He’s bent on revenge. She’s his enemy’s granddaughter. He’ll marry her…willing or not.Maxwell, the Duke of Pennington is a man focused on one thing: revenge. He’ll stop at nothing to achieve his goal, including marrying the beautiful, unpredictable granddaughter of the man he seeks reprisal against—whether Gabriella is willing or not. As Max inexplicably finds himself drawn to the spirited minx, … the spirited minx, unforeseen doubts and guilt arise.
Miss Gabriella Breckensole is astonished when the enigmatic Duke of Pennington turns his romantic attentions on her. Debonair and confident, he set her heart fluttering from their first meeting. Far beneath his station, Gabby never hoped to win his favor, and she soon risks losing her heart to the roguish lord.
Until she accidentally overhears Maxwell vowing to return her familial home to his dukedom and learns his courtship is a revenge-filled ploy. Even though he awakened feelings she never imagined possible, Gabriella now considers him an enemy. Can Max make the impossible choice between retribution or forever losing the only woman to ever touch his heart?
This sigh-worthy enemies to lovers historical by a USA Today bestselling author will make you smile and perhaps want to box Maxwell’s ears too! Plan on reading this heart-warming romance from cover-to-cover in one sitting!
If you enjoy reading class difference, lovable rogue, duke, and strong heroine love stories with a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and gripping emotion then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s enthralling SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS SERIES. Buy WHAT WOULD A DUKE DO? and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning, entertaining Regency world adventure you can’t put down.
Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.
SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDREL SERIES:
A Diamond for a Duke
Only a Duke Would Dare
A December with a Duke
What Would a Duke Do?
Won by a Wicked Duke ~ Coming soon!
Never Dance with a Duke ~ Coming soon!
To Lure a Duke’s Lady ~ Coming soon!
Loved by a Devilish Duke ~ Coming soon!
Wedding her Christmas Duke ~ Coming soon!
When a Duke Loves a Lass ~ Coming soon!
How to Win A Duke’s Heart ~ Coming soon!
To Love an Irredeemable Duke ~ Coming soon!
CHECK OUT COLLETTE’S OTHER SERIES:
A Waltz with a Rogue Series
Castle Brides Series
Heart of a Scot Series ~ Coming soon!
Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Series
The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses Series
Wicked Earls’ Club Seriesmore
A simple flirtation becomes more between Gabriella and Max, Duke of Pennington at a country house party, until she overhears his vow of revenge against her grandfather. Now she must guard her heart against a man she could love.
Collette Cameron has a way of rounding out her characters that gives them more depth. You can’t help but feel the emotional turmoil Gabriella and Max go through for an HEA. A nice, quick read for an afternoon.
A free copy from the author for an honest review.
Lovely Regency full of wit!
This is a tale of romance, but it is also a tale of two men, from two different generations, who have/had revenge and retribution as their goal – no matter who else it might hurt or the long-term damage it might do. One sought revenge because of a personal hurt and one sought revenge for a hurt done decades earlier. Actually, it is probably three men’s revenge, but one is dead and his evil deeds still haunt those he touched.
Gabriella Breckensole has encountered Maxwell Woolbright, the eighth Duke of Pennington a number of times out in society and likes him very well – maybe she even has a bit of a tendre for him. Well, she did have a tendre for him until she accidentally overheard him vowing to take her family home and ruin her beloved grandfather. He spoke of some awful hurt her grandfather had done to his family, but she didn’t hear what. Not her sweet curmudgeon of a grandfather! After that, she wants no part of the duke no matter how many times he approaches her. Can’t he just take a very plainly worded NO for an answer? Apparently not.
Gabriella and her twin sister Ophelia were orphaned when they were five and have lived with their grandparents at Hartfordshire Court for the last fifteen years. They’ve never had a lot, but they’ve had all they need – including two people who love them dearly. Though she has always wondered why her grandparents never leave the estate or why they have never made any friends, she always just assumed they were solitary individuals who were just happier at home. Then, she heard the duke vowing revenge and couldn’t help but wonder …
Maxwell had the unhappiest of childhoods. Nobody has ever, in his entire life, told him that they loved him. He’s had no comforting embraces, no smiles, no kindnesses. According to him, he comes from a long line of unfeeling bastards. So, as their offspring, he’s sure that he is as cold as his ancestors and surely isn’t capable of love. His grandfather was a drunken, opium-addicted tyrant who took his own life and his father was a pox-ridden drunk and Max never understood why. Then, he found his grandfather’s diary a few months ago and it all fell into place – he understood – and he would have his revenge against Harold Breckensole for causing the deaths of his grandmother, his grandfather, his father, and his unborn aunt/uncle.
