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The Baron's Destiny (Barons of the Cinque Ports Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 421 ratings

A second chance at love!

English lord, John Montague is a baron of the Cinque Ports. He's been told by the king he needs to marry right away and produce an heir. While campaigning in France, John is struck by an arrow and thrown from his horse in the midst of a storm. Dangling from a cliff, he calls for help, but isn't happy at all to see his angry ex-wife appear with a bow and arrows in her hands.

Lady Celestine de Bar had married at a very young age. But when the Montague family accused her of being a witch, the marriage ended abruptly. After fourteen years of living a life of hell, she's finally found her chance to change things. She discovers her ex-husband in France, still unmarried, and decides to take matters into her own hands.

However, now she realizes that shooting the man with an arrow might not have been the best way to win him back. She needs him, because she has a secret that she's sure he's not going to want to hear.

Can a man who measures his worth but the things he owns, find happiness with a woman of his past who demands a promise before she'll save his life?

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    Barons of the Cinque Ports
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  • This is a book filled with emotion. All the characters are so interesting. A few of the secondary characters come from other books in the series, and will make you want to read them. I loved every page. - Amazon Review
  • Reading this well written book makes an early period of English -French history come alive. The book is populated with believable characters and the description of the storm that closed Hastings as one of the Cinque Ports is well done. - Amazon Review
  • Well developed characters and interesting story about finding love.Recommend this book to all romance readers.Look forward to more books from this author. - Amazon Review
  • Elizabeth Rose has a style of writing that is quick to read and one that catches your attention and holds it. I enjoy her characters and the historical quality that she uses to bring her stories together. I also enjoy how she will give at least one of her characters an oddity of sorts that makes her stories entertaining. - Amazon Review
  • This story had me laughing, it had suspense, and it includes characters from the first two in the series, along with new ones as well. - Amazon Review
  • There is a touch of the paranormal to the story, but I enjoyed it-as the way it was presented in part let the reader decide if the outcome was caused by that, destiny, chance, or free will. - Amazon Review
  • When you shed tears on the first page of a story, you know it's going to be a good one. When you can both laugh and cry through the book, it's a hit. The Baron's Destiny was a great end to the Baron trilogy. - Amazon Review

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Welcome to my world of rugged heroes, strong heroines and passionate undying romance!
Many readers have asked for a reading list of my books/series. With so many books and series and more coming every day, I would like to share the list with you. I have published close to 100 books, and can't list them all, but here is a list of my series.This is in chronological order: (Each book can be read as a standalone.)

  • Greek Myth Fantasy Series
  • The Barons of the Cinque Ports
  • Tangled Tales Series
  • Elemental Magick Series
  • Legacy of the Blade Series
  • Daughters of the Dagger Series
  • MadMan MacKeefe Series
  • Legendary Bastards of the Crown Series
  • Seasons of Fortitude Series
  • Second in Command Series
  • Holiday Knights Series
  • A Look Behind the Series
  • Secrets of the Heart Series
  • The Highland Chronicles Series
  • Pirate Lord Series
  • Cowboys of the Old West Series
  • Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series
  • Working Man Series
  • Once Upon a Rhyme Series
  • Sweet Nothings Series
  • Dark Encounters Series
To find out more about my books, see covers and read excerpts please visit my website at elizabethrosenovels.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B0MS6JI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RoseScribe Media Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Barons of the Cinque Ports
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 421 ratings

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Elizabeth Rose

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Elizabeth Rose is the author of over 100 books and counting. She writes medieval, historical, contemporary, paranormal/fantasy, and western romance. She is an award winning, bestselling author and an amazon all-star. Her books appear as ebooks, print, and audiobooks as well.

Her favorite characters in her works include dark, dangerous and tortured heroes, and feisty, independent heroines who know how to wield a sword. She loves writing 14th century medievals, and is known for her many medieval series.

Elizabeth started writing romance back in 1996 and had her first book traditionally published in 2000.

She loves anything paranormal and is inspired by spending time in nature. Elizabeth has a secret garden that serves as her outdoor office where she writes in her hammock in the summer. This same secret garden inspired her series, Secrets of the Heart.

Elizabeth's website is: http://elizabethrosenovels.com where you will find book trailers, sneak peeks at upcoming covers, excerpts from her books, as well as original recipes of food that her characters eat in her stories.

