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There Are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea (The Inheritance Clause Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Samantha Holt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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.
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There Are Plenty More Duke's in the Sea

To fulfill the terms of her Grandfather's will, Angel 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.

A Rake Never Changes His Spots

Lord Seth Templeton has no desire for life to change. He enjoyed every minute of his bachelor existence. Anyway, his older brother, the Marquis of Eastbrook, partakes in enough seriousness for one family. His reputation as a rake has never caused him any problems…until now.

Once a Wallllower, Always a Wallflower

This wallflower must travel to the wilds of Scotland to fetch a mysterious something. Minerva cannot fathom why she should be the one to have to bring home this object but if she does not, their grandfather's fortune will go to a most underserving man...

All's Fair in Love and Debauchery

Theo, the Marquis of Eastbrook, has the easiest of tasks. At least the rest of his family thinks so. Return to his entailed estate and remain there for two months. It should be simple…But he has refused to set foot there since the death of his wife.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L7TKK71
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Helstone Press (Jan. 7 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2947 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Samantha Holt is known for fun, witty, and usually steamy historical romances. She's been a full-time writer for longer than she ever thought possible having originally trained as a nurse and an archaeologist. She's a champion napper, owner of too many animals, mum to twins, and lives in a small village near the very middle of England.

She's usually writing (or napping) but when she's not, Samantha is plotting (books of course!) with her husband, drinking coffee, climbing hills that are far too high for her fitness levels or visiting stately homes and pretending she's posh.

You can claim a free book by signing up to her newsletter www.samanthaholtromance.com

If you're not sure where to start, why not try:

▶ Capturing the Bride (The Kidnap Club #1). A fun Regency read full of spice and an unusual heroine trying to escape an arranged marriage and a hero who has no idea how to keep his hands off her!

▶ You're the Rogue That I Want (Rogues of Redmere #1) is a longer read with heat, witty dialogue, a feisty heroine and adventure. All books in the series are standalone.

▶ There Are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea (The Inheritance Clause #1) is a fun, steamy read focused on the Templeton family as they fight to save their inheritance.

▶ Wake Me With a Kiss is a sweet, fairytale romance. Twists on Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella are also available if you love a clean, fun read.

▶ To Steal a Highlander's Heart is a full length dive into the world of sexy highlanders. For those who love braw Scots, some steamy scenes, and medieval romance, this series is a perfect escape.

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Rosewood
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read the next novella in the series!
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2019
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Loved the concept of this series with each of the siblings having a task to fulfill in order to get their inheritance - Angel's character is strong and fun loving, an ideal caretaker for Auntie Jean, I always love a strong heroine character - I loved Mrs Stone, too, independent and wise with age despite her slight dementia - Reuban's character I wasn't crazy about at first but when he stopped being so suspicious of everything he became a nice guy - the novella could have been longer not because it is not developed fully but because I didn't want the story to end so soon
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Raymond Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining heroine
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2019
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A sweet romance in which two apparently unsuited protagonists fall in love, despite initial bad impressions of each other. The circumstances that throw them together are not too plausible, but never mind. Just enjoy the journey and touches of humour.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner by Samantha Holt
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2019
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A smart heroine, a dastardly villian, and a reluctant hero. Ms Holt has them all in this book. The plot is engaging - very hard to put down - and has interesting misunderstandings to enliven the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2020
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I could not put the book down. I was addicted to it. It left me wanting more. Excellent, thank you!
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Monique D
4.0 out of 5 stars What a great idea for a series!
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2019
When the Templetons' grandfather died, his will was read, and the gathered family has quite a shock at the conditions of the inheritance. The four grandchildren would have tasks to perform if they were to inherit or the money would go to a man they all despised. When they saw what they would have to do, Seth Minerva, Theo, and Angel were crestfallen. Lady Angel Templeton, pampered and spoiled débutante would have to work!

I had enjoyed book 2, A Rake Never Changes His Spots, so much that I purchased this book right afterwards. As each book features one of the Templeton heirs, I am thrilled that this means four books, and I hope the next instalments follow quickly. After only a few paragraphs, I was almost giggling at the idea of Angel, a Regency party girl, having to work for two months. Her conquest of the Duke of Norwick will have to wait. Meanwhile, Reuben Hunter is relieved that his ancient, forgetful great-aunt Jean is getting a companion. A reliable young person to see that no harm comes to the mischievous old lady! That's not exactly Angel's forte, but it's only two months.

