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The Trouble With Being a Duke: At the Kingsborough Ball Kindle Edition

by Sophie Barnes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Sometimes happily ever after . . .

Anthony Hurst, Duke of Kingsborough, knows the time has come for him to produce an heir. But first he must find a bride. When he meets the most exquisite woman at his masquerade ball, he thinks his search is over . . . until the breathtaking beauty runs off. With few clues other than her figure, her scent, and the memory of her kiss, Anthony must find his mystery lady.

. . . needs a little bit of help.

Isabella Chilcott can scarcely believe it: she is finally at the Kingsborough Ball. As a child, she dreamed of dancing a waltz here, and now, thanks to a gorgeous gown she’s found in the attic, Isabella is living her fairytale fantasy. And she’s waltzing with the Duke of Kingsborough himself! But she must escape before he discovers her secrets . . . for she is not who she pretends to be, and falling in love with Prince Charming is the last thing she can allow herself to do . . .

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Starred Review. In this humorous and captivating Regency take on the Cinderella story, carriage worker's daughter Isabella Smith sneaks into the Kingsborough masquerade ball, hoping to have some fun before becoming engaged to the dull and demanding Timothy Roberts. Isabella, wearing a mask and the beautiful gown that she's kept hidden in her attic, captures the attention of Anthony, Duke of Kingsborough, and sparks immediately fly. When Isabella hastily exits, Anthony is devastated but knows he must locate her—especially when friends assert that she was wearing the dress in which their kidnapped daughter was last seen. Isabella realizes that her mother, who hates the aristocracy, will never approve of her flirtation with Anthony, yet as her dislike for Mr. Roberts grows, so does her affection for the duke. Before finding love, the two must confront society's rules, family secrets, and vengeful debutantes. Regency fans will happily devour this tale's heady passion, comical interludes, and engaging story. (Sept.)

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All Isabella Chilcott wants is one dance at a ball before doing her duty and marrying the eminently respectable (and mind-numbingly predictable) Timothy Roberts. So when presented with the chance to attend the Kingsborough ball, the first to be held in five years, Isabella isn’t about to let the opportunity pass her by. Dressed in an exquisite gown she finds in the attic (Wherever did her mother get this creation?) Isabella is having the time of her life masquerading as “Miss Smith” until Anthony Hurst, the Duke of Kingsborough, asks her to dance. One waltz with Anthony soon leads to another, and before she knows what is happening, Isabella is kissing him. While Isabella may be resigned to the idea that the two of them have no romantic future, Anthony is equally determined to make the mystery woman he is kissing his forever. Barnes, who got her literary start with Avon’s e-publishing imprint, Impulse, makes her print debut with a flawless, fairy tale–like romance that will enchant readers with its perfect blend of sharp wit and sizzling sensuality. --John Charles

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BATKYPQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (August 27, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1693 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #555,057 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #6,293 in Victorian Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #10,694 in Regency Historical Romance
- #13,326 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)

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USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

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Leslie A. Miller

A delightful romance

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013

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If you are looking for a wonderful tale of another era, a Cinderella story to make you once again believe in fairy tales then this is your book. Ms. Barnes quickly takes an old classic and creates her characters around it. From the moment you start till the last page you will be swept into a heart warming tale of love, dreams and what if's. Every little girl dreams of her prince and too often reality is a harsh reminder that some dreams don't come true. Sometimes we need to escape to that world of wonder, to be that little girl again, to wish and hope for just a moment. This book delivers that. A wonderful tale, great characters, little twists and turns and delightful surprises. In the end you will have the happy ever after if only for the moment within the pages.

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Pumitq

A Delightful Flight of Fancy

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013

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CINDERELLA for GROWN UPS!!! But unlike most (not all of course)in this tale, the heroine does not come accross as a pathetic little creature. Quite the contrary in this story she is beautiful, witty and very vibrant, capable of holding her own under most circumstances. I also loved that there is a lot from the point of view of the hero.

This tale is sweetly romantic, and wonderfully improbable. But is this not what romance reading is all about?

The story is great and I was over the moon that, the obstacles that inevitably come up in a story (to keep the hero and heroine in conflict until the happily ever after ending) had nothing to do with the hero refusing to fall in love and/or not wanting to commit to the heroine. Fantastic!!!! I don't care what ploy is used to propel the story along, except for the one I just mentioned, and which unfortunately (for me) a lot of romantic writers like to use. I totally enjoyed this book!

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Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015

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This book had a great story with a lot of laughter, some misunderstanding and I love the way they dress and the things that they consider natural. You will have to read the book to find out the surprise ending.

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Kerry

Not as good as I thought but still readable....

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2015

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This book started out well but it kind of lost me halfway through. The heroine annoyed me a lot, and her parents annoyed me as well. So many lies! I don't like deceit.
It also annoyed me that she insisted on marrying a guy she couldn't stand yet kept meeting and kissing the Duke AND blamed him for HER actions!
The storyline was ok but I struggled to finish it. I don't think this is one of her best books.

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Something always happens at the Kingsbourgh Ball

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014

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In a plot line very reminiscent of Cinderella,Isabella has dreamed of dancing at the Duke' s ball,but her parent's would never allow it The Duke never believed in love at first sight until he caught sight of a vision of loveliness at the ball.Complications undue and the fun begin in this delightful story.

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013

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I thoroughly enjoyed this story, although, there were questions left unanswered. Like, who was the person that shot the woman at the party? And why was the youngest daughter not introduced Onto the scene at the home, when the problem was resolved?

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The Trouble With Being a Duke: At the Kingsborough Ball by Sophie Barnes

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014

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A good read with the elements of humor, mischief, sadness, jealousy and passion. I would have liked to see an epilogue.

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020