Title: THERE ARE PLENTY MORE DUKES IN THE SEA
Series: Inheritance Clause #1
Author: Samantha Holt
Publisher: Helstone Press
Publish Date: 01.07.2018
Category /Genre: Historical Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an
unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Samantha Holt (as an ARC gifted copy)
Date completed: 01.05.2019
Description from the publisher:
The Templeton siblings have
inherited a fortune. But there’s a catch…
I, George Lockett, do decree that my grandchildren, herein named, will inherit my fortune in its entirety, so long as they fulfill the following terms. Each person must complete their task to my lawyer’s satisfaction or their share of the inheritance shall be forfeit.
There are many reasons Lady Angel Templeton needs her grandfather’s money. Of course she wants to be less of a burden to her oldest brother but, goodness, once she has even more money, she can have her pick of the men! A certain Duke of Norwick would be a fool to ignore her…
Unfortunately, their beloved grandfather decided not to make it easy on the Templetons, though Angel is convinced her task must be the hardest. To fulfill the terms of the will, she must perform unpaid duties as a lady’s companion for two months to the entirely unmanageable Mrs. Stone.
Two whole months of work.
What’s worse, Mrs. Stone is determined to be an even bigger handful than Angel herself.
No…what’s worse, is the lady comes along with a miserable wretch of a nephew. While she cannot deny he is handsome in that dark, brooding way so many women adore, Angel does not enjoy the company of serious men – especially when they have already declared they do not trust her one jot.
Well, she doesn’t trust him either. It soon becomes obvious why the stern Mr. Hunter is determined to haunt her every move – he must want Mrs. Stone's money!
Well, Angel cannot allow anything happen to her new friend, especially when she risks losing everything.
I, George Lockett, do decree that my grandchildren, herein named, will inherit my fortune in its entirety, so long as they fulfill the following terms. Each person must complete their task to my lawyer’s satisfaction or their share of the inheritance shall be forfeit.
There are many reasons Lady Angel Templeton needs her grandfather’s money. Of course she wants to be less of a burden to her oldest brother but, goodness, once she has even more money, she can have her pick of the men! A certain Duke of Norwick would be a fool to ignore her…
Unfortunately, their beloved grandfather decided not to make it easy on the Templetons, though Angel is convinced her task must be the hardest. To fulfill the terms of the will, she must perform unpaid duties as a lady’s companion for two months to the entirely unmanageable Mrs. Stone.
Two whole months of work.
What’s worse, Mrs. Stone is determined to be an even bigger handful than Angel herself.
No…what’s worse, is the lady comes along with a miserable wretch of a nephew. While she cannot deny he is handsome in that dark, brooding way so many women adore, Angel does not enjoy the company of serious men – especially when they have already declared they do not trust her one jot.
Well, she doesn’t trust him either. It soon becomes obvious why the stern Mr. Hunter is determined to haunt her every move – he must want Mrs. Stone's money!
Well, Angel cannot allow anything happen to her new friend, especially when she risks losing everything.
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THERE ARE PLENTY MORE DUKES IN THE
SEA is the first book in the
Inheritance Clause series. They
will need to be read in the order of release.
There is no doubt from the beginning
that Angel is a self-centered, spoiled, young woman. She is the youngest of four and, quite
obviously, well loved by all. Still, her
grandfather was apparently quite wise and determined that his grandchildren
should be more than society leaders. He
wants them to value all that they have and all that they are. I believe that is the impetus to his strange
inheritance clause. Each is given a task
that will force them to grow as individuals.
Because this is a romance series, we know that they will each find their
HEA while finding that growth.
The story is entertaining,
light-hearted, and witty. Angel’s
charge, Mrs. Stone, is a reminder that old age does not need to mean
sedentary. She is lively and warm. She is the kind of person I would want for a
friend.
Though the attraction is immediate,
the romance is very slow to build. It is
perfectly paced and feels natural. I
absolutely loved every minute of reading Angel and Rueben’s story.
I can’t wait to get my hands on her
brother, Theo, but then again, I always did like the rakes (bad boys). His story will be Ms. Holt’s next release.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC
via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
The Inheritance Clause series:
1.
There Are
Plenty More Dukes in the Sea
2.
A Rake Never Changes His Spots (releases
01.21.2019)
Also from Samantha Holt:
·
The Angel’s Assassin
·
Buckle Down
·
Christmas Seduction
·
The Crimson Castle
·
Gentlemen Prefer Spinsters
·
Her Dream Cowboy
·
Her Highland Defender
·
Hunting His Highland Lass
·
Love or Loyalty
·
Must Love Lords
·
The Rake Who Rescued Me
·
The Sexy Bartender’s Virtual
Seduction
·
A Summer Siege
·
Warriors
·
The Warrior’s Reward
Bluestocking Brides series:
1.
Amelia and
the Viscount
2.
Julia and
the Duke
3.
Emma and
the Earl
4.
Catherine
and the Marquis
5.
Lilith and
the Stable Hand
Borderland Legacy:
3.
Borderland Betrayal
Cynfell Brothers series:
2. Sinful
Deeds
5. Sinful Possession
6. Sinful Temptations
Highland Fae Chronicles:
One Knight Collection:
1.
One Knight
2.
Black Knight
3.
White Knight
4.
Highland Knight
Regency Fairy Twists:
3.
Dance with
Me at Midnight
Rogues of
Redmere Series:
3.
Waiting for a Rogue Like You
Spinsters
Club Series:
1.
Gentlemen Prefer Spinsters
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