The Duke's Bride

Joanne Wadsworth

Aug 2017 · Pronoun

About this ebook

A fiercely loyal lady, along with her brooding duke come head-to-head in a battle of wills! An unforgettable Regency romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Wadsworth.

He must steal a lady…then steal her love.

Desiring a man and never being noticed as more than his best friend’s little sister has Lady Ellie Trentbury finally consigning herself to the truth. She must move on, and preferably with a man who lives far away from her home in London where she need never be reminded of the duke who stole her heart. An elopement with an honorable American shipping merchant sounds perfect.

The Duke of Ashten has no choice but to bound into his best friend’s carriage when he discovers little Ellie is inside and intent on eloping with a man to Gretna Green who she barely knows. He can’t allow her to make such a terrible mistake, yet convincing her might mean giving into his desire for the golden-eyed enchantress who has followed him around since he was a lad.

Her pouty lips and bountiful charms can no longer be ignored, only convincing her of the truth of his intentions will mean jeopardizing both his sanity and a lifelong friendship as well.

REGENCY ROMANCE SERIES
The Duke’s Bride, #1
The Earl’s Bride, #2
The Wartime Bride, #3
The Secret Bride, #4
The Prince’s Bride, #5

Ratings and reviews

Wow!! What a fantastic job on a new series. The Duke's Bride Book 1 in the Regency Brides Series is fun, witty and romantic. Joanne Wadsworth held me captive for the get go. Duke of Ashten was doing a self imposed exile within his own home. Ellie, childhood friend, decided to take matters in her own hands to remedy the situation. She has been in love with Ashten since they were children, but Ashten never look at her the same way. Ellie comes out with a plan with an American (Tidmore) friend that forces Ashten to examine his feelings for her. Ashten doesn't want a wife, but he wants to show Ellie how love can be. I loved how Joanne teased me throughout the book with Ellie's and Ashten's sexual tension. A true love story born out of friendship and develops to new levels. The interaction between them is fun, witty, sexy and hot. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a fun love story. Series: The Duke's Bride Book 1 in the Regency Brides Series - can be read as a standalone. Characters: Strong, independent stubborn male and strong self-determined women who knows what she wants. Writing: Smooth, developed and well paced Storyline: Friendship turns to love with a HEA Heat: Burning 5 Koala Paws

"THE DUKE'S BRIDE' by Joanne Wadsworth is the First Book in the New Series called " Regency Brides". This is the story of Ellie and Ashten. Ashten was Ellie's brother friend and she would trail after them. Ellie always knew she wanted Ashten but Ashten seem only to see her as his friends sister. Ashten saved her once and he did keep her Ribbon that as a good luck charm. But Ashten thought he loved another and when that didn't work he took himself into a self exile where he hardly went into public. But Ellie and her American friend Tidmore plan to try and draw him out with their relationship. This was such a sweet and easy read that you won't want to put down. Loved it! REGENCY ROMANCE SERIES:, The Duke's Bride, #1; The Earl's Bride, #2; The Wartime Bride, #3; The Secret Bride, #4; "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

This book from start to finish was so exciting to read! I really enjoyed it.