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The Difference a Duke Makes
“I would do anything expected of me but fall in love, Your Grace."
Amelia doesn’t believe in love. So when her parents pressure her to make a love match, she approaches a wealthy Duke with her intentions a betrothal with no feelings involved.
The Duke of Barrington would never repeat the same mistake and give his heart to a woman again. But he is in desperate need of a wife. A wife that will accept the fact that he can offer her everything but love.
Only…kissing was never part of their deal. And in their efforts to convince the ton of their affection for each other, they threaten to violate the first rule of their never fall in love.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Difference a Duke Makes is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Difference a Duke Makes" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
Amelia doesn’t believe in love. So when her parents pressure her to make a love match, she approaches a wealthy Duke with her intentions a betrothal with no feelings involved.
The Duke of Barrington would never repeat the same mistake and give his heart to a woman again. But he is in desperate need of a wife. A wife that will accept the fact that he can offer her everything but love.
Only…kissing was never part of their deal. And in their efforts to convince the ton of their affection for each other, they threaten to violate the first rule of their never fall in love.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Difference a Duke Makes is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Difference a Duke Makes" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2022
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About the author
Harriet Caves
72 books66 followersBorn in sunny California, all Harriet Caves ever wanted was to become a doctor and save lives. During her sleepless nights working at the hospital, the Regency classics were her only solace. To no one’s surprise, her British descent led her back to England to discover her roots and where her hidden passion lay: the Regency streets of London.
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
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November 18, 2022
Very enjoyable and fast paced story. I liked the secondary characters in this story Amelia's father and mother Aaron and Miriam and her sibling's. What hoot of a family.
Amelia Fletcher 19yr. old daughter of Viscount Wilmington does not want a marriage based on love. She is introduced to the Nathanial Walford Duke of Barrington who wants the same thing a loveless marriage.
There is an unexpected twist in the story when someone tries to kill Ameila to stop her from marrying the Duke.
One of the things I didn't like was the Dukes annual income of 8,000 a year. I thought it was to low Mr. Darcy had 10,000 a year right? I think Nathaniel should have had much more. I don't know why that bother me hehehehe LOL!!
Amelia Fletcher 19yr. old daughter of Viscount Wilmington does not want a marriage based on love. She is introduced to the Nathanial Walford Duke of Barrington who wants the same thing a loveless marriage.
There is an unexpected twist in the story when someone tries to kill Ameila to stop her from marrying the Duke.
One of the things I didn't like was the Dukes annual income of 8,000 a year. I thought it was to low Mr. Darcy had 10,000 a year right? I think Nathaniel should have had much more. I don't know why that bother me hehehehe LOL!!
November 10, 2022
The diverse personalities in this delightful tale will keep you turning the pages late into the night. There is a distinct lack of communication between several of the characters and one wonders what would have happened to Nathaniel and Caroline if they'd simply listened to each other. Perhaps they might have married and been happy, but such superficial ton marriages inevitably turned sour; sometimes quite quickly. True love is hard to pin down.
Amelia's parents are scandalous, but one has to chuckle at their antics. They really are a refreshing breath of air, if embarrassing to their daughters. In their circle of society, judgement would have been swift.
The hidden depths to several of the relationships add colour to this story, but I was shocked at Caroline's blatant attempts to coerce Nathanial into having an affair. This really brought out her true nature, as did Priscilla's machinations.
This was an ARC I voluntarily read and review.
Amelia's parents are scandalous, but one has to chuckle at their antics. They really are a refreshing breath of air, if embarrassing to their daughters. In their circle of society, judgement would have been swift.
The hidden depths to several of the relationships add colour to this story, but I was shocked at Caroline's blatant attempts to coerce Nathanial into having an affair. This really brought out her true nature, as did Priscilla's machinations.
This was an ARC I voluntarily read and review.
November 10, 2022
Real beauty.
