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The Determined Duchess (Gothic Brides Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Erica Monroe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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Death is just the beginning in this dark, chilling Gothic Regency Romance...

After the death of her beloved guardian, Miss Felicity Fields is left adrift, her future uncertain. Grief-stricken, she launches a plan to use her knowledge of alchemy to build a Philosopher's Stone, and bring back to life the woman who was like a mother to her. The last thing this blunt bluestocking needs is the return of Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe and rightful owner of her home on the wild coast of Cornwall. He stirs an unexpected passion within her, and Felicity has had enough change in her life.

When they were children, Nicholas never understood his aunt's brilliant but unemotional ward, or her many strange scientific studies. He ought to take her back to London, so she can make a proper society match--except he can't stop thinking about her. But with the line between life and death blurred by Felicity's macabre experiments, can he convince her that she's no longer alone, and her proper place is by his side?

"Erica Monroe's voice is a breath of fresh air for the historical romance genre. The Determined Duchess is wildly inventive, with a romance you will root for!" -Jess Michaels, USA Today Bestselling Author

Previously published in CHARMED AT CHRISTMAS
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Gothic Brides
  2. Print length
    140 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 27, 2018
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"Erica Monroe's voice is a breath of fresh air for the historical romance genre. The Determined Duchess is wildly inventive, with a romance you will root for!" -Jess Michaels, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Dark, edgy and gripping romance. Monroe captures the essence of the time period, while entwining each scene with Gothic goodness." -Christina McKnight, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Erica Monroe's dark, Gothic romance THE DETERMINED DUCHESS is Monroe at her best. The characters are fierce and admirable, the emotions are intense, and the story evoked memories of a keeper shelf classic, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Monroe writes heroines who are flawed, gritty, and relatable. Felicity's uniqueness and tenacious loyalty make her one of my favorites." -Christy Carlyle, USA Today Bestselling Author
"An intriguing, exciting story. Easy to read in one sitting and with a fabulous ending." -Buried Under Romance
"This one will pull at your heart and give you goosebumps at times. I loved the spark that was between them and when it exploded it was like years built up. There's a bit of Frankenstein vibes with her wanting to bring her back and the reason pulls at your heart. They were meant to be together and experiments brought them together." -Sassy Book Lover

From the Author

The Determined Duchess is my ode to one of my absolute favorite novels, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. In writing Felicity, it was important to me to showcase a non-neurotypical heroine, as it is my firm belief that everyone deserves love. I had a lot of fun writing Felicity and Nicholas, and their blossoming relationship that transitions from childhood enemies into perfect romantic partners for each other.

Historical romance with emotion and suspense that is:
  • Dark
  • Adventurous
  • Suspenseful
  • Dangerous
  • Emotional
  • Unconventional
  • Gothic
  • Full of Secrets and Mysteries
  • Elements of the Paranormal
Time period:
  • Regency England - 1811
Tropes:
  • Duke Hero
  • Fish Out of Water
  • Shunned Heroine
  • Childhood Enemies to Lovers
  • Redemption
  • Tortured Heroine
  • Scientist Heroine
  • Frankenstein Allusions

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078P37N2Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quillfire Publishing (March 27, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Erica Monroe

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USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe writes dark, gritty historical romance. Her current series include Gothic Brides (Regency Gothic romances) and The Rookery Rogues (pre-Victorian gritty working-class romance). She was a finalist in the published historical category for the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Romantic Suspense, and her books have been recommended reads at Fresh Fiction, Smexy Books, SBTB, and All About Romance. When not writing, she drinks too much coffee, listens to a lot of true crime podcasts, and reads a ton of books. She lives in the suburbs of North Carolina with her husband, daughter, and many rescue pets.

