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April 17, 2019 HR-ML rated information technology did not like it

Read DTB. England 1880.

William (an English duke) midweek an American heiress,
Francesca, to financially save his familiy's holdings. He
chosen her 'Franny' even though she hated that proper name.
He used faulty logic on why he wouldn't make the MOC
marriage, real.

Wm didn't intervene when two verbal vipers (his aunty &
former mistress) attacked his wife: he needed to send
them packing. Indecisive hero? Spineless? Fran had an
unworthy someone from her by arrive & suggest 2
absurd options: all-time to banish him.

Read DTB. England 1880.

William (an English duke) midweek an American heiress,
Francesca, to financially save his familiy'due south holdings. He
called her 'Franny' even though she hated that name.
He used faulty logic on why he wouldn't make the MOC
union, real.

Wm didn't arbitrate when 2 verbal vipers (his aunty &
former mistress) attacked his wife: he needed to send
them packing. Indecisive hero? Spineless? Fran had an
unworthy someone from her past arrive & propose 2
absurd options: best to banish him. Lastly on 3 carve up
occasions, a character overheard a private convo.

Nearly all in the story, with the exception of the mastiff
dog, & Nick and Emma, needed to improve his/ her personal
boundaries. The kinship surprise saved the rest of the story?

The Whisky Laird's Bed, IMO, was a much better book by
this author. Worth checking into.

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Jul 29, 2014 Nancy rated it actually liked it

American heiress Francesca Winthrop attempts to avert an arranged union to a man she hasn't met. Never mind that he's a Duke and will soon get in for their betrothal festivities. But she doesn't count on his determination to save his estate with her wealth. Soon she finds herself wed to a stranger and sailing to England. When he gets seasick and she nurses him back to health, she begins to go to know the man beneath the aloof surface. And she likes what she sees. Then does William, her American heiress Francesca Winthrop attempts to avoid an arranged marriage to a man she hasn't met. Never mind that he'south a Duke and will shortly arrive for their betrothal festivities. But she doesn't count on his decision to save his manor with her wealth. Before long she finds herself midweek to a stranger and sailing to England. When he gets seasick and she nurses him dorsum to health, she begins to go to know the man beneath the aristocratic surface. And she likes what she sees. And then does William, her husband. He'd never expected his bride to be a beauty and intelligent likewise. What human being wouldn't be proud to have her past his side? Yet she faces family hurdles upon arrival at his ancestral abode. Can she overcome them to become the Duchess he needs? This charming historical romance will take you chuckling at Fran's attempts to make the Knuckles her ain. ...more than

Sep 08, 2018 Beatrix rated it really liked it

Pozitív csalódás lett, William az első részben nem lett szimpatikus, de ő és Francesca remek páros. Bájos kis történet, egy kis váratlan fordulattal.

Candlelight Historische roman 1078 .
Dit is deel 2 van de Chambers familie trilogie . Het is niet perse nodig dat je het eerste deel hebt gelezen om dit boek te kunnen waarderen maar ik raad het wel aan .
Dit verhaal bevat iets minder humor dan deel 1 en deze auteur doet niet aan explicite sex scene's maar dat miste ik eigenlijk niet omdat er genoeg sensueel voorspel was . Candlelight Historische roman 1078 .
Dit is deel 2 van de Chambers familie trilogie . Het is niet perse nodig dat je het eerste deel hebt gelezen om dit boek te kunnen waarderen maar ik raad het wel aan .
Dit verhaal bevat iets minder humor dan deel i en deze auteur doet niet aan explicite sex scene's maar dat miste ik eigenlijk niet omdat er genoeg sensueel voorspel was . ...more

Jul 04, 2011 Bronwyn rated it did non like it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. I finished reading 'The Seduction of a Duke' concluding nighttime, and unfortunately the experience was rather underwhelming. The storyline is a classic one and in the hands of a skilled author can actually sparkle and come to life. Alas, 'Seduction' is painfully irksome with painful plot devices.

