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To Follow her Heart (Girls Who Dare Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Emma V Leech (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,511 ratings

AMAZON UK Kindle Storyteller Awards 2019 Top 20 "Featured Romance" from over 9000 entrants.

Girls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Twelvegirls – Twelve dares in a hat. Who will dare to risk it all?

To Follow her Heart

A lost love …
Kitty Connolly has spent the whole of the last season assuring her uncle she’s been trying to find a husband, but there’s a problem he is unaware of. She already has one. Admittedly, she was only eleven when the ceremony took place in the presence of her family’s dog, and her betrothed was only thirteen. Yet, vows were exchanged and as far as Kitty is concerned, a promise is a promise. Luke Baxter promised to love her till death do him part and he’s not getting out of it. The problems don’t stop there, however, as Luke disappeared from her life just weeks after their secret wedding, and Kitty never saw him again. Until now.

Hopes reignited …
When Luke appears out of the blue at the Earl of St Clair’s summer house party and announces his betrothal to lovely heiress, Lady Francis Grantham, Kitty is stunned … … and honour bound to point out the problem.

One determined heart …
All hell breaks loose when Kitty threatens to sue for breach of promise, but her beloved is in an untenable situation and reminding him what it means to live for love means risking more than her heart.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Girls Who Dare is an ongoing saga following the Peculiar Ladies, their friendships and loves, and is designed to be read in order. Whilst they may be read as standalone novels, some aspects of the story will not be explained if read in this fashion. The reading order is as follows:
•Book 1: To Dare a Duke
•Book 2: To Steal a Kiss
•Book 3: To Break the Rules
•Book 4: To Follow her Heart
•Book 5: To Wager with Love
•Book 6: To Dance with a Devil
•Book 7: To Winter at Wildsyde
•Book 8: To Experiment with Desire
•Book 9: To Bed the Baron
•Book 10: To Ride with the Knight
•Book 11: To Hunt the Hunter
•Book 12: To Dance until Dawn
(Also related: Matilda and Montagu, The story so far. A compilation of all the encounters between Matilda and Montagu from each book)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07S1GW5TS
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2492133084
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  • Book 4 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Girls Who Dare
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Regency Romance Author, Emma V Leech is the award-winning writer of six series with many more to come! Selected in the AMAZON UK Kindle Storyteller Awards four years running with Flaming June, A Scent of Scandal and The Last Man in London from Rogues and Gentlemen. For To Follow her Heart, To Ride With the Knight and To Hunt the Hunter from the Bestselling Girls Who Dare series, and for Dare to be Wild, from the Bestselling Daring Daughters series.

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ROGUES AND GENTLEMEN: Regency Romance. Sexy, tumultuous, and desperately romantic, Rogues and Gentlemen will have you wishing for your own pirate, smuggler, earl, or duke to carry you off into the past.

GIRLS WHO DARE:

Regency Romance. Twelve book series. Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen.

THE DARING DAUGHTERS:

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do. This in an ongoing next generation series in the Girls Who Dare world.

THE REGENCY ROMANCE MYSTERIES: Historical Romantic Suspense. If you prefer your Regency Romance with a little dash of mystery and murder, these are the books for you. Dashing heroes and wicked villains abound, and of course, a plucky heroine who won't sit about looking ornamental until she's rescued

THE FRENCH VAMPIRE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. This is a dramatic and heart-wrenching story of courage and sacrifice and a love that nothing ... not even time, can tear apart.

THE FRENCH FAE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. With close to sixteen million online reads to date the award-winning Dark Series is one of Emma's most successful works. An epic saga set between modern-day France and the Fae Lands - a historic version of our own world, where only love is more powerful than magic.

ABOUT EMMA:

As an accomplished romance author, Emma won the world’s largest online writing competition ‘The Wattys’ two years running, first with The Darkest Night, and then with her short story, A Dark Imperfection, A Les Fées Novella. Her third published novel, The Dark Prince has been touted as one of The Top 50 Self Published Books Worth Reading in 2015 and is #2 on the list of the Top 50 Indie Books in 2015 as well as being hailed as "An enchanting fantasy with a likeable heroine, romantic intrigue, and clever narrative flourishes." by Kirkus Reviews.

