Publisher: Avon Date published: August 28, 2012 ISBN: 978-0-06-202534-0 Historical Romance Paperback Reviewed by Lynne http://www.amazon.com/Way-Dukes-Heart-Truth-About/dp/0062025341 Obtained via publisher. Tessa Neville, having been hurt and deceived as a young girl by the man she loved, was quick to turn the tables, jilting the loser at the altar and moving on with her life. Upsetting her family in the process, she is sent to stay with an understanding aunt. In the meantime, Tessa, in order to avoid judgmental society, returns home later under the guise of being a widow, which no one questions. Since her aunt backs her story, there is no contestation. Tessa, highly intelligent, with a head for figures, is a great asset for her brother, Viscount Marchmont, who values her opinion before making any business decisions. While considering a canal investment, he sends Tessa to investigate the matter more thoroughly. While doing so, it is then she...
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I am delighted to report that I have all sorts of Wonderful Wicked Wallflower news, including a crazy low price* and The Title That Almost Was. The ink had barely dried** on the manuscript for my very latest when I enlisted my special friends, the misses Sarah Maclean, Miranda Neville, Caroline Linden and Avon Romance, for a dramatic reveal of the cover on Facebook. In the event that you missed it***, I’m delighted to share it again here. Let’s just say what we’re all thinking: OMG those abs! Also, if you zoom in you can see that this one cover model with actual chest hair. Don’t ask why I know this. But go ahead, see for yourself.**** True Fact: I originally suggested the title ofThe Duke Belongs With Mewhich we (my editor, myself) were all amenable to until we saw That Cover and that girl just ripping the shirt off...
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SUMMARY (From Goodreads) Charles de Lacey, Lord Gresham, is running out of time, running from his responsibilities, and running from love. Destined to be a duke, Charles de Lacey has led a life of decadent pleasure, free of any care for propriety or responsibility. It comes as a terrible shock to learn that he might be stripped of everything, thanks to his father's scandalous past. He has no choice but to find the blackmailer who would ruin him—and his only link to the villain is a woman who may be part of the plot… To save his fortune and title, he vows he'll stop at nothing—in fact, he's all too eager to unravel the beautiful, tart-tongued Tessa Neville. She intrigues him and tempts him like no other lady ever has. With only his heart to guide him, and keenly aware that his entire future is at stake, Charles must decide:...
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Blame It on Bath Series: The Truth About the Duke #2 Author: Caroline Linden Historical Romance SUMMARY (From Goodreads) A marriage of convenience . . . or of destiny? Gerard de Lacey is determined to find the man who is blackmailing his family, but with his inheritance and status at risk, a hasty marriage to a wealthy bride also seems in order--just in case things take a turn for the worse. Charismatic and capable, Gerard knows he can win the hand of any lady he chooses. Still, he's not expecting a rich widow to find him and propose the very thing he wants: a marriage of convenience. Katherine Howe's first marriage was one of dreary duty. Now that she's being pressured to marry her late husband's heir, she's desperate for a better option. Gerard de Lacey, with his sinful good looks, charming manner, and looming scandal, fits her needs perfectly....
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One Night in London Series: The Truth About the Duke Author: Caroline Linden Historical Romance SUMMARY (From Goodreads) A bargain that was all business . . . and pure passion. Neither wealth nor beauty will help Lady Francesca Gordon win custody of her young niece Georgina, saving the girl from a cruel stepmother; she needs London’s top solicitor for that. But when Edward de Lacey, son of the powerful Duke of Durham, hires away the one man who can do the job, Francesca decides Edward himself must champion her case . . . if only she can melt the dashing lord’s stony heart. Edward has reason to be guarded, though. London’s tabloids have just exposed a secret that could ruin his entire family. When Francesca offers a unique chance to undo the damage, Edward is forced to agree to a partnership . . . and now, each moment together feeds...
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The Truth about the Duke Series, Book 3 Avon August 28th, 2012 978-0-06-202534-0 Historical Romance Mass Market Paperback Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Way-Dukes-Heart-Truth-About/dp/0062025341/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354483181&sr=1-1&keywords=Caroline+Linden Obtained by Publisher Charles de Lacey always knew he was going to be the Duke when his father dies and when he finds out someone is willing to blackmail his family to get their inheritance and the claim of the duke-ship. He sets off to find this blackmailer and in the process finds a woman who will steal his heart and tempts him like no other has before. Tessa Neville may be part of this plot to take down his family but Charles never anticipates having her intrigue him the way she does. With his whole future at stake, can Charles find a way to stop the blackmailer and pray that it isn’t the woman he has fallen in love with? I love this...
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Title: The Way to a Duke's Heart (Truth About the Duke 3) Classification: Adult Fiction Genre: Historical Romance Format: Paperback, 384 pages Publisher: Avon; Original edition (August 28, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062025341 ISBN-13: 978-0062025340 Author Website: http://www.carolinelinden.com/ Charles Cedric Spencer Fitzhenry de Lacey, Earl of Gersham, was born and bred to be the next Duke of Durham. He was groomed for the role from birth and did his best to make his father proud. No matter what he did, however, it never seemed to be good enough for his father. His father would boast about his younger sons, but Charles just never seemed to measure up to the Duke's high standards. But he didn't take it personally. He knew his position as heir was secure. Then one day he fell in love and brought his intended home to meet his father. Once again he was met with the Duke's disapproval. He forbid the marriage and promised...
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Prior to this, I had not read any Caroline Linden, but I was pleased to find The Way to A Duke’s Heart stands alone just fine on its own. The lovers meet in Bath, and their pasts quickly come back to haunt them as they embark on a journey to check out an investment in some canals not far away. Tessa is a business smart young woman, investigating an investment for her brother, and the rakish Duke of Durham is tracking down a blackmailer, so he can stay the Duke of Durham. I liked reading Regency with a change of scenery, and I am looking forward to reading more of Caroline Linden’s work, for just that reason. This is more of a traditional romance, peppered with some nice romantic scenes, and possibly even a tiny homage to Les Liaisons Dangerous. I enjoyed the flow of the story. The characters were...
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Rowena's review of The Way to a Duke's Heart (The Truth about a Duke #3) by Caroline Linden. Hero: Lady Tessa Neville Heroine: Charles de Lacey Charles de Lacey, Lord Gresham, is running out of time, running from his responsibilities, and running from love. Destined to be a duke, Charles de Lacey has led a life of decadent pleasure, free of any care for propriety or responsibility. It comes as a terrible shock to learn that he might be stripped of everything, thanks to his father's scandalous past. He has no choice but to find the blackmailer who would ruin him—and his only link to the villain is a woman who may be part of the plot… To save his fortune and title, he vows he'll stop at nothing—in fact, he's all too eager to unravel the beautiful, tart-tongued Tessa Neville. She intrigues him and tempts him like no other...
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Although I’ve never had the pleasure of reading a Caroline Linden historical before, I’ve heard good things about her and decided to try out this new to me romance author. Not realizing The Way to a Duke’s Heart was the last book in a trilogy when I picked it to review, I was a little concerned that I might be behind as far as understanding the story arc and characters. While reading I was conscious that there were characters mentioned that I hadn’t met and events that happened prior to Charlie getting his love story told, but they didn’t alter my enjoyment of the storyline at all. I do believe this can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone for those of you who haven’t read a Caroline Linden historical before either and wish to give her a try. Charles de Lacey, the Earl of Gresham, is the eldest son and heir...
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