This is an exciting, well-written, fast-paced read and therefore I’ve given it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4-stars. That said – it is a story of revenge and they are my least favorite trope. I always have to wonder how any honorable person’s first thought for revenge can be to plot the demise of someone who is totally innocent and had no part in or knowledge of the events. It doesn’t matter if the revenge seeker (male or female) has a grand epiphany and changes their mind – even if they make a great sacrifice – their first thought was to harm a totally innocent person. In this case, the revenge seeker was a powerful duke with all of the resources and money in the world at his disposal. Why wouldn’t he seek a legal resolution or why not confront the individual against whom he wanted revenge? Anyway – I rated the book on the writing, pace, etc. and not whether I personally liked the trope.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Another winner by CC
Another nice story by Collette Cameron. This story is about Gabriella and Maxwell, the Duke of Pennington. Gabriella started to have feelings for Maxwell until she overheard a conversation which he states he will make her Grandfather pay for all he has done to his family and that he shall reclaim the house which Gabriella and her family live in. Maxwell was attracted to Gabriella in the beginning until he found out what her Grandfather did to his Grandfather, now he thinks he only wants her for revenge. This book is well written and will keep you interested in Gabriella and Max and their story.
Maxwell, the Duke of Pennington finds himself drawn Miss Gabriella Breckensole who is astonished when the enigmatic Duke of Pennington turns his romantic attentions on her. Debonair and confident, he set her heart fluttering from their first meeting. Far beneath his station, Gabby never hoped to win his favour, and she soon risks losing her heart to the roguish lord. Until she attends a house party over Christmas & accidentally overhears Maxwell vowing to return her familial home to his dukedom and learns his courtship is a revenge-filled ploy.
Another lovely romance, Maxwell & Gabriella are drawn to each other but after the party she tries to distance herself from him but the attraction is strong. Maxwell has found evidence of her grandfather Henry’s behaviour but not everything is as it seems! Strong characters & witty dialogue all make for a very entertaining read, throw in a well paced story & you know you’re going to love the story. This is the fourth book in the series & all the books do stand alone but we do get to catch up with characters from previous books & teasers are dropped for future books. I can highly recommend the author’s books as her turn of phrase is inspiring
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Cameron never disappoints. In this story, she not only tells a story of a love that can never be, but she is excellent at unraveling the many secrets between the animosity of the two families, one by one. You never anticipate what is going to happen next. I received an ARC of this must-read.
Oh my, Collette Cameron has created a heady tale of misplaced revenge in this enemies to lovers romance. Maxwell Woolbright, Duke of Pennington, wants to regain the part of his estate lost years before by his grandfather in what was a crooked card game. Unbeknownst to him, Gabriella Breckensole, the granddaughter of the man who won the duchy’s land, overheard Max’s vow to regain the land. What follows is a dance of wills between Gabriella, who wants to protect her grandparents and doesn’t want anything to do with Max and his plans, and Max who endeavors to use Gabriella as a pawn to wreak vengeance against her grandfather. Despite the fact that the story focuses so much on Max and his plans for revenge, Collette Cameron was able to lighten the mood of the story with our heroine, Gabriella. I felt like it was a yin and yang relationship between the two. The dialogue that went on between Max and Gabriella was engaging and it was hard not to like him, even though he was such a blackguard. Max had well-laid plans, but secrets were revealed which made him rethink a lot of his motives and actions that were undertaken. This was a great read, a very good romance, and a story of redemption for Max and Gabriella.
I was gifted an ARC of this work and have also purchased it. Any opinions in this review are voluntary and my own.
You have to love how Ms Cameron creates her characters with wonderful names and vocabulary that keeps you smiling. They make the story so much more enjoyable to read. There is humour all through her stories and this one is no different. I love Ms Gabriella’s strengths, courage and family loyality and Maxwells willness to accept the heart is more important than revenge. I also like low the new few books have been set up with more wonderful characters that will have you waiting for the next excellent read. There is no sex in this book but lots of kisses and romance. I received this book as an ARC.
This book is based on a great plot. One of misunderstanding. Do they get to be together after everything both families go through? Read this fantastic book and you will go on an adventure.
Loved the story of Maxwell and Gabriella! He’s hell bent on revenge for Gabriella’s grandfather “stealing” the manor they live in from Maxwell’s Grandfather and using Gabriella to accomplish that. The twists and turns that follow were fun to read as well as Gabriella trying to always take the high road in any situation. I liked that she slowly fell in love and we got to watch. Loved the story and the ending was perfect! Thank you for the advanced copy, and the ending sentence of the book was perfection!
Miss Gabriella Breckensole has a crush on a certain Duke until she overheard him discussing her grandfather. Our heroine knows her grandfather has his faults, but she loves him and will protect him and the rest of her family.
