My Fair Duchess

A Once Upon a Rogue Novel, Book 1

By: Julie Johnstone

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

After years of playing the rake to hide a dark family secret, the Duke of Aversley feels tainted beyond redemption and cynical beyond repair. Never does he imagine hope will come in the form of a quirky, quick-witted lady determined to win the heart of another gentleman.

Thanks to a painfully awkward past, Lady Amelia De Vere long ago relinquished the notion she was a flower that had yet to blossom. But when her family faces financial ruin and the man she has always loved is on the verge of marrying another, she'll try anything to transform herself to capture her childhood love and save her family - including agreeing to participate in a bet between her brother and the notorious, dangerously handsome Duke Of Aversley.

Bound by the bet, Amelia and Aversley discover unexpected understanding and passion beyond their wildest dreams, if only they can let go of their pride, put trust in each other and chance losing their hearts.

©2010 Julie Johnstone (P)2014 Julie Johnstone

Intriguing and touching story. Exceptional!

I would highly recommend this book and it is deserving of the five star review. The story was captivating and kept my interest throughout and the ending was well done.

Fun and enjoyable

Where does My Fair Duchess rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was good. It was fun. It was easy to listen to. Not my top listens but still lovely.

What did you like best about this story?

I never got to the "Okay move on." monent that can happen when listening to regency romance. I mean come on we all get there, but there were enough twists to not hit that mark in this book.

What about Tim Campbell’s performance did you like?

Fair but I will say it was easy to fall asleep to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The scene between mother and son.

Any additional comments?

I like the full flushing out of characters. There is only one true villian which is difficult and well done.

Emotional Triumph

A beautifully written story by Julie Johnstone that brings both tears and smiles. Beautifully performed by Tim Campbell as always.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Good characters

Any additional comments?

The hero is Collin (a Duke) and the heroine is Lady Amelia. Amelia's brother and Collin are best friends. Amelia has loved her neighbor, Charles since she was a young girl and her goal in life is to marry him, but Charles is involved with another young lady, who is very mean. Amelia gets a chance to go to London to try to win Charles's heart. Collin is there too and he gets involved in Amelia's attempt to win Charles. There are a couple of other story lines involving Collin's parents and Amelia's mother - both of which complicate things. However they are a integral part of the Amelia/Collin/Charles plot. The book kept my interest from beginning to end and the reader, Tim Campbell is an excellent performer. He does well with women's voices as well as men's voices. I truly enjoyed this book.

Good book!!!

I’ve listened to this book more than once and enjoyed it every time. It’s fun, but serious, humorous and heartwarming yet angsty and a bit gritty....

Excellent narration!

Worth it!

Enjoyable

A bit more predictable than usual. But cute and easy listen. Narrator quite good. I spent a credit. I wish I hadn’t had to. It was almost worth it. Not enough physical attraction. Sex comes weakly in the last couple pages. Also ends sort of abruptly with the sex. Story generally fun and seems like a set up for the other characters too.

Just ok

I was looking for something different, didn't find it here. Just ok. I like books to grab me make me want to stay up all night knowing I have to get up early the next day. I don't find that here but it was entertaining.

Loved it!

Great plot, well developed character depth and great narration. Listened in one sitting!
I simply could not put it down!

Truly a Classy Well Written Book!

I am In love with this author. This was a pure and lovely book. It give you the love story we all love. Truly worth the credit.