Emma's novels have garnered attention worldwide, and fans who continue to clamour for more through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

When she's not writing she strives to live as far from the real world as possible. but otherwise, she can be found in Darkest Dordogne, South West France with her husband, three children, assorted cats and a wild imagination

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Customers enjoy this book as part of the Girls Who Dare series, praising Kitty and Luke's story and the well-developed characters. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the depth of love portrayed, and customers find it humorous and entertaining. The writing quality is well-received, with one customer noting the author's good job with period language. The pacing receives mixed reactions from customers.

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27 customers mention "Enjoyment"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and entertaining read, particularly enjoying the series.

"...Still a good read." Read more

"This was a fun story to read. I admired the depth of love portrayed by the couple...." Read more

"...POVs and side stories were distracting, but overall it was a good read." Read more

"Loved the book! Kitty never gave up that the love of her life Luke Baxter will return yo her. He’s been gone got over a decade with no word!..." Read more

24 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly Kitty and Luke's narrative, with one customer noting it's full of adventure.

"...As with all these books, there are twists and turns, but always a happy ending." Read more

"...It’s interesting to have other lives and developing romances woven into the story." Read more

"...A wonderful read and a great ending." Read more

"This is the story of Kitty and Luke...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer particularly noting how the secondary characters play important roles in the story.

"...dashing headlong into an adventure while Luke was the voice of reason was cute. Luke was noble, tenderhearted, and unfortunately naive...." Read more

"...Mrs Emma V Leech crafts lively, full of humor and fleshy characters tales, once you’re in, you can do nothing than turn page after page. «..." Read more

"...He comes off weak and easily swayed. He must be bolstered by the strength of others to be daring...." Read more

"...Kitty & Luk's Characters are well written. I am looking forward to reading "Hariet & Jasper's Story next." Read more

13 customers mention "Romance"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one customer highlighting the depth of love portrayed and another noting the well-written historical romance.

"This was a fun story to read. I admired the depth of love portrayed by the couple...." Read more

"...Luke and Kitty's young love was extraordinary. It spanned years and remained unchanged, even in each other's absence as they grew into adulthood...." Read more

"...and his initial inclination to deny his love for her, they make a very sweet and funny couple...." Read more

"...Thank goodness she had friends and supports who helped. Lots of kissing and some appropriate sex." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with several mentioning it can make them laugh, and one noting the entertaining interactions between the characters.

"...Mrs Emma V Leech crafts lively, full of humor and fleshy characters tales, once you’re in, you can do nothing than turn page after page. «..." Read more

"...inclination to deny his love for her, they make a very sweet and funny couple. But it is Harriet and Jasper that steal the show...." Read more

"...Sometimes their interactions were quite funny. I always enjoy the stories from this author!" Read more

"I dare you not to enjoy the series this one is full of fun because ,,in fact , kitty is...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how well the author handles period-specific language and another mentioning that it can be read as a stand-alone.

"...The author does a good job of explaining why he is easily controlled, but I never developed a rapport with him. Still a good read." Read more

"I'm not typically a fan of the theme for this book but overall the writing was good and I really enjoyed the character development for the books to..." Read more

"...This author does a very good job with period mores and language." Read more

"It was well written and an page turner. It was so hard to put down...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it believable with its mix of modern and regency elements, while others express disappointment.

"...Kitty’s strong and adventurous nature created many a hilarious moments...." Read more

"...This, however is one of my least favorite stories. While I truly enjoy Kitty's character, I never warm up to Luke's...." Read more

"...Luke and Kitty's young love was extraordinary. It spanned years and remained unchanged, even in each other's absence as they grew into adulthood...." Read more

"...Mrs Emma V Leech crafts lively, full of humor and fleshy characters tales, once you’re in, you can do nothing than turn page after page. «..." Read more

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  • Élodie Nicoli
    5.0 out of 5 stars When love triumphs
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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    Will threatening vilains endanger a long lasting love?