Maxwell, Duke of Pennington discovered an old journal of his grandfather’s, and it has explained the reasons behind his unhappy family. He will get revenge for it all.
Our hero is basically a good and honourable man, faced with a difficult decision. Can he carry it through??
Follow our families through some terrible discoveries, and unhappy memories to a better future.
A very emotional historical romance with lovely characters. This is part of a series but each book can be read alone without spoiling the others.
Good fun.
This was a delightful story about Gabriella and Maxwell. Gabriella, who has an attraction to Maxwell, Duke of Woolbright, is outspoken and impatient but she is also wary of the duke’s attention, as she is dowerless. Maxwell is also attracted to Gabriella but he is intent on using her for revenge. There are a number of secrets that are revealed throughout the story and some endearing moments. A very enjoyable read.
This story is more than the typical girl meets guy during the season, they overcome obstacles and live happily ever after–a lot more. The storyline actually has some thought in it, some twists and turns, and a strong female lead that is actually alot like I am. Well…like I was before I married my forever one. Toward the end, you might find the plot gets a little predictable, but just as it does, the story is over. Brilliant! You’ll enjoy this one more than most!
If you’re a fan of enemies to lovers, this is for you! Maxwell, Duke of Pennington seeks revenge against Lord Breckensole for causing his grandfather to lose his wife’s dear Hartfordshire Court. Gabriella overheard him speaking of his plan against her grandfather to his friends. Let the game begin she thought. This is a absolutely delightful read that involves witty banter, misinformation of old truth, anger, lies and, in true Collette Cameron fashion, love. The characters are wonderful and well developed. You will fall head over heels for Maxwell as I did. I highly recommend this as well anything written by her. Impatiently waiting for the next one. A five plus star read.
Again this author did not disappoint. Engaging from the beginning, read it in one sitting. Not hard to do with Ms. Cameron’s books. Great story. Made me cry in places. That’s how I rate a book, if it can me laugh and or cry, it is perfect.
Gabby was on her way to being smitten with Maxwell, the Duke of Pennington. Until she overhears that he wants Hertfordshire Court, her grandfathers estate. It was once part of the unentailed duchy. A year later, he’s still bent on pursuing her, to regain the property. Gabby now dislikes him and Maxwell is still in hot pursuit. Recommend for a sweet and sassy read.
What Would a Duke Do? by Collette Cameron is the fourth book in the Seductive Scoundrels series and definitely worth reading if you love Regency romances.
I absolutely loved Gabriella and Maxwell’s love story!
Gabriella Breckensole has developed feelings for Maxwell Woolbright, the Duke of Pennington, but that comes to a screeching halt when she overhears him one night telling his friends that he plans to reclaim Hartfordshire Court along with destroying Gabriella’s grandfather in the process.
When Maxwell started wooing Gabriella it was all part of his plan to get his family estate back and destroy the man he blames for the losses he suffered as a boy, but the more he has spent time with her and got to know her, the more he has come to care for her. Now in order not to hurt her anymore, he must walk away from the only person he has ever really loved.
I’m looking forward to reading more books in this wonderful series!
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
Maxwell, the Duke of Pennington has just located a diary of his late Grandfather. In it tells of a story of blackmail and extortion. He grandfather was cheated out of his wife’s ancestral home. Maxwell is filled with rage and seeks to avenge his grandparents. His target…Harold Breckensole. Gabriella Breckensole is the granddaughter of Harold and at one time a sincere interest to Maxwell. Now, she is an end to his means. Marry Gabby and FORCE Harold to admit what he did and make Hartfordshire Court her dowry (so it will once again belong to The Dukes of Pennington).
What he hasn’t realized is Gabby overheard him telling his friends (The Dukes from books 1 to 3). She will now give him the cut direct and never speak to him again. Not so easy when she is truly attracted to him. She fights off the attraction but when one mishap after another throws them together, Max finally tells Gabby she MUST marry him or he will ruin her family. Gabby is shocked and hurt but agrees. That is until some more secrets come to light that will blow Maxwell out of the water. Will it be too late. He loves Gabby but does him forcing her hand ruin any chance they have?
Another wonderful tale with Cameron’s most famous HEA! She can have you from the beginning and just when you think you know what’s going to happen, she throws in a Ringer!!!
He was someone she thought she could love until she overheard a horrible promise he made. He was coming to care for her even though she was the granddaughter of his sworn enemy. Things aren’t what either of them believe but can either one handle the truth? And will it make a difference in their feelings for each other? You can find out in this delightful tale written in Collette Cameron’s witty style; but beware she has thrown in a few hankie needing moments that you won’t to miss.