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Henry's Bride (London Libertines Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Emily Royal (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,321
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Thrust together when a duel goes wrong, can an awkward debutante and a libertine lord find love in a marriage of circumstance?

Enjoy Book 1 "Henry's Bride" in the fabulous new series "London Libertines". Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Jeanette Claybone, newcomer to society thanks to her father’s recent baronetcy, struggles to navigate the waters of the ton during her first season. When an evening walk with the wrong hungry suitor ruins her reputation, she calls a duel for her honor but is left injured. Disowned by all, she finds an unlikely savior in renowned rake Henry Drayton.

Believing her reputation ruined, and determined to enjoy the sin she’s already been punished for, Jeanette succumbs to Henry’s passion. Upon discovering Jeanette told the truth about her virtue, Henry asks for her hand.

The hasty marriage pleases neither of them. Jeanette wanted to marry for love, not convenience. A committed bachelor, Henry, believes he’s been duped. At night, their shared passion is addictive but by day, Henry seems to want nothing to do with his new wife. However, behind his cold demeanor lies a secret burden. He is one of few men who have noticed the rise in disappearances of London’s prostitutes.

Soon, Henry’s investigation into a profitable slave ring draws him and his associates into danger. When Jeanette’s inquisitive nature leads her to become caught up in it, Henry must reveal his heart or lose all that he holds dear.

Can a ruined woman and a renowned rake find love in their unlikely union?

London Libertines
Book 1 - Henry's Bride
Book 2 - Hawthorne's Wife
Book 3 - Roderick's Widow
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SL1HM2Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 2nd edition (June 3, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3278 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1072324091
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,321

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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Emily Royal is a mathematics geek who grew up in Sussex, England and has always had a passion for romance and bad boy heroes in need of redemption. After graduating from Oxford and enjoying a brief dream of becoming a pilot she started a career in financial services.

She now lives in rural Scotland with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets including Twinkle, an attention-seeking boa constrictor. When not working on algebra, writing or keeping Twinkle from slithering over her keyboard, Emily enjoys painting, playing the piano and can often be found wandering in the Highlands of Scotland looking for inspiration.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars BETRAYAL, WHORES, MURDER, & LOVE
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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5 STARS for the LLB1 series, an action packed story full of colorful emotional scenes that Emily Royal has packed the start of her series for her readers. It's a Historical Regency Romance that involves the Ton and the craziness of the Season & The Marriage Chase the unmarried girls just out & the titled men unmarried play at Unfortunately, those girls could easily lose their auroa of white virginity if they are perceived to have been compromised. They only have to be missed or simply accussed with a rumour, the perception itself could be enough to ruin a girl's reputation for a good marriage and unless the man who is associated with her, has honor, ask to marry; she has to quit society. This happened with Jeanette, & the man did not marry her, all assumed they had intercourse. Henry, heir to a Duke, felt sorry & sought to help her so he had her at his home while trying to locate the heel who ruined her. Emotions ran high, Henry desired Jeanette & kissed her thinking she wasn't a virgin, she kissed back, thinking ok, at least I can have 1 night to remember. This was the beginning of the couple not talking openly & with complete honesty to each other that causes all kinds of upsets, heartbreak, danger, escapades in whore houses, involvement in white slavery/sex rings and the murder of whores. Amazing, how so much power these topics can hold and definitely hold your interest. E.R. gave an old topic a make over, complete with a newly written song; and it got up performed, tap danced, and got a standing ovation! E.R. your audience is awaiting Book 2 .

