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The Substitute Bride: A historical romance with a spirited Regency heroine (Dorothy Mack Regency Romances) Kindle Edition

by Dorothy Mack (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,076 ratings
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Open your heart to this enchanting Regency romance! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.

Can a spirited governess find happiness with an enigmatic viscount?

Regency London



Having spent a childhood summer with Viscount Giles Weston, Angelica Wayne has never forgotten his kindness.

But when he employs her as his daughter’s governess, she finds him cold and formidable.

A widower, Giles is engaged to the beautiful but indifferent Lady Barbara Darlington. Darkly cynical, he avoids emotional commitment and wishes to be married in name only.

Despite Giles’ attitude, Angelica comes to enjoy his company, and her feelings for him start to rekindle.

When Barbara calls off the engagement, Giles asks Angelica to take her place as his bride.

And Angelica must decide whether she can marry a man seemingly incapable of returning her affection…

What is the reason for Giles’ haughtiness? Can Angelica thaw his frosty exterior?
Or are both condemned to a life without love?

THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDE is classic Regency romance full of suspense and intrigue.
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About the Author

Dorothy Mack is the author of the Dorothy Mack Regency Romance series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WFWK3NK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (August 14, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1801 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,076 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Pamdave
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful love story
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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Not sure what book the negative reviews read but this was a great love story. The H loved the h but couldn’t tell her because he was already betrothed. Because of the fiancé changed her mind, the h became the substitute bride. There was no rape as noted in some reviews. Because the H was so drunk he thought there was. Loved the ending and the HEA.
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Karen Talley
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard for me to choose a rating
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
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For the first 80% of this book, I was going for a rare (for me) 5 Star rating. I loved the characters in this book. Angelina becomes governess to Viscount Giles young daughter. It is her first time working and her rather spirited ways seem to bemuse the Viscount. She quickly wins the devotion of his equally spirited daughter and also, his younger sister who is about to make enter her first season. Soon she is spending her mornings teaching his daughter and her afternoons chaperoning his sister (unlikely, but what the heck?) around town. Everyone who meets Angelina is charmed by her except the coldly beautiful fiance who he is marrying in a matter of weeks. As I said before, I found the first 80% of the book charming and eagerly awaited the HEA. Then....????? After the wedding, the tone of the book changes. Especially when the viscount enters her bedroom for the first time days after the wedding. I struggled with the rating and couldn't give it a 3 because I really enjoyed everything until after the wedding. (Everything after that needs to be rewritten IMO.) But, I certainly couldn't give it a 5. So, it's a 4 with reservations.

For those interested: There is what appears to be a near rape that turns into a PG-13 sex scene. Odd, I know, but it's the only way that I can describe it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars No thanks
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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I do not find rough treatment by a 'lover' to be acceptable. If he had been kind, loving and gentle he would have won her over long before. I do not want to read of what can only be described as rape. I got 85 percent through the book and then stopped.
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Deb-57
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely romance!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
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4 1/2 stars. This was an lovely romance! Angelica was a fine young lady and it was rewarding to see her find a chance at happiness. Giles was very cold but he had been hurt and betrayed. It was so nice to see him find love. The side characters were also interesting, including the servants. The story had love and passion but the details were subtle and not too embarrassing. The conversation at the end was great, and the last sentence was perfect!
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Space Cowgirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Unlucky🎲 At Love💔
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
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Regency Romance
Angelica lives with her cousin Billy, a wealthy gentleman, after the death of her parents. When Billy gets married, Angelica doesn't get along well with his new wife, and she feels like a third wheel, anyway.
Never one for society, but with a good education, at twenty three, she decides she can become a governess.

Lucky for her, Ray, a Viscount Billy knows, is looking for a governess for his 9 year old daughter. She will also be a companion for his seventeen year old sister who is ready to debut!

Love hasn't been kind to the Viscount. His wife had their child, but didn't want it. Then she ran away with another noble and both were killed when he lost control of their rig on some bad road.
He attempts to get married again and this time the woman dumps him for another man about 6 weeks before the wedding, not long after Angelica starts working for him!I EGADS!

This is a fast paced Regency Romance, with mucho mucho angst!
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cindi
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
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I think I read this book many many years ago. I fell in love with books set in the Regency period. This was so refreshing to read. So many books today are so laden with sex there is barely any story. It was wonderful to read a story about two people finding their way together. If you like Georgette Heyer, I think you’ll enjoy this author. I am so glad this author is on Kindle, I foresee many happy hours of reading ahead.
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CLF
4.0 out of 5 stars sooo good for the first 75%
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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I am definitely going to check out more from this author. I really liked the character of Angelica. And I loved the set up of the plot. But after the marriage was unnecessarily drawn out. And I wouldn’t fully classify her as closed door and that is a pet peeve. Otherwise, the writing was surprisingly good.
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Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars New Author to me
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019
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I had'nt read any by Dorothy Mack before but I'm glad to be e read this one. Loved the main character Angelica she was strong but awful prideful. The recency background was told so well. The male character was strong and prideful as well. Put them together you get a well-written book. Loved it from beginning till end.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Governess Story
Reviewed in India on December 10, 2020
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This is not vintage Dorothy Mack, as quite a few other books are. She has a sparkling style and gift of the narrative which has salvaged the book from being a pedestrian Governess Widower love story, yet more could have been expected.
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Brigitta, Wien
3.0 out of 5 stars Schade
Reviewed in Germany on August 19, 2020
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Ein ewig langer Aufbau der Geschichte, eine unerwartete Wendung, dann Missverständnis über Missverständnis und plötzlich ein abruptes Ende. Ich fragt mich ob die Autorin einen dringenden Termin hatte, der es ihr unmöglich machte die über Seiten aufgebaute Erwartung in gleicher länge wieder aufzulösen. Der Schreibstil hat mir allerdings gut gefallen, schade, dass der Rest nicht mithalten kann.
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Janet Lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2019
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This is my first book by this author, and I must say I wasn't disappointed. The book was written in true Regency style, and a very pleasant read. It was very sad the the heroine Angelica had to move out of the only home she had known because her cousins younger wife was jealous of her, but she was determined to make a success of her life as a Governess, and she did despite being thrown in at the deep end. 'Angels' and Gile's story was an uphill struggle for Angel, and if not for misunderstandings would have been quite straightforward, Gile's unfortunately had a lot of emotional issues and once he got over those the couple were able to gain their y'all ever after'
I would thoroughly recommend this book, I read it with Kindle Unlimited but I must say I will be purchasing my own copy as I feel it is worth keeping
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Monique Harpignies
5.0 out of 5 stars Practically unadulterated enjoyment!
Reviewed in Italy on September 18, 2019
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A clash of prides derails the meeting of hearts when Viscount Giles, a wary widower, hires Angel, close friend Billy's green-eyed, undowered orphan cousin, as companion/governess for his pert 17-year-old sister and unruly 9-year old daughter. The lively cast and author's cunning insight into characters and relationships gives classic situations an entertaining twist.
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Skippy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in Australia on January 4, 2020
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I found this book to be sweet and gentle, the characters were what you would expect in a romance novel but just what I needed. I thinkI will probably read another book from this author I like to read all different genres and swap around the books I read,so many books to read so little time in which to read them.
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