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The Beauty and the Beastly Duke
Everyone told her to stay away from the Beast of Pineton...
After being abandoned at the altar by her betrothed, Rachel is certain she will live her life as a spinster. Her idea of love crumbled that day, and even more now, when it’s announced that she is to wed a man she has only heard horrible whispers about.
After the war, Oliver has turned into a cold and scarred man. Ever since his brother's death, he has lived in self-exile, refusing to show his face to the ton. But when he decides to rebuild his brother's business, he quickly realizes he needs a wealthy bride. And Rachel just might do.
Oliver thinks he doesn’t deserve happiness. But his new bride is here to show him that love is real. And just when they fall for each other, Oliver’s dark past catches up to them…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Beauty for the Beastly Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) by Tiffany Baton. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Grab "A Beauty for the Beastly Duke" today to discover Tiffany's fantastic story!
After being abandoned at the altar by her betrothed, Rachel is certain she will live her life as a spinster. Her idea of love crumbled that day, and even more now, when it’s announced that she is to wed a man she has only heard horrible whispers about.
After the war, Oliver has turned into a cold and scarred man. Ever since his brother's death, he has lived in self-exile, refusing to show his face to the ton. But when he decides to rebuild his brother's business, he quickly realizes he needs a wealthy bride. And Rachel just might do.
Oliver thinks he doesn’t deserve happiness. But his new bride is here to show him that love is real. And just when they fall for each other, Oliver’s dark past catches up to them…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Beauty for the Beastly Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) by Tiffany Baton. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Grab "A Beauty for the Beastly Duke" today to discover Tiffany's fantastic story!
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2022
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About the author
Tiffany Baton
72 books79 followersLike all true romantics, Tiffany had always been fascinated by the great love stories of the past. The only child of two historians, she had always felt a pull towards British History and the epics that it spawned. But, instead of following in her parent’s footsteps, Tiffany chose to express her love of history in her own way: by writing about her favorite era.
After obtaining a degree in English Literature, Tiffany decided to write her first book and never looked back. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys spending time with her own Prince Charming, and their two beautiful children, enjoying Massachusetts’ natural wonders.
Hop on for a unique journey in Regency England, filled with intensity and heartwarming romance. Let Tiffany’s words bring the enchanting heroes of an era long gone back to life and charm their way into your heart!
After obtaining a degree in English Literature, Tiffany decided to write her first book and never looked back. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys spending time with her own Prince Charming, and their two beautiful children, enjoying Massachusetts’ natural wonders.
Hop on for a unique journey in Regency England, filled with intensity and heartwarming romance. Let Tiffany’s words bring the enchanting heroes of an era long gone back to life and charm their way into your heart!
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July 30, 2023
This is a light regency romance, probably set following the Napoleonic Wars. It follows a scarred duke, considered a beast by many, who is set to marry a wealthy young woman in a marriage of convenience. The book follows the familiar beauty and the beast tropes, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not super historical, but it's more meant to be a light, clean romance focusing on the two main characters. If you enjoy the original fairytale as much as I do and are obsessed with reading every Beauty and the Beast retelling you can get your hands on, this one will not disappoint you.
March 13, 2022
A good story for those who like gothic elements mixed into a regency romance. Warning: must be extremely typo tolerant.
Example:
Blossom’s puppies were duein the summer, and the spanielhad…
Despite the rampant formatting difficulties like the above, another issue was tracking the gender of Mopsy, the Duke’s dog. Pronoun fail also preyed upon an additional minor character.
Back to the plot. The story wasn’t completely predictable, which was a big win for me. I was considering giving it four stars. Then, maybe it’s unfair to rate a book by including the preview, but when said preview was entitled “The Marquess and the Wallflower,” and the contents was for “A Spinster to Reform a Duke,” the overpowering sloppiness of the writing and nonexistent proofreading crossed a line.
Example:
Blossom’s puppies were duein the summer, and the spanielhad…
Despite the rampant formatting difficulties like the above, another issue was tracking the gender of Mopsy, the Duke’s dog. Pronoun fail also preyed upon an additional minor character.
