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Lady Bridget's Diary: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes Kindle Edition

by Maya Rodale (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 976 ratings
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In the first novel of Maya Rodale's stunning new series, an American heiress must learn to navigate London society and an infuriatingly irresistible rake . . .

Lord Darcy is the quintessential Englishman: wealthy, titled, impossibly proper, and horrified that a pack of Americans has inherited one of England's most respected dukedoms. But his manners, his infamous self-restraint, and his better judgment fly out the window when he finds himself with the maddening American girl next door.

Lady Bridget Cavendish has grand—but thwarted—plans to become a Perfect Lady and take the haute ton by storm. In her diary, Bridget records her disastrous attempts to assimilate into London high society, her adoration of the handsome rogue next door, her disdain for the Dreadful Lord Darcy, and some truly scandalous secrets that could ruin them all.

It was loathing at first sight for Lady Bridget and Lord Darcy. But their paths keep crossing . . . and somehow involve kissing. When Lady Bridget's diary goes missing, both Darcy and Bridget must decide what matters most of all—a sterling reputation or a perfectly imperfect love.

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Rodale's first Keeping Up with the Cavendishes novel is chock-full of romance and humor...With a well-developed cast of engaging characters, this tale will appeal to Rodale's fans and newcomers.

-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence. She is now the author of numerous smart and sassy romance novels. A champion of the genre and its readers, she is also the author of the nonfiction book Dangerous Books for Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained and is a cofounder of Lady Jane's Salon, a national reading series devoted to romantic fiction. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.



Saskia Maarleveld is an experienced voice-over actress and Earphones Award-winning narrator. Raised in New Zealand and France, she is highly skilled with accents and dialects, and many of her books have been narrated entirely in accents other than her own. In addition to audiobooks, her voice can be heard in animation, video games, and commercials.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X3N8RXI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (February 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1930 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
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Maya Rodale is the best-selling and award-winning author of funny, feminist fiction including historical romance, YA and historical fiction. A champion of the romance genre and its readers, she is also the author of Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained. Maya reviews romance for NPR and has appeared in Bustle, Glamour, Shondaland, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and PBS. She began reading romance novels in college at her mother’s insistence and has never been allowed to forget it.

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Pat. H
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Regency Romance with a charming lighthearted touch.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016
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What a delightful story.
Lady Bridget is an American girl with two sisters, and a brother who just happens to be the heir of a Duke he didn't know he was related to. Their father was the second son and while serving in America with the British forces met an American girl and fell in love. Of course, his family did not approve so he was forced to choose and he chose love. The family was happy and the children grew up in a loving home. Father and Mother passed away and James, the brother, is a respected owner of a racing horse farm and provides for his sisters. The previous Duke's widow has searched for their father hoping he will take his place as the new Duke but since he is dead she convinces the siblings to come to England so James can claim his title and fortune. She is going to try to make them fit into British Haute Ton standards and society's expectations. Her job is cut out for her. Bridget writes in her diary of what she thinks of the Ton, what she thinks of trying to learn French, her failures to remember who goes into dinner first, and her opinions of the snobby people she meets. She even writes about the man she falls in love with and his brother who she can't stand. Oops! That might not have been the smartest thing to do. Just because someone appears to be sweet and kind on the outside doesn't mean they aren't treacherously evil inside and will try to use that information to ruin Bridget and the people she cares about.
This book could have been a weepy melodrama but the author's wit and charm comes through in the writing and we can enjoy everything that happens because we know Bridget will survive and maybe even find her HEA with the help of her loving family and the man who loves her.
There are hints of other members of the family finding their true loves that are not told in this book so obviously there have to be at least two more books in the series. I am really looking forward to those stories as I am sure they will be as entertaining as this book is.