    I’m reading this series since its beginning and I might say it is getting better and better.
    Mrs Emma V Leech crafts lively, full of humor and fleshy characters tales, once you’re in, you can do nothing than turn page after page.

    « She had no intention of catching herself an English husband. She already had one. She’d just… temporarily misplaced him. »

    Kitty is such a delight to see evolve, sure she is impulsive and reckless but she stands for those she cares for.
    For years, she has waited to see again her childhood sweetheart and now she has found him again, she won’t let blackmailers have their way.
    Luke is a kind and caring man on the quiet side, he is not dauntless like Kitty, as she has boldness for two. And he would do anything for her even sacrifice his happiness to ensure she is left safe.
    What I love about this series, it is a love story but also a tribute to friendship, how persons come to care for others and make their mission to ensure they are well and protected.
    Sure, the romance is the main plot but in mingles the other girls stories, with insight from some of them or the other party.
    Maybe I will be wrong, but I do think Mathilda’s tale will be the last in this series, as she is the one to mother this bunch of unruly women. And despite all her struggles, the shadowy presence of the Marquess of Montagu is still looming over her in spite of his absence from this book.

    « Dear Lucia, How I miss you, my dear friend. I feel like the mother hen you once compared me to… and all my chicks are determined to get eaten by foxes! ―Excerpt of a letter from Miss Matilda Hunt to Lady Aashini Cavendish. »

    I do loved too Jasper, out of Luke, he was the hero of the day, my heart arched for him. He made a mistake he is unaware about, it destroyed his building romance with Harriet and since he is paying a high prize. Why I am not sure about Harriet, as for the moment she is very much a grudge-holder, as Mrs Leech didn’t let her be voiced, I do wonder about what.
    But if she handles the matter as much as the revenge plot of Lucia in book 3, I am game.
    And I only have a few more weeks before having my answers.
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  • Cynthia L. Bogner
    4.0 out of 5 stars A mixture of fun and frustration
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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    Kitty was not very well fleshed out prior to her own book, but I found I liked her and wished she had received more attention. This is my second reading, and I’m guessing I neglected reviewing the first time because of my conflicted response to the hero.

    Luke is too much a pawn for my tastes. He isn’t necessarily a martyr resigned to do his duty but rather a victim of manipulation long after his manipulators have real control over him. He comes off weak and easily swayed. He must be bolstered by the strength of others to be daring. I found it hard to believe that in his four years abroad he couldn’t have gotten a letter to Kitty.

    But if you suspend disbelief regarding Luke’s inability to communicate with Kitty and his initial inclination to deny his love for her, they make a very sweet and funny couple.

    But it is Harriet and Jasper that steal the show. Even Matilda is outshone in this book.
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  • MJVH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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    Kitty gave her heart and promised to marry her best friend, Luke, at 13. She still won’t give another a chance. Luke is the second in line heir apparent to an all-controlling earl, and he’s been under the control of the Earl’s brother. They have kept him unknown to British society since they came and took him and his widowed mother from the estate they owned next to Kitty’s home. Kitty and Luke had run wild for years before he was taken. He tried writing her, but every letter was intercepted. After years with no friends, and only a controlling angry uncle as his companion, he is to be introduced at a house party and his engagement announced to a young woman he dislikes and who is the daughter of a powerful Duke. The Earl has threatened Katie’s father with penury if Luke looks for Katie, so he quit trying. Suddenly Katie bursts into the room in front of others and he holds his arms out to her. She heard his voice and knew it was him. She also threatened to sue him if he announced his engagement to the other young woman. With the help of the Earl St. Clair and his mother, Katie and Luke see each other and talk. She talks him into marrying her, since both men before him are near to death. They would live in his old crumbling estate in Ireland until his uncles both passed.
    St. Clair determines Luke and Katie must elope if they want their “happily ever after,” and he and his mother arrange the situation for them. His cousin tells him he must go grab happiness for all the members of the family who’ve been controlled all their lives.
    As with all these books, there are twists and turns, but always a happy ending.
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  • CC romance reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just okay
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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    The premise was trite and the HEA was predictable. I wasn’t connected to either lead character. The hero was dull and cowardly. The heroine was flighty. It was a definite let down after the previous book. This was just a set up for Harriet’s book, which I am looking forward to.
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  • Jeanie B Womack
    5.0 out of 5 stars In Kitty's Dreams
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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    Separated when they were only eleven and thirteen years old, Kitty and Luke haven't seen each other for years, after Luke just disappeared. They loved each other as children and neither understood what had happened. Like just knew he'd been taken somewhere far from home and had been allowed no connection to his past.

