Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea
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witty Regency romance, definitely delicious mischief
I adore the writing of Sophia Nash, and I am so excited that she has created a new series, "The Royal Entourage"! "Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea" features a half-French and totally charming hero, Alex Barclay. When he rescues lovely and lively Roxanne Vanderhaven from a murder attempt by her own husband, his own life is turned topsy-turvy in a most delightful manner. Banished to the country by the Prince Regent after a fateful night of debauchery, Alex is ordered to restore his own familial home and find a suitable bride. He is beset by all manner of marriage-minded females, put upon by his own great aunt, and tempted by the intelligent and enticing Roxanne, whom he is sheltering in his home. Roxanne is hiding out from her heinous husband, watching and waiting as he goes about "mourning" her and even going through with her funeral, which she secretly attends. Roxanne and Alex have a fiery attraction, complete with verbal sparring, deep, delicious kisses, and an unexpected...
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Great Characters, Great Romance, and Humor
This was a refreshing and entertaining story filled with interesting characters and wonderful dialog. Alex Barclay, the new Duke of Kress, is in disgrace and is sent to his crumbling castle to restore it and find a rich, titled and scandal-free bride. On his way home, he rescues Roxanne Vanderhaven from a cliff. Her husband had assisted in her fall and now Roxanne is presumed dead. Alex reluctantly takes her home with him. She isn't exactly scandal-free!Roxanne is determined to take revenge on her husband and to start a new life. She is reluctant to depend on any man let alone the notorious Duke of Kress. However, despite their best efforts, the two fall in love. There are certainly impediments to their romance especially the fact the Roxanne is already married. The escapades that fill this story are both humorous and touching. The conversations between Roxanne and Alex are wonderful, blunt and humorous.I recommend the story to lovers of historical romance.
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Product Description
Six Regency heroes—One royal hangover
An infamous night has been lost to memory. The scandalous Dukes of the Royal Entourage must make amends. The first step is a heroic rescue.
One of England’s most disreputable peers, Alexander Barclay, Duke of Kress, has stumbled upon a perfect opportunity for redemption. Having been exiled to Cornwall by the Prince Regent himself, Barclay discovers lovely Roxanne Vanderhaven clinging to the edge of a cliff, stranded there by her murderous blackguard of a husband . . . just waiting to be rescued.
Back on solid ground, Roxanne is desperate for a new life— once she’s retaliated for her husband’s despicable actions. Surprisingly, she finds herself drawn to her unlikely champion, certainly the last man in England she could count on. Yet, the infamous Duke of Kress isn’t quite the scoundrel he seems . . .
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Terrific beginning to a new series
A rowdy bachelor party (attended by dukes and the prince regent himself) with questionable liquor being served has some serious consequences. One duke fails to make it to his own wedding, thereby losing his intended bride. Alex, duke of Kress, (whose valet served the liquor) is now disgraced, and exiled to his country estate by the prince, and ordered to find his own bride immediately. As Alex approaches his estate, he discovers Roxanne, clinging to a side of a cliff, holding on for dear life. Her "loving" husband had encouraged her near the edge to look for her dog, then abandoned her when she fell, hoping for her death. Alex takes her to his home as they try to decide how she should handle things, since her husband obviously wants her dead. He is an earl, and has powerful friends. After a few days, he has a funeral for her. Here begins the good part of the story. Although Roxanne is a commoner by birth, she became a countess upon her marriage. She was a good and dutiful...
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