
It's good to have a family friend who is happy to help you find a husband . It is bad to lose your diary where you have shared every detail of how plan was to work.
It's good to have a family friend who is happy to help you find a husband . It is bad to lose your diary where you have shared every detail of how plan was to work.
March 21, 2022
very exciting reading.
This story just comes to life with all the drama romance and suspense that takes place. The characters are so fun and entertaining.
This story just comes to life with all the drama romance and suspense that takes place. The characters are so fun and entertaining.
May 4, 2022
Alicia is about as exciting as a piece of lumber, and the two main characters have about as much chemistry as boiled spinach.
October 2, 2022
Delightful!
Truly loved the choice of characters and the obstacles that kept the intrigue moving along to a happy ever after.
Truly loved the choice of characters and the obstacles that kept the intrigue moving along to a happy ever after.
October 3, 2022
Good
Enjoyed every bit of this story. It was great. Amusing, tense and really told the angst felt by the heroine.
Enjoyed every bit of this story. It was great. Amusing, tense and really told the angst felt by the heroine.
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