Nosotros take a newly minted knuckles- Bedford- who is in desperate need of funds. On the other side of the Atlantic- we have nouveau riche Mama Alva Winthrop who needs her daughter to marry a title for family unit prestige. Bedfor

I finished reading 'The Seduction of a Duke' concluding dark, and unfortunately the feel was rather underwhelming. The storyline is a classic ane and in the hands of a skilled writer can really sparkle and come up to life. Alas, 'Seduction' is painfully wearisome with painful plot devices.

We accept a newly minted duke- Bedford- who is in desperate need of funds. On the other side of the Atlantic- we accept nouveau riche Mama Alva Winthrop who needs her girl to marry a title for family prestige. Bedford has a dark childhood and first marraige, and Fran (helpmate) is pining for another man and has a honey for bees. Sounds interesting enough, doesn't it?

Unfortuntely the execution fell apartment. I personally recall that when romance authors utilise the 'misunderstanding' plot device, where the hero fumes for weeks in self righteous fury towards heroine, information technology absolutely detracts from the romance and the hero. In this instance the duke believes that his helpmate is pregnant with another human's child- before they are even married he jumps to this conclusion- and this misunderstanding goes through till well-nigh 2/3rds of the volume. Now the fact that afterward one/2 of the volume has slowly gone, Fran directly tells Bedford she is not meaning with a 'Oh! how can you remember that about me?!' yet he still does non believe her.

The villanous ex mistress was besides unbelievable. With all the talk of British superiority and good breeding, did Bedford not think it a major faux pas to have his ex mistress who actively wants to bed him in the same house equally his new wife? I am sorry dear readers, simply that (to me) is a grave insult. Even if at the time Bedford thought his married woman was a 2 nickel trollop, the fact remains, his wife'southward money was paying for all the renovations at the Abbey, and he was the master of the Abbey. A true blastoff male person would accept had her bags packed and a carraige waiting to become.

Bsck to the misunderstandings- nearing the cease where Bedford overhears part of Fran'south conversation, misunderstands information technology (of course!) and so reports back to the family and then gets boozer. The skilful knuckles keeps acting like a silly miss who can non have a confrontation and a clear give-and-take for his married woman. What was difficult about opening the door and asking what the heck was going on? If at that betoken he chose to non believe Fran, I tin understand, only the fact that he slunk abroad all dejectedly to tattle to the family was soooooo not manly.

This entire book really reminded me of 'Whitney, My Love' merely instead of miscommunications that result in calumniating behavior from the hero, we get miscommunications that result in unnecessary drama from a wimpy duke.

And so all in all, I would not recommend this book for purchase. Of course one person'south slow moving storyline from hell is another persons romance, so hopefully the library can spot yous a copy.

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American Heiress Francesca Winthrop thought she was in beloved with Randolph, a barrister in training, but he has been sent across to Frg for his firm and she has not has not had whatsoever contact with him for awhile. In the concurrently her mother has arranged for her to exist married to William Chambers, the Duke of Bedford and he is coming to America to take her dorsum to England as his helpmate. It is an organization that suits both families, the Winthrop's become a peer in the family and Bedford gets much neede American Heiress Francesca Winthrop thought she was in love with Randolph, a barrister in training, but he has been sent across to Germany for his firm and she has non has non had any contact with him for awhile. In the meantime her mother has arranged for her to exist married to William Chambers, the Duke of Bedford and he is coming to America to take her back to England as his bride. Information technology is an arrangement that suits both families, the Winthrop's get a peer in the family unit and Bedford gets much needed funds for his family seat.

Fran does not want to stay in England and her father has said that he wants whatsoever children she has to go to schoolhouse in American and that when she is confined she could probably come home for awhile so she plans on getting pregnant straight away. With the assist of a diary of a Courtesan she tries to seduce her husband but he has his own issues in that he thinks she may exist already pregnant so does not want to make her his wife until he is sure whatever children she has would be his and not another'due south

It was quite an interesting story, at outset I did not really like Fran just she grew on me, I loved William from the start and the ending was a surprise.