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Series by Elizabeth Rose:

Portals of Destiny

Highland Outcasts

Pirate Lords

Highland Chronicles

Secrets of the Heart

Seasons of Fortitude

Legendary Bastards of the Crown

Second in Command

Holiday Knights

Tangled Tales

Barons of the Cinque Ports

Legacy of the Blade

Daughters of the Dagger

MadMan MacKeefe

Elemental Magick Series

Greek Myth Fantasy

Dark Encounters

Tarnished Saints

Cowboys of the Old West

Once Upon a Rhyme

Sweet Nothings

A Look Behind the Series

Working Man Series

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Customers enjoy the book's story and find the characters interesting. The writing receives mixed feedback - while some say it brings the narrative to life, others note the use of modern language that doesn't match the historical setting. Customers appreciate the emotional depth, with one review mentioning it keeps readers engaged throughout. The pacing receives negative feedback, with one customer describing it as "predictably stupid."

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23 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's story, describing it as great and fun to read, with one customer particularly appreciating the love story between John and Celestine.

"...This is a great story to read and enjoy...." Read more

"...The story held my interest throughout and had a happy-ish ending. My only other complaint was that sometimes the language was too modern...." Read more

"The story itself was a good story...." Read more

"The love story of John and Celestine. After witnessing her mother burn as a witch, Celestine's father lock her in the tower of his castle...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"9 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting, with one customer particularly noting how they are endeared by the heroine.

"...This is a book filled with emotion. All the characters are so interesting...." Read more

"...There were plenty of twists, and the characters were easy to like...." Read more

"...The book went on several chapters too long and the hero went back and forth in his decision way longer than he should have...." Read more

"...being the wimp I am, I was surprised to find myself so endeared by the heroine, that I wanted to "be there" to support her...." Read more

6 customers mention "Emotion"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one review noting it keeps readers excited until the end, while another mentions it explores various aspects of life.

"...This is a book filled with emotion. All the characters are so interesting...." Read more

"This book kept me excited clear to the end. Celestine was one exciting woman!..." Read more

"...The story was about second chances and realizing what really matters in life. I hope there is a story for Claude...." Read more

"Interesting story. It was full of visions and dreams. Had an Irish or Scottish feel to the Story...." Read more

8 customers mention "Language"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the language in the book, with some finding it well written and bringing the story to life, while others note that it uses language not appropriate to the era.

"...This is a great story to read and enjoy. This story can be read alone, but to enjoy all of the other characters, the other 2 Baron stories will..." Read more

"...My only other complaint was that sometimes the language was too modern...." Read more

"...and heart stopping, you will be missing out if you pass this skillfully crafted novel ; even if you are a wimp! Hold onto your seat!" Read more

"Reading this well written book makes an early period of English -French history come alive...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book negative, with one customer describing it as predictably stupid and another noting its immaturity.

"...There is little passion and a great deal of immaturity. The hero is wishy washy and childish and not very smart. I don't know what she sees in him...." Read more

"...It’s not just poetic license, it’s lazy. Maybe the author’s other works are better...." Read more

"...All the characters are 1 dimensional and predictably stupid. Sorry for the harsh critique but it was just awful." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Baron's Destiny (The Barons of the Cinque Ports Series Book 3)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    The love story of John and Celestine. After witnessing her mother burn as a witch, Celestine's father lock her in the tower of his castle. After fourteen year she is free and going to England with her son and husband. Will she find happiness? John was marry when he was 14 year old to Celestine. He was told the marry was annulled but now he has a son and Celestine want him to remarry her. Will he marry her? Great story.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars John & Celestine
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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    I enjoyed John and Celestine’s story. I was a bit confused about their marriage having been annulled because I know that once the marriage is consummated that would be very unlikely. So I was pretty sure that had not happened. The story held my interest throughout and had a happy-ish ending. My only other complaint was that sometimes the language was too modern. Fro example, near the end where John talks about having a second chance at life and he “doesn’t want to blow it. “ Really, just no! That being said, I would still read more books by this author.
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  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rumours of a witch and marriage.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
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    Celestine de Bar was when she married John Montague. The very next day, her Mother was burned at the stake for a witch. Her father locked her in a tower and told everyone she jumped off of a cliff in her sorrow over her Mother. Move ahead 14 years. She is living in a secluded cottage in the forest with her son, whom she conceived on her only night of marriage. She isn't really a witch, but she has visions and can read the Tarot cards. She knows that her ex-husband is in France and getting ready to go back to England. She knows that the only way she can escape her father is to persuade her ex to take her and their son to England with him. Now the author, Elizabeth Rose, starts writing in her unique style.

