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Book Synopsis How to Fool a Duke by : Mary Lancaster
Download or read book How to Fool a Duke written by Mary Lancaster and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young women in need of second chances find sympathy and assistance with the enigmatic Lady Whitmore in her seaside castle and village. The ultimate goal, to find husbands for these rejected ladies of the ton. Yet, not every young woman is motivated by the same emotions, for some of these ladies possess rakish hearts that can only be tamed by true love.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Her voice is pure, her motives wicked.Lady Sarah Merrington will never forget being spurned by the duke she was supposed to marry. After all, that is the very reason she finds herself as a personal guest to the enigmatic Lady Whitmore in her village on the coast, a place of sanctuary where a lady might learn new accomplishments and, perhaps, the necessary skills to charm the elites of society. And Sarah is determined to reinvent herself so she can seek satisfaction, if not a bit of feminine revenge against the Duke of Vexen.Leonard Blackmore, the Duke of Vexen, is invited to host a charitable event in a place he's never heard of before and by a lady he's never met. Pleased by the opportunity, he accepts the invitation only to find his gracious hostess, Lady Whitmore, is not only a fellow patron to the arts but provides second chances to young ladies who simply need a helping hand. Unexpectedly, the duke meets a beautiful woman who sings like an angel. He swears he's seen her before but can't quite remember where or when. It doesn't matter, for she's captured his deep interest, and he always gets what he wants.Sarah can't believe her duke has arrived, giving her the chance to fulfill her dream for revenge. But the more she's around him, the more she admires and likes him. And it's only a matter of time before he realizes who she is.Will Sarah take advantage of the perfect opportunity to fool her duke, or will she forgive and forget in order to give love a second chance?
Book Synopsis How to Deceive a Duke by : Samara Parish
Download or read book How to Deceive a Duke written by Samara Parish and published by Forever. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiona McTavish is an engineer, a chemist, a rebel—and no one’s idea of a proper lady. She prefers breeches to ballrooms, but her new invention—matches—will surely turn as many heads. There’s just a little matter of her being arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. And the only person she can turn to for help is the man who broke her heart years ago. Edward Stirling, Duke of Wildeforde, will do anything to restore his family’s name and put his father’s scandalous death behind them. But when Fiona needs his help getting released from prison, he can’t deny her—even though it means she must live with him as a condition of her freedom. With the desire between them rekindling as fast as the gossip about their arrangement is spreading among the ton, Edward will have to choose what matters most to him—his reputation or his heart.
Book Synopsis Desperately Seeking A Duke by : Celeste Bradley
Download or read book Desperately Seeking A Duke written by Celeste Bradley and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "USA Today" bestselling author delivers the first novel in a brand-new series about three young women looking for love--and upward mobility--in Regency England. Original.
Download or read book Tamed by a Duke written by Claudia Stone and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Brandon Drew issues an edict that his youngest daughter will not be allowed to make her come-out unless her elder sister secures the attentions of a duke, Miss Charlotte Drew is understandably horrified.As a confirmed bluestocking and dedicated spinster, she has neither the charm or the ability to attract the attention of a duke- never mind the inclination. Luckily, help is at hand from Charlotte's friends and fellow wallflowers, and soon she is swanning around London on the arm of the Duke of Penrith.True, he is rude, proud, and terribly toplofty, but Charlotte assumes she can temporarily tolerate him for her the sake of her sister. But as Penrith begins to pursue her with more ardour than Charlotte had anticipated, she begins to realise that there is so much more to the snobbish duke than she had first thought....Hugh Landon Charles Abermale, Sixth Duke of Penrith, had no interest in courting anyone-let alone an opinionated Bluestocking. But when his cousin begs him to woo the shrewish Miss Drew, so that he might win her sister's hand, Hugh finds himself reluctantly agreeing to the hair-brained scheme. Miss Drew is everything that Hugh abhors in a woman; she is loud, opinionated, and decidedly unladylike...but she is also the most beguiling creature he has ever met. With time running out, Hugh seeks to discover the secrets of Charlotte's past, while desperately trying to win her hand.But what will his wallflower say, when she finds out that Hugh has been lying to her from the off?Tamed by a Duke is a charming reworking of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and is sure to delight readers of Sweet Regency Romances.
Book Synopsis If I Only Had a Duke by : Lenora Bell
Download or read book If I Only Had a Duke written by Lenora Bell and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After four failed seasons and a disastrous jilting, Lady Dorothea Beaumont has had more than enough of her family’s scheming. She won’t domesticate a duke, entangle an earl, or vie for a viscount. She will quietly exit to her aunt’s Irish estate for a life of blissful freedom. Until an arrogant, sinfully handsome duke singles her out for a waltz, making Thea the most popular belle of the season. The duke ruined her plans and he’ll just have to fix them. Dalton, Duke of Osborne, is far too heartless for debutantes or marriage—he uses dalliances and public spectacle to distract from his real purpose: finding the man who destroyed his family. When his search leads to Ireland, the last thing he needs is the determined, achingly innocent Thea, who arrives in the dead of night demanding he escort her to her aunt. His foolish agreement may prove his undoing. The road to the Emerald Isle is fraught with unforeseen dangers, but the greatest peril of all might just be discovering that he has a heart...and he’s losing it to Thea.
