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Disgraced and betrayed by those she trusted most, Lady Marina Ellis finds herself near death and in desperate need of rescue.
Evan Lockhart, never expected to find a woman buried in a snowbank outside of his ducal manor, but now that he has he cannot turn her away.
As Christmas approaches the pair form a bond neither expected, but can they overcome the obstacles standing between them and embrace their chance at love?
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- 🔥 Phx17 🔥
- 11-09-22
Cozy lacks heat… or Christmas
If Christmas is in the title, it should feature prominently in the novella, don’t you think? But no, Christmas is the barest side note. This is a regency outline that does little to explain why the characters fall in love. There’s no clever dialogue, no action, and not so much as a kiss. The most energetic lines are uttered by the would be villain at the start of the novella, before the scene fades to black and our Duke arrives in time to simply carry her away and seamlessly move towards an unearned HEA. There’s nothing horrible here, but also nothing memorable.
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- GB
- 05-25-19
Short and sweet
Quick short story that warms the heart. Circumstances brought them together, giving each a chance at a new life.
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- Roslyn :)
- 01-02-19
sweet quick story
It was a sweet clean romance with a very happy ending. A small amount of action in the beginning. The narrator was good at changing voices for each character.
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- Virginia
- 01-01-19
Delightful!
In 1812 Lady Marina Ellis had fallen for Lord Banfield’s lies and now she found herself expecting a child. Her father was cruel and sent her to his equally cruel sister to have the child. On the way there her coach was attacked by highwaymen and she fought back so hard, they left her unconscious in a snow bank to freeze to death. Evan Lockhart was traveling home on his horse when he spied her. He rescued her and took her home with him. Then an adventure and the spirit of Christmas was in the air. Martin Royal did a smashing job bringing it to life with his narration of it!!
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- Marivi
- 12-29-19
Sweet and clean
Lady Marina Ellis finds herself in need of help after being abandoned by her family. Evan Lockhart finds her unconscious on the snow, so he brings her to his house to help her. During her recovery, they learn the truths of each other and a bond between them is created.
It's a short, clean and sweet story. But beware of the triggers, as there is a rape attempt in the story that could upset some people. Otherwise, it's a nice story. even if there are some historical inaccuracies and insta-love (which is is not my thing and they fall in love in about three days) it was a nice read.
I didn't enjoy the narration at first, as I felt the diction was too slow and overdone at some points, but I increased the speed a little and it improved a lot I usually listen to my audiobooks at 1.0 speed and I increased it to 1.25).
I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
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- Rabid Reader
- 12-15-19
Sweet, Clean Love Story
Christmas in the Duke's Embrace is a short story about a young girl seduced by an unscrupulous lord who leaves her pregnant. As a result the girl's father throws her out of the house and sends her to live with an aunt far from town. En route, her carriage is beset by highwaymen and she is left on the side of road to die of cold. She is discovered by the local duke who has hidden away in the country due to a series of family tragedies. He takes the girl in and they fall in love.
Due to the nature of the short story format, the action progresses very quickly. The story is well-written and enjoyable and there is the predictable HEA. The romance is very clean and sweet. Although the title suggests a Christmas themed story, the Christmas season is only casually mentioned and not an important part of the plot line. It was unusual to have a male narrator for a romance but Martin Royal did a nice job and he was enjoyable to listen to.
Altogether a sweet, enjoyable, quick listen for a rainy afternoon.
**I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own unbiased review.**
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- Trish R.
- 11-05-19
Cute story but bad narration..
Another cute Christmas story. I liked Evan and Marina but I don’t know how she could have been so forgiving to that father of hers. If I had been Marina I would have let Evan kick his rear or even call him out. What a piece of crap he was. It was pretty interesting for as short as it was.
As to the narration: I really, really do prefer a male narrator for any book because invariably a female is going to read a description of the big handsome hero and when that hero talks he sounds just like a girl. I can stand a deep voice on a heroine but when she has a horrible voice I cannot recommend that particular narrator. Martin Royal cannot do a woman’s voice at all so he should practice on that or not be a narrator.
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- kwestrope
- 02-22-19
Well-written, enjoyable listen
This sweet, romantic story starts out with a young heroine in despair, but upon her rescue by a handsome and kind Duke, the life she thought she had ahead of her becomes a dream come true.
I always love when an author can tell a richly detailed, imaginative story (and a good one) in a novella. This story is very well written, with wonderfully developed characters. I really enjoyed it and plan to read more by this author.
I listened to the audio version and narrator, Martin Royal, did a great job with this story.
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- Christy D
- 02-03-19
Christmas in the Duke Embrace
Finding herself in a terrible situation & being left for dead in a snow drift. After being banished to her cruel Aunts home from her even crueler fathers home. Lady Marina finds herself having to trust a stranger. They just may be each others answer for a special Christmas gift. Nice job on the narration.
