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The Way to a Duke's Heart
“I fell for you long before I ever wanted to admit..”
Martha has no interest in weddings, her own or anyone else’s. However, with her beloved cousin’s wedding only two days away, she does everything she can to support her. Until her cousin disappears, and the only thing she has left behind is a hidden letter, only for her to find. To make matters even worse, she is stuck searching for her with a man she completely despises.
When Noah promised his friend he would help him find his betrothed, he never expected to find himself stuck on a long carriage ride with Martha, the only woman who can’t stand the sight of him. And soon, the only woman his heart beats for..
As the days pass, Martha starts to see a side to him she never knew existed. But can she really trust him? Caught up in their complicated emotions, they fail to realize that as their long journey is coming to an end, someone has been on their trail all along..
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Way to a Duke's Heart 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 "The Way to a Duke's Heart" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
Martha has no interest in weddings, her own or anyone else’s. However, with her beloved cousin’s wedding only two days away, she does everything she can to support her. Until her cousin disappears, and the only thing she has left behind is a hidden letter, only for her to find. To make matters even worse, she is stuck searching for her with a man she completely despises.
When Noah promised his friend he would help him find his betrothed, he never expected to find himself stuck on a long carriage ride with Martha, the only woman who can’t stand the sight of him. And soon, the only woman his heart beats for..
As the days pass, Martha starts to see a side to him she never knew existed. But can she really trust him? Caught up in their complicated emotions, they fail to realize that as their long journey is coming to an end, someone has been on their trail all along..
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Way to a Duke's Heart 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 "The Way to a Duke's Heart" today to discover Hazel's captivating story!
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2022
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About the author
Hazel Linwood
81 books47 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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April 10, 2022
Well written.
Would have loved to get more of an insight of them as a couple later on.
Other than that, nice story. Lovable MCs.
Would have loved to get more of an insight of them as a couple later on.
Other than that, nice story. Lovable MCs.
May 5, 2022
I'm surprised that Martha got away with following Phoebe to Gretna Green as there were so many obstacles in her way - not least - Noah. The story is funny and sweet, with an uncurrent of the usual nasty characters - this time the slimy Lord Limington.
What follows is a chase across the countryside, with witty banter between Martha and Noah that is delightful. Their journey becomes one of actually getting to know one another, but both are restricted by their past, and now their outrageous actions in going off together. Although lighthearted, there is an element of seriousness in the storyline, making it well worth the read.
I gave it 4 stars.
What follows is a chase across the countryside, with witty banter between Martha and Noah that is delightful. Their journey becomes one of actually getting to know one another, but both are restricted by their past, and now their outrageous actions in going off together. Although lighthearted, there is an element of seriousness in the storyline, making it well worth the read.
I gave it 4 stars.
April 12, 2022
Wonderful Story Ms. Linwood!
Everything was going well for the wedding until the bride to be came up missing. This left Martha worried for Phoebe. After Martha found the secret message that Phoebe left she knew just what to do. She wanted to help Phoebe so she waited for the others to leave then made her way to Phoebe. Before she could leave though the Duke found her and insisted on traveling with her. What an adventure it turned out to be. I highly recommend this wonderful story.
Everything was going well for the wedding until the bride to be came up missing. This left Martha worried for Phoebe. After Martha found the secret message that Phoebe left she knew just what to do. She wanted to help Phoebe so she waited for the others to leave then made her way to Phoebe. Before she could leave though the Duke found her and insisted on traveling with her. What an adventure it turned out to be. I highly recommend this wonderful story.
April 8, 2022
Great Read
"The Way to a Duck's Heart" was
a delight to read. The story was full of adventure and surprises. A great love story. While searching for her run away cousin, Martha and Noah find that they love one another. What started as a forced friendship full of teasing and dislike of each other from childhood, the two come to discover their true feelings. Happy endings for all.
"The Way to a Duck's Heart" was
a delight to read. The story was full of adventure and surprises. A great love story. While searching for her run away cousin, Martha and Noah find that they love one another. What started as a forced friendship full of teasing and dislike of each other from childhood, the two come to discover their true feelings. Happy endings for all.
May 4, 2022
This book gave me anxiety. Martha is the most nervous, fluttery, worried, anxious, main character I’ve ever read. She’s terrified of everything. Then she decides do go haring off to Greta green chasing after phoebe (why? If she wants her to get there then maybe it’s not necessary to follow her?), which is supremely out of character for someone as nervous as Martha. Then Noah invites himself along and ends up being as ass most of the way. What a fun crew.
April 4, 2022
How two childhood thought of as enemy fell in love.
Hazel, you just keep surprising my with your newest story because they a very delightful read each and every one of them. This one is just as amazing. The storyline is fantastic to read along with very increditable characters. I just loved it. Thank you for a wonderful time I had reading it.
Hazel, you just keep surprising my with your newest story because they a very delightful read each and every one of them. This one is just as amazing. The storyline is fantastic to read along with very increditable characters. I just loved it. Thank you for a wonderful time I had reading it.
April 5, 2022
Frenemies to a couple in love
Hazel Linwood keeps on getting better. This romance takes frienemies on a wild trip to locate a runaway cousin. During their adventure, Martha and Noah realize all their childhood bickering really wasn't so bad. That instead of enemies, it was just their way of showing affection that turns into a deep love.
Hazel Linwood keeps on getting better. This romance takes frienemies on a wild trip to locate a runaway cousin. During their adventure, Martha and Noah realize all their childhood bickering really wasn't so bad. That instead of enemies, it was just their way of showing affection that turns into a deep love.