PS I didn't look at the other reviews before writing mine because I didn't want to be influenced by what other people wrote. I just now read the others and I want to add that I don't feel this story is a rip-off of Bridget Jones' Diary or Pride and Prejudice. Granted there are similarities in character names and a few occupations but that doesn't make the story line the same. I made a comment on the most popular critical review about what I see different from Pride and Prejudice so I won't repeat what I put there, and I haven't read Bridget Jones' Diary but I've seen the movie. I was looking forward to the lightheartedness of BJD and that is what I found in this book. I've read scores of Regency Romances and I thought this one was one of the best. They often have similar plots and characters--that's nothing new; but I found this story fresh and enjoyable and am looking forward to future books by this author about the Cavendish family.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Can Lady Bridget find love and acceptance amongst the ton after she arrives with her family in England to establish new roots?
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Here comes Lady Bridget, fresh from America, with a newly inherited title and the hope that she’ll make a splash amongst the haute ton!

After her brother, the Duke of Durham, who runs a successful horse farm in Maryland, learns that he has inherited his family’s influential British title, he travels to England to put his new influence to good use amongst the upper echelons of high society. Not one to travel lightly, he also brings along with him his three sisters, who will help him decide if they will stay in England to settle down and reclaim their deceased father’s title and wealth. With the guidance of their pretentious aunt, Lady Josephine, they spend a great deal of time and energy learning how to navigate the rules and expectations of the ton in their attempts to become well-bred, and somewhat accomplished young ladies.

At Lady Tunbridge’s ball, the new Duke of Durham makes his debut appearance amongst the ton, where he arrives with his dark-haired sisters. As the curious members of the ton crane their necks to get a glimpse of the Cavendish family, three gentlemen watch them from afar and immediately notice their attractive appearances. As the gentleman discuss the merits of becoming acquainted with the new family, it’s Lord Darcy who throws down the first barb when he states,

“DON’T GET ANY IDEAS. I WON’T WELCOME ANY RECALCITRANT COLONISTS INTO THE FAMILY.”

I had to chuckle at this clever line inserted into the mouth of Austen’s beloved hero, who has been reimagined here as a member of Parliament, where he takes his role as Lord Darcy quite seriously! As his deceased father’s heir, the manager of his family’s estates and the older brother to the carefree and amiable Rupert, Lord Darcy is quite perturbed at the arrival of these newcomers, who he views as inferior due to their American upbringing. It’s a good thing Darcy is planning to propose marriage any day now to the beautiful and sophisticated Lady Francesca!

However, one of the Duke’s sisters, a less-than-perfectly-polished young woman named Lady Bridget, immediately captures the attention of Darcy and his brother Rupert, in a most unladylike fashion when an accident causes her to land on the ballroom floor in a most unflattering manner. After some awkward introductions, Rupert and Lady Bridget feel an immediate attraction for each other that causes them to seek each other out at future social engagements. Yet, Darcy and Bridget find themselves feeling uncomfortable and irritated within each other’s presence. Can an American heiress be accepted by the members of one of England’s oldest and most influential families? As one of the mean girls of the ton, Lady Francesca instantly senses that Lady Bridget is an opponent in the game of love and courtship and she sets out to derail her at every twist and turn.

Maya Rodale’s novel reads as a mash-up between “Pride and Prejudice,” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” As we read each chapter, which begins with a cheeky excerpt from Bridget’s diary, readers become part of her intimate circle, as she confides her fears, her hopes and her struggles within her new life across the pond. Will this “chubby” girl on a reducing diet, who struggles to learn French, and dance a graceful quadrille ever make an eligible match?

Yet, at the same time that Bridget is struggling to fit within her new social circle, Lord Darcy and his brother are also experiencing their own personal battles. As Darcy observes a shift in Rupert’s behaviors, he attempts to piece together his brother’s puzzling actions. What can his brother be concealing from him and when will Rupert decide to offer Bridget a marriage proposal? These questions lead Darcy to wonder about his own intentions with Lady Francesca, as he finds himself confused about his own ideas regarding love, duty, and desire.

As I started reading this book, I had to ask myself, “Can I love a JAFF variation where Darcy’s love interest isn’t Elizabeth Bennet?” In a rather short amount of time, I found my answer to be a resounding “Yes!” Bridget Cavendish is every bit the adorable, neurotic and lovable heroine that Bridget Jones was in “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” While Elizabeth Bennet will always be the heroine of my heart, I felt that Darcy and Bridget’s relationship displayed a good deal of clever bantering, humorous moments, and plenty of steamy, romantic scenes.