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- HeatherY
- 01-09-19
Sweet Christmas Romance
Lady Marina Ellis was betrayed by a man who seduced and then left her. Cast out of her parent's home, Marina runs afoul of some bandits and her situation goes from awful to worse. Evan Lockheart, the Duke of Rowley, finds Marina lying nearly dead in a snowbank by the side of the road. While nursing her back to health, he finds his own heart in danger.
I really liked this sweet romance! There's a lot packed into this novella, there's action, romance, betrayal, forgiveness, and hope. I liked both main characters and thought they were perfect together. The narration was well done. It always surprises me to hear a male narrator for a romance, but this was a good surprise, with different voices for each character and a voice that pulled me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
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- KU customer
- 10-29-23
blessing to each
Lady Marina found herself disgraced and then disowned by her father. Despite her grim future she held onto hope of a future for them. A bad incident caused her to be in the care of a Duke.
This is a clean captivating love story between 2 unfortunate individuals, who found each other. it seems they saved each one from their grim future and found their lasting happiness.
I love the heroine, despite what could have happened , she fought and tried to keep them safe. Though he was only mentioned, I just wonder what happened to that first bad guy . And wonder if it is the same that hurt Evan's sister.
Recommend reading this enticing love story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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- Kate @MLHearingThings
- 12-22-19
A Christmassy fairytale
Christmas in the Duke's Embrace is a sweet, clean seasonal Regency novella in which two wounded people are thrown together in the snow.
Following a brief musical introduction, we first meet our heroine as she braces herself to face her father's wrath. I did find it odd that Marina did not confess to feeling much shame, instead expressing anger at her father for not supporting her and admitting to some guilt for upsetting her mother. Even her bitterness towards the man who forsook her is rather tame, and does not have the impact upon her interactions with Evan that one would expect. Consequently, this did make the story feel as though it struggled to settle into its period setting.
It was similarly unusual for the hero and heroine to be so open with each other. Not only are their conversations striking in their candour so soon after meeting, but they are each prone to laying hands upon the other with an intimacy that would have been highly taboo at the time.
Christmas in the Duke's Embrace is a very sweet tale of redemption, wrapped up in a love-at-first-sight style romance. It is not in the least bit realistic or complex, but is a nice little story nonetheless, and ideal for playing in the background while wrapping presents.
This was my first audiobook narrated by Martin Royal and I enjoyed his performance. His reading was very expressive and the voices he gave the characters were good, with diverse accents helping give the story depth.
I would recommend this audiobook to anyone who is looking for a sweeping Christmas romance between a fallen Lady and a stricken Duke.
*I received this audiobook free of charge in the hope of an honest, unbiased review.
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No sex but....
- By Kd on 01-02-12
By: Dorothy McFalls
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Born of Persuasion
- Price of Privilege, Book 1
- By: Jessica Dotta
- Narrated by: Amanda McKnight
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The year is 1838, and seventeen-year-old Julia Elliston's position has never been more fragile. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, husbands, and guardians, she finds herself at the mercy of an anonymous guardian who plans to establish her as a servant in far-off Scotland. With two months to devise a better plan, Julia's first choice - to marry her childhood sweetheart - is denied. Then, a titled dowager offers to introduce Julia into society, opening a realm of possibilities.
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Debut Book in Series
- By Carrie Fancett Pagels on 10-31-13
By: Jessica Dotta
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The Husband Trap
- By: Tracy Anne Warren
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Winner of a RITA, a National Readers’ Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the Golden Quill, New York Times best-selling author Tracy Anne Warren is among the most acclaimed and popular Regency romance storytellers. In The Husband Trap, the reserved Lady Violet Brantford agrees to swap identities with her vivacious sister. Before she knows it, she’s married to the Duke of Raeburn, who finds himself pleasantly surprised with his charming new wife.
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Passionate and emotional narration...
- By SIMARA on 01-23-13
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One Dance with a Duke
- Stud Club Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Tessa Dare
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only 10 members - yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke - until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.
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My favorite Tessa Dare book.
- By PTL on 08-22-20
By: Tessa Dare
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The Bad Luck Bride
- By: Janna MacGregor
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Alexander Hallworth, Marquess of Pembrooke, will not rest until he gets vengeance on the man who destroyed his family. Just one more piece needs to fall into place for Alex to succeed: he needs to convince the man's fiancée, the tragically beautiful Lady Claire Cavensham, to marry him instead. Lady Claire's "curse" has left her one step away from social ruin: her past three engagements have gone awry, and now her fourth one is headed the same way.
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Twisted around revenge very emotional
- By Cyn on 03-07-18
By: Janna MacGregor
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Tempted by His Kiss
- By: Tracy Anne Warren
- Narrated by: Rebecca De Leeuw
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Orphaned beauty Meg Amberley never planned to pose as Lord Cade Byron's fiancée. Caught in a snowstorm, she takes refuge at his estate. Stranded together, Meg soon finds herself falling under Cade's spell. When the roads clear, she intends to leave, but fate intervenes. Haunted by his past, Cade Byron has buried himself in the country. Then Meg - with her lush curves - invades his house and his life. With her reputation compromised, he proposes a pretend engagement and a London season where she can find a husband.
