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Never Doubt a Duke (The Never Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Maggi Andersen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,052 ratings
Take an arranged marriage, add a damaged duke who doesn’t wish to marry, and an independent lady intent on her own pursuits. Stir in an explosive, passionate attraction. Sparks fly!

Welcome to book one in this exciting new series by Maggi Andersen! Read for Free in Kindle Unlimited!

Lady Nellie Dountry, and Charles, His Grace, Duke of Shewsbury have had their hearts broken in the past. Neither is prepared to chance love again. When they are compelled to marry because of an agreement made long ago by their fathers, they are both determined to resist falling in love. Convinced that it’s mere desire which draws them together, both are surprised by their jealousy. Nellie finds Charles irresistibly attractive, but other women do too. They circle like sharks.

Aware that Charles’s former fiancée who had broken his heart some years ago is now a widow and on the hunt for a lover, Nellie struggles to trust him while she fears she is falling in love with him. Charles was more than pleased with his choice of bride, but he wishes she wasn’t so difficult to understand. One minute she’s hot for him, the next as remote from him as a chalet in the alps. Why he wants to get close surprises him, he planned for his marriage to be little more than one of polite indifference. But Nellie is so dashed beguiling!

The Never Series
Book 1 - Never Doubt a Duke
Book 2 - Never Dance with a Marquess
Book 3 - Never Trust an Earl
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088YRDPG5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 3rd edition (June 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,052 ratings

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Maggi Andersen

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USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author, Maggi Andersen was writing adventure stories at eight years old. She still does, but now they are spicy romances. Her historical romances are set in the Regency era, often with a touch of mystery or suspense. She also writes gothic Victorian mysteries and other genres. A new Regency series Improper Ladies is now available.

With a BA in English and Fine Arts and a Master of Arts Degree in Creative Writing, Maggi lives in Australia with her family, on a farm in the beautiful Yarra Valley.

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Customers enjoy this historical romance novel, praising its well-developed characters and growing love story between Charles and Nellie. The book is easy to read and keeps readers engaged throughout.

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22 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as sweet and well-plotted, with one customer noting how gratifying it is to see the love develop throughout the narrative.

"...Both are lovely, colorful characters and their story is remarkably well written and very entertaining!" Read more

"...I enjoyed reading it very much. It was very gratifying to see the love develop. I would recommend this book to anyon." Read more

"...There are solid characters and a good storyline. The Audible narrator does a nice job." Read more

"I was generous with the rating. I loved the subject of the story. It sounded so good; an arranged marriage, a widowed former fiancée, a mistress...." Read more

17 customers mention "Enjoyment"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it kept their interest to the very end.

"...characters and their story is remarkably well written and very entertaining!" Read more

"This book by Maggie Andersen is very good. I enjoyed reading it very much. It was very gratifying to see the love develop...." Read more

"This is a very good book and it kept my interest to the very end. This was a love story between Charles and Nellie." Read more

"...I enjoyed the book, but I felt like Nellie worried too much and it took some of the enjoyment out of the book...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"11 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer particularly noting the amazing connection between the two main characters.

"...Both are lovely, colorful characters and their story is remarkably well written and very entertaining!" Read more

"...There are solid characters and a good storyline. The Audible narrator does a nice job." Read more

"...'s writing guarantees a story that is a page turner with memorable characters that pull at your heart!..." Read more

"...It was a short but charming book to read. The characters were developed and the book was easy to read...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as well written and easy to read.

"...I enjoy the writing style of this author and own 9 books by her and do recommend this story. (ljb)" Read more

"A well written story with a lot of situations a d misunderstandings that need correction before our gentleman and lady find true happiness in their..." Read more

"...The characters were developed and the book was easy to read...." Read more

"...potential, but the horrible sentence structure and misuse of vocabulary was a distraction. A competent editor would have saved this unorganized mess...." Read more

8 customers mention "Romance"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the growing love between Charles and Nellie, with one customer highlighting their journey of discovering true feelings.

"...No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a small tad of spice...." Read more

"...This was a love story between Charles and Nellie." Read more

"...But I loved their discovering true feelings." Read more

"...A great romance and passion between Nellie and Charles leads to an enduring happily ever after." Read more

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  • Zena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021
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    Watching how both Nellie and Charles deal with and overcome their broken hearts was quite something and eventually they are able to enjoy their second chances when they fall n love.
    Both are lovely, colorful characters and their story is remarkably well written and very entertaining!
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  • NavyWave62
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.25 STARS - SEEMED LIKE A TALE OF TWO h's
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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    The story starts out with the h getting ready to meet her betrothed. This is an arranged marriage and they haven't seen each other. The h discovers prior to the meeting, the H has a broken heart from a women he once loved who married someone else. Then he had a mistress and she hears another story on him. So obviously she has trust issues where the H is concerned.