Back to the plot. The story wasn’t completely predictable, which was a big win for me. I was considering giving it four stars. Then, maybe it’s unfair to rate a book by including the preview, but when said preview was entitled “The Marquess and the Wallflower,” and the contents was for “A Spinster to Reform a Duke,” the overpowering sloppiness of the writing and nonexistent proofreading crossed a line.
February 11, 2023
I was unable to finish this book, though I got over halfway. My main issue was the characters.
Although for the most part, I enjoyed the female lead's chapters, she often came off as much younger in maturity. I felt like I was reading a 16 year old's thoughts, not a 20-something year old woman who is described as mature and independent. For example, the h views herself as extremely whimsical by going out for a walk reading a book during a rainstorm. I view it as really dumb/immature.
But the hardest chapters to get through were the male lead's. To be fair, I think these chapters may be realistic representations of the thought processes of someone with extremely low self-esteem whose gone through trauma. But the chapters are absolutely exhausting to read.
Every other paragraph in these chapters is a variation of "Someone smiled at me? I don't deserve that. They must be mocking me. I'm hideous, woe is me! I better yell at them to remind them I'm a monster deserving of nothing!" Seriously, you will read pages upon pages of variations of that theme over ever little thing in his life. Someone isn't rude to him? Time for a few paragraphs on why he's a monster. Someone looks in his general direction? Time for the monster song and dance again.
I know I'm reading from a modern lens, but all I could think is this man is not ready for a relationship. He needs intense therapy and it's annoying for the love interest to be given that role as that is actually a really unhealthy relationship.
Although for the most part, I enjoyed the female lead's chapters, she often came off as much younger in maturity. I felt like I was reading a 16 year old's thoughts, not a 20-something year old woman who is described as mature and independent. For example, the h views herself as extremely whimsical by going out for a walk reading a book during a rainstorm. I view it as really dumb/immature.
But the hardest chapters to get through were the male lead's. To be fair, I think these chapters may be realistic representations of the thought processes of someone with extremely low self-esteem whose gone through trauma. But the chapters are absolutely exhausting to read.
Every other paragraph in these chapters is a variation of "Someone smiled at me? I don't deserve that. They must be mocking me. I'm hideous, woe is me! I better yell at them to remind them I'm a monster deserving of nothing!" Seriously, you will read pages upon pages of variations of that theme over ever little thing in his life. Someone isn't rude to him? Time for a few paragraphs on why he's a monster. Someone looks in his general direction? Time for the monster song and dance again.
I know I'm reading from a modern lens, but all I could think is this man is not ready for a relationship. He needs intense therapy and it's annoying for the love interest to be given that role as that is actually a really unhealthy relationship.
April 17, 2022
Each earned their happy ending
Poor Amy. To loose her loving husband in such a terrible way, then the blow to learn her husband hadn't provided for her in his will so she was basically penniless. Before she could recover she realized she was pregnant so a heavier responsibility was coming and her mind snapped.
The diary gives you the impression Oliver killed his brother while drunk. That Oliver contemplated suicide and when his brother tried to stop him was killed instead by accident. In truth Oliver was heedless with his gun because he was drunk but was nowhere near gun or brother when the gun fired killing his brother. Oliver might refer to himself as a murderer but the court acquitted him and deemed it an accident.
Neither Oliver nor Amy wanted to marry but each did for their own reason. Ironically it was their mutual love of dogs that brought them together.
Poor Amy. To loose her loving husband in such a terrible way, then the blow to learn her husband hadn't provided for her in his will so she was basically penniless. Before she could recover she realized she was pregnant so a heavier responsibility was coming and her mind snapped.
The diary gives you the impression Oliver killed his brother while drunk. That Oliver contemplated suicide and when his brother tried to stop him was killed instead by accident. In truth Oliver was heedless with his gun because he was drunk but was nowhere near gun or brother when the gun fired killing his brother. Oliver might refer to himself as a murderer but the court acquitted him and deemed it an accident.