Reuben is a very serious young man, a bit of a grouch, and he doesn't trust Angel, at first. She is her enchanting self and Aunt Jean is quite taken with sunny Angel. The romance between Angel and Reuben progressed nicely, the characters are engaging and well defined. There was a misunderstanding, which thankfully was short-lived, but the way Aunt Jean's problem was handled didn't seem quite believable. I felt the epilogue - the sole sex scene - was unnecessary, and seemed included as an afterthought. But all in all, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE DUKES IN THE SEA is a quick read, evenly paced and elegantly written; it is young, light, charming and fun. I think The Inheritance Clause series is a very clever idea, and I can't wait to read the other installments.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful of Preconceived ideas
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2019
There are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea by Samantha Holt is an excellent choice for a quick read in an afternoon or an evening. The story is well-written with a well paced plot. The author includes humour, challenges for the characters that help them to grow and mature, a little danger, and of course romance. Angel is a little spoiled at first but she is also a kind, caring and intelligent young woman. Her grandfather was a very wise man to put stipulations in his will that would enable his heirs to develop their best qualities and to mature in order to receive their inheritance. Angel was worried that she may lose the Duke of Norwick to another woman's wiles while she was isolated out in the countryside fulfilling her grandfather's wishes that she become a lady's companion to old Mrs. Stone. Mrs. Stone has a nephew who was concerned as he had heard that Angel was frivolous and prone to outrageous behaviour. He was also worried that Angel was out to steal his Aunt's fortune. Angel had similar worries about Reuben, but as they spend more time together at his aunt's home will their preconceived ideas prove to be wrong and will Angel learn that it is perhaps a good thing that there are many Dukes in the sea?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Judy Munoz
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining historical romance!
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2019
Historical romance is one of my favourite genres, so I was excited to read this story. I understand it is the first book in a series, but it also works well as a standalone novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. The story is well written and the plot is intriguing. The author successfully brings the era to life and creates memorable and compelling characters. Angel is a captivating and engaging heroine and Reuben is a charming and swoon-worthy hero. Aunt Jean is a fun and mischievous force to be reckoned with. This is definitely an entertaining and enjoyable historical romance with all the bells and whistles - and even a few hints of what’s next in the series. This is an entertaining story and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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CatMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Charming Story
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2019
Charming, light-hearted, delightful story with an irrepressible heroine, a determined hero and just enough mishaps and misunderstandings to keep the plot moving along smoothly. Great supporting characters, worth the read for Aunt Jean alone. A complete story itself, but it does hint that maybe the other Templeton siblings might get their own stories and I really hope they do! A fun read for a lazy afternoon or a quiet evening. Thanks to Booksprout for this copy which I am voluntarily reviewing.
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PeggyC51
5.0 out of 5 stars Task #1
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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When I read Grandpapa’s bequest and condition, I immediately thought of Scavenger Hunt, one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. The movie had a similar premise, but instead of individual tasks, the potential heirs were to participate in a scavenger hunt. I look for this series to be equally entertaining.

The first story is about Angel, the youngest grandchild. Her task is to serve as lady’s companion for two months to Mrs. Stone. Learning to work and take care of others is her lesson. Mrs. Stone is an older lady with a happy disposition and a grumpy nephew who is suspicious of Angel’s motives for coming to care for his aunt. Is she planning to cheat his aunt out of her fortune? Angel is just as suspicious of his motives. As they get to know each other, Rueben and Angel are attracted to each other, but their suspicions get in the way of love. When they finally reveal the truth of their actions, will it be too late to find a future together?

There are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea is an absolutely delightful story and a great beginning for a new series. The well-written and perfectly paced story has a little challenge, a little danger, a lot of humor, and finally romance. The characters are charming. Angel is a little spoiled, happy, kind, caring, and intelligent (her solution to ridding them of the villain was brilliant). Rueben was watchful, dependable, grumpy, but only because he didn’t want to see his aunt hurt, and quite loveable. Mrs. Stone was friendly, happy, and got a glint in her eye when Rueben and Angel were together. I enjoyed this story and look forward to the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in India on August 31, 2019
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Awesome writing, nothing to drag & a very interesting wit to it. Must read, got me hitched to the others in the series
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful easy read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2019
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I chose this rating because I liked Victoria Holt books but have read almost all twice .I was pleased to find another author who's writings I could engage with.
I liked the animosity between the characters,especially the way the authority gave us insight to how Reuben was feeling as we heard what he was thinking. Then to Angel the same filling in the storyline which amused me. I liked some of the storyline that made me smirk for example, when Angel was putting up the paint easel and having problems, Reuben talking to his Aunt indoors notices as Angel kicked the easel in temper Reuben watching indoors tries not to smirk.
I didn't like the explicit sex at the end, I would have much preferred more fire between the two. The book was soon read a bit short but I really enjoyed it . .
This book would suit anyone wanting a light easy storyline. I shall read her other books and have already taken two more to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2021
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Enjoyable historical romance.
I liked the characters and was involved in their story. Was very clean in the most part.
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Monique D
4.0 out of 5 stars What a great idea for a series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
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When the Templetons' grandfather died, his will was read, and the gathered family has quite a shock at the conditions of the inheritance. The four grandchildren would have tasks to perform if they were to inherit or the money would go to a man they all despised. When they saw what they would have to do, Seth Minerva, Theo, and Angel were crestfallen. Lady Angel Templeton, pampered and spoiled débutante would have to work!

I had enjoyed book 2, A Rake Never Changes His Spots, so much that I purchased this book right afterwards. As each book features one of the Templeton heirs, I am thrilled that this means four books, and I hope the next instalments follow quickly. After only a few paragraphs, I was almost giggling at the idea of Angel, a Regency party girl, having to work for two months. Her conquest of the Duke of Norwick will have to wait. Meanwhile, Reuben Hunter is relieved that his ancient, forgetful great-aunt Jean is getting a companion. A reliable young person to see that no harm comes to the mischievous old lady! That's not exactly Angel's forte, but it's only two months.

Reuben is a very serious young man, a bit of a grouch, and he doesn't trust Angel, at first. She is her enchanting self and Aunt Jean is quite taken with sunny Angel. The romance between Angel and Reuben progressed nicely, the characters are engaging and well defined. There was a misunderstanding, which thankfully was short-lived, but the way Aunt Jean's problem was handled didn't seem quite believable. I felt the epilogue - the sole sex scene - was unnecessary, and seemed included as an afterthought. But all in all, THERE ARE PLENTY MORE DUKES IN THE SEA is a quick read, evenly paced and elegantly written; it is young, light, charming and fun. I think The Inheritance Clause series is a very clever idea, and I can't wait to read the other installments.
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