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Minta in Spite of Herself: A Traditional Regency Romance (The Ellsworth Assortment Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Christina Dudley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 861 ratings

An unladylike young lady. A young man with something to prove. Let the games begin.

Tomboy Miss Araminta Ellsworth and her dearest friend Aggie were the most backward graduates Mrs. Turcotte’s Seminary for Young Ladies ever produced, more interested in batting and bowling than sewing and simpering. How then could Araminta ever have predicted Aggie’s unprecedented passion for the reprobate Mr. Francis Taplin? If Minta is going to keep her friend’s person and fortune out of Taplin’s dangerous hands, she’ll need to think of something—fast.

Mr. Nicholas Carlisle has always lived in his stepbrother Francis’s shadow: at school, at university, and in his family’s prospects. So when Miss Ellsworth approaches him for aid, she finds a willing accomplice. Nicholas fashions a new personality for her, transforming her into Francis’s ideal. To this he adds a counterfeit courtship, to stir his brother’s competitive side.

Their scheme succeeds.

Wildly.

But the victory might cost them the only prize worth winning—their own chance at love.

♥ From the author of the beloved Hapgoods of Bramleigh series called "sparkling" and "swoon-worthy," Minta in Spite of Herself is a clean Regency romance and the third book of The Ellsworth Assortment. ♥

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    The Ellsworth Assortment
  2. Print length
    452 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    March 26, 2023
  5. Reading age
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BP49HK4Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BellaVita Press (March 26, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 452 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BZF75S5S
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 861 ratings

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Christina Dudley

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When a Charles Dickens Final Jeopardy question saved her from total humiliation on the game show, Christina Dudley decided her degrees in English Literature and lifelong reading obsession might actually come in useful, and she sat down to write her first novel.

Now, twenty books later, she is the author of three series of sparkling Regency romances and the contemporary Jane Austen adaptation PRIDE AND PRESTON LIN (Third State Books, March 2024), which was named to the 2024 Best Romance lists for Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Library Journal.

Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area on a diet of classics and Regency romance, her tastes have grown to include sci-fi with robots, survival epics, and doorstop-sized histories, but love stories will always be her favorite.

She and her family live in Bellevue, Washington.

To join her mailing list and receive a FREE copy of a Hapgoods of Bramleigh novella, visit her namesake website.

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Customers find this regency romance highly entertaining and consider it their favorite in the series. The story receives positive feedback for its plot development, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters, with one review highlighting the charming set of unique individuals. Customers describe the book as witty and charming, making it a delightful read.

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23 customers mention "Enjoyment"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and highly entertaining, with many considering it their favorite in the series.

"...I always finish Ms. Dudley's books with a heartfelt, happy sigh, and then I'm sorry that I read it so quickly, instead of savoring it longer...." Read more

"...But now she’s older and becoming am adult. And it’s fun to watch. She might be my favorite Ellsworth yet! But I’m keeping my eye on Bea." Read more

"...She is a wonderful storyteller and I thoroughly enjoy her books. I look forward to reading the next book in this series...." Read more

"I think I might say that this has been my favorite of the series. Minta is fun. I really enjoyed her character and Aggy as well...." Read more

14 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it sweet and well-plotted, with one customer describing it as a great clean regency romance.

"...A wonderful, historically accurate, sweet and clean romance...." Read more

"...This has to be my favorite in the series so far. Deftly told, tightly plotted, with wonderful characters and not a single wasted word...." Read more

"This is another great clean regency romance by Christina. She is a wonderful storyteller and I thoroughly enjoy her books...." Read more

"Love the plot development and interesting characters. Hard to put down. Would highly recommend for any avid reader. Two thumbs up!" Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting their true-to-life personalities and another mentioning that the villains aren't too bad.

"...Once again, we have a unique, true-to-life personality, without falling into the trap of modern attitudes...." Read more

"...What I love about ready this series is that I feel like I know the characters so well as soon as I pick it up...." Read more

"...Deftly told, tightly plotted, with wonderful characters and not a single wasted word. I haven't enjoyed a read as much as this in too long a time...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and engaging. Minta is quite the character who has a way of always finding trouble.😊..." Read more

6 customers mention "Wit"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book witty and well-written, with one customer describing it as very funny.

"...Well written, fun story." Read more

"...Even the villains aren't too bad. Christina Dudley can write with humour and wit." Read more

"...This is not a bodice ripper. Very funny, lighthearted and sweet. Highly highly recommended" Read more

"...Christina Dudley does it again! It’s fun and sweet and clever and so witty! I recommend this author." Read more

5 customers mention "Charm"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming, with one customer particularly appreciating the original flavor of the Regency heroine.

"...So satisfying, and so true to Minta's character; and the perfect beau for her, too!..." Read more

"...is a wonderful presence- I could call her a new and original flavour of Regency heroine, but it doesn't capture the sparkle here...." Read more

"Cute enough, and not too much misunderstandings. It was nice that true love and friendship carried the day...." Read more

"...The story was sweet, funny, endearing and just the right amount of sizzle." Read more

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  • Dawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray for Minta!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023
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    Christina Dudley has become one of the authors whose works I will gladly preorder and then wait anxiously to be released! Because i am that sure i am going to love them. And even with such high expectations, I am never disappointed.

    In this case, I wondered how she would write a satisfying story for Minta? But she did! So satisfying, and so true to Minta's character; and the perfect beau for her, too! I always finish Ms. Dudley's books with a heartfelt, happy sigh, and then I'm sorry that I read it so quickly, instead of savoring it longer. Once again, we have a unique, true-to-life personality, without falling into the trap of modern attitudes. A wonderful, historically accurate, sweet and clean romance.

    If you haven't read any of Ms. Dudley's books, do yourself a favor and try just one! You will definitely be back for more.
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  • Terry W
    4.0 out of 5 stars Minta
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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    4.5. What I love about ready this series is that I feel like I know the characters so well as soon as I pick it up. Minta has been Minta from the first Ellsworth book. But now she’s older and becoming am adult. And it’s fun to watch. She might be my favorite Ellsworth yet! But I’m keeping my eye on Bea.
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  • Editor in transition
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nailed it!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    What a delightful story!! This has to be my favorite in the series so far. Deftly told, tightly plotted, with wonderful characters and not a single wasted word. I haven't enjoyed a read as much as this in too long a time. Bravo!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars In Spite of Herself
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
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    This is another great clean regency romance by Christina. She is a wonderful storyteller and I thoroughly enjoy her books. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. The characters are well developed and engaging. Minta is quite the character who has a way of always finding trouble.😊
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  • Deena160
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best one
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    I think I might say that this has been my favorite of the series. Minta is fun. I really enjoyed her character and Aggy as well. It's been fun to watch them grow up. I hope we see Aggy happily settled soon.
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  • Hearth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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    The characters in this story are just wonderful. It would be a blast to just follow them along throughout their lives. Well written, fun story.
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  • WB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
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    Love the plot development and interesting characters. Hard to put down. Would highly recommend for any avid reader. Two thumbs up!
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  • Badger fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite so far of the Elsworth Assortment
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    Probably because Arminta is not the "British Social Deb." Given that, the story may not totally true to Regency norms, but it is in a rural setting where guidelines are not so strict.