Much-anticipated Book 3 has arrived in “The Unconventional Ladies” series. Pick up “Lady of Providence” by Ellie St. Clair today, or read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!!A rocky past. An uncertain future. Can love prevail?Elizabeth Moreland is seen as the perfect lady. Born to the Viscount of Shannon and to the daughter of one of England’s most prominent bankers, she is the epitome of grace and … prominent bankers, she is the epitome of grace and propriety. Yet she yearns for the opportunity to work in the world of which she is enamoured, a world seemingly reserved for men — banking. When her beloved grandfather passes away, she is both devastated and shocked when the reading of the will reveals the he left all — his inheritance, as well as his senior partnership in the bank – to her.
Gabriel Lockridge, the Duke of Clarence, has everything a man could want, yet is continually bored with life and always in pursuit of a challenge. He is intrigued by the latest fortunes of Lady Elizabeth Moreland, a woman he wronged many years ago. When her cousin requests his help in destroying her reputation and new-found position, Gabriel agrees, though he has other motives in mind.
Elizabeth must learn to fight in order to uphold what she believes in and fulfill the wishes of her grandfather. She has little time to determine the true intentions of the man she once thought she loved, but he is slowly beginning to find his way back into her life. Among all the adversities against her, will Elizabeth choose to open herself up to the risk of love or heartbreak?
Or will she remain determined to keep her heart closed forever?
The Unconventional Ladies Series
Book 1 – Lady of Mystery
Book 2 – Lady of Fortune
Book 3 – Lady of Providence
Book 4 – Lady of Charade
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The Duke of Clarence, Gabriel Lockridge, has it all – title, properties, money, good looks & approval from the Ton. But, even with all of that, he is bored – he has trusted stewards overseeing his properties, a solicitor to manage his finances & he tends to help friends where he thinks it is needed.
Lady Elizabeth Moreland grew up spending most of her time with her grandfather at his bank he runs & has learned everything about the banking business from him. Five years ago Elizabeth was betrothed to one of the partners at the bank, Gabriel Lockridge, but she broke the engagement & even though she is heartbroken she must be the strong & press forward showing no emotion. Her grandfather suddenly dies & leaves the senior position at the bank to her along with his entire estate after his wife passes on.
Gabriel & Elizabeth were a great couple but they were too young the first time they were infatuated with one another – this second chance will prove to be hard for him to convince her he can be trusted & for her to let go of the past.
I love unconventional Elizabeth & how, against all odds, she made her way in business with men. Gabriel was pretty much stuck on himself but I loved his character & Elizabeth did manage to knock him down a peg or two. I was gifted this ARC & I am happy to recommend it & the entire Unconventional Ladies Series to you.
Love the stories about unconventional woman who made their way and succeeded in an era that reduced them to little more than mindless slaves
Elizabeth Moreland seems to the ton to be the perfect lady. Born to a Viscount and the granddaughter of one of England’s most prominent bankers. Elizabeth enjoyed spending days with her grandfather, as he taught her about the banking business, how to handle employees and the love of doing business. She was so captivated with banking, in a world seemly held by men, that when her grandfather passes away, she is devasted and shocked when the will is read, Elizabeth, is left all including the senior partnership in the bank. Of course, this does not sit will with the male members of her family. What is a woman doing; working in a bank and how does she have the knowledge to know what do to. Jealously, causes her cousin to try and destroy her reputation and newfound position. Enter Gabriel Lockridge, the Duke of Clarence, who agrees to work with the cousin, but really wants to help Elizabeth keep the bank. What a wonderful story, full of deceit, chances of romance and a family that does not want a woman in power.
Elizabeth Moreland is seen as the perfect lady. Born to the Viscount of Shannon and to the daughter of one of England’s most prominent bankers Thomas Clarke. When her beloved grandfather passes away, she is both devastated and shocked when the reading of the will reveals the he left all — his inheritance, as well as his senior partnership in the bank – to her.
Gabriel Lockridge, the Duke of Clarence, has everything a man could want, yet is continually bored with life and always in pursuit of a challenge. He is intrigued by the latest fortunes of Lady Elizabeth Moreland, a woman he wronged many years ago. When her cousin Henry requests his help in destroying her reputation and new-found position, Gabriel agrees, though he has other motives in mind.
This is the third book in the series, it could be read on its own. We’ve met both Gabriel & Elizabeth in earlier books as he is best friends with Jeffrey Worthington & she’s a close friend of Phoebe Winters. The author has once again written a book that I found hard to put down & I read it in under a day. A very strong heroine & a hero who is very much a Duke! Plus they also have a past. I loved the verbal sparring between Gabriel & Elizabeth & the sexual tension that sizzled between them. I also loved the premise of a woman being the senior partner in a large successful bank. Throw in a slimy villain & I was one very happy reader. I was drawn in the from start & loved this entertaining read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Elizabeth and Gabriel had an ill-fated love when they were younger. Now, she has inherited the Senior Partnership of her grandfather’s bank. The other partners are not happy with a female partner, and her cousin is doing his best to add to the discontent. But then, Gabriel, now a Duke, is back, and adding to her confusion. Why is he pursuing her? I received an ARC of this book.
London, 1815 A story of the power that is usually not bestowed upon a woman in these times, comes to Lady Elizabeth Moreland when her beloved grandfather passes away. He leaves her his senior partnership in the bank Clarke & Co! Wow, this really did not make her family happy, the greedy lot, but she was overjoyed. She had spent so much time at the bank learning much with her grandfather and she loved the challange.
Gabriel Lockridge, Duke of Clarence was bored. Yes, the aristocrat with too much money and really doing nothing in life except what he wants. When he hears about her inheritance he becomes intrigued as these two had a past and it was not good on his part.
But as often the case, a disgruntled relative was furious to be left out of the will so he enlists Gabriel’s help to shatter Elizabeth’s reputation.
So what will happen? A delightful story that will take you on a journey with the vivid words of Ellis St. Clair and whose characters come alive as the story unfolds! Truly enjoyed this book!
Lady Elizabeth Moreland spends most of her time with her grandfather at the bank he runs. She has always enjoyed learning everything about it from him. Since she backed out of a possible marriage years before she has worked to be independent. She will soon find out just how strong and capeable she is.
Gabriel Lockridge, the Duke of Clarence can and does do anything he likes. Unfortunately it gets boring so he likes to “help” where he thinks it’s needed. His past behaviour with one of his partners in the bank could cause unexpected consequences.
A fun story with a marvellously strong minded heroine. With a family like hers who can blame her when she has trust issues.
Our hero is just a little too full of himself and not used to being told no.
This is part of a series of books that can each be read alone. They are all very entertaining.
Great fun.