Book Synopsis Never Fool a Duke by : Claudia Stone
Download or read book Never Fool a Duke written by Claudia Stone and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Season of Shakespeare Continues...Miss Violet Havisham is in a bind. Having agreed to help her twin brother disappear from London for a spell, she now finds that his presence is needed by Whitehall, to help them catch a spy. Not only that, but the man who has summoned him, is none other than the formidable Duke of Orsino.Afraid of letting Sebastian down, Violet foolishly decides to try and impersonate her brother, but quickly finds that this involves sharing very close quarters with a devilishly handsome duke. To further add to her woes, Orsino decides that he has taken a shine to the real Violet, and soon she is battling against her attraction to the duke on two fronts.Jack Pennelegion, the sixth Duke of Orsino, assumed his title following his brother's tragic death. Having spent a decade on the continent, fighting under Wellington, Jack has little to no experience in dealing with the female of the species. But once he spots Violet Havisham, Jack knows that he will have to cast his nerves aside, in order to make her his bride.When chance hands Jack the opportunity to work with Violet's brother, he seizes it, hoping that the lad might help him with his cause. But Sebastian is oddly set against the duke wooing his sister, and the lady herself seems determined to fight against her attraction to him.As Violet struggles to navigate her two roles, she begins to fall in love with the duke, who is not so fearsome as he first appears. But when the truth is revealed, will Orsino forgive her for trying to fool him?This sweet Regency Romance is based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and is sure to delight readers of laugh-out-loud Regency Romps.
Book Synopsis A Fool's Preferment by : Thomas D'Urfey
Download or read book A Fool's Preferment written by Thomas D'Urfey and published by . This book was released on 1688 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How To Fool a Dashing Duke by : Henrietta Harding
Download or read book How To Fool a Dashing Duke written by Henrietta Harding and published by Henrieta Harding. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "How To Fool a Dashing Duke" by Henrietta Harding, readers are swept into a whirlwind of secrets, romance, and unexpected twists. When Jenny Bamber takes on the role of maid to the enigmatic Susan Parsons, she never imagined she'd find herself entangled in her mistress's clandestine affair. But as Susan's closest confidante, Jenny is privy to a scandalous secret romance that could unravel at any moment. When a pivotal letter arrives for Susan on the night of a grand ball, Jenny knows she must act swiftly to prevent her friend from making a dire mistake. Risking everything, Jenny masquerades as a proper lady to attend the ball, determined to intervene before it's too late. Little does she know, her daring ploy will catch the attention of a dashing Duke, who mistakes her for a woman of high society. As Jenny navigates the treacherous waters of deception and desire, she finds herself drawn to the alluring Duke, even as she struggles to maintain her facade. But with each passing moment, the stakes grow higher, and Jenny must confront the ultimate question: can she keep up the charade long enough to save her friend's heart, or will fate intervene in ways she never could have imagined? Filled with lush historical detail, tantalizing romance, and captivating intrigue, "How To Fool a Dashing Duke" is a must-read for fans of Regency-era fiction and lovers of love stories that defy convention. Henrietta Harding weaves a spellbinding tale of forbidden passion, daring deception, and the power of true love to conquer all.
Book Synopsis Only a Duke Will Do by : Tamara Gill
Download or read book Only a Duke Will Do written by Tamara Gill and published by Tamara Gill. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without a Season, Lady Isolde Worthingham captured the Duke of Moore's heart at a country dance. But on the eve of her wedding, a scandal that rocked the ton and sent her fleeing to Scotland alone and unwed, leaves her perfectly planned future in a tangle of disgrace and heartbreak. Merrick Mountshaw, the Duke of Moore loathes the pitiful existence he hides from the ton. With a scandalous wife he never wanted, who flaunts her many indiscretions, life is a never-ending parade of hell. When the one woman he loved and lost returns to London, he knows he can no longer live without her. But vows and past hurts are not easily forgotten. Love may not win against the ton when a too proper Lord and Lady play by the rules.
Download or read book How to Decide written by Annie Duke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a blend of compelling exercises, illustrations, and stories, the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets will train you to combat your own biases, address your weaknesses, and help you become a better and more confident decision-maker. What do you do when you're faced with a big decision? If you're like most people, you probably make a pro and con list, spend a lot of time obsessing about decisions that didn't work out, get caught in analysis paralysis, endlessly seek other people's opinions to find just that little bit of extra information that might make you sure, and finally go with your gut. What if there was a better way to make quality decisions so you can think clearly, feel more confident, second-guess yourself less, and ultimately be more decisive and be more productive? Making good decisions doesn't have to be a series of endless guesswork. Rather, it's a teachable skill that anyone can sharpen. In How to Decide, bestselling author Annie Duke and former professional poker player lays out a series of tools anyone can use to make better decisions. You'll learn: • To identify and dismantle hidden biases. • To extract the highest quality feedback from those whose advice you seek. • To more accurately identify the influence of luck in the outcome of your decisions. • When to decide fast, when to decide slow, and when to decide in advance. • To make decisions that more effectively help you to realize your goals and live your values. Through interactive exercises and engaging thought experiments, this book helps you analyze key decisions you've made in the past and troubleshoot those you're making in the future. Whether you're picking investments, evaluating a job offer, or trying to figure out your romantic life, How to Decide is the key to happier outcomes and fewer regrets.