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Jul 20, 2012 Elaine rated information technology liked it

The Duke was TSTL in the kickoff. He wouldn't consummate his matrimony considering he was worried his married woman might be pregnant. The beginning was tedious and it was hard to stay interested. The ending was much amend. I well-nigh raised my rating because of the ending. The Duke was TSTL in the beginning. He wouldn't consummate his marriage because he was worried his wife might be pregnant. The beginning was slow and information technology was hard to stay interested. The ending was much amend. I almost raised my rating because of the ending. ...more

Jun 08, 2010 Renee Vincent rated it it was astonishing

Donna MacMeans does it once again! She is a spectacular historical writer. This author knows how to put you right in the moment of the story. Must read.

Jul 06, 2012 Saga rated it it was amazing

Francesca Winthrop - American heiress, spoiled at beginning, nonetheless matured William Chambers - passionate, divorced a bitch, sensitive

Allow the Games Brainstorm!!

Francesca Winthrop an American heiress is a shy young woman who is more of a recluse than a socialite and known as FROSTY FRANNY! With a social climbing maman who will do annihilation to achieve a title....even sell her daughter to a Duke with empty coffers and a run downwardly estate
All Francesca wants is to ally her true love - Randolph Stockwell a lowly barrister who conveniently was sent to Germany.
William Chambers the 9th Duke of Bedford is sacrificing his freedom to ally an

Allow the Games Begin!!

Francesca Winthrop an American heiress is a shy immature woman who is more of a recluse than a socialite and known as FROSTY FRANNY! With a social climbing maman who will do anything to attain a championship....fifty-fifty sell her daughter to a Duke with empty coffers and a run down manor
All Francesca wants is to marry her true beloved - Randolph Stockwell a lowly barrister who conveniently was sent to Germany.
William Chambers the ninth Duke of Bedford is sacrificing his freedom to marry an heiress sight unseen to salve the Dukedom, he hopes at least she'll take all her teeth and be passably pretty. They find that they both exceed each others expectations and subsequently a few mishaps find themselves as husband and wife.
Armed with a naughty courtesan's diary Francesca is set up to seduce the Knuckles and get with child to return back to America as per the wedlock clause.

The allure is sizzling and William can't go on his hands to himself with his new helpmate he's convinced she'due south not a virginal miss just an experienced woman in bed-sport. Now he's wondering if she's in the family unit way with another mans child.

This was a great story, from the commencement we saw ii people who came together in matrimony from unlike backgrounds. Both are looking for acceptance and love, William has trust issues, the heat his married woman makes him feel is something he's never experienced and all he wants is to take what is his right as her husband. Lots of twists and secrets to be revealed keep the pages turning. A scorned mistress, blackmail a secret diary and abduction will test the fragile bonds of love for William and Francesca.
Fast paced and highly entertaining with plenty of heat you'll definitely need a fan.
I received a free copy for my honest unbiased opinion.

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From the opening pages, I quickly became endeared to the heroine, Francesca, with a nickname of Frosty Franny and Will, the widowed Duke who is in demand of a wealthy helpmate. While the story starts with an arranged marriage, information technology quickly becomes a story of seduction by Franny. She is post-obit the periodical of a courtesan to learn how to seduce her husband. Franny is a quick report and soon has Volition'south claret boiling, still he refuses to give in as he believes Franny is hiding a undercover. It made me want to s From the opening pages, I chop-chop became endeared to the heroine, Francesca, with a nickname of Frosty Franny and Volition, the widowed Duke who is in demand of a wealthy bride. While the story starts with an arranged wedlock, information technology speedily becomes a story of seduction by Franny. She is following the journal of a courtesan to learn how to seduce her husband. Franny is a quick report and shortly has Will'due south claret boiling, even so he refuses to requite in every bit he believes Franny is hiding a hole-and-corner. It made me want to shake him!
Ms. MacMeans delivers a story with interesting characters, an intriguing twist, mystery and some steamy moments which the residents and guests of the home thought were ghosts. That point fabricated me express mirth out loud. I have to admit that once I started this delightful volume, I couldn't put it downwards. I did non stop until the very satisfactory ending.
While this is second in the trilogy, information technology can be read as a stand alone. I have not yet read the first book, but will go dorsum and practice so at present. I look forrard
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October 05, 2017 Processed Briggs rated it it was amazing

