The Templeton siblings have inherited a fortune. But there’s a catch… needs her grandfather’s money. Of course she wants to be less of a burden to her oldest brother but, goodness, once she has even more money, she can have her pick of the men! A certain Duke of Norwick would be a fool to ignore her…
Unfortunately, their beloved grandfather decided not to make it easy on the Templetons, though Angel is convinced her task must be the hardest. To fulfill the terms of the will, she must perform unpaid duties as a lady’s companion for two months to the entirely unmanageable Mrs. Stone.
Two whole months of work.
What’s worse, Mrs. Stone is determined to be an even bigger handful than Angel herself.
No…what’s worse, is the lady comes along with a miserable wretch of a nephew. While she cannot deny he is handsome in that dark, brooding way so many women adore, Angel does not enjoy the company of serious men—especially when they have already declared they do not trust her one jot.
Well, she doesn’t trust him either. It soon becomes obvious why the stern Mr. Hunter is determined to haunt her every move—he must want Mrs. Stone’s money!
Well, Angel cannot allow anything happen to her new friend, especially when she risks losing everything.
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Though I am a bit puzzled by this book’s title, the story itself is an absolute delight!
It is well written with wonderful and believable characters who act quite naturally, make mistakes and then have fantastic realizations about each other.
I couldn’t put this book down and read into the early hours… That should tell you how much I enjoyed it and I hope you will too!
I do like when I’m looking for a short read to pick up a book by this author, as this one was a new release, it was perfect for a late read.
The book’s premises were very intriguing, I do wonder what will be the other siblings tasks.
Lady Angel Templeton is not the usual debutant, she is too reckless to stay quiet, gracing ballrooms walls with her sparkling behaviors, why she has quite a reputation, not scandalous but not a shy wallflower too.
She is a young woman enjoying life at its fullest, why when she is tasked to become a lady’s companion, she thought she will face two dull months in the company of an old woman. But her kind nature and graceful personality make the best with it and she falls under the charm of her charge and her nephew.
Reuben Hunter at first was glad when his aunt decided to get a companion, just he never thought it would be a lady of the Ton, and one known for her unusual behaviors. But the more he get to know her, the more he falls under her spell, her exuberance is what draws her to him, the too uptight and reserved Mr Hunter.
It was an enjoyable short novella.
I feel the overall concept of the grandfather assigning tasks to each of his grandchildren in order to gain their inheritance is worthwhile. I felt the story lacked substance. It is very light reading. This story zeroes in on the youngest grandchild, Lady Angel Templeton. Her assignment is to be an elderly lady’s companion for two months. If the estate lawyer feels she has done a good job then she would get her inheritance. If the story of the siblings were also weaved in there it would have made it more interesting. After all this was only 122 pages when it had the potential to be a novel. I did like Angel’s spunk and spirit. It was great that being a companion to the elderly Mrs. Jean Stone forced her to open her mind and heart as to how she was perceived in society and how she felt about it. Now Aunt Jean had a nephew Mr. Reuben Hunter who looked after her as often as he could. He only lived two miles away. Right from the start Angel and Reuben did not get on with each other. That part could have been a bit more exciting. They had prejudged each other, misunderstood each other and fought against their immediate chemistry between them. Then it feels that the semi-evil or I should say a minor annoying character Mr. Cartwright could have been expanded on a bit. He seems that he was thrown in and not weaved into the story. Well at least there was a happy ending. But I feel there is plenty of room for improvement. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Highly entertaining historical romance filled with witty banter, reluctant relationships, loving family and undeniable passion… really enjoyed this engaging and emotionally thrilling adventure. Was a great read that was hard to put down.
This book starts out a little differently than most Regency novels. Angel and her siblings are assigned tasks by their grandfather’s will. She has to get a job! Oh my goodness! Reuben absolutely loves his aunt but really doesn’t have the time to watch over her all the time. Hence, Angel is given the job but he doesn’t think she is the right kind of person. I don’t quite understand how the title fits the story as there is only one duke and he is left behind in London. Of course all the conflicts lead to their Happily-Ever-After. But I still want to know what her sister’s task is… Enjoyable reading.
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There Are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea by Samantha Holt is the First book in The Inheritance Clause Series. This is the story of Angel Templeton and Reuben Hunter.
Angel is the youngest in her family and with that comes some spoiling which may have lead to their Grandfather’s will being so strict on how they will gain the money. Angel thinks she wants a Duke that she has had her eye on, so when the will is read she knows that with that money she can be less of a burden to her family, but more importantly catch the eye of a Duke. But she has to take care of Mrs. Stone for a few months to get that money which she thinks will be extra hard. But she soon comes to care for her its her nephew, Reuben who is becoming a problem. Reuben is stern and not to trusting so from the start he has doubts about Angel. Both butting heads but something else starts to happen between them too.
Loved this story…such a fan of Ms. Holt’s writing!
I, George Lockett, do decree that my grandchildren, herein named, will inherit my fortune in its entirety, so long as they fulfill the following terms. Each person must complete their task to my lawyer’s satisfaction or their share of the inheritance shall be forfeit.
Lady Angel Templeton is self centred & flirtatious & in order to fulfill the terms of the will, she must perform unpaid duties as a lady’s companion for two months to the entirely unmanageable but adorable Mrs. Stone. Once she has the inheritance she can return to London & a certain Duke of Norwick who would be a fool to ignore her
When she arrives she encounters Aunt Jean’s disapproving, distrusting nephew Reuben Hunter she cannot deny he is handsome in that dark, brooding way so many women adore. Well, she doesn’t trust him either.
An entertaining, captivating novella that I read in a sitting. In the beginning I didn’t warm to Angel, she seemed to be an empty headed, self centred member of the ton but gradually I saw her as so much more & she really came to care for Aunt Jean, her struggle with the painting easel had me laughing but also warmed my heart as she persevered & didn’t give up which I think the Angel at the start of the story would have instructed a servant to do it. She also brought a lightness & joy to the household. Reuben is lovely so protective of his Aunt & attracted to Angel from the start. There were a couple of misunderstandings that added to my enjoyment. I’m looking forward to Minnie, Theo & Seth’s challenges
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Sweet story. Angel is everything unlike her name. She is vivacious and flirty. She is adventurous and active. She has her heart set on snagging a particular Duke. Rueben is a stickler for rules and safety. He is all that is proper. He wants to do all that is right for the ones he loves. Then they meet each other. They realize that they can be perfect for each other just the way they are. The dialogue is flirtatious and fun. The characters are likable. It’s a great way to start a new series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Book one of the Inheritance Clause series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone. Novella told in dual POV with HEA. In order to inherit her grandfather’s fortune Angel must work for two months as a lady’s companion. Reuben doesn’t trust his aunt’s new companion and decides to keep an eye on her. They both jump to conclusions about the other and there are misunderstandings in the two months. I enjoyed this sweet story and look forward to more in this series!