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Fool Me Twice (Ladies of Worth series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Philippa Jane Keyworth (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

In the gaming hells of eighteenth century London, orphan Caro Worth is leading a double life.

By day she plays a proper gentlewoman on the lookout for a wealthy husband. By night she plays the infamous Angelica, her fictional half-sister with a talent for cards and an ability to finance the life her respectable self has built. An introduction to a rich Marquis brings marriage and security within Caro’s grasp…until the arrival of the unpredictable and totally ineligible Mr. Tobias Felton.

Dismayed by Felton’s persistent appearances, shocking frankness, and enigmatic green eyes, Caro watches helplessly as he comes closer than anyone to guessing her secret, but when complete and utter ruin threatens, she finds that Felton’s suspicions just might become her salvation.

As the walls she has built to protect herself crumble down around her, Caro learns that no matter how careful your plans, life and love have a habit of falling quite spectacularly out of control!

This is the first book in The Ladies of Worth series of Georgian romances. Meet the characters of the Ladies of Worth world from the courageous Caro Worth, to the mischievous Tobias Felton and the wickedly witty Lady Etheridge! Leave the rest of the world to itself for a while and get caught up in drama, humour and romance.

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‘ …this is a must read for historical romance lovers!‘ – Sarah E. Bradley, InD’Tale Magazine

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    February 23, 2020
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"A unique addition to the historical romance genre...The combination of the unlikely hero and heroine adds plenty of sparks without crossing a line for the genre...this is a must read for historical romance lovers!" - InD'Tale Magazine

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08532SMZX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Passalande Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1999865290
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Ladies of Worth series
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

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Philippa Jane Keyworth

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Philippa Jane Keyworth, also known as P. J. Keyworth, writes historical romance and fantasy novels you'll want to escape into.

She loves strong heroines, challenging heroes and backdrops that read like you’re watching a movie. She creates complex, believable characters you want to get to know and worlds that are as dramatic as they are beautiful.

Keyworth's historical romance novels include Regency and Georgian romances that trace the steps of indomitable heroes and heroines through historic British streets. From London's glittering ballrooms to its dark gaming hells, characters experience the hopes and joys of love while avoiding a coil or two! Travel with them through London, Bath, Cornwall and beyond and you'll find yourself falling in love.

Keyworth's fantasy series The Emrilion Trilogy follows strong love stories and epic adventure. Unveiling a world of nomadic warrior tribes and peaceful forest-dwelling folk, you can explore the hills, deserts and cities of Emrilion and the history that is woven through them. With so many different races in the same kingdom it's become a melting pot of drama and intrigue where the ultimate struggle between good and evil will bring it all to the brink of destruction.

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Customers enjoy this clean historical romance for its fascinating plot and well-researched content. The book features enjoyable characters, with one review highlighting its humorous and sensitive hero, and customers find it a very entertaining and fun read. They appreciate the writing style, with one noting it's a well-edited Georgian period romance.

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10 customers mention "Plot"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a fascinating clean historical romance.

"...researched the Georgian era thoroughly, using the time period to help craft the story, threading the plot with the rules and expectations of the era...." Read more

"Loved this story of survival, intrigue, and love. The characters were easy to love or hate- well developed. This was very hard to put down!" Read more

"...There is an interesting plot between two worlds that slowly come together...." Read more

"This is an interesting and very different historical romance. It is well researched and well written, as well as being clean...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one review highlighting the humorous and sensitive hero.

"Loved this story of survival, intrigue, and love. The characters were easy to love or hate- well developed. This was very hard to put down!" Read more

"...The author created great characters that either gain the readers support or ire as intended...." Read more

"...On a positive note, I liked that there was some consequence for the villain...." Read more

"Great story wonderful story line great characters. A story with a twist that will keep you reading, is Caro who she says she is, or is..." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very entertaining and fun to read, with one customer noting it's a chaste humorous romantic story.

"...An enjoyable story to read!" Read more

"...There is suspense and a building of drama that keeps the reader engaged...." Read more

"This is an interesting and very different historical romance. It is well researched and well written, as well as being clean...." Read more

"...This was a very chaste humorous romantic read. The story also had a strong plot...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, with one specifically praising it as a well-edited Georgian period romance.

"...He is wonderful. The other supporting characters are also well written and endearing. I do hope they get their own stories." Read more

"...The writing style is carefully crafted with vivid details at opportune times...." Read more

"...It is well researched and well written, as well as being clean...." Read more

"...It was not what I expected and I love finding that in books! I loved the writing and the attention to detail!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Research quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the research quality of the book, noting it is well-researched and well-developed.

"...This book is plot driven with a simply brilliant storyline. The research is exquisite...." Read more

"...The characters were easy to love or hate- well developed. This was very hard to put down!" Read more

"...It is well researched and well written, as well as being clean...." Read more

"...This book was well-edited and well-researched. What I didn't like: It took forever for something to happen in the story...." Read more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as endearing, with one customer noting it's a great story of not only love but also friendship.