Duke of Bedford, William Chambers needs to ally an heiress. His father did not accept intendance of the holdings. Francesca Winthrop is very rich, equally is her male parent. She does not desire to marry, unless information technology is Randolph nor does she want to be a duchess.
What a story, this is meticulous and is very complicated. The author has washed a truly marvelous job of taking all the details and making it into a superb, cohesive, even paced and smooth moving tale. The characters are interesting and believable every bit is their Knuckles of Bedford, William Chambers needs to marry an heiress. His father did not take intendance of the holdings. Francesca Winthrop is very rich, as is her father. She does not want to marry, unless it is Randolph nor does she desire to exist a duchess.
What a story, this is meticulous and is very complicated. The author has done a truly marvelous task of taking all the details and making it into a superb, cohesive, even paced and smoothen moving tale. The characters are interesting and conceivable equally is their dialogue. The descriptions of the surroundings, the rooms and the mural are beautifully revealed. The interactions between the characters are funny, empathetic and loving. I loved this book, the love between Franny and Will was amazing, the way they got at that place and to trust each other like they did. This is the first time I have read this writer but information technology won't exist the last. I was that impressed.
I received this ARC free and voluntarily reviewed it. ...more than

I liked the plot of the English language aristocrat marrying the wealthy American to restore the heritage depleted by the depredations of his male parent. I liked the authors attention to detail in describing the characters, settings, and the differences in the two characters backgrounds. I think the misunderstanding between the characters went on a footling as well long. I liked Francesca's spirit, personality and how she was willing to go later what she wanted. I enjoyed Francesca's several interesting attempts t I liked the plot of the English aristocrat marrying the wealthy American to restore the heritage depleted past the depredations of his father. I liked the authors attending to detail in describing the characters, settings, and the differences in the two characters backgrounds. I think the misunderstanding betwixt the characters went on a little too long. I liked Francesca'due south spirit, personality and how she was willing to go subsequently what she wanted. I enjoyed Francesca'southward several interesting attempts to seduce the duke. The plot twist nigh the ending was unexpected but interesting. While this book is part of a trilogy, it tin can exist read as a stand alone. I have enjoyed several of this authors volume and I await forward to reading other books by Ms. MacMeans. I received a re-create of this book from the author for an honest review. ...more than

I received this book as an ARC. I have non read whatsoever of Ms McMeans before and was a little disappointed in this book. I didn't mind the story line but found the characters wanting a little. The duke I institute a little weak ( I adopt my hero to come beyond a lot stronger ) although they are immune their weaknesses but I found this duke but didn't seem to come up to scratch. I did similar Franny, I enjoyed the fact that she was willing to do all that was required of her even if she had to make information technology hap I received this book as an ARC. I have not read any of Ms McMeans earlier and was a little disappointed in this book. I didn't listen the story line simply establish the characters wanting a little. The knuckles I found a little weak ( I adopt my hero to come up beyond a lot stronger ) although they are allowed their weaknesses merely I establish this duke just didn't seem to come up to scratch. I did like Franny, I enjoyed the fact that she was willing to do all that was required of her even if she had to make information technology happen. This volume was first released in 2009 and has been now re released. I would like to read another of Ms MacMeans books before I add this writer to my TBR list. ...more than

This was not as expert every bit the potent book which I retrieve to be emotionally engaging. Both the hero and heroine are likable plenty just for some reason likewise not engaging enough to make you lot desire to invest in their HEA as a reader.

But besides if you were intrigued most the premise of this book where a courtesan's diary is supposed to be the centerpiece, you'll be disappointed to know the diary is forgotten earlier you even got halfway into the book. So nope to that.

Oct xviii, 2018 Judy rated it really liked it

This is the second book in the Chambers trilogy and this book was about William Chambers, Duke of Bedford. William'south belatedly male parent left the Chambers family in dire financial straits, and then the Duke negotiates a marriage with a wealthy American heiress in social club to put his estate dorsum in good stead. It was an enjoyable read. This is the second book in the Chambers trilogy and this book was about William Chambers, Knuckles of Bedford. William's late male parent left the Chambers family in dire fiscal straits, so the Knuckles negotiates a marriage with a wealthy American heiress in guild to put his estate dorsum in good stead. It was an enjoyable read. ...more

While overall plot seems good, the books are very difficult to read and keep interest. Normally I can finish a book in a twenty-four hour period or ii but this serial has me struggling. It's a very long read for some reason.

