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    Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After
    Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After
    Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After
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    Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After

    Written by Tessa Dare

    Narrated by Carmen Rose

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    About this audiobook

    As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless possibilities.

    And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off. One by one by one.

    Ugly duckling turned swan?　

    Abducted by handsome highwayman?　

    Rescued from drudgery by charming prince?

    No, no, and . . . Heh.

    Now Izzy’s given up yearning for romance. She’ll settle for a roof over her head. What fairy tales are left over for an impoverished twenty-six year-old woman who’s never even been kissed?

    This one.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJan 28, 2014
    ISBN9780062333513
    Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After
    Author

    Tessa Dare

    Tessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens.

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    • 5/5
      For more reviews, gifs, Cover Snark and more, visit A Reader of Fictions.Actual Rating: 4.5 starsWhen I was in high school, one of my secret—unless my mom actually knew, since I suspect I was not that subtle—joys was sneaking my mom’s romance novels out of the family library to read. They were a revelation and I loved them. I read my favorites over and over, especially the swooniest scenes. Then, as time passed, I found my love of romance novels waning, until it turned to loathing. I was sick of the predictable story lines and simultaneous orgasms. I was disgusted with the machismo and sexism. I was done. Except that I’m back now. In the last few years, YA has given me back my appreciation for fluff and for a good romance well-told. Now I’m ready to embark on a journey through romance to find the best ones.I decided to start with Tessa Dare for two reasons: 1) Elizabeth May (author of The Falconer) recommended her books in particular to me last week and 2) my library’s OverDrive had a copy available. As Rafiki would say, IT WAS TIME. Conditions were right for reading romance. Romancing the Duke was such an excellent life choice. While the story was still predictable, because hello it’s a romance and to not be predictable they’d have to not end up together which just no, and the sex scenes admittedly aren’t particularly disparate from ones I remember in my teen years, the ship is boss and well worth the scant hours of reading I spent.Romance is oft-disparaged as a genre. It’s fluffy, for one. There aren’t huge lessons to be learned, unless you consider learning to trust and love and value yourself huge lessons. Plus, romance novels are read predominantly by women, which clearly is a bad sign. And they center primarily on ships. They are KISSING books. The disdain of this genre is clearly deserved.Um, yeah, obviously I’m joking. There are good romance novels and bad, just like any other genre of fiction in the world. Now that I’ve come back to the genre from being one of those somewhat unimpressed people, I am, I think, much wiser. I could point to spots where the writing in Romancing the Duke isn’t the strongest and there’s a moment where some part of the female anatomy is referred to as “her pearl.” Romancing the Duke is a romance novel in very classic style in a lot of ways. That’s going to be a bad or wonderful thing, depending on the reader.However, that said, I pretty much instaloved on this book. The romance novels I read as a teen were either classified as something else (chick lit) or they were full of scandal and intrigue. I’m not going to get into chick lit versus romance here, because I’m not really informed enough on the distinctions. Romancing the Duke combines what I liked about both. It’s historical and one hundred percent romance-focused, but it’s also got the light-hearted humor and banter that I loved so much about chick lit novels in my teen years. Neither Dare, nor her characters, are taking themselves too seriously. It makes me think of Meg Cabot’s novels, in its shameless embrace of fun, laughter, and pleasure.The names are ridiculous. Izzy Goodnight falls in love with Ransom. I mean, Ransom. What is that even? But who even cares, because this ship is gold. There’s a definite Beauty and the Beast feel to Romancing the Duke. Ransom’s been locked up in his medieval castle for seven months, wounded and brooding. He