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A Hapless Lady’s Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Vows in Velvet 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

I’ve lived through whispers and judgment for so long that I’ve forgotten what it feels like to be seen. Why does he make me feel as if I still matter?

Lady Emily Clifton has embraced a quiet life, finding solace in music and teaching orphaned children. Shunned after two failed engagements, she never expected a chance encounter with the enigmatic Duke of Milwood to reignite old dreams.

Marcus Holbrooke, Duke of Milwood, has sworn off love after a painful betrayal. Yet Emily's kindness and passion begin to crumble his defences.

In a world where scandal and duty threaten to tear them apart, can they defy society and compose a future together?

Love strong characters and a plot that keeps you guessing? This Historical Romance is exactly what you need in your collection. It’s packed with romance, surprises, and all the feels plus, no cheating, no cliffhangers, just a swoon worthy happily ever after.

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regency romance novels, historical romance books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DTWNXQPS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 22, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Martha Barwood
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Martha is a talented Regency author who enjoys sharing her passion for writing with her readers. She was born in England and grew up in a country house a few miles from Norwich with her mother and three sisters.

Her admiration for the old dresses that he mother has kept safe since her grandmother’s age, made her fall in love with England’s history and the most romantic period, the Regency.

Her motto “do it with passion or not at all” led her to the United States where she studied Literature and Art History.

She is an incredible mom of three wonderful dogs and also a confectioner! In her free time she makes colourful cakes and sweets, listening to soft music and relaxing with a fine red wine.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They enjoy the characters and their development. The ending is described as beautiful and happy. The music adds an enchanting touch to the story.

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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They appreciate the well-rounded characters and happy ending. The story is described as charming, heartwarming, and sweet.

"...was quite a villain, and you do need that type of character in a well-rounded book. Keep the good writing up Ms. Barwood." Read more

"...A very neatly rendered story with no loose ends." Read more

"...So how is she supposed to get her happily ever after? Great story with one of the sweetest proposals I’ve read!" Read more

"A wonderful story. Loved the characters. Couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters.

"I enjoyed the book a great deal. I thought the two main characters were well developed...." Read more

"A wonderful story. Loved the characters. Couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end." Read more

"I liked the story and really enjoyed the characters...." Read more

"...Truly delightful characters with depth and strength. So happy for Marcus and Emily, they deserved a happy ending after all they had endured." Read more

3 customers mention "Beauty"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They say it ends with a happy ending, and Lady Emily is described as lovely and graceful.

"...A beautiful happily ever after finishes off this story...." Read more

"Never a bride yet Lady Emily is as lovely & graceful as ever. But there is one who despises her & strives to make her life full of misfortune...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Music quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the music quality. They say it adds an enchanting touch to their journey, and the musical talent matches the heartwarming story.

"...this book, poor Emily a spinster with a heart of gold and musical talent to match...." Read more

"...they face add depth to their journey, while the music element brings an enchanting touch. Sweet and heartwarming." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
    I enjoyed the book a great deal. I thought the two main characters were well developed. I did wish that the focus was not on Lady Emily’s two failed engagements in each chapter. I did like the fact that the Duke saw her for who she was and did not believe the rumors and those that gossiped. I loved the way Lady Emily’s brother and cousin stuck by her, looked out for her at balls and other ton functions. They were not a family that was separated by greed and selfishness. They functioned as a loving family, and I enjoyed that part of the book immensely. I also enjoyed the character development of the Dukes ex-girlfriend. She was quite a villain, and you do need that type of character in a well-rounded book. Keep the good writing up Ms. Barwood.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
    After his fiancee switches her supposed affection to his older brother, whom she marries, Marcus becomes suspicious of women clamoring for his attention. Marcus unexpectedly takes on his brother's title after his untimely demise. Selina, suddenly without the title she desperately wanted, once again pursues Marcus but thankfully, he knows how cunning and superficial she truly is. Emily, after losing two suitors, is labeled as an unlucky spinster. She focuses on teaching music lessons at an orphanage and guiding her cousin in society. Marcus is touched when he hears Emily playing the pianoforte and then sees her with the children at the orphanage. A beautiful happily ever after finishes off this story. Also, as I had sincerely hoped, Emily's best friend, Louisa, also a forgotten spinster, ends up finding love herself and it was with the very gentleman I had been hoping she would end up with! A very neatly rendered story with no loose ends.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
    So many heartbreaks for this poor woman! I love that she has such an extremely loving family and a highly responsible brother. But is she in line for another heartbreak? It certainly looks that way. So how is she supposed to get her happily ever after? Great story with one of the sweetest proposals I’ve read!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
    A wonderful story. Loved the characters. Couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
    I enjoyed reading this book, poor Emily a spinster with a heart of gold and musical talent to match. The ton gave her such a hard time it's amazing she was able to hold up her head. Marcus, a duke with a broken heart found his cure with Emily. A wonderful book, well worth the time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
    I liked the story and really enjoyed the characters. Having said that I have to say Emily acted so foolish towards the end with Marcus that I had to wonder why I had been reading this entire book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
    Never a bride yet Lady Emily is as lovely & graceful as ever. But there is one who despises her & strives to make her life full of misfortune. But the Duke truly sees her perhaps as his future bride. Time will tell…
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
    Sheer delight! Happy ending with the antagonist getting her comeuppance. Truly delightful characters with depth and strength. So happy for Marcus and Emily, they deserved a happy ending after all they had endured.
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