Book Synopsis Always Be My Duchess by : Amalie Howard
Download or read book Always Be My Duchess written by Amalie Howard and published by Forever. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cosmopolitan Best Romance of 2022 Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard. Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution . . . Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over. Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they’re willing to risk their hearts.
Book Synopsis What I Did For a Duke by : Julie Anne Long
Download or read book What I Did For a Duke written by Julie Anne Long and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, he's been an object of fear, fascination . . . and fantasy. But of all the wicked rumors that shadow the formidable Alexander Moncrieffe, Duke of Falconbridge, the ton knows one thing for certain: only fools dare cross him. And when Ian Eversea does just that, Moncrieffe knows the perfect revenge: he'll seduce Ian's innocent sister, Genevieve—the only Eversea as yet untouched by scandal. First he'll capture her heart . . . and then he'll break it. But everything about Genevieve is unexpected: the passion simmering beneath her cool control, the sharp wit tempered by gentleness . . . And though Genevieve has heard the whispers about the duke's dark past, and knows she trifles with him at her peril, one incendiary kiss tempts her deeper into a world of extraordinary sensuality. Until Genevieve is faced with a fateful choice . . . is there anything she won't do for a duke?
Download or read book Any Duchess Will Do written by Tessa Dare and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without? Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season—or any season—but his diabolical mother abducts him to "Spinster Cove" and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl. Overworked and struggling, Pauline Simms doesn't dream about dukes. All she wants is to hang up her barmaid apron and open a bookshop. That dream becomes a possibility when an arrogant, sinfully attractive duke offers her a small fortune for a week's employment. Her duties are simple: submit to his mother's "duchess training"… and fail miserably. But in London, Pauline isn't a miserable failure. She's a brave, quick-witted, beguiling failure—a woman who ignites Griff's desire and soothes the darkness in his soul. Keeping Pauline by his side won't be easy. Even if Society could accept a serving girl duchess—can a roguish duke convince a serving girl to trust him with her heart?
Book Synopsis The Geste of Duke Jocelyn by : Jeffery Farnol
Download or read book The Geste of Duke Jocelyn written by Jeffery Farnol and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fiction novel penned by the British Jeffery Farnol. Set against the backdrop of English literature, this narrative offers readers a thrilling adventure filled with love stories, knights, and knighthood. Farnol masterfully crafts a tale that transports readers to a world of chivalry, romance, and heroism, making it a must-read for those who appreciate finely woven tales of adventure.
Book Synopsis The Duke's Children by : Anthony Trollope
Download or read book The Duke's Children written by Anthony Trollope and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Duke's Children" by Anthony Trollope. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Book Synopsis Death's Jest-book; Or, The Fool's Tragedy by : Thomas Lovell Beddoes
Download or read book Death's Jest-book; Or, The Fool's Tragedy written by Thomas Lovell Beddoes and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Arabella and the Reluctant Duke (Book 2 of the Wishing Well Series) by : Sofi Laporte
Download or read book Arabella and the Reluctant Duke (Book 2 of the Wishing Well Series) written by Sofi Laporte and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A runaway Duke's daughter. A dashingly handsome blacksmith. A festering secret. Everything was a lie ....until it all unraveled. Being a Duke's daughter is not what it's cut out to be. Surely, there must be more to life than embroidery, balls, and finding a husband? Running away to work as a governess, Lady Arabella does not count on being hired by a precocious 14-year-old girl who runs the family....and a dashingly handsome father. Mr Philip Merivale, inventor, blacksmith, and widowed father of three lively children, is not amused. There is one thing he dislikes the most: the aristocracy. Clearly, the pretty girl who answered his daughter's advertisement must be a lady. Why did she choose his family for her social experiments? She must be taught a lesson on middle-to-lower-class life. Adjusting to her new life is difficult, especially when Philip is bent on challenging her at every turn. As the spats between the two grow to undeniable attraction, Arabella uncovers Philip's devastating secret that jeopardizes everything. How can Arabella succumb to love when her real identity is what Philip despises the most? ♥♥♥ Arabella and the Reluctant Duke is A Sweet Regency Romance full of witty banter and hilarious mischief, wrapped up in a heart-warming happily-ever-after. THE WISHING WELL series are all standalone novels, although you'll see frequent cameos from characters in the earlier stories.