doesn’t want company and he no longer enjoys life. Even before that, he never felt worth loving. Izzy stumbles in, the supposed owner of his castle, sold, apparently, without his will by his solicitors. They begin to annoy and delight each other immediately.The biggest change from the romance novels I read in my ten years is how much more agency the women in the novel have. Yes, what happens is the same, and in the same order. They all sex before marriage, but Dare’s novel is entirely lacking the guilt. Izzy decides what she wants to do. She’s always a willing partner and Ransom actually obtains clear verbal consent before they have sex. Even better, Izzy’s not the only female character to proudly claim her sexuality. This might not be at all historically accurate, but, considering that historical romance novels are not about getting history accurate, I do not care. More of this, please.On top of that, I love the way that Dare worked the story into Romancing the Duke. Initially, I didn’t know how to feel about the tales Izzy’s father wrote. They’re fanciful and a real trap to Izzy, their heroine. In the end, though, they work so well. It’s so charming to me that Ransom has to learn to love not just her, but her imagination and devotion to the stories. As a bonus, there’s a bit where they discuss what might have happened next and Dare throws shade on Star Wars for the Luke and Leia are siblings twist. It’s so beautiful and the perfect sign that I picked the right romance novel.Romancing the Duke is the first non-Jennifer Crusie or Janet Evanovich romance I’ve read since high school, I think, and I’m glad this is where I chose to start. I want more lighthearted historical romances like this one.
    • 5/5
      Read for Book Club/Borrowed from the Library (Cover Girls/Frisco Public Library)Overall Rating: 4.50Story Rating: 4.50Character Rating: 4.50First Thought when Read: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare hit the historical romance sweet spot for me!Story Thoughts: I love stories where the both characters are flawed and that is the case in Romancing the Duke. At the heart of the story were two characters who needed to find each other in order to heal, lead full lives, and have the kind of sweeping love that I think we all dream about now and then. I fell in love with this story from the beginning and fell deeper with every page! There was intrigue, mystery, fun, and most of all romance at every turn.Character Thoughts: Izzy is awesome! No seriously, she is probably going to make my top 5 female leads for 2014. She was fun, spirited, smart, unafraid, and had that gumption that makes you cheer. Ransom is broodish, arrogant, physically flawed, and just to die for! These two just made me cheer, laugh, sigh, and swoon! They were also surrounded by delightful side characters which just made the story shine more!Final Thoughts: Fans of historical romance should check out Romancing the Duke!
    • 4/5
      My first Tessa Dare and it did not disappoint. Enjoyed how it was different than your typical story as it involved a main character has difficulty with their eyesight as they are partly sighted or blind. Will be continuing on with this series - very much enjoyed.
    • 4/5
      Tessa Dare has become one of my favourite authors. And I must say, that sometimes the stories are a bit "too casual" for a historical romance. But I simply don't care since she makes me feel so freaking much with her outstanding romances.
      And to have an outstanding romance you must have remarkable characters. To top it off, we have a blind hero and we get to know how his life is and what his hardships are. But being blind isn't what defines him. So a round of applause, please!
      Also, I wasn't aware I was such a fan of "grumpy vs. sunshine" trope!!
    • 4/5
      solde (Izzy) Ophelia Goodnight is twenty-six, plain and penniless. The daughter of a well-known children's book author, Izzy grew up dreaming of knights, romance and a life of adventure. However, after years of disappointment, Izzy no longer believes in fairy tales. Orphaned and homeless, she suddenly receives word that she has inherited a castle in Northumberland. Thinking that perhaps her luck has changed, Izzy uses everything she has to travel to the castle and claim her inheritance. Unfortunately she finds the castle still occupied by its former owner, a very irate and brooding Duke of Rothbury (Ransom). Nearly blind from a recent duel, Ransom has been hiding out in his castle and claims that it was never sold. It's a standoff now as neither Ransom nor Izzy is willing to give up the castle. They decide to work together to unravel the mystery and end up finding more than either