Noah St John, the Duke of Huntly, lost his parents when he was a young boy and grew up with solicitors as guardians. When he met Rubina Leone he fell instantly in love with her. For the first time in his life he believed that he could be happy. Until fate stepped in the way and tore his heart to shreds—in a fit of anger Rubina left him. The ship she sailed on found its way to a watery grave. … After years of mourning her loss he decides to marry again. Only this time he wouldn’t engage his heart. He no longer had one.
Rubina Leone St John, the Duchess of Huntly had always intended to return to Noah. Before she had the chance to board a ship a deranged former suitor kidnapped her. When she at last escapes she has one thought. Return to England and to the only man she ever loved.
Rubina races home to stop her husband’s wedding, but will she be able to bring Noah’s heart around or will she be too late to rekindle their love?
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I felt so bad for the h. She has been held captive for 3 years and finally escapes only to discover her husband is about to marry. The H has been told the h died. He decides he needs to marry, but will never love another.
My heart ached for the h in trying to convince her husband that she doesn’t love him. She is trying to protect him from her kidnapper and feels he should divorce her and be with the women he was about to marry. I hate stories that are based on lies, but I did understand her wanting to protect the H.
There is mild lovemaking, described mildly, within marriage, heat level 3.5 out of 5 and only a few times.
Great suspense, enjoyed how the story unravels, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. Also, treated to an epilogue 1 year in the future which had a surprise. I will have to read the next one about the h’s brother. I wasn’t lost in this being the 4th book of the series, is a stand alone. (ljb)
This Book 4 in the A Marsden Romance Series is very well-written. The characters in this book are likable, full of life, well-crafted and you want to know them. This book has many twists and turns and cannot be put down. This is a nice continuation of this series. I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to read more from this Author. A must read story
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It was a good story, with a different plot twist. It wasn’t captivating like some stories can be, but I still wanted to finish the story, just to see how it ends. The author is a great writer!
This is the fourth book in the “A Marsden Romance” series and the author continues with a well written storyline and well detailed characters that drew me right into their story from the very beginning!
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I’ve read several books written by Dawn Brower; she has done a great job at writing a good book. She is becoming one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
A story with a mix of danger, drama, secrets, trust, love, kidnapping, action and twists this keeps the reader on the edge wanting to know what happens next. Captivating well written with nice storyline and plot. The characters are well described and likeable.
This series has really being worth the download and time reading. The stories gets better and more engaging each time.
He lost his parents when he was young and his life was not easy growing up. He finally falls in love but she goes on a ship where she is taken by an old suitor. They had had a row before she left. The ship is lost so he believes she is gone. He mourns until he decided to marry again but not involving his heart. She escapes and tries to make her way back to him. Will she make it back? Will she get him back? See what will happen
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Intriguing historical second chance romance story has suspense, adventure, and drama. Strong delightful characters and a well-written book. The pleasure to read this book.
“ A Hidden Ruby -Marsden Romance Book 4)“ by Dawn Brower is a tale of lost love…for
Noah St John, the Duke of Huntly fell in love once…and only once….but he lost her….and mourning her loss didn’t bring her back…or did it!!? But no matter that…he needs an heir…so he’s marrying another …or is he?!? His lost love…Rubina Leone St John, the Duchess of Huntly…thought to have died at sea…is very much alive…having been prevented from returning to her true love…is finally on her way home …to prevent the unthinkable. Will she succeed?!? Will the star-crossed lovers finally be re-united?!? Read & see. MUCH enjoyed read…Highly Recommended.
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This is a dramatic, romantic and thrilling story. Noah and Ruby lost each other in a dramatic way, and when are reunited years later, both have issues with trust. Both are stubborn and protective of themselves, but with some intervention they learn the truth about what really happened. They are a sweet couple and their reunion is intriguing and suspenseful.
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Another great book in the A Marsden Romance series this is Noah St John, the Duke of Huntly and Rubina Leone St John, the Duchess of Huntly and everything that happens to them. I would recommend this book. This series just gets better with each book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Amazingly wonderful does not do this book justice. It was a tremendously wild story. I could not stop turning the pages as fast as I could in order to find out what happened next. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Noah fought with his wife and she walked and he was told she killed on a boat and drowned and Noah was lost if not for Hos best friend Liam, he would have drank himself to death. Rubina walked out of her home and went to get on a ship t be kidnapped by a sick and ile man, three years later a gentleman in the employ of her brother found and brought her to her brother just have him tell her Noah was set to remarry. She said hurry I must stop the wedding and she does just to fight with Noah and asks for a divorce for him to say if you want a divorce and so you have to give me an heir so she agrees.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this story with great characters, romance and intrigue. She was married to a duke and they were madly in love, but had a fight and she left to go see her father. She was kidnapped by her former beau and the ship went dow. Everyone thought she was dead. Finally, three years later he decided to see to get an heir, but did not love her. At the wedding his wife appeared and the intrigue began. I have enjoyed all the books from this author and can’t wait for the next one.
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A delightful short story of second chances. It covers kidnapping, imprisonment, escape, wedding crashing, lies and romance. Our heroine, Lady Rubina Leone St. John, Duchess of Huntly, is hiding a grave secret from her husband and hero, Noah St. John, Duke of Huntly. Noah is suspicious that Rubina is not being honest to him and he intends to find out what she is covering up. Rubina and Noah are in danger, neither of them know the complete truth and end up in the enemy’s hand. A quick enjoyable read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an intriguing story, it had me from the first few sentences, and I could not put it down. I loved the story of Ruby and Noah as they tried to move past her disappearance for three years. I loved the characters, and now want read other works written by Ms. Brower.
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Definitely not my favorite in the “Marsden” stories. I had a really hard time liking the characters. The plot was okay but was a little off and I could not get past the characters and some of the circumstances. I thought the dialogue was not really in this time period.
This was a fast-paced, interesting read, that I found I did not want to put down! The story is fresh, original and exciting with characters that are realistic and likeable.
Another swoon-worthy winner for Brower!
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Great unique characters, storyline and you will be at the edge of your seat so engrossed in the twist that was both interesting and well thought out.
Filled with intrigue, suspense, mystery and drama, this steamy romance keeps you entertained and engaged during reading. Ruby and Noah’s story will keep you turning pages as this action packed, exciting read unfolds. Add in some major drama and emotional turmoil and this book really delivers.