    She accidentally shoots John with an arrow, gets him to say she will marry her and take her and their child to England. She finds out about John's nightmare, makes friends with the other Cinque Baron's wives and still manages to get into other troubles. This is a great story to read and enjoy. This story can be read alone, but to enjoy all of the other characters, the other 2 Baron stories will give you all the background you need.
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  • Deb-57
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was just OK, in my opinion.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017
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    John was really superstitious about witches so this was quite a problem for him when he thought his wife (or ex-wife) was a witch. That kind of explained why he treated her badly. The boy, Claude, was disobedient and sort of spoiled, but he I thought there were phrases that seemed too modern. The things people did were not sensible to me. It was just OK, in my opinion.
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  • petula winmill
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Undeciseive Baron
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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    Celestine de Bar has lived in virtual isolation since her mother was burned at the stake. That happened just after her wedding, and caused her husband's father to annul the marriage. Now fourteen years later she has a vision that could solve her problems.
    Baron John Montague is rushing to get back to his ship before the storm hits. He has a recurring dream of dying in a storm that makes him nervous of them. The last thing he needs is meeting the wife he thought was dead.
    Our hero has a real need to control every aspect of his life. When things don't go his way he can be very difficult.
    All our heroine wants is the family she has been denied for so long. Her special abilities are sometimes an asset and other times the cause of her problems.
    This is a book filled with emotion. All the characters are so interesting. A few of the secondary characters come from other books in the series, and will make you want to read them. I loved every page.
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  • Betty 3
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2022
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    I loved the male lead and liked the female lead. The story kept my attention. I didn't remember what the book was suppose to be about until I read it. I have not read the first two books in this series so didn't know the backstory between the couples; I still enjoyed the book.
    I found the story sad overall but still a good romance novel.
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  • Jeanie B Womack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hold your breath!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    If you like novels that take you to another time and place, put the characters in life threatening situations, depict horrible punishment, and keep you on the edge of your seat, you might like this story! Honestly, being the wimp I am, I was surprised to find myself so endeared by the heroine, that I wanted to "be there" to support her.
    Fresh, unique, and heart stopping, you will be missing out if you pass this skillfully crafted novel ; even if you are a wimp! Hold onto your seat!
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  • Bookworm
    2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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    I read a lot of romance novels. One every 2-3 days. This was hard to finish. In the middle of it, I read a different book and almost didn't come back to this. The characters seem wooden, and have no depth. There is little passion and a great deal of immaturity. The hero is wishy washy and childish and not very smart. I don't know what she sees in him. Then again she seems somewhat childish also--as if they never got past age 14, their ages when they first met. I didn't find much to draw me in to the story, I felt like an outsider reading a book report. The love scenes needed more emotion, more intensity, and it just wasn't there. I dislike having to give a review in the negative, however it is what it is. Not horrible, but not really good.
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  • Adina Clarke Mrs.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved storyline.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2018
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    Very good story.
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  • lisa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Half fun, half confusing
    Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2017
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    This book is a hot mess. Some parts are enjoyable, other parts badly written and some bits are utterly confusing.

    The start is riveting as a fourteen year old bride watches her mother burned at the stake. Lady Celestine has a horrid life until she is reunited with the bridegroom who left her while her mother burned. Possibly the most unsupportive leading man in HR history Lord John has few redeeming features. At least Kathryn Le Veque's a-hole knights are sexy. Celestine is also hard to warm to. Even though almost thirty her actions are more like a fourteen year olds. It was hard to care whether they got together or not.

    While the characters are unlikeable and the plot has gaping holes there are some wonderfully vivid descriptions. The story rolls along at a rollicking pace, so while it annoyed me I did finish it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dislike the paranormal stuff otherwise a good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2017
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    I wnjoy some of the authors books and usually only get those with minimal mystic influence or content. This will be deleted as substantial elements referencing tarot and witchcraft with some shape-shifting thrown in as well. Not believable but I enjoyed the characters. I have read other books in the series and enjoyed them, Without the stuff this would have a higher star rating from me.
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  • Caramilla
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2017
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    Bedtime story
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  • Sandra Tebbutt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2017
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    Good
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