    This was a 5 star review for me UNTIL, the h acted out of character. Her brother is having an affair and when his wife discovers it, she leaves him. The h announces to her sister, she would never run because she would confront her husband. Well, she doesn't do that and it ruined the story for me. Two things happen and she retreats to herself and doesn't ask the H what the truth is. She doesn't do this until way into the book.

    There is lovemaking, within marriage and heat level maybe 2.5 out of 5. Doesn't get very descriptive until the very end and it is mild. It was heat level of 1 out of 5 until the very end so easy to skip it if that isn't your cup of tea.

    There are two villains who cause trouble. Great main and secondary character's. I enjoyed the H and he was flawed but had a great and caring heart. Once they started to express their feelings and truth their relationship worked.

    No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a small tad of spice. I enjoy the writing style of this author and own 9 books by her and do recommend this story. (ljb)
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never Doubt a Duke
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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    This book by Maggie Andersen is very good. I enjoyed reading it very much. It was very gratifying to see the love develop. I would recommend this book to anyon.
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  • Bonnie K
    3.0 out of 5 stars Insecurities and Lack of Communication
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
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    A pre-arranged marriage between a nobleman’s daughter and a Duke is on a rocky path thanks to a former mistress who refuses to let go of the past relationship. She inserts herself into the marriage through manipulation and the sweet wife believes her. Rather than talk to her husband, she lets it fester until the inevitable confrontation explodes. The story deals mostly with the emotional conflict of the couple and is at times frustrating. There are solid characters and a good storyline. The Audible narrator does a nice job.
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  • Aileen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charles and Nellie
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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    This is a very good book and it kept my interest to the very end. This was a love story between Charles and Nellie.
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  • carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars A clean romantic read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
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    A well written story with a lot of situations a d misunderstandings that need correction before our gentleman and lady find true happiness in their marriage. I appreciated how the author did not have detailed sex scenes. She made the point of allowing us to see they were passionate and happy and then left it ourselves and our thoughts. For those of us who do not enjoy intimate bedroom scenes, like myself. I thank you.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nellie and Charles
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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    An arranged marriage between families. Charles and Nellie don't/won't reveal their true thoughts and feelings to each other. This leads to assumptions and jealousy. I wanted to shake both of them but of course not possible.
    But I loved their discovering true feelings.
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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Heals!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
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    One should never doubt a Duke. On no, they always are beyond reproach, present themselves as impeccable and never shame the title. Well, aren't they?
    Maggi Andersen's writing guarantees a story that is a page turner with memorable characters that pull at your heart! I always look forward to her releases and am never disappointed!
    An arranged marriage centering around Nellie, a beautiful, intelligent young lady who loves her independence and Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury who attracts the women like flies to honey.
    Can this arrangement work since they seem to have an almost instant attraction?
    Both have been hurt and are feel insecure, but they do ignite sparks between them.. Follow their journey to happiness and see where it leads them!
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  • D Henderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2023
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    I enjoyed this book. It is a love story but one that is beset with a lot of jealousy and misunderstandings. Nellie and Charles have an arranged marriage but find they are attracted to each other. However, events in Charles' past lead to Nellie misunderstanding various situations and their marriage becomes strained. Will Nellie and Charles be able to see past the issues and settle down to a happy married life? Read on and enjoy.
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  • Anne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet romance, the first in a new series
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
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    A betrothal made by parents years ago ultimately leads to an satisfying romance for Charles & Nellie in this sweet historical romance. The author introduces jealousy as a strong facet of the story line and deals with this issue in a realistic fashion. I found the middle of the book a little dragging but loved the happily ever after and the character development of the couple. I look forward to seeing where the next book in the series takes the reader.
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  • Monique Harpignies
    4.0 out of 5 stars The bachelor Duke is notorious and his promised bride is wary
    Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2020
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    There is much to enjoy in the author’s close adherence to the typical development of a period plot and requisite self-interrogation of characters as they come to interact.
    All in all, understated feelings and personalities can verge on oversimplification, and the pace is somewhat plodding.
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  • AprilGirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in Australia on June 25, 2024
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    I found this novel has an interesting storyline and at a length I prefer to read, with a HEA ending.
    Some parts lacked the “magic” I seek in a book, but overall I enjoyed the read.
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  • Janet Lesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020
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    Enjoyable start to a new series, I really do like books by Maggie Andersen. The plot was good, although an often used one, an arranged marriage between two people at an early age, neither wanting to marry the other, The two central characters, Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, and Lady Cordelia (Nellie ) are pleasant, as are the secondary characters Nellie's sisters Marian and Alice, and Charles brother Jason and his wife Beverly, as well as his mother. Charles aunt was a termagent, and needed putting in her place, I thought Nellie was the one to do it,but alas not, leaving herself in a precarious position. An ex mistress, a previous fiancee and a 'lustful' widow, caused misunderstandings, and problems for the couple but a Happy Ending was gained.
    I would thoroughly recommend this book, and look forward to the next in the series.
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