Of all the dukes in England, Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, was the wealthiest, most handsome—and most arrogant. And of all London’s ladies, he wanted the tender obedience of only one—Caroline Richmond.
She was a ravishing beauty from Boston, with a mysterious past and a fiery spirit. Drawn to the powerful duke, undeterred by his presumptuous airs, Caroline was determined to win his lasting love. But Bradford would bend to no woman—until a deadly intrigue drew them enticingly close. Now, united against a common enemy, they would discover the power of the magnificent attraction that brought them together…a desire born in danger, but destined to flame into love!
“Julie Garwood has become a trusted brand name in romantic fiction.” — People
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"Another great story by Julie Garwood, and while I really liked it, I didn't love it.Bradford was one of, if not the most annoying, of all the Garwood heroes. Dare I say, even worse than all of the Highlanders put together.But it was still a fun read. "
— UniquelyMoi (4 out of 5 stars)
" Read this one back in the day and couldn't remember it. Probably one of the better of Garwood's regency-era novels. "
— Amy, 2/20/2014" The setting is perfect for this tale of love and suspense. "
— Elaine, 1/19/2014" this was a great book overall. read in one sitting. "
— Anna, 1/18/2014" As I am new to good reads & am just now adding my books I will not be giving detailed reviews at this point. Hopefully I will have time to edit & give reviews later. "
— Belinda, 12/28/2013" I read this forever ago and recently reread it by accident and I must say I enjoyed it more the 2nd time I read it. "
— JuJu, 12/27/2013" it was a good book but i did not enjoy it as much as the one I read before this "the Lion's Lady". "
— Slavena, 12/26/2013" It was bland or very dramatic and it lacked... I can't really put my finger on what. "
— Aly, 11/6/2013" This book was slow in the beginning but become interesting afterward. I never wanted to put the book down once they met. "
— Sha, 11/3/2013" I was in the mood for some easy reading...this fit the bill. "
— Michelle, 11/3/2013" Enjoyable read. Unfortunately, I didn't love this book as much as all the other books I have read by Garwood. "
— Trang, 10/18/2013" If you see the words arrogant and disgruntled I know I'm reading a Julie Garwood book. This story took place in early 1800's England. Caroline Richmond returns to England and her father after 14 years in Boston. Full of romance and mystery and confuseing emotions. Oh yeah and the Duke of Bradford. "
— Tammy, 10/17/2013" some parts were laugh-out-loud funny! "
— Sharon, 6/12/2013" The hero was sort of TSTL sometimes. Mostly it was amusing, though sometimes it bordered on annoying. Oh, and the heroine was such a Mary Sue. "
— Giedre, 5/27/2013" Love her, but this isn't one of my favorites. "
— Sara, 4/20/2013" I LOVED this one by Garwood! So much fun to read. I could hardly put it down. I absolutely love the humor she writes into her books. The main character's(H/h)bantering back and forth was so perfect and fun. "
— Lori, 8/23/2012" a passion filled, adventurous book. full of true love and rebellious desire. "
— Carmen, 8/20/2012" This was a sweet, simple historical romance novel that I really enjoyed. "
— Malia, 8/19/2012" I was looking for a quick read that would make me laugh and Julie Garwood didn't disappoint :) "
— Nicole, 8/11/2012" This book was so poorly written that I couldn't bring myself to finish it. "
— Katie, 7/5/2012" I really liked both characters in this book. "
— Lady, 5/19/2012" not one of her best "
— Kerra, 3/25/2012" Definitely not among my favorite Julie Garwood novels. The story was sorta bleh. "
— Pton, 7/5/2011" It was bland or very dramatic and it lacked... I can't really put my finger on what. "
— Aly, 5/11/2011" The setting is perfect for this tale of love and suspense. "
— Elaine, 4/10/2011" This is the her third book I read and I would say: It's same-same... Always the same just different names, different location, different story but the most interesting part to make the book good, SAME. Wow.. didn't manage to reach the second half "
— Jessica, 2/19/2011" My first regency romance by Julie Garwood. I don't know how to express what I feel about this particular book. All I know is I prefer her highlander romance novels. I was not drawn in, & it was not a romantic success. "
— Ela, 1/19/2011" On audio. This book was just okay for me. It quickly became something to listen to in the car or while I was doing dishes instead of something I was excited to read. Julie Garwood is a hit or miss author for me, some of her books I've loved and others were just okay. "
— Maggie, 12/13/2010" Enjoyable read. Unfortunately, I didn't love this book as much as all the other books I have read by Garwood. "
— Trang, 10/9/2010" Another great read by Garwood!! "
— Danette, 9/22/2010" I remember this as being a better read. This time I listened to the audio version - I do not like this narrator. "
— Ruth, 9/14/2010" it was a good book but i did not enjoy it as much as the one I read before this "the Lion's Lady". "
— Slavena, 6/18/2010" Suche fiesty and determined characters. Looking forward to this book. <br/> <br/>I really liked this book. It was a little different than the other books I have read by the same author. Great plot line with a little mystery. Love holds strong. "
— Diane, 3/4/2010" Read this one back in the day and couldn't remember it. Probably one of the better of Garwood's regency-era novels. "
— Amy, 2/27/2010Julie Garwood is among a critically acclaimed and popular romance authors around, published in thirty-two languages worldwide with forty million copies of her books in print. She is the author of numerous bestsellers, of which more than a dozen have made the New York Times bestsellers list.
Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening selection, an AudioFile “Best Narration of the Year” selection in 2009, and the American Library Association’s Special Services to Children Award. She has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an award-winning British actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs.