
The feelings are very much mutual for Noelle as well. He stumbles upon his first crush and lost love, Noelle, who worked for his Grandfather. I was seeking something fast, light-hearted, comedic, romantic and simple and this book fit the bill.īenjamin, the Duke of Silkridge has returned to his old town when his Grandfather died for the will reading. Once Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley is a darling, historical, holiday-themed romance that is perfect to add to your TBR shelf! I received a copy of this from NetGalley and OrangeSky Audio. I found the most conversational speed to be 1.3. Male and female voices were distinct and clear. The performance was rich with humor and joy of the holiday season. 🎧 I listened to an audiobook version that was narrated by Rosie Ackerman. He’s still hurt by the past and also knows that Noelle will never be accepted in society because of her abandoned orphan status.Ī sweet holiday romance that all comes together in the epilogue. As Ben and Noelle work together, their attraction reignites but Ben is adamant about going back to Parliament. It’s a holiday story with references to Christmas characters that Noelle loves and Ben just wants to runaway from. Noelle, as bookkeeper helps Ben while also trying to convince him that Christmas in Cressmouth is a wonderful place to live. He only wants a locket but ends up staying to comply with the terms of the will. Second chance troupe.īenjamin returns to his ancestral home for the reading of his Grandfather’s will. Historical romance with references to characters from historical Christmas characters. The 12 Dukes of Christmas is a series of heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village.12 Dukes of Christmas book 1.


The other involves losing his heart to an ambitious journalist determined to expose the truth at any cost… One happens to be a wee international smuggling operation. He’s a rakish dandy with a heart of stolen gold and two teeny tiny secrets.

Local blacksmith Monsieur Sébastien le Duc is the pillar of his community-when he’s not pillaging elsewhere. She’s definitely not falling head-over-heels for the deceptively charming subject of her front-page column. Eve learned the hard way that men are not to be trusted. Unpaid and under-appreciated journalist Miss Eve Shelling never goes anywhere without a trusty notebook and her overprotective Duenna-who happens to be a bullmastiff. Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Regency, Holiday, Romantic Comedy, Historical RomanceĪ hidden identities, enemies-to-lovers, feel good romp from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author: Published by WebMotion on December 3, 2019
