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The Duke and the Lady

The Unwanted Dukes, Book 2

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The Duke and the Lady

By: Jessie Clever
Narrated by: Bridget Thomas
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Lady Louisa Darby blames herself for her mother’s death when the Darby sisters were still so young and has dedicated her life to ensuring her sisters’ happiness. So when she’s lured into a compromising situation that will endanger her youngest sister’s chance at a happy marriage, Louisa will do whatever is necessary to protect her family’s reputation and save her sister’s chance at the future she deserves.

Even if it means marrying the Beastly Duke.

Sebastian Fielding, the Duke of Waverly, has spent years cultivating his reputation as the Beastly Duke to ensure he’ll never make the mistake of falling in love and repeating his father’s fatal mistake. But when honor calls on him to marry Lady Louisa Darby, his best intentions may not be good enough.

For not even a beast can withstand the charms of the belle of the ball.

The Duke and the Lady is the second book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Unwanted Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you buy The Duke and the Lady today.

©2020 Jessie Clever (P)2022 Someday Lady Publishing LLC Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Victorian Happiness Heartfelt Witty

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Enjoyed story but not a fan of the reader. Not great with male voices.

Good Story

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Although this was a good book it was ruined by the ridiculous voice chosen for the Duke by the narrator. There was no way that this voice could make you picture a handsome young man, it made him sound about 70

Let down by the narration

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Not your usual feisty girl meets a reluctant lord and they eventually see the light in each other. This whole series has some interesting plots that make a change.

As with my review of the first book, I would have given 5 stars for the narration, but there were some really odd pronunciations of not uncommon old fashioned words that frustrated me. I don't know where the producers or checkers are in the process of producing audiobooks, but how several people let these mispronunciations pass, is just beyond me

As good as the first book

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Loved the story beautifully narrated with a great range of voices, but the lack of understanding of behaviour at the time undoes the good groundwork of character development.
Sticking points for me were...
It would have been considered the height of bad manners to congratulate a lady on her marriage/wedding, it should be the gentleman on his choice of bride. Hands on hips (a stance absolutely reserved for the working class) as would poking a gentleman in the chest would never have been acceptable in private let alone a public setting.
The expression 'I guess' (used quite frequently in this book) rarely used in England only really popular in the last few decades as a cross over from popular American usage.
The story was sweet even though these cultural mishaps came through, I will be following the series through as the narrator is outstanding.

Nice story ruined by Americanisms

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This must have been one of the most boring books I listened to in a very long time!!!!

The story is so ridiculous- but that could have been accepted if it wasn’t dragged on and on AND ON !!!!
It doesn’t help when the narrator speaks in such a bored voice - lacking excitement and splendour BUT on the other hand - if the story does give it - how is she to spice it up

WASTE OF MONEY OR POINT !!!

Sooooooo BOOOOOORING ….

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Loved the story but it was ruined because the Narrator sucks at MALE voices Sorry

Yes and No

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There are set scenarios through out, however they disconnected to the rest of the story, but used for U-turns.
It opens with a set scenario that forces the marriage. Then, with repetitive and long explanations. The point is driven home that it will be "a white wedding." You are drowned in the self-pity of the main characters. She thinks she killed her mother, and he feels "love" drove his father to kill himself. Those are the main themes of the story. Then, half way through the story, without explanation, the hero decides a "white wedding" is no longer needed. The heroine, despite being "a strong woman," bends willing to her husband dictates.
The ending scenario is even more bizarre. Then, to plump up the story, there are chapters of rapid sex.
The narrator, despite her weird character voices, fades into the background with such a tedious story.

A nothing story.

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