April 7, 2022
Was it teasing or something more?
Okay this one starts off with a tangle and soon fate weaves itself into our heroine and hero’s life. Noah and Martha were fun characters their bickering back and forth was grand. You could see just where it was going as their journey together took place. I really liked this story
Okay this one starts off with a tangle and soon fate weaves itself into our heroine and hero’s life. Noah and Martha were fun characters their bickering back and forth was grand. You could see just where it was going as their journey together took place. I really liked this story
April 11, 2022
Another awesome book and well written by Hazel as she has the ability to invoke raw emotions of the characters Martha and Noah dislike each other from childhood to adulthood. An Interesting story of what happens when two people who despise each other go in search of Martha’s cousin and how their hearts turn from dislike to love. A must read. Loved it.
April 11, 2022
Adventure to Gretna Green!
Noah and Martha have known each other their entire lives but always are sarcastic to each other. When her cousin runs away days before her marriage, they set out to find her. This adventure changes their entire relationship as they find they are mutually attracted. Entertaining story!
Noah and Martha have known each other their entire lives but always are sarcastic to each other. When her cousin runs away days before her marriage, they set out to find her. This adventure changes their entire relationship as they find they are mutually attracted. Entertaining story!
April 14, 2022
Super cute enemies to lovers
This book is an adventure really. I didn't understand why Martha would want to go after her cousin but I'm glad she did. I love Noah's character, so sure of himself but not arrogant, and generally always a gentleman, except for when he was dealing with unexpected feelings.
As always, I am so appreciative of a clean romance! They make my heart sing!
This book is an adventure really. I didn't understand why Martha would want to go after her cousin but I'm glad she did. I love Noah's character, so sure of himself but not arrogant, and generally always a gentleman, except for when he was dealing with unexpected feelings.
As always, I am so appreciative of a clean romance! They make my heart sing!
April 22, 2022
Parental Selection Fails
A charming tale of multiple Plan A choices which all fail, though the alternative outcomes are all perfect. Arranged marriages with no thought of love ; a baron who had no inclination to marry; a young lady who didn’t think herself able to be loved… all roads led through rough terrain but ended happily.
A charming tale of multiple Plan A choices which all fail, though the alternative outcomes are all perfect. Arranged marriages with no thought of love ; a baron who had no inclination to marry; a young lady who didn’t think herself able to be loved… all roads led through rough terrain but ended happily.
April 3, 2022
being together leads to love
Martha and Noah are two people who have always been attracted to each other but afraid to let it show.As they are forced together your feelings grow and lead to a happily ever after
Martha and Noah are two people who have always been attracted to each other but afraid to let it show.As they are forced together your feelings grow and lead to a happily ever after
April 3, 2022
The Way to a Duke's Heart
Noah is a Duke and Martha says she is never going to marry but things changed when her cousin left the person she is to be wedding and eloped to Gretna Green The characters are emotional and determined and kind The happiness and love is heartwarming
Noah is a Duke and Martha says she is never going to marry but things changed when her cousin left the person she is to be wedding and eloped to Gretna Green The characters are emotional and determined and kind The happiness and love is heartwarming
April 4, 2022
Great read!
I loved the banter between Martha and Noah. Searching for her cousin proved to each of them that a spark of something was growing between them. That spark turned to a fire!
I loved the banter between Martha and Noah. Searching for her cousin proved to each of them that a spark of something was growing between them. That spark turned to a fire!
April 11, 2022
The plot of this novel was too drawn out, didn't have much conflict, had little interaction between the main characters, and didn't keep my interest. Maybe it was too bland a story for me. I've read and liked other books by this author, but not this book.
April 14, 2022
The Way to a Duke’s Heart—a good story
This is a sweet and clean historical romance about a socially awkward couple that get to know each other while traveling together. I enjoyed the way their relationship evolved.
This is a sweet and clean historical romance about a socially awkward couple that get to know each other while traveling together. I enjoyed the way their relationship evolved.
September 18, 2022
great story with a twist!
Love that both Phoebe and Martha found love. I liked all of the conversations between the characters. Their conversations made the characters come to life as in real lives. Good storyline.
Love that both Phoebe and Martha found love. I liked all of the conversations between the characters. Their conversations made the characters come to life as in real lives. Good storyline.
December 23, 2022
The Way to a Duke’s Heart
Throughly enjoyed this story.Ended up about not only one couple,but bought another couple happiness also.With a run away bride and her wrought and over bearing groom.With a trip to Gretna green.Excellent and well written.
Throughly enjoyed this story.Ended up about not only one couple,but bought another couple happiness also.With a run away bride and her wrought and over bearing groom.With a trip to Gretna green.Excellent and well written.
April 4, 2022
This is a wonderful book. I loved the characters. 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.
April 8, 2022
easy read
A sweet romantic story tells how Martha and her childhood friend, the duke, learn to really get to know each other when looking for her cousin. They find their hea
A sweet romantic story tells how Martha and her childhood friend, the duke, learn to really get to know each other when looking for her cousin. They find their hea
May 15, 2022
Good love story
I have enjoyed this book. This is the first one I have read from Hazel Linwood, but I have a great granddaughter named Hazel so I knew it would be good.
I have enjoyed this book. This is the first one I have read from Hazel Linwood, but I have a great granddaughter named Hazel so I knew it would be good.
July 11, 2022
Not historically accurate at all, and the story was rather predictable.
July 1, 2023
Ausome book
Very good storyline. U want to keep reading. So pick it for ur next book
Enjoy it as much as I did
Very good storyline. U want to keep reading. So pick it for ur next book
Enjoy it as much as I did
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