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The Duke's Runaway Bride by Jenni Fletcher
5.0
On their wedding day, shortly after marrying Quinton Roxbury, the Duke of Howden, Beatrix runs away to Bath and sets herself up in business running a biscuit shop. Having had no communication since their wedding day, Quinton visits Beatrix after receiving a letter from her offering him a divorce. Quinton doesn’t want a divorce. In order to change her mind Quinton makes Beatrix a proposal. She has to return with him to Howden Hall, give their marriage a go for six weeks and take up her role as Duchess of Howden in that time. Quinton’s plan is to change Beatrix’s mind within that period and if he can’t he will petition Parliament for a divorce.
Both characters are wealthy in their own right but have been subject to scandals in their past, which the other isn’t aware of. They marry each other for different reasons: Quinton marries Beatrix for her wealth which will restore his ailing estate and Beatrix marries Quinton to escape her guardians, her uncle and aunt. In those six weeks Quinton and Beatrix get to know each other properly, learn about each other’s temperaments and pasts. From strangers to friends to something more? Will Quinton and Beatrix find common ground and maybe fall in love?
I really enjoyed this read and it was nice to be whisked away to another time and place. The storyline was very different to other historical romance novels I’ve read before. What I liked was that when we’re introduced to the characters it’s just over three months after their wedding, both are living separate lives and it’s unclear why Beatrix took the step she did. The reader finds out more as the story progresses. I loved the characters. Although Quinton has power and control over Beatrix’s life which husbands in the 1800s would have had over their wives he chooses not to use it. Instead he shows understanding and gentleness despite knowing for many months that Beatrix has been in Bath after she left. He only approaches her when she makes contact with him. As for Beatrix I loved how independent she is and that she leaves behind her wealth and a life of luxury to set up a biscuit shop. As for the chemistry between Quinton and Beatrix it is off the scale.
This is the third book in the Regency Belles of Bath series but can be read as a standalone novel. After reading this book I’m really looking forward to reading the first two books in the series.
A sweet wholesome story, filled with romance and likeable characters which was a pleasure to read!
I read a gifted copy for an honest review.
Both characters are wealthy in their own right but have been subject to scandals in their past, which the other isn’t aware of. They marry each other for different reasons: Quinton marries Beatrix for her wealth which will restore his ailing estate and Beatrix marries Quinton to escape her guardians, her uncle and aunt. In those six weeks Quinton and Beatrix get to know each other properly, learn about each other’s temperaments and pasts. From strangers to friends to something more? Will Quinton and Beatrix find common ground and maybe fall in love?
I really enjoyed this read and it was nice to be whisked away to another time and place. The storyline was very different to other historical romance novels I’ve read before. What I liked was that when we’re introduced to the characters it’s just over three months after their wedding, both are living separate lives and it’s unclear why Beatrix took the step she did. The reader finds out more as the story progresses. I loved the characters. Although Quinton has power and control over Beatrix’s life which husbands in the 1800s would have had over their wives he chooses not to use it. Instead he shows understanding and gentleness despite knowing for many months that Beatrix has been in Bath after she left. He only approaches her when she makes contact with him. As for Beatrix I loved how independent she is and that she leaves behind her wealth and a life of luxury to set up a biscuit shop. As for the chemistry between Quinton and Beatrix it is off the scale.
This is the third book in the Regency Belles of Bath series but can be read as a standalone novel. After reading this book I’m really looking forward to reading the first two books in the series.
A sweet wholesome story, filled with romance and likeable characters which was a pleasure to read!
I read a gifted copy for an honest review.