"...The other supporting characters are also well written and endearing. I do hope they get their own stories." Read more

"Loved this story of survival, intrigue, and love. The characters were easy to love or hate- well developed. This was very hard to put down!" Read more

"...A great story of not only love, but also friendship. This is one of my favorite genres and I'm glad I stumbled upon this story!" Read more

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  • Shopper in WI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Trying to survive
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    Caro takes to card playing in order to survive. Its what led to her father's downfall, but she doesn't know what else to do. She creates a disguise as an illegitimate half sister to try to keep her positive reputation in society. All works well until she gets distracted by Tobias. He seems to be a wastrel, but turns out to have a heart of gold and a love that is constant for her. Together they fight and bicker as they face a dangerous person who doesn't like losing to a woman. An enjoyable story to read!
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  • Mom
    4.0 out of 5 stars The hero is the star
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    Mr Tobias Felton is all that and more! What a character. Charming, honest, hurt. He is wonderful.
    The other supporting characters are also well written and endearing. I do hope they get their own stories.
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  • Lily G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Next best seller!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2017
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    I look forward to more by this writer. The book is a breath of fresh air in this age of churned out romances with their cliched plots, typos, and smut. This book is plot driven with a simply brilliant storyline. The research is exquisite. So many of the historical romances I've read don't have a thread of historical truth to them, with writers making it all up as they go along, not bothering to do any research of the time period. Not so with this book. Keyworth clearly researched the Georgian era thoroughly, using the time period to help craft the story, threading the plot with the rules and expectations of the era. Seeing a Georgian era piece is also exciting since most of the historicals are regency. The writing style is carefully crafted with vivid details at opportune times. We see into the hearts of the hero and heroine, know their fears and desires, and also see the setting without it being over done. While some of the similes felt a little stiff, the style reminded me whole heartedly of Georgette Heyer, which could never be described as still, merely era-appropriate. My compliments to this budding writer. If more readers would shy away from the factory published books and try new writers from small presses such as this, I believe there would be a resurgence in this genre and certainly a strong reader base. This is a gem waiting to be mass produced and on the best seller list. Kudos to Keyworth. I hope she continues to write, as I will be eagerly awaiting the next book from her!
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  • Ruths Email
    5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating plot
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
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    Loved this story of survival, intrigue, and love. The characters were easy to love or hate- well developed. This was very hard to put down!
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  • Luci
    4.0 out of 5 stars clean romance
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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    I gave this story four stars as I felt it just ended when there was more to be resolved.

    The author created great characters that either gain the readers support or ire as intended.

    There is suspense and a building of drama that keeps the reader engaged. There is an interesting plot between two worlds that slowly come together.

    I also enjoyed the friendship between the heroine and Lady Rebecca.

    I look forward to reading the next in the series.
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  • MelodyTregear
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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    This is an interesting and very different historical romance. It is well researched and well written, as well as being clean. While there is an attempted rape, there is no pornographic details - just torn clothes, slight violence and then the emotional effects afterwards. No swearing. I liked Tobias. Well, he grows on you... Caro started out well but later made some rather idiotic decisions that were not only annoying, but seemed at odds with her character. I really liked Rebecca and particularly, her aunt. For me, the story felt unfinished. It really needs an epilogue. On a positive note, I liked that there was some consequence for the villain. Too often authors of this genre allow them 'off the hook' so to speak, which I detest. There must be justice. I think many will enjoy this story.
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  • Trudi R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read in a long, long time!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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    This is a true love story written by a genius. I read 4 to 5 books a week and I always compare them to Poldark(my favorite book). I mean to say this book is every bit as good. I just wish it was longer, it only took me a couple of hours to read and now it's over. I guess Philippa Jane Keyworth is my new favorite author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Twin
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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    Great story wonderful story line great characters. A story with a twist that will keep you reading, is Caro who she says she is, or is
    she Angelica or both? One man will discover the truth. That will leave one twin devastated and the other in scandal.
    Thank you ❤️
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  • Elaine uk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed every minute
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2023
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    Cracking good story. Lovable hero, villains you can hiss at, including for a short time, the brother, and of course the excellent ladies. Great fun.
    Highly recommended.
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  • Cathy Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2017
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    This is the second book I've read by the author, and I hope it won't be the last! The book is clean, the writing is good, and the characters are great. I was glad to see their problems resolved, but sorry to say goodbye to them. Highly recommended.
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  • Miss Sprick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Degno di Georgette Heyer
    Reviewed in Italy on September 3, 2019
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    Un romanzo Regency scritto come un Regency, con la mano esperta di Georgette Heyer (solo io ho ricordato 'Pharo's Daughter'?) a guidare da dietro le quinte la storia e i dialoghi. L'ho profondamente apprezzato: la storia è sinceramente improbabile, ma diverte e ha una sua coerenza interna, e si può intuire il gran lavoro dell'autrice, e la sua profonda conoscenza della letteratura inglese 'd'antan'.
    Peccato che una scrittrice che lavora in questo modo non possa sfornare romanzi con la velocità delle più note autrici di bestseller!
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  • Malcolm F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2024
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    Well written, interesting book. Great beach read. Photo taken after finished reading it. Arrived in brand new condition.
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    Great read

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2024
    Well written, interesting book. Great beach read. Photo taken after finished reading it. Arrived in brand new condition.
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  • Mr. Marc Burrage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, fun, amusing; a brilliant read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2017
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    I loved this! Didn’t even know modern authors were writing period novels, but I’m glad I found out! This book has some really un-put-down-able moments. I kept thinking “just one more page...” then found myself starting a new chapter! It’s an ingenious premise and has brilliant characters you can sympathise with, love and loathe. I love that the heroine isn’t perfect and her flaws make her all the more easy to relate to.
    I’m really glad I’ve found this author, definitely one to watch!
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