Great fleshed out characters. Some of the food you can almost taste. I wanted to slap 1 of the Ton's women. Descriptions were great of houses, outsides and just overall clothes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review not optional
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
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I dislike writing these so much that I don't rate most of the books I read. However, readers deserve to be warned of this story. Henry is an unmitigated ass who treats Jeanette very poorly, even when we are to feel relief that he has seen the error of his ways. The sex scenes are as annoying as any I have read ... the explicit descriptions defy logic. And yet, I wept at Jeanette's abandonment and betrayal as if this were a classic Hardy novel. I felt satisfaction at her leadership and success in the country, and tentative hope "watching" Rupert grow up. I expect this story more accurately reflects the attitudes of the times than the ones in which women are treated (eventually) as equal partners in marriage rather than possessions, and it was unsatisfying. Usually I can be persuaded of the goodness of the hero (by application of unrealistic current standards of romance and honor), but in this case, I think Henry remains psychologically unworthy of Jeanette. I read the last words still not liking him and knowing that Jeanette's weakness for his sexual prowess is probably her only serious flaw and wish better for her.
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Linda S Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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I have lost a nice sleep over this book once I started reading I couldn’t stop I literally could not stop I have not gone to sleep yet because I have to finish this book I’m so glad I did it was a wonderful book I need a better adjective wonderful is not good enough the characters were just marvelous I could’ve hated Henry but I didn’t I knew he would see her worth eventually I needed poops spoiler I did hate him for a while but I got but I can tell you is this book was wonderful wonderful awesome thrilling and I do highly recommend this book to everyone I don’t think there’s a person out there that would not like this book if there is I don’t want to know them because they got to be hard as nails
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JLC
3.0 out of 5 stars Three stars for the heroine, ZERO stars for the man
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022
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This book was infuriating (except for the h). I should have read and paid attention to the reviews. I don't think I've ever been some disgusted with a person in the main relationship (he's despicable, and I will not use H in reference to him) of a book.

One thing I will note, though -- the h was an uncommonly well-written character and an all-around admirable person. She deserved so, so much better -- a better man, a better family, better friends -- better everything.

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-- The man helps his friend ruin her by force in her first season (or at least doesn't stop him), then later becomes enraged with her when he discovers she was still a virgin (his friend's efforts didn't succeed). Then he accuses her of trapping him into marriage because of it. Disgusting.

-- The guy's constantly thinking about how far below him she is in terms of social rank

-- He believes he's doing husbands a favor by having sex with their wives

-- I have never read anything like what her family does to her after she's attacked at the house party. That's unforgivable. That's a 'no future contact regardless of their wishes' event.

-- The way this man treated her -- both in public and in private -- was also unforgivable, and his weak excuse for doing so was absolute BS. I cannot understand why she would want to be with him in the end. It's nonsense.

I- actually, I can't even list all of the things I hated about the people around her, what she was subjected to, and the fact that the HEA involved that particular man. There are too many, and I don't need this kind of stress.

In summary, the heroine is one of the best characters I've ever read, and she deserved a better story.
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Pamdave
5.0 out of 5 stars love this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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So glad I ignored all the bad reviews. In fact, I’m wondering if they read the same book. Smh

There was angst, a murder, ruination, marriage, steam, love, and redemption. The H was a rake but he had a good heart. He was trying to find out who was murdering the whores. The h was not a timid woman and this got her into terrible in the Ton. She finds that she loves the H. Misunderstandings abounded because he was trying to protect her from being a murder victim and she thought he didn’t love her, but, in fact, despised her. Redemption comes at the end. He grovels for the woman he loves. Wonderful story.
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Eleni Sakellis
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining story
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022
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This is an entertaining romance with strong characters and elements of mystery included. A good start to the series. Recommended for fans of the genre.
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Miss Informed
5.0 out of 5 stars From infamy to infatuation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2023
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The daughter of a gentleman farmer some is still a farmer"s daughter in the eyes of society. Jeanette hopes to marry for love but instead finds herself wed to a man who apparently despises her; such a shame she has fallen for him.
The arrogance and snobbery of high society, and the dangers faced by the lower classes form the background to this Regency romance. Another winner from Emily Royal
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4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story!
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2019
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I couldn't put the book down. I wanted to see what was coming next... I would have given 5 stars, except there were a few times when the emotions of the characters felt stiff. I can't wait to read the next book😊
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HeyerFan
4.0 out of 5 stars Despite subject matter, a lighthearted read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2023
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This book was well written and engaging and deals with the unsavoury side of both libertines and the trade in women who are considered invisible and disposable. The men in this book were thoroughly unpleasant characters; though Oakville does later redeem himself but only after he has done untold damage. I hated the way Henry treated Jeanette, though he was honourable enough to do the right thing by her and towards the latter half of the book his treatment was done to protect her.
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Rowen
2.0 out of 5 stars she forgot
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2022
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I'll try to write without giving anything away or swearing. There are 2 main issues to resolve in the storyline, it’s all regular romance novel until after the first one is resolved then it turns to crud. Based on absolutely no evidence everyone is giving the female lead in-depth profound advice on how she is wrong then it resolves with ridiculous ease as she just rolls after they've repeated again and again how strong-willed she is.
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CatF
3.0 out of 5 stars Subverting the romantic hero to an abuser - a step too far
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2024
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I applaud the writing and subversion of the genre. But the emotional manipulation without a true apology went too far for my taste.
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