of them bargained for.I am fairly new to Tessa Dare's writing but have become a fast fan. Her stories are charming and sweet with a lot of humor. Romancing the Duke is the first book in a new series, each with a heroine who inherits a castle. Izzy is the heroine of this book and I really liked her. She's been disappointed a lot in life but she isn't jaded or mean. I liked her curious mind and the fact that she didn't let Ransom scare her away. She's tenacious, loyal and more than a match for the Duke.The Duke is a difficult character to love - at first. He's moody, mean and gruff and does everything in his power to get rid of Izzy. His scars, inside and out, have made him a hardened man who pushes people away. But as Izzy chips away at his rough exterior, we find a man who is romantic and charming (though still rough around the edges). Both of them have grown up believing that they weren't good enough - Ransom because of his jackass of a father who blamed him for his mother's death, and Izzy because she she thinks herself plain and isn't able to live up to the legend of The Goodnight Tales. It broke my heart to see how neither of them really knew their own value. But, as their relationship grows, they do as well and both start to see each themselves in a different light. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. While it's not my favorite Tessa Dare book (I still prefer the Spindle Cove series a bit more), I had a lot of fun reading it and will definitely be re-reading it in the near future. I am excited to see what is going to happen in the next book in the series. Romancing the Duke is another great romance to add to my growing Tessa Dare collection.*I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
    • 4/5
      So cute and fun! Loved every minute of it. The characters were great, the audiobook narrator was wonderful, and the story itself was so so fun to read. I have a feeling I'm going to binge read the rest of the series now.
    • 4/5
      1st in the Castles Ever After series. 26-year-old Isolde (Izzy) Ophelia Goodnight has been left penniless after the death of her father, a renowned author, and is fast running out of options. When she inherits Gostley Castle from her godfather, it seems that life has taken a turn for the better. Gathering her pet ermine and meagre belongings, she travels to her new home in Northumberland. Upon arrival, however, she finds the last owner still in residence, Ransom, Duke of Rothbury. 30-year-old Ransom was injured many months ago and is now blind and hiding from society in the crumbling castle, along with his manservant and dog. He doesn't believe that he has sold the castle to anyone. Can Izzy, who has never even been kissed, manage to evict the handsome, if damaged Duke. Will she then be able to claim her inheritance and cast off the shadow of the storybook world she has been trapped in by her father's stories. Entertaining plot with a strong female protagonist and good dash of humour. Great author, enjoyed.
    • 3/5
      Upon her father's death, Izzy was left penniless and without so much as a roof over her head. Then she receives a mysterious letter saying she had inherited a castle from her godfather. In need of a home, Izzy journeys to what she thought would be her fairytale home. Unfortunately, the castle is falling apart due to neglect on it's current occupant (and possibly it's rightful owner), Ransom the Duke of Rothbury.Ransom was left mostly blind after a foolish duel over a girl he hadn't even loved. He'd selected this castle to hide in, avoiding society at all cost due to both his handicap and his disfigured looks. He has no doubt he is the rightful owner of the castle, as it has been in his family for generations. Due to his blindness, he needs consistency and having a tempting woman like Izzy fluttering about was too much of a distraction for him. To end the mystery and keep Izzy somewhat at bay, Ransom hires on as his secretary, having her read his correspondence to him so they can figure out how exactly his ancestral home ended up in someone else's will.This story had quite a bit of promise, but unfortunately just didn't do it for me in the end. First of all, Ransom made way too radical of a transformation after being intimate with Izzy. His behavior literally did a 180 and it just made no sense given what we already knew about him. This made the whole story feel like it was moving too fast. One minute he's this gruff, wounded aristocrat whose angry with the world and can't see himself with Izzy and then BAM! He's head over heels for her. I just didn't buy it.Then the whole issue of who the castle actually belonged to got dropped quickly and rather suddenly. It's