    Just imagine being pulled away from your best friend and confidant, even your young love. Its a fantastic way to begin a novel that will draw you in and not let you go until the tale is fully told!
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  • Kim Moye
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not one of my favorites in the series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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    This is my second time reading this series, which I enjoy overall. This, however is one of my least favorite stories. While I truly enjoy Kitty's character, I never warm up to Luke's. He comes across as a negative person who is unwilling to take control of his life. The author does a good job of explaining why he is easily controlled, but I never developed a rapport with him. Still a good read.
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  • Rine @leiturasdarine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilhoso
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 12, 2021
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    Precisamos de mais livros maravilhoso desse na Amazon em português com urgência..... Amo sua escrita autora.
    Parabéns... Emma
    Cada história um suspiro de Amor.
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  • AprilGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2025
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    Book 4 in the series, a well written novel with a fun storyline though a little angst in places.
    A nice interweaving of characters known from the previous books.
    Looking forward to more in the series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enduring young love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2025
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    This was a sweet chapter in the wallflowers' love stories. But nicely done and ultimately Luke is very much the hero for his Kitty. Childhood sweethearts had to feature and Luke & Kitty were ideal candidates.
    Loved following their story to conclusion but as always the stories of the side characters need to be given attention. Matilda continues with hers - but no Montague so will there be a twist to her story. I will have to carry on reading to find out.
    But meanwhile Harriet and St Clair are set up for the next chapter.
    I find this link between characters a compelling part of the read.
    But it's such a nice way to start the morning and end the day, reading a chapter or two of love & happiness prevailing.
    On to the next book.....
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  • Avidreadersbc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ticks all the boxes!! ✅
    Reviewed in India on December 5, 2021
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    Kitty is such a vivacious and colorful character. I love her spark and her sheer joy in living. Luke is utterly besotted with her. On a morbid note though, his character seems prone to despair and hopelessness. If heaven forbid something ever happened to Kitty I don't think the man would be able to go on at all...if ever there was a man to die of heartbreak it's him. But it's so terribly romantic for a man to be so utterly devoted to a single woman. We should all be so lucky to find such a rare gem of a man. #goals!! This story is filled with adventure, drama and lots of steam.
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  • reader
    2.0 out of 5 stars This novel is not a real stand-alone as there is a confusing amount of characters if ...
    Reviewed in Germany on July 15, 2020
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    ...you have not read the preceding three books.
    There are a lot of characters called by title, name and nicknames and as I have not read the preceding books in this series I often got confused.
    I don't like weak characters as a leading couple. In this novel both are not convincing: He is still in love with her but too intimidated (aged 23) by his tutor to put his foot down and avoid an engagement to an unknown lady, she insists on the marriage vows they exchanged as children to be valid. Foolish behaviour by the young people and presumptuous by the tutor didn't warm me to the plot.
    At the beginning of each chapter you'll find quotes of letters each time a different sender and receiver, quite confusing.
    The bad editing in regard to spelling, grammar, and misplaced words was another reason I stopped reading.
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