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The Duke's Downfall Kindle Edition

4.0 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

She would not marry that penniless mushroom of a cousin -- or any other man, for that matter!

Lady Elizabeth Keaton intends to avoid a horrible match by convincing her odious cousin, Julian, that she is a poor choice. She simply has to behave like a typical Keaton -- outrageously.

But Betsy's mischievous antics and the spark in her violet eyes convinces the Duke of Braxton, Charles Earnshaw, that she has her mind set on his own dear brother Teddy.

For his part, clever Teddy realizes immediately that Betsy, with her keen wit and resolve, is equal to Charles at his most formidable.

That is, if they can stop bickering long enough to fall in love.

A SEQUEL TO CAPTAIN RAKEHELL

"A merry Regency romp. -- Affaire de Coeur

"Five-Star humor." -- All About Romance

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0041N3R8E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (September 1, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 297 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Lynn Michaels
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Lynn Michaels, a three-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America's RITA award, is the author of sixteen books and one novella. Her 2002 release "Mother of the Bride" won the Best Contemporary Romance award from Romantic Times Magazine. She lives in Independence, Missouri with her husband, their two sons, and three cats she calls the Little Queens. To email Lynn, visit her website www.lynnmichaels.us or write to Lynn at P.O. Box 1775, Independence, MO 64055.

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Customers enjoy this charming romance, with one mentioning it kept them enthralled for hours. They appreciate the lovable characters and find the book humorous.

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a charming romp, with one customer noting it kept readers enthralled for hours.

"I really enjoyed this story and the story line was easy to follow. The author drew us in and allowed us to feel the emotions of her characters...." Read more

"...This book was charming. I liked the plot and I did like the characters (although I wanted them fleshed out a bit more)...." Read more

"...If you're looking for a funny romance, with lovable characters, then give this one a chance." Read more

"...and a beast of a hound interact magnificently to stir up a frothy romance laced with fun...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014
    I really enjoyed this story and the story line was easy to follow. The author drew us in and allowed us to feel the emotions of her characters. The story had intrigue, excitement, humor, a villain, chaos, and romance. I found myself laughing aloud in the middle of the night but then I have a very vivid imagination. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2011
    I purchased this book after reading the excerpt. It made me laugh and I looked forward to reading more. So here is the sugar before the spice.

    This book was charming. I liked the plot and I did like the characters (although I wanted them fleshed out a bit more). This was a story the author could have run away with and kept the reader enthralled for hours. However, I found myself scanning pages, looking for key words until I got to the meat of the story. I'm sorry Ms. Michaels, I really am. Chasing Boru through the story wasn't believable. Elizabeth (Betsy) showed great command over the behaviour of her dog at the beginning of the story, and then Boru proceeded to run amuck for the remainder. A few of the scenes where Boru gallumped throughout London, I'd lose track of who was where, and what was happening. I couldn't get a visual in my mind. While Boru's misbehaviour was integral to your plot, sometimes less is more.

    My second complaint (and that's all it is because if these issues had been addressed, I would have given a 5 star) was POV switches. Sometimes as many as three or four per page. One paragraph would have the villains POV, the next paragraph would be our hero, then a side thought from the hero's brother, and finally our heroine. At one point I didn't know who was thinking what and had to read the sequence again. This occurred more than once throughout the book. Anything that throws your reader out of the story is not good.

    As bad as the above sounds, the 'Dukes Downfall' had redeeming qualities. Ms. Michaels created characters I liked, and wanted to see more of. I wanted the romance between our heroine and hero to be more indepth, because I liked the way they interacted. Teddy is dear to my heart - when he grows up, I hope he gets his own story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
    I have read this book many times and still love it! If you're looking for a funny romance, with lovable characters, then give this one a chance.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013
    A brilliant duke, a bluestocking, and a beast of a hound interact magnificently to stir up a frothy romance laced with fun. Add a rapscallion of a brother, a mushroom of a cousin, and some handy footmen to help save the day and it's all quite enjoyable.

    Highly recommended for those who love to overset the mannerly attributes of a Regency Romance and for fans of an antic-filled tale.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2011
    This book is a follow-up to Captain Rakehell. I was not impressed with either book, however, this one was especially hard to get through. The previous book wrote the hero to be a single minded man with his ultimate goal being only what knowledge he could acquire. This book seemed to attempt to back peddle that assumption. All in all it was a generic story with cliche characters. I couldn't endear myself to either the hero nor the heroine, therefore, it was quite difficult to enjoy.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
    I've read Ms. Michaels'contemporary romances. They're all terrific, so I thought I'd try one of her Regencies. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this book. It reminded me of a Cary Grant comedy, only in Regency dress.
    Betsy Keaton doesn't want to marry her cousin, Julian, but he wants to marry Betsy because he needs her money to support the title he inherited from her father. Betsy and her grandmother escape to London, where Betsy meets Teddy Earnshaw, the youngest brother of Charles, Duke of Braxton. Teddy decides Betsy is perfect for Charles.
    The schemes Teddy devises to get Charles and Betsy together are funny, and Betsy's dog Boru, an Irish wolfhound, wrecks almost all of them. There's a sweet and touching subplot about an orphan boy and his crippled dog that proves Betsy and Charles do belong together after all.
    This book is great fun and a great romance. I highly recommend it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
    Love Lynn Michael's work. Have read most of her books. She is an amazing author, who comes up with new fresh story lines for every book. This is tbe I wish there were more
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
    Lord Clymore has just inherited his title but has no money. So, he plans to marry his cousin Elizabeth (Betsy) Keaton. She, on the other hand, does not want to marry anyone, let alone the new Lord Clymore, whom she despises. She arrives in London with a plan and a very large dog.
    Charles Earnshaw, duke of Braxton, does not want to marry either and has so far evaded the ladies of the ton by maintaining a facade of simple-mindedness. The dog runs wild and both characters clash, repeatedly.
    It just didn't work for me. There were too many scene with the dog running around and creating havroc. Too many jackets and/or dresses being ripped, faces punched and accidental concussions. Slapstick comedy might work on screen but it doesn't translate well in this novel.
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  • Elaine
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Very good read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2013
    A lovely story. A good Regency romp - I just wish it could have been a little longer.
    I also wish there was more historical romances from Ms Michaels.
    4 star Kindle read.
    Elaine

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