briefly mentioned they suspect his solicitors were stealing money from him and the solicitors due show up with a doctor to try to have Ransom committed, but no real reason is given as to why any of this is happening. Ransom's theory is that his heir wants him out of the picture so he can inherit, but that's the only mention of the heir (he seriously doesn't even get a name!) and no explanation is given as to why his solicitors would suddenly switch allegiances. This annoyed me because it just seemed like a convenient plot point added on at the beginning to give Izzy a plausible reason to live with Ransom at the castle. And don't even get me started on the whole fairytale aspect of it. Short version: Izzy's father authored the Goodnight Tales, fairytales that for some reason adults obsessed over, to the point of going full on LARP. Straight up, there were entire groups of people who formed "knighthoods", dressed up as characters, followed Izzy around so they can hound her for information about future storylines, and could quote entire passages from the story. Again, these people were ADULTS who obsessed over FAIRYTALES meant to be told to children as bedtime stories. The whole thing was just bizarre.Though well written, this is not Ms. Dare's best. I'd much rather read Any Duchess Will Do or A Week to Be Wicked. This book pales in comparison.
    • 5/5
      Sweet, fun, swoon worthy and all around just perfect.
    • 5/5
      Very funny and kept me up all night till I finished. Made me want to read more of her books. I like that we only get the perspective of the blind Duke, friend and Butler of Ms. Goodnights beauty or lack of. Only that she had black curly hair, pale skin and blue eyes.
    • 5/5
      A perfect little historical. I like the fairytale inside a fairytale, and appreciated the geeks that ruled. The story is charming, funny, smart and sexy. The author was new to me, but you can be sure I will be stocking up on her catalogue.
    • 5/5
      Funny! Love Izzy Goodnight.
    • 4/5
      Izzy Goodnight has been on the brink of disaster ever since the death of her father. When she receives a letter from her godfather's lawyers, she discovers he's gifted her a castle. The only problem is that Ransom, the Duke of Rothbury is still in residence and definitely didn't sell his castle so that it could be gifted to Izzy. As Izzy and Ransom dig into what has led to both of them living in Gostley Castle, they'll discover a mutual attraction that exceeds everything they ever expected.I'm never disappointed when I pick up a Tessa Dare romance and this novel continues the trend. Izzy and Ransom are both complex human characters whose backgrounds are informative to their flaws and quirks. Dare also sensitively deals with having a character who has a disability. Plus she manages to sneak in a Star Wars reference into a historical romance novel, which takes some skill and made me laugh. Recommended as always.
    • 4/5
      I'm slowly venturing my way into the world of romance - not too long ago I would have said, good god, no! But this was a fun read and I especially liked that she was very practical and at the same time kind of whimsical (live ermine and all). And a grumpy duke to boot!
    • 3/5
      Incredibly sweet and silly, and a good escape from our current pandemic worries.
    • 4/5
      This book was really a sweet read!Izzy Goodman is the daughter of late famous writer of bedtime stories. The stories started when she was 12 years old and growing up living in a fantasy world of stories she always hoped of white nights and romantic love. Now she is 26 years old, penniless and not experience any bit of love and romance. She receives an unexpected letter from lawyer of his god father stating she has inherited something and should meet him at a strange castle.Ransom Vane, Duke of Rothbury has spent last seven month hidden in his family castle drinking and avoiding civilized world after his eyes are almost blind due to a pride duel.It turns out Izzy’s inherited the castle, the issue is Ransom hasn’t sold the castle to anybody… and fun begins.It is a funny romance story and I laughed a lot with it. Ransom is rude and jerk but in some moments a complete gentleman and Izzy is cute really cute. This book is very well written, very well.
    • 2/5
      I have read this story before, you have probably read this story before. It's a bit reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast and a lot reminiscent of "Yours Until Dawn" by Teresa Medeiros (better in my opinion) and "This is All I ask" by Lynn Kurland. It's more light and fluffy, less calories!, but in a mediocre way. Pancakes, pancakes without chocolate chips perhaps.