Neither Oliver nor Amy wanted to marry but each did for their own reason. Ironically it was their mutual love of dogs that brought them together.
March 16, 2022
The power of love.
Rachel and Oliver are really two lost souls both scarred by life but now being joined in marriage. This book had such a touch of sadness to it yet there is a bit happiness too. I liked Percy he was a super good character I really enjoyed what he did at the end of the book it was rather tricky. It is very clear that Oliver married into the right family. There is a bit a drama from another at the end and over all in was heartwarming but sad ending but that is how the whole book was sad and happy interwoven. It is a very good book.
Rachel and Oliver are really two lost souls both scarred by life but now being joined in marriage. This book had such a touch of sadness to it yet there is a bit happiness too. I liked Percy he was a super good character I really enjoyed what he did at the end of the book it was rather tricky. It is very clear that Oliver married into the right family. There is a bit a drama from another at the end and over all in was heartwarming but sad ending but that is how the whole book was sad and happy interwoven. It is a very good book.
March 29, 2022
The Beauty and the Beastly Duke By Tiffany Baton
Four stars, Oliver the Duke had serious baggage.. One being scarred from serving in the army.. Second he carry secrets, causing him to live a life alone.. Known as the beast.. Force to marry for financial reasons, Rachel had to to get answers.. In order to free him from the demons, she solve the mystery and she unlocked his heart.
Four stars, Oliver the Duke had serious baggage.. One being scarred from serving in the army.. Second he carry secrets, causing him to live a life alone.. Known as the beast.. Force to marry for financial reasons, Rachel had to to get answers.. In order to free him from the demons, she solve the mystery and she unlocked his heart.
March 23, 2022
The Beauty and the Beastly Duke
Rachel is a beauty but is left at the alter and so she is to marry Oliver a duke with a scarred face and has isolated himself. They marry and love grows The characters are courageous and kind The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending Heartwarming read
Rachel is a beauty but is left at the alter and so she is to marry Oliver a duke with a scarred face and has isolated himself. They marry and love grows The characters are courageous and kind The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending Heartwarming read
March 14, 2022
Wonderful Love!
What an amazingly wonderful story Tiffany has written for us. I enjoy reading her stories so much that I highly recommend all of them. I really liked this one and can't recommend it enough.
What an amazingly wonderful story Tiffany has written for us. I enjoy reading her stories so much that I highly recommend all of them. I really liked this one and can't recommend it enough.
March 17, 2022
The Regency at its finest
Tiffany Baton knows how to write wholesome stories of times gone by. This tale is no exception. Rachel and Oliver's story is full of what makes Regency fiction so fine!
Tiffany Baton knows how to write wholesome stories of times gone by. This tale is no exception. Rachel and Oliver's story is full of what makes Regency fiction so fine!
March 18, 2022
Two Heartbroken Souls!
Truly one of Mrs. Baton’s better works! I’ve read several of the Beauty and the Beast, but this one comes at it from a very different angle! Both are carrying scars, not all of them on the outside! Enjoyable read.
Truly one of Mrs. Baton’s better works! I’ve read several of the Beauty and the Beast, but this one comes at it from a very different angle! Both are carrying scars, not all of them on the outside! Enjoyable read.
March 22, 2022
Good
It was a nice sweet clean story between the beauty and the beastly duke. Enjoyed there progressive relationship, reading about the growing love and understanding between them. The butler was good. The crazy sister in law always fun. And then the happy ending!!
It was a nice sweet clean story between the beauty and the beastly duke. Enjoyed there progressive relationship, reading about the growing love and understanding between them. The butler was good. The crazy sister in law always fun. And then the happy ending!!
March 24, 2022
A wonderful story!
I read this book in one sitting. The heroine is very patient and loving with the beastly Duke. This is a clean romance with a great storyline. I loved this book. Well done Tiffany!
I read this book in one sitting. The heroine is very patient and loving with the beastly Duke. This is a clean romance with a great storyline. I loved this book. Well done Tiffany!
March 31, 2022
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Atruly lovely love story! A story with twists and turns, some stops and some about faces but every bit of intrigue and need to read on. Touching on scarcely spoken topics but done so well.