Did it read as a Regency-era romance in the style of Jane Austen? Not exactly. It definitely displayed more risque language and some very amorous displays of affection, especially for an unwed couple. Yet, the inner musings shared throughout the characters’ internal struggles described the insecurities and the struggles we typically read about in many JAFF books. The language was also quite modern and did not represent the tone or the style of Austen’s work. Yet, I found myself enjoying the story, which moved along at a steady pace, along with its likable characters and its new takes on these well-known stories. When the second book in this series is published this summer, which is based on a different Cavendish sister, I will gladly indulge in a few more hours of pleasurable reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, funny, and quite good!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
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Love this family of characters, writing style, and having a giggle now and then throughout the book. I first read a Maya Rodale story in an anthology where Bridget is younger and was completely charmed by her and the rest of the family. So when I saw this book, I HAD to read it. I gobbled up the next 2 books of the series, both enjoyable, and am looking forward to receiving the final book very soon.
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Diane D
5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Austen Watch Out
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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This is a delightful (tongue-in-cheek) homage to Pride and Prejudice. From Colin Fitzwilliam (Wright) Lord Darcy to the American heiress Bridget who is not "attractive enough to tempt" him. We see Darcy's friend who has a sister planning to marry Lord Darcy and an heir, Mr Collins, willing to propose to one of the daughters to keep the Dukedom in the family. The book is filled with P&P imaginings. If you've never read P&P you will enjoy this book. If you have read it you will REALLY enjoy it.
Maya Rodale has done a great job of imagining what would happen if an American horse breeder inherited a Dukedom. James Cavendish and his 3 sisters come to England to take their place in society but don't quite fit in. It's hard to be new to the ton when everyone is looking for you to fail and cause a scandal. Ms Rodale weaves a tale of mistakes and scandals all the while showing how hard the Cavendishes are trying to fit in (some more than others.
The very fact that Bridget - the girl who fell at her very first ton event manages to catch the eye of the very proper Lord Darcy is a testament to everyone deserving a Happily Ever After.
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B. A. Burfoot
4.0 out of 5 stars Happy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2018
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Good story if a bit long, lovely settings with all the Dukes and high society, and how things were done in the old days.
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Rosewood
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully told tale.
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2017
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Maya Rodale has written another sensational novel full of wit, humor, intelligence, and a beautiful romance. Bridget is a real person - you feel her embarrassment, love, and disappointment with her experiences of being a newly arrived American that no one in the "ton" wants to give a chance to. The author writes the book so well that you feel you are right there living in the experience with the family - learning to dance, speak to the upper class, eat sparingly - I loved it.
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Rosemary
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2017
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Really enjoyed this book! Has some nice twists and turns! Love Bridget and her battles with Looord Darcy! Lovely family interactions make this a great book to read
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Annie
4.0 out of 5 stars A P&P Fan!
Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2016
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"... Bridget was a wonderful leading lady. I enjoyed reading about her attempts to fit in but at the same time missing the old times, her determination to change and assimilate but also her growing into herself and finally being herself. There was nothing better than her keeping count of everything in her diary. ..."

Read a full review of this book on my blog: annieofgreenergables.wordpress.com
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1.0 out of 5 stars So Disappointing! Bollywood!
Reviewed in France on March 9, 2016
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Maya Rodale went down the road of Eloisa James, using television series to write Regency Romance! and the result is worse than Eloisa James' Dr. House in 19th century England!
She has used the Brigdet Jone's Diary as well as the Pride & Prejudice (the film) to weave a very poor plot. Even the villain is not a villain. Give me good old Wickham any day.
The problem is to decide whether the heroine is Renee Zellweger or Keira Knightly...and it's difficult to shake off the scenes from the 2 films...

It was an absolute waste of time and money.
Maya Rodale should go back in creating interesting personage and stop writing or delegating (?) for cash.
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