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The Arranged Courtship
An arranged courtship that benefits them both. What could possibly go wrong?
Lady Lauren Evans, daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, couldn't care less about marriages and courtship. But her father’s gambling makes her family desperate to marry her off to a rich husband, even if she is not at all prepared for it...
When she meets that cheeky Duke of Buckingham who proposes to start some fake courtship so that both can get rid of the insane pressure of their families to marry, she heartily agrees. But what happens when fake feelings turn into true love?
Lady Lauren Evans, daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, couldn't care less about marriages and courtship. But her father’s gambling makes her family desperate to marry her off to a rich husband, even if she is not at all prepared for it...
When she meets that cheeky Duke of Buckingham who proposes to start some fake courtship so that both can get rid of the insane pressure of their families to marry, she heartily agrees. But what happens when fake feelings turn into true love?
- GenresHistorical Romance
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2022
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
May 1, 2022
Fredrick and Lauren are 2 of my favs! They overcame misunderstandings to become great loves.
The book had it all, laugh and cry.
The book had it all, laugh and cry.
February 25, 2022
The Arranged Courtship
Frederick and Eleanor are both reluctant to be married but they arranged a fake courtship but the feelings they felt were real They separated but the feelings were still there The characters are determined and they found happiness A good and well written story Very enjoyable
Frederick and Eleanor are both reluctant to be married but they arranged a fake courtship but the feelings they felt were real They separated but the feelings were still there The characters are determined and they found happiness A good and well written story Very enjoyable
February 27, 2022
Excellent Adventure
Convoluted story line. Nice people who have been hurt. Read on how they solved their dilemma. Could not put it down.
Convoluted story line. Nice people who have been hurt. Read on how they solved their dilemma. Could not put it down.
February 22, 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.
July 17, 2023
A couple at odds against one another.
Frederick and Lauren are both headstrong individuals who know their own minds. What they had not planned on is falling in love with one another when their mothers arranged a marriage for them. They are well fleshed out three dimensional characters who leap off the pages and into the reader’s heart. The mothers are lovable in their own way, while Lauren’s father is frustrating. The downside of this story is there are a lot of extra words sprinkled throughout, breaking the flow of the story. There is a plethora of details in this story that enhance it, making it even more real. A delightful story, it can easily be read in a single sitting. A wonderful addition to The Duke’s Desire series, one anxiously awaits for more!
Frederick and Lauren are both headstrong individuals who know their own minds. What they had not planned on is falling in love with one another when their mothers arranged a marriage for them. They are well fleshed out three dimensional characters who leap off the pages and into the reader’s heart. The mothers are lovable in their own way, while Lauren’s father is frustrating. The downside of this story is there are a lot of extra words sprinkled throughout, breaking the flow of the story. There is a plethora of details in this story that enhance it, making it even more real. A delightful story, it can easily be read in a single sitting. A wonderful addition to The Duke’s Desire series, one anxiously awaits for more!
March 13, 2022
2.5 stars
Her: convinced that if she shits on everyone around her, men will see her for her and love her for the gentle kinds soul she is and not think she's a total bitch.
Him: convinced that everyone is out for his title only and will betray him like the last girl.
Together they decide to fake a courtship, which leads to another installment of "if they'd only talk to each other like rational adults this novel would have been half as long!"
Her: convinced that if she shits on everyone around her, men will see her for her and love her for the gentle kinds soul she is and not think she's a total bitch.
Him: convinced that everyone is out for his title only and will betray him like the last girl.
Together they decide to fake a courtship, which leads to another installment of "if they'd only talk to each other like rational adults this novel would have been half as long!"
March 3, 2022
Interfering mothers
Ms. Byrd has written a winner here! An arranged marriage by their mothers, neither gives the other a chance, agree to a courtship only if they break it shortly after. Very interesting story, if you like regency books, you’ll love this!
Ms. Byrd has written a winner here! An arranged marriage by their mothers, neither gives the other a chance, agree to a courtship only if they break it shortly after. Very interesting story, if you like regency books, you’ll love this!
April 4, 2022
same old trope
Storyline has been thoroughly over used in this genre, and this book added nothing new. No well built characters, new twists or clever wit. All in all it was a waste of time to read.
Storyline has been thoroughly over used in this genre, and this book added nothing new. No well built characters, new twists or clever wit. All in all it was a waste of time to read.
July 7, 2024
Love how fast paced the story was and loved the characters. Mothers ,who are friends, wanting their children to wed so they may have grandchildren. A best friend who is the wisest man of all plays a very important role that produces a happy ending.
March 6, 2022
I enjoyed Fred & Lauren’s book. It was a fun, sweet read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
April 15, 2022
I really enjoyed this story I read it twice
August 27, 2022
This was a wonderful story. I enjoyed it so much. It is a romance. It is clean. It is a full length novel.
October 2, 2023
Good story
I really enjoyed the story but was so upset with the lack of proper editing. Words added, words missing, words misspelled. Very disruptive for a good story.
I really enjoyed the story but was so upset with the lack of proper editing. Words added, words missing, words misspelled. Very disruptive for a good story.
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