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Pretty darn good!
- By xmom on 05-10-19
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The Marriage List
- By: Dorothy McFalls
- Narrated by: Janean Jorgensen
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Considered unmarriageable by many due to her questionable parentage, May has let her hopes for true love fade and devoted herself to a life caring for her ailing aunt. But when May is unable to pay rent on the humble cottage in which she and her aunt reside, she must plead her case to the imposing viscount willing to toss two helpless women in the gutter. A wounded hero of the Peninsula campaign,Viscount Radford Evers is known for his harsh bearing, stubborn pride, and skillful avoidance of wedding vows.
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No sex but....
- By Kd on 01-02-12
By: Dorothy McFalls
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Born of Persuasion
- Price of Privilege, Book 1
- By: Jessica Dotta
- Narrated by: Amanda McKnight
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The year is 1838, and seventeen-year-old Julia Elliston's position has never been more fragile. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women are legal property of their fathers, husbands, and guardians, she finds herself at the mercy of an anonymous guardian who plans to establish her as a servant in far-off Scotland. With two months to devise a better plan, Julia's first choice - to marry her childhood sweetheart - is denied. Then, a titled dowager offers to introduce Julia into society, opening a realm of possibilities.
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Debut Book in Series
- By Carrie Fancett Pagels on 10-31-13
By: Jessica Dotta
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The Husband Trap
- By: Tracy Anne Warren
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Winner of a RITA, a National Readers’ Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the Golden Quill, New York Times best-selling author Tracy Anne Warren is among the most acclaimed and popular Regency romance storytellers. In The Husband Trap, the reserved Lady Violet Brantford agrees to swap identities with her vivacious sister. Before she knows it, she’s married to the Duke of Raeburn, who finds himself pleasantly surprised with his charming new wife.
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Passionate and emotional narration...
- By SIMARA on 01-23-13
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One Dance with a Duke
- Stud Club Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Tessa Dare
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only 10 members - yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke - until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.
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My favorite Tessa Dare book.
- By PTL on 08-22-20
By: Tessa Dare
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The Bad Luck Bride
- By: Janna MacGregor
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Alexander Hallworth, Marquess of Pembrooke, will not rest until he gets vengeance on the man who destroyed his family. Just one more piece needs to fall into place for Alex to succeed: he needs to convince the man's fiancée, the tragically beautiful Lady Claire Cavensham, to marry him instead. Lady Claire's "curse" has left her one step away from social ruin: her past three engagements have gone awry, and now her fourth one is headed the same way.
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Twisted around revenge very emotional
- By Cyn on 03-07-18
By: Janna MacGregor
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While the Duke Was Sleeping
- The Rogue Files
- By: Sophie Jordan
- Narrated by: Carmen Rose
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Shopgirl Poppy Fairchurch knows it's pointless fantasizing about the Duke of Autenberry. Still, dreams can't hurt anyone, unlike the carriage Poppy spies bearing down upon the unsuspecting duke. After she pulls him to safety, the duke lapses into a coma, and Poppy is mistaken for his fiancée. But one person isn't fooled: his arrogant and much too handsome half brother, Struan Mackenzie. Soon Poppy isn't sure what she wants more: the fantasy of her duke or the reality of one smoldering Scot who challenges her.
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Good Remake
- By MVA on 10-31-16
By: Sophie Jordan
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Falling into Bed with a Duke
- By: Lorraine Heath
- Narrated by: Helen Lloyd, Rich Cope
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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After six unsuccessful seasons, Miss Minerva Dodger chooses spinsterhood over fortune-hungry suitors. But thanks to the Nightingale Club, she can at least enjoy one night of pleasure. At that notorious establishment, ladies don masks before choosing a lover. The sinfully handsome duke of Ashebury is more than willing to satisfy the secretive lady's desires - and draws Minerva into an exquisite, increasingly intimate affair.
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Peculiar Leading Lady FTW
- By Felicia The Geeky Blogger on 11-02-15
By: Lorraine Heath
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In Need of a Knight
- The Heart of a Scandal/The Heart of a Duke, Book 0
- By: Christi Caldwell
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Turned out by his father after a tragic scandal, Lord Michael Knightly has grown into a powerful, but self-made man. With the whispers and stares that still follow him, he's been shut out of respectable society. He would rather be anywhere but London. Then he meets Lady Aldora, a young woman who mistakes him for his brother, the Marquess of St. James.
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Enjoyable and yet lacking an interesting storyline
- By Cam on 09-18-17
By: Christi Caldwell
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Beyond Scandal and Desire
- Sins for All Seasons, Book 1
- By: Lorraine Heath
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a successful businessman, but all his wealth hasn’t satisfied his need for revenge against the man who still won’t acknowledge him. What else can Mick do but destroy the duke’s legitimate son - and woo the heir’s betrothed into his own unloving arms.... Orphaned and sheltered, Lady Aslyn Hastings longs for a bit of adventure. With her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to a handsome man who seems to understand her so well.