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  • 10/2022
  • 304 pages
  • $4.99
DG Rampton
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Aphrodite
DG Rampton, author

Adult; Romance

A fun, sparkling romp for readers who love Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer and Downton Abbey.

“I fail to see why you expect me to put up with your acerbic charm? Others of your acquaintance might be inclined to do so, but I, strange creature that I am, will not!”

When the beautiful Miss April Hartwood arrives in London to be introduced to Regency high society, she hopes for some fun and frivolity after a life spent in rural obscurity in Cornwall. Unfortunately for her, her grandmother has other ideas...marriage.

Lively and strong-willed, April does not appreciate being compelled to catch a husband. Yet, before long, she finds herself courting the affections of the Duke of Claredon, while struggling with a wholly inappropriate attraction to the insufferable Mr Royce.

In the lead up to Christmas, in the year 1820, a delightfully devious campaign is orchestrated to bring together two people destined for one another, regardless of the obstacles to be overcome and the inconvenient tendency on the part of the protagonists to resist their attraction...until they are finally brought to realise they cannot escape fate, or the meddling of one determined grandmother!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Aphrodite!

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021

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This delicious tale reminds me of Austen and Heyer and why I love their books. The clever dialogue, wit and plot twists had me laughing aloud and reading into early morning hours to see if April and Hugh reach their HEA!

 

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Regency, Witty, Charming and Wonderful Banter

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021

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D G Brampton manages to write a terrific Regency romance, full of sharp dialogue, interesting characters and yes, humorous situations. April is beautiful, so beautiful she finds it hard to withstand the constant attentions of gentlemen. She is visiting London for her widowed mother's wedding and wants only to return to Cornwall and take care of her estate. She then meets Hugh Royce whom she cannot stop thinking of. But he is engaged to Miss Starling. This book is full of romance and I really liked it a lot.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first book, Artimisia

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021

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This was a very good read. The hero and heroine can't possibly fall in love, he's engaged already! Lucky for them there is a scheming grandmother and an easily lead mother to help them overcome this little problem. And his fiance only wants the hero because her mother convinced her it would be a good match. I enjoyed the humor in the story and it was fun to watch the slow burn of them realizing they were perfect for each other. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars Hallelujah

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020

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Finally an absolutely brilliant new author (for me) to look forward too. Witty
writing, wonderful plot this author is a worthy successor to Georgette Heyer.
I hope she doesn't wait so long to write another " winner" of a book. Thanks for writing it, I ready enjoyed it.

Formats
Ebook Details
  • 10/2022
  • 304 pages
  • $4.99
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