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Three Abductions and an Earl: A Regency Romance Novel (Parvenues & Paramours Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Tessa Candle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,009 ratings
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Book 1 in a feel good Regency Romance series, full of love, with just the right amount of steam.

“Regency Romance with a modern sensibility
Unique and totally relatable heroines, irresistible love interests, and a cast of family, friends and villains that thoroughly captivates.” – Ev Bishop, USA Today bestselling author


The earl finally finds his mystery woman—will he lose her forever to his enemy, his best friend, or his own dangerous mistake?

London-hating dreamer, Lydia Norwood, has failed spectacularly as a débutante. Now an encoretante whose family has lost a fortune, Lydia discovers that the beau monde is hard on a nouveau riche social climber, particularly one who is no longer riche and only wants to climb trees. Lydia must stave off the effrontery of rogue lords and conniving competitors long enough to make a good match, or else incur society's scorn by being so scandalous as to earn her own money. Falling for the unattainable Lord Aldley is a distraction she cannot afford. But they share such an enchanted history, how can her heart resist?
The tragically virtuous Earl of Aldley is tired of ambitious families hurling débutantes at his head, but cannot hide in France forever. He returns to London to seek out the mysterious tree-climbing girl who once saved him from a scheming chit, and finds more than he bargained for. Abductions, seductions, trickery and injury all endanger Lydia, but Lord Aldley's heart is imperiled beyond rescue. He has only just found her—will he lose her forever to his enemy, his best friend, or his own dangerous mistake?

Three Abductions and an Earl is a full length Steamy Regency romance novel and Book 1 in the Parvenues & Paramours series. Bedroom doors wide open—but not until the characters have earned it.

You will love this book because you crave that witty Regency dialogue and humorous interplay between an uptight nobleman and an unconventional heroine, but naturally you still want a peek into the boudoir. Is that too much to ask? Of course not! Go get your delicious Regency Escape now!


"Along with well-developed characters and an energetic storyline, readers will love the wit, romance, banter, and steam that ensue. ...highly entertaining and light-hearted, yet laced with mischief, intrigue, and characters that did what they wanted... Readers who love regency romance brimming with wit and a touch of unexpected twists, will not be disappointed." —Dahlia Gosney, InD'tale Magazine
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    Parvenues & Paramours
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    July 3 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071SKFKPK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Winding Path Books; 1st edition (July 3 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4350 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 452 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,009 ratings

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Tessa Candle

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Tessa Candle is a lawyer, world traveler, and author of rollicking historical regency romance. She also lays claim to the questionable distinction of being happily married to the descendant of a royal bastard.

Tessa writes steamy historical romances featuring heroines who stand up for themselves, the unsuspecting noblemen who fall in love with them, and all the high jinks involved in getting them together. Sexy times will ensue (doors wide open and very sexy) but not until the characters have earned it.

When she is not slaving over the production and release of another novel, or conducting research by reading salacious historical romances with heroines who refuse to be victims, she divides her time between gardening, video editing, traveling, and meeting the outrageous demands of her two highly entitled Samoyed dogs. As they are cute and inclined to think too well of themselves, Tessa surmises that they were probably dukes in a prior incarnation.

Those wishing to remain apprised of new releases, special offers and exclusive content (and wanting updates on the Duke & Duchess Samoyeds, of course) should subscribe to Tessa Candle’s reader group on her website (www.tessacandle.com).

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Lena B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't rave enough!
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2017
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I can't rave enough about this book, or cannot without running the risk of fainting and as _I_ do not have the pleasure of having an Earl at my beck and call to fan me gently or pass smelling salts beneath my nose, it's a luxury I can ill afford--and yet, rave I must.

I loved this novel in every way. I chuckled out loud at witty (and sometimes snarky) comments several times. Independent, quirky Lydia is fabulous, and I'm just as interested in Tillie and hope she's the main character in Book 2, please, pretty please! Lord Aldley is heart flutteringly lovely and . . . Well, just siiiigh. :)

What I loved most about this story, however, is how it pulls you in gently and slowly, at first, creating a whole world and all the people in it. It reminded me of the classic romance stories I grew up on that made me fall in love with the genre to begin with, and gives me great hopes that this one book will grow into a rollicking series.

And, oh, the steamy bits! Mm, mmm, mmm!