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  • eyes.2c
    5.0 out of 5 stars 'I am not duchess material!'
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018
    Macabre premise of a determined, scientifically gifted, young woman who loves her guardian and mentor so much that she attempts to bring her back to life. This makes for a marvellous literary opportunity.
    Felicity Fields is somewhere on the autism spectrum. Her passion is chemistry. With the death of her beloved guardian, Aunt Margaret she throws her energies into alchemy and the search for the elixir of life, and the creation of the Philosophers stone. Felicity's desire to bring her aunt back to life, based on her absolute love for her, is an overwhelming fixation. And time is running out!
    Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe, has been slightly in awe of Felicity from childhood. He is inured, although not immune, to her habits and forthright manner. He has returned to Tewbury, partly for a friend's wedding and partly to 'do the right thing' and bring Felicity to London to have a season, fulfilling his duty and obligations due her. Something Felicity has no time or inclination for.
    Recently disappointed by his failure to have his Night Watch Bill passed in the House of Lords, his initial encounters with Felicity bring that home to him. My thoughts were that had he a determined Felicity by his side, applying her logical thought processes to his problems, perhaps things might have been different for his Bill's process. (But then maybe not, as Felicity is decidedly lacking in the social understandings.) As Felicity so succinctly stated, she's not duchess material, but then again, never has a person been more confident in who she is.
    I really liked Felicity, her forthrightness, her passion, her willingness to follow her dreams, and I really liked her friends, the little we saw of them.
    This novella is certainly an entertaining gothic addition to the series.

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  • Brutally Honest Reviews
    4.0 out of 5 stars Necromancy really isn't something I expected to find in a Victorian romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
    I’m a bit stumped where to even start reviewing this book. I’ve read Regency romances with determined heroines before, even ones interested in science, and ones with supernatural themes.

    I’ve never read one where the heroine was an alchemist determined to reanimate her dead adoptive mother.

    To his credit, the hero reacts very well when he discovers the object of his affection is dabbling in necromancy. But then, he’s known Felicity all her life. I still think I’d have been backing away slowly, looking around nervously for the villagers with pitchforks and burning stakes.

    The author really made the alchemy part of the storyline work, and Felicity’s background was such that the level of her grief was perfectly understandable. Nicholas, the hero, was marvellous too, especially as he came to realise how badly he’d treated Felicity in the past simply because he didn’t understand her. The way he apologises was delightful; I haven’t seen a lovely apology since Mr. Darcy.

    Though this isn’t the first in series, it stands perfectly well alone. The narrative centers almost entirely on Nicholas and Felicity, other characters only making very minor appearances.

    The only problem I had with the story is that there seems to be a sudden jump in the romance from Felicity and Nicholas kissing, to her declaring that she would make a terrible duchess, to Nicholas telling her she’ll be fine. There wasn’t really much in the way of actual ‘falling in love’, at least, not from Felicity’s side. Frankly, there didn’t seem to be much in the relationship for her, especially since Nicholas had already told her he’d permit her to remain at the estate with funds to continue her research.

    The alchemy and science part of this story was wonderfully researched and written, as was the characterisation, but the romance felt really rushed, and for that, I can’t give it five stars. It’s a solid four, though, and definitely one of the more unusual premises I’ve seen for a historical romance!

    Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review through NetGalley.
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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Determined!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018
    Gothic romance in the old style that will keep you wondering what could possibly happen next! Miss Felicity Fields has lost her one constant mother figure, Margaret, the Countess of Tetbury. Using her knowledge of alchemy, she comes up with a scheme to bring Margaret back to life (deja vu Frankenstein but prettier?). Nicholas Harding, Duke of Wycliffe returns to his home after being gone for many years now that he has responsibility for Felicity after his aunt has passed away. Childhood friends, Nicholas has never understood the brilliant mind of Felicity although he felt he should at least give her a season so she could find a husband. But as he spends time with her there is an attraction that pulls between them. He just does not understand what is really going on with Felicity. I think she was a lonely person and trying to bring back what made her feel safe. This novella really has a lot of emotion which pulls at the heart and although it could seem a little dark, there is a message to be learned!! As all of Erica Monroe's stories, prepare to be glued to the pages! This book was gifted to me
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  • Sissy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018
    THE DETERMINED DUCHESS by Erica Monroe is Book Two in The Gothic Brides Series. This is the story of Felicity Fields and Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe. This is easily a standalone book.
    Felicity has lost the person who had meant to most to her after the lost of her family. Now Felicity feel that she has no one and is lost but with her scientific mind she hopes to do something to get her back. Nicholas never could understand his Aunt's ward and how her mind works but she is left with now one now that his Aunt is gone. But Nicholas feels something for the women that Felicity has become.
    This was a sweet romance story. This book was in the Box set called "Charmed at Christmas" but now can be bought on its own with this book.
    Loved this quick read!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a look.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2018
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