Jun 02, 2012 Sammy rated it liked it

As some of the other reviewers mentioned this volume did not live upwardly to its potential. The fact that the duke had trust issues and did not believe the heroine when she said that she wasn't significant and so did non bed her even though he was supposedly badly wanted to did not seem realistic. His distrust fabricated him seem like a fool. Then to frustrate me further 2-thirds through the book, after she again tells him she isn't pregnant, he of a sudden believes her and acts like he had ever beli As some of the other reviewers mentioned this book did non live upwards to its potential. The fact that the knuckles had trust issues and did not believe the heroine when she said that she wasn't meaning and so did not bed her fifty-fifty though he was supposedly desperately wanted to did not seem realistic. His distrust made him seem similar a fool. And so to frustrate me further 2-thirds through the book, later she again tells him she isn't significant, he of a sudden believes her and acts like he had always believed her and wanted her (instead of acting common cold and distant). There is no amends, no wooing, no adoration. Information technology was like a off/on switch without any development to assist found their relationship.

Then naturally, I became very annoyed with the hero. Not merely did he need to grow some balls simply he never fully helped the heroine become over the "Frosty Franny" nickname others gave her. How could he non assist her, reassure her and how could the author not arrive a important scene in the book? What were her editors thinking. Weak characters are never interesting.

I then became very bellyaching with the heroine. She was much too forgiving of the hero for someone who had been betrayed and then often. Her demand to sleep with him to return back to usa and her onetime home fabricated no sense since she could take tried other methods to go back similar actually talking to the hero and reaching a compromise as mature 26 twelvemonth olds are expected to practise.

I admittedly hate books where the characters act juvenile. Give me a expert story with a mature hero wooing a heroine. I read these romances considering I need a believable "happily ever after" story. This story is not it.

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I liked the characters and prepare of this book, but there always a few plot threads non really fleshed out that distract you. There is a lot to be made about Franny's dislike of crowds, merely she never confides in this to her husband, and so he'southward left think she's got astonishing regal duchess begetting. William's first wife, who is barely referenced if at all in the get-go book, receives almost no attention. He never explains to Franny why he's so suspicious of her pregnancy, when he could take told her his I liked the characters and ready of this book, just there always a few plot threads not really fleshed out that distract y'all. There is a lot to exist made about Franny's dislike of crowds, merely she never confides in this to her married man, so he's left remember she's got amazing imperial duchess bearing. William'due south commencement wife, who is barely referenced if at all in the kickoff book, receives nigh no attending. He never explains to Franny why he's and then suspicious of her pregnancy, when he could have told her his wife gave him reasons for doubt. And then Franny overlooking his really quite boorish behavior on this topic and forgiving him was quite confusing and left me with a bad taste in my rima oris.

The showtime volume did null to prepare the horribleness of the begetter. The previous Duke is a scrap of an idiot, and not fond of his second son's fine art,only he'due south actually a drunken buffoon. The summit to terrifying abuser in this seems not then well-thought out in that respect, as if the author wasn't sure what the side by side plot would be.

However, the book was rather proficient and the plot works. The author just has to learn how not to drop major pieces of the character's make-upwards and plan trilogies accordingly. Character continuity is essential.

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The second in the Chambers Trilogy series by Donna MacMeans. Another one than I had high hopes for but it turned out to be rather average and uninspiring. Not horrible though and seems to exist liked past other reveiwers.

Aug 27, 2013 Jenn rated it liked it

This was a pretty good book. Enjoyed it and the characters were interesting. Had trouble getting into it at first but and then couldn't put it down. This was a pretty proficient volume. Enjoyed it and the characters were interesting. Had trouble getting into it at first only then couldn't put it downward. ...more than

Slap-up story. Really enjoyed the book.

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Jan eighteen, 2011 Auguste rated it liked it

Cute - this was another one of my bargain bin finds - and this was definately a find.. A cute little period romance that was an entertaining afternoon read.