I can't wait to see more from this author!
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Winnie Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Jane Austinesque . . .
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2019
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From an enjoyment perspective, I would not give this book 4 stars. But it was well written, with lots of witty, snarky comments and dialogue, and interesting characters. However, making it to the end was somewhat of a painful chore for me. I hate to leave a book unread, otherwise I may have done just that. I found the book dragged on way too long. There were so many obstacles, that it got a bit much after a while. Thank God though for Tilly, who managed to logically think through the situations or it would have been 10 times worse! I do agree with another reviewer that the story put me in mind of Jane Austen. Not that I don't enjoy Jane Austen, but I wasn't expecting that style of book when I began reading, so maybe that put me off. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood to read this style of romance. I find however, that even though from an enjoyment perspective I could only give it a 2 1/2 or 3 star rating, the quality of the writing and the story itself is worth more than that, and that the problem lies with me just not enjoying this type of book. I had also just finished reading a story that I found too short in that there was not enough character or plot development, whereas this book was the exact opposite in that it dragged on and was quite convoluted. I'd like to know Tilly's story, but I don't think I have it in me to suffer through it!
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Rosewood
5.0 out of 5 stars Light and Fun read!
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2018
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Super great characters in this novel as well as a superior and exciting plot make this an outstanding read - Lydia is not really boring enough to be a Countess as she climbs trees and business success in her spare time - Thomas was a total surprise because he comes across as almost as stuffy as his mother the Dowager Countess but you have to watch out for those puritan types - plenty of action / adventure in this story with someone always scheming to cause some trouble - loved the way both of the Delacroix conspirators got their comeuppance - I was hoping for Lydia's parents to see a better ending in the story, though, especially Dad deserved a happy ending - but the comical events in this novel are laugh-out-loud funny!
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LakeLady
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2019
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I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Lots of subplots, deceptions and abductions. Add in several romances and some graphic sex. Looking forward to the next episode. Although this is a stand alone, it gives a cliff hanger for one of the sub characters to be the focus of the next story.
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Dana Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously Captivating
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2017
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Every time you think things are settled, someone or something new throws a wrench into the plans. Yet the protagonist stays true to herself throughout the story - love it! Best for those who like some Jane Austinesque romance with some suspense thrown in.
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MarthaH
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so entertaining book
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2019
The story started out with such promise. The dialogue was witty and humorous. Though there was little chemistry between Lydia and Thomas initially....towards the end, Lydia was transformed from a modest, virtuous maiden into a strong willed, passionate woman who suddenly discovered she wanted sex and lots of it. It was a little disconcerting..almost felt like a different author finished the book, since there were no indications of this behaviour in Lydia throughout the earlier part of the book.
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Bookgrrrl
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful on every level!
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2019
I have been reading Regencies for years, having started my addiction with the inimitable Georgette Heyer. I found this story absolutely delightful! A feisty heroine, true to herself, a lovely hero, a captivating tale with many twists and turns. Great dialogue, terribly amusing. Highly recommend and I for one will be following this talented author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One not to miss!
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2018
This was a most satisfying read. Great characters, both the good ones and the villains. Very hard to put down once started. So many twist and turns and surprises that it was deliciously dizzying. Very well thought out and written. A definite must read.
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butterfly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2023
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Amazon-klant
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very funny!
Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 30, 2020
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I downloaded this as a freebie (Jan. 2020) but is was well worth my time 😂. The ball of Lady Aldley is almost like a farce, with people getting into carriages. The whole novel was so incredibly funny. One hurdle after another to conquer 😁, hilarious. Especially Tilly Ravelsham’s remarks/observations are a joy to read 😉. In the end everything is nicely tied up of course.
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Bonnie Blots
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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Characters were new and different than the usual heros and heroines that I have read lately. The story line was a little long but still it kept my interest. I am buying the next book in the series which I normally would not do unless it was offered under Kindle Reads for free. So looking forward to following secondary characters as the leads in the next installment. Enjoying reading new plot twists and the author has a talent for conversation between characters that seems realistic and sometimes funny. The book did not disappoint, in fact I enjoyed it very much.
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Carol F
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent author
Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2024
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Cynthia L. Bogner
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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Executed in a non-traditional way. I will preface by saying this is my second reading of this book. I read the last book in the series recently which was a Christmas novella. I was thoroughly unimpressed, but decided I would go back and try the first book. That’s when I discovered that I read it over a year ago.

I was pleasantly surprised, actually shocked that the same author wrote the two books. Because this book is so well written. The characters are eccentric and charming, and even the villains are nuanced. The dialogue is witty and cleverer than what you will find in most historical romances. It is clear that the author is an academic of some sort.

As I revisited this story and am remembering the others, I better understand why the novella did not work given the author’s writing style. A lot happens. The characters are high-thinkers. The story does not just focus on the two main characters.

The double edge sword to that formula is that it took a long time to get to the heat of the romance, and when it does happen, it’s almost too much to be believed as if it was put there to satisfy some predetermined criteria. The writing is so good and the story so interesting that you are willing to wait, but personally, I wish IT had been less pedestrian given how lyrical the rest of the book is.

Some of the language seems a little modern, but who am I to say that someone might not call another person a sh*thead in Regency England.

One of the main secondary characters, Tilly, is a little too controlling and jaded for my tastes, but as I recall her story, it is quite complicated, and there are reasons why she is not breaking off her betrothal...yet. Of course, to true romantics, there are no good reasons to stomp on the heart of true love.
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