      26yr old woman left destitute by irresponsible father. But wait! Godfather leaves her a bequest, a castle. However, this castle comes with a blind cranky Duke who claims the castle is still his. Interlude of, I hate to say it but, boring yawn interactions. Seriously, were was wolf dog? I wanted more of the wolf dog and the ermine, their feisty love/hate romance? intrigued me.

      Anyway, Duke has a cousin and solicitors that are trying to discredit him so he must put on a good show and act competent or become a peasant nobody. Izzy (26yr old) and her merry band of knights and hand maidens (her father wrote fairytales)battle together to keep the Duke in silk.

      2 stars because this is Tessa Dare and her writing is credible but really just yawn. Look, I read a ton of romance so obviously there is somewhat of a formula I like and enjoy. This one however, did not feel fresh and did not intrigue me.

      Read if you don't want to be taxed, want light and fluffy, and like beaten dead horses (umm, metaphorically of course).
    • 3/5
      Not much angst though there was some vulnerable, insecure moments I liked. A sweet story.
    • 3/5
      It is silly.
      It is exaggerated.
      It is beyond unbelievable.
      The characters act as if they are from our time.

      And it is ridiculously entertaining.

      Izzy Goodnight's father was a successful author and after he died, everything went to her horrible cousin. After crossing out every single fairytale expectation, she ends up in a decrepit castle 'with nothing more to her name than a weasel, a letter, and her last shred of hope.' There she realizes that there are all kinds of fairytales.
    • 4/5
      Izzy’s father has passed away before updating his will and his inheritance is left to her male cousin. Her father was a famous author of books with a cult following like “Harry Potter” stories. Izzy has no income, no prospects but her godfather has left her a piece of property. She uses the last of her savings goes to this ramshackle castle and discovers a blind Duke in residence. It’s a test of wills with who will out last who and in the end fanbase of the books come to their aid.
    • 5/5
      Izzy Goodnight has inherited a castle. Unfortunately, Ransom Vane, Duke of Rothbury, is living there in the belief that he still owns his family estate. Ransom has been hiding out after a duel that left him blind. He's cranky, arrogant, and the perfect hero for Izzy who hides a romantic nature under her plain appearance. I seem to be on a Tessa Dare kick. I read a few of her Spindle Cove novels a while ago, but for some reason didn't get into them. But I loved her latest book, The Duchess Deal, and now I'm into the Castles Ever After series. This book is just adorable. Izzy upturns Ransom's world and brings him out of his shell. In turn, he gives her confidence in herself. The subplots with the role-playing knights and handmaidens is hysterical; Izzy is the subject of a series of fairy tales about a mythical kingdom that is a best seller in England, and the readers are as fanatic as Harry Potter readers today. There are also plenty of sexy times as the attraction between the couple is hot!Ms. Dare has a great writing style that handles both funny moments and sad introspection well. Now I'm onto the next book in this terrific series.
    • 5/5
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    • 4/5
      Read from October 12 to 14, 2016I finished this two weeks ago and enjoyed it, but never got around to writing anything down about it. It's a fun read with steamy scenes and characters with depth. Can't wait to read more by Ms. Dare.
    • 4/5
      I started off loving this book. What's not to love of a heroine who is determine to make her way in the world even though she is penniless and alone and a brooding, disfigured duke? I loved the early parts of this book but felt that the plot was stuck at some points and the storyline jumped around a bit so it was not what I was expecting from these characters. The hero wasn't as developed as I was expecting and there was a lot to work with. It was good but not as amazing as the beginning of the book led me to believe.
    • 4/5
      Romancing the Duke
      4 Stars

      The daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight is left alone and penniless after the death of her father. That is until she inherits a ramshackle castle, which is, unfortunately, already inhabited. Blinded in a freak accident, Ransom Vane, Duke of Rothbury, has taken refuge in his family home only to discover that someone has sold it out from under him. Soon Izzy and Ransom join forces to uncover a malicious conspiracy and discover that home is where the heart is...

      A sweet romance, but not for readers who prefer historical accuracy in their romance.

      Despite is cantankerous ways, Ransom is quite honorable and appeals to my preference for the scarred and tortured hero. The fact that he does not miraculously get his sight back is another check in the plus column for the book.

      Izzy is an impressive heroine, strong willed and resilient. She and Ransom have wonderful banter and chemistry, and it is actually amazing that she is in such good spirits considering her circumstances.

      The plot against Ransom does stretch the imagination considering that his only fault is being anti-social and eccentric. A duke could more or less get away with murder in those days and no one would have batted an eye. Izzy’s fan-club is also more of a modern phenomenon that requires a great deal of suspension of disbelief.

      Despite its historical anachronisms, Romancing the Duke is a light, fun read and Tessa Dare has a knack for writing engaging characters who make you smile. Looking forward to the next installment.
    • 5/5
      I really liked this book. It was different from most of these stories. And the ending wasn't rushed at all which is often the case. I particularly liked the character of the heroine and the duke was a great character too.
    • 4/5
      Definitely a recommend for me. This was super cute and sweet book.
    • 4/5
      Love the story not so the narrator. I feel she can do better.
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    • 2/5
      Okay, so let me preface by saying it's very difficult for me to give a romance book more than 3 stars. So a 2-star rating isn't all that bad. Overall, I was entertained while reading this book. I appreciated the main character because she had a distinct personality and stood up for herself. I didn't love that she had this whole "well I better have sex because I'm a spinster with no suitors" complex. She was so convinced that this duke was her only chance at love. I mean, she ended up liking him, but I'm just not into woman settling for the first guy who shows them interest. The main guy was kind of annoying because he was constantly like "I have too much dignity so you can't help me blahhhh." As far as historical romance goes, it was decent.

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