Atruly lovely love story! A story with twists and turns, some stops and some about faces but every bit of intrigue and need to read on. Touching on scarcely spoken topics but done so well.
April 4, 2022
How Beauty's love change the the Beastly Duke.
This is one sweet read. Tiffany you did a magnificent job on this one. You created a story that was woven together with love. It was a joy to read from the start. Kept up the good work.
This is one sweet read. Tiffany you did a magnificent job on this one. You created a story that was woven together with love. It was a joy to read from the start. Kept up the good work.
June 5, 2022
well done
The leading lady was smarter than many in these books are. She understood the motivation beneath her husbands actions better than he did. Their courtship did not drag on painfully as too often happens in these novels. Overall, it was a great book and enjoyable.
The leading lady was smarter than many in these books are. She understood the motivation beneath her husbands actions better than he did. Their courtship did not drag on painfully as too often happens in these novels. Overall, it was a great book and enjoyable.
July 19, 2022
Pretty good
I liked the story. Some places I found it difficult to follow. There were a few minor editing issues and some general continuity problems that should really be addressed. Could be much better.
I liked the story. Some places I found it difficult to follow. There were a few minor editing issues and some general continuity problems that should really be addressed. Could be much better.
February 7, 2023
The Beauty and the Beast of love
This story has many emotions and is a story of guilt but love for his brother. As he comes to terms with his brother's untimely death it makes the reader wonder if there is something else going on with his sister in law.
This story has many emotions and is a story of guilt but love for his brother. As he comes to terms with his brother's untimely death it makes the reader wonder if there is something else going on with his sister in law.
February 23, 2023
Rachel and Oliver
An excellent easy to read story, well written, with wonderful characters and attention to detail. A romances full of unexpected turns and twist or two with a happily ever after.
An excellent easy to read story, well written, with wonderful characters and attention to detail. A romances full of unexpected turns and twist or two with a happily ever after.
March 13, 2022
Loved it!
It was wonderful seeing the relationship between Rachel and Oliver bloom and grow. I felt so sorry for Amy and the grief she was going through.
It was wonderful seeing the relationship between Rachel and Oliver bloom and grow. I felt so sorry for Amy and the grief she was going through.
March 14, 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.
March 15, 2022
A lovely story with strong characters and a happy ending The epilogue and extended epilogue rounded the story of nicely.
March 16, 2022
Delightful
I really enjoyed this book of the "damaged" duke and how he reacted to Rachel's love. I will highly recommend.
I really enjoyed this book of the "damaged" duke and how he reacted to Rachel's love. I will highly recommend.
March 22, 2022
Could have been a good story but it lacked substance the Rachael character is woolly and the hero shame and the errors in the text quite numerous
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March 30, 2022
An unexpected Marriage
I liked the interaction between Rachel and Oliver. She was disillusioned by a former fiance and he by war wounds. Together they found love.
I liked the interaction between Rachel and Oliver. She was disillusioned by a former fiance and he by war wounds. Together they found love.
April 3, 2022
Love this book !
What a great story, I am so happy that I chose this book . I enjoyed a great love story with interesting characters, story just ended before I was ready for it to.
What a great story, I am so happy that I chose this book . I enjoyed a great love story with interesting characters, story just ended before I was ready for it to.
April 18, 2022
Wonderful read💖👌❤
May 31, 2022
It was different to the usual regency books I read - but yes! I really enjoyed it - I loved it - thank you!
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January 31, 2023
Great story
I loved this book. Hated to have it end. Great plot and twists along the way. Very enjoyable to see the growing respect snd love between the Duke and Duchess.
I loved this book. Hated to have it end. Great plot and twists along the way. Very enjoyable to see the growing respect snd love between the Duke and Duchess.
February 1, 2023
Quite enjoyed this book.
Would be 4* but for many spelling, grammar and plot errors. A pity really, one of the authors better books
Would be 4* but for many spelling, grammar and plot errors. A pity really, one of the authors better books
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