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The Path to the Duke's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book Kindle Edition

by Martha Barwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Lady Genevieve's quest for treasure becomes entwined with the Duke of Graftonshire’s mysterious allure. Amidst societal bounds and buried secrets, can love be their greatest discovery?

After stumbling upon a cryptic letter and map belonging to her late grandfather, Lady Genevieve Ellsworth is thrust into a tantalizing mystery of buried wealth. This unexpected find soon compels her to work alongside an unlikely partner — the enigmatic Duke of Graftonshire, Jonathan Grantham.

The newly titled and unanticipated Duke of Graftonshire, Jonathan Grantham, is renowned for his maritime feats. Yet, shadows of past deceptions have led him to swear off emotional ties. Genevieve's fiery spirit and unwavering pursuit of the treasure, however, awaken feelings he believed were deeply entombed. Drawn together by a mutual aim, their search for the treasure becomes a reflection of their budding relationship and intertwined fates.

As they delve deeper into the mysteries laid out by Genevieve's grandfather, the boundaries between duty and affection grow indistinct. Each revelation about the treasure seems to mirror truths about their hearts. But a common adversary from their past lurks in the dark, harboring malevolent designs. As peril escalates and riddles unravel, Jonathan and Genevieve are faced with the age-old question: What are they ready to forsake for love?

Will the riches they uncover outweigh the challenges they face, or will the compass of love lead them off course?

Meet the charming characters and join them on their journey to love. "The Path to the Duke's Heart" is a historical romance book you will adore. It's got a sweet love story with a happy ending, no tricks or sad surprises. You'll be hooked from the start to the finish, enjoying every romantic moment!

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regency romance novels, Victorian romance , historical regency fiction, clean and wholesome

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CY8GWG3R
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 15, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4971 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #33,160 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #526 in Victorian Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #725 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Books)
- #732 in Regency Historical Romance

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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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Lyndrose

Genevieve and Jonathan's Love Story

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

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This was a lovely and clean romance. It had interesting characters. The story told of tragic events from the past and how they affected both Genevieve and Jonathan's lives. Through much adventure, drama, intrigue, mystery, and suspense, it shows how Genevieve and Jonathan form a special bond forged by everything they endure together. It leads to their wanting to spend a lifelong adventure together. I recommend reading!

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A past mistake does not define a person

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024

This is a clean treasure seeking romance story which begins with two tragic events six years prior. For Lady Genevieve Ellsworth her tragic event was when she was fourteen and spending the afternoon with her younger brother, Harry. She took her eyes off him momentarily and looks up to find him too close to a rogue horse which proceeds to rush toward him as she screams for him to move he runs right into the horse’s pathway causing him to suffer a broken leg. The injury leaves him with a permanent limp and Genevieve with constant self inflicted guilt. For Navy Captain Jonathan Grantham his tragic event occurred when he mistakenly drove his ship into a cyclone resulting in the death of many and continuous nightmares and guilt for him. Through another tragic event he would eventually inherit the role and title of the Duke of Grafton and that is where Genevieve’s path will cross his and they along with her brother Harry will embark on a treasure hunt. This is a great story but in my opinion the author has weighed it down with too much description, too much narrative and too much repetition. Here is an example of the repetition with Genevieve describing the Duke to herself: “She had not expected the new Duke to be so young and handsome, having pictured an older, more conventional nobleman.” Then just three pages over again she thinks “she had anticipated the Duke to be a much older gentleman, someone befitting the dignity of such a noble position. But here he stood before her, young and undeniably handsome”. I think I got it the first time, he’s young and handsome not old and stuffy! I also thought it was incorrect for the sister of the deceased Duke to be called the Duchess of Graftonshire. A sister would not be given that title and the duchess would only be the wife of the current Duke I do believe. I also don’t think a ball would be held that close to losing Miles, the family would have went through a mourning time. I would have liked to seen more depth given to the actual treasure hunting and the scene of the arrest of Lord Fitzroy needed explaining more. Too much information in descriptions and not enough in substance.
I received a free Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book but was given no monetary compensation. I read for the enjoyment and voluntarily review so that others may know what to expect and authors may be helped by critique and encouragement.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

This story is about how Genevieve and Jonathan meet after he inherits a dukedom from his cousin. They both individually carry guilt from a past situation where someone was hurt. Together there is a connection which only increases as they together continue investigating an old legend and mystery surrounding the history of the area they live in. What were their past guilts and what was the mystery they were searching to reveal? How did someone try to cause problems a their investigation and why? Read about all of this right up to their hea
This was a sweet clean romance with a happy ending but I personally felt it was far far too wordy and overly descriptive when describing everyday details about dress, events and their personal feelings about each other and everything in general It made the story drag for me But that’s just my personal experience in reading this story and may not reflect the thoughts of others.

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sandradriver

The Treasure Hunt

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

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A sweet story of two people. who find a common bond . Together they find a treasure and love and are able to overcome long held grief.

The story line is amazing and wonderfully written.

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

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Good story but grew very tired of the minute detail given to absolutely everything! Had to skip entire sections because of the unforgiving detail.

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Rose Masque

Loved the characters and the ending

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024

I enjoyed this book but I would have enjoyed it a lot more if there had been more dialogue between the characters and the treasure hunt clues were very few. I had hoped the treasure hunt would have been better fleshed out with more exploring and clues. It seemed like every time the characters got together to search, they ended up doing very little and then going back home. The romantic scenes were well done and clean. The part where the villain was arrested was confusing. What was he even arrested for exactly? He was loud in an abandoned castle? Why were there servants and constables in the abandoned castle? It wasn't explained. I loved the ending with the jewelry! That was perfect!

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Trina Jones

The Path to the Duke's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

Great book. Must read. This story was a quick read and it will catch your attention. I was on the verge of my seat and I couldn’t put it down. These characters were made from each other but their feelings keep them apart. Will they find each other in the end of this dramatic atmosphere. Could this be love for them time will tell? I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

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I’m tired of the same theme over and over. Different characters same story. It is so nice when a writer comes up with an original story.