Duke Nathaniel needs a wife but he has sworn to never love again after his heart was broken a year ago. Amelia needs a husband to secure the future for her sisters but love is out of the question. She does not want to become like her parents who inappropriately showcase their love publicly to the embarrassment of their children. When Nathan hears that Amelia is looking for the same arrangement as him he seeks out an introduction. Nathan is handsome and wealthy. Amelia is no beauty. As they spend time together he sees her beautiful soul and can’t help grow to love her. Their story is full of cruel whispers in the ton, rumors, jealously, passion, and broken trust. There is a good twist that keeps it interesting.
Duke Nathaniel needs a wife but he has sworn to never love again after his heart was broken a year ago. Amelia needs a husband to secure the future for her sisters but love is out of the question. She does not want to become like her parents who inappropriately showcase their love publicly to the embarrassment of their children. When Nathan hears that Amelia is looking for the same arrangement as him he seeks out an introduction. Nathan is handsome and wealthy. Amelia is no beauty. As they spend time together he sees her beautiful soul and can’t help grow to love her. Their story is full of cruel whispers in the ton, rumors, jealously, passion, and broken trust. There is a good twist that keeps it interesting.
November 5, 2022
Nations any
Wonderful read and great interaction between the characters. They started out going I to a relationship and suppose marriage if convenience. Little dud they know they would come to live each other deeply. but first they had a few obstacles to overcome, especially rumors in the background and then Amy being pushed down the stairs. hate had his two first friends Owen and Priscilla who no one was aware of who was behind all the rumors and who pushed Amy down the stairs. I will leave you here as you have to dread the n
Book. hate and Amy get they HEA. Would highly recommend thus read and author.😊
Wonderful read and great interaction between the characters. They started out going I to a relationship and suppose marriage if convenience. Little dud they know they would come to live each other deeply. but first they had a few obstacles to overcome, especially rumors in the background and then Amy being pushed down the stairs. hate had his two first friends Owen and Priscilla who no one was aware of who was behind all the rumors and who pushed Amy down the stairs. I will leave you here as you have to dread the n
Book. hate and Amy get they HEA. Would highly recommend thus read and author.😊
October 30, 2022
Amelia and Nathaniel
What a wonderful mix this story was it had some much going for it I was completely engaged with the story and it characters. The author did an excellent job of storytelling it was so entertaining. These were two very misguided characters where love was concerned I love when they figure out they are all wrong about that.
What a wonderful mix this story was it had some much going for it I was completely engaged with the story and it characters. The author did an excellent job of storytelling it was so entertaining. These were two very misguided characters where love was concerned I love when they figure out they are all wrong about that.
October 31, 2022
What behaviour from parents makes a young lady want to totally give up on love? Read this and find out. She finds a Duke who is looking for a loveless marriage too, so perhaps they will both get their wish, but someone keeps putting obstacles in the way. The villain is revealed finally, and the couple marry and guess what, they fall in love. Well written and very enjoyable.
November 18, 2022
A good read
Amelia and Nathaniel’s story was a good read that kept me busy today. I wanted to find out how the story ended and what happened to Amelia’s crazy family.
I always like to read the extended story that allows you to jump ahead years to find out how everything turns out.
Amelia and Nathaniel’s story was a good read that kept me busy today. I wanted to find out how the story ended and what happened to Amelia’s crazy family.
I always like to read the extended story that allows you to jump ahead years to find out how everything turns out.
November 29, 2022
This is a fun read, as long as you don't get hung up on some of the language and mannerisms of the characters, that don't quite fit the time period.
The heroine is wonderful and forthright - I can understand why the Nathaniel finds Amelia so attractive, even though she isn't conventional beauty. And there is a very interesting twist at the end.
The heroine is wonderful and forthright - I can understand why the Nathaniel finds Amelia so attractive, even though she isn't conventional beauty. And there is a very interesting twist at the end.
October 31, 2022
Confusion
When best friend begins to show true colors. Need a bit more foreshadowing that her actions were distructive.
Graphic sex feels counter to traditional Recency Romance and disappoints this reader.
When best friend begins to show true colors. Need a bit more foreshadowing that her actions were distructive.
Graphic sex feels counter to traditional Recency Romance and disappoints this reader.
October 31, 2022
A Loveless Wedding?
Amelia doesn’t want a love match, her parents have a love match and embarrassing at parties! Nathan was engaged and he was hurt when she is caught with another man! So they make a deal, betrothed but no kissing! Where all this goes is vert entertaining!
Amelia doesn’t want a love match, her parents have a love match and embarrassing at parties! Nathan was engaged and he was hurt when she is caught with another man! So they make a deal, betrothed but no kissing! Where all this goes is vert entertaining!
November 6, 2022
The Difference a Duke Makes
A good story about Amelia the daughter of a viscount and the deal she made with Nathaniel a duke There were circumstances that happened to tear them apart but love happened The characters are determined and realistic A entertaining read
A good story about Amelia the daughter of a viscount and the deal she made with Nathaniel a duke There were circumstances that happened to tear them apart but love happened The characters are determined and realistic A entertaining read
November 14, 2022
Loved it!
Interesting characters made this a refreshing read. The family dynamics was very well written. It also dealt with the love shown and that love strikes when you least expect it
Interesting characters made this a refreshing read. The family dynamics was very well written. It also dealt with the love shown and that love strikes when you least expect it
December 21, 2022
fun book
Love this book. The two main characters are fun.
And a little bit of intrigue you may miss
However there are some typos Even names in the wrong place when referring to characters
Love this book. The two main characters are fun.
And a little bit of intrigue you may miss
However there are some typos Even names in the wrong place when referring to characters
January 10, 2023
Push and pull romance
This book was a fun push the boundaries romance between a Duke and a Lady not wanting to fall in love. But that pull of the heart has her fighting a battle she just can't win. Read if you love Romance with a twist.
This book was a fun push the boundaries romance between a Duke and a Lady not wanting to fall in love. But that pull of the heart has her fighting a battle she just can't win. Read if you love Romance with a twist.
February 5, 2023
Spectacular Story Telling!!!
Love Nathaniel's and Amelia's story. They believe they were both looking for a marriage of convenience. Once together, all those priorities change. The culprit was an amazing surprise. Highly recommend this sory!
Love Nathaniel's and Amelia's story. They believe they were both looking for a marriage of convenience. Once together, all those priorities change. The culprit was an amazing surprise. Highly recommend this sory!
November 15, 2023
A Friend is a Friend, Oh No!
When I read the introduction to this book, I just had to buy it. Not many Recency Romance stories start off this way. Nope I was pleasantly entertained till the end.
When I read the introduction to this book, I just had to buy it. Not many Recency Romance stories start off this way. Nope I was pleasantly entertained till the end.
November 15, 2022
Love endures.
A story with it's ups and downs, twists and turns and even mystery and intrigue. The story's characters draw you into their story and keep you guessing what next?
A story with it's ups and downs, twists and turns and even mystery and intrigue. The story's characters draw you into their story and keep you guessing what next?
November 18, 2022
The Difference a Duke Makes
Great story loved the banter between Amy and Nate it was great. The book was hard to put down. Great storyline.
Great story loved the banter between Amy and Nate it was great. The book was hard to put down. Great storyline.
December 31, 2022
Nice with a little angst.
I enjoyed this read a lot, it slowed a little for me midway but regained its momentum in the second half.
I enjoyed this read a lot, it slowed a little for me midway but regained its momentum in the second half.
January 10, 2023
Splended
A true story of so much missed communications but for once a male that does not give up
The love scenes just right and lovely to see romance alive and well
A true story of so much missed communications but for once a male that does not give up
The love scenes just right and lovely to see romance alive and well
March 13, 2023
Enjoyed reading this book
September 21, 2023
Amazing
This story got me into a surprise at the end. How can one pose as a qood friend and be the traitor!
This story got me into a surprise at the end. How can one pose as a qood friend and be the traitor!
July 7, 2024
Interesting
I liked the story, the most likely not to get the man wins. Against plots and lies the Ashley marries the Duke.
I liked the story, the most likely not to get the man wins. Against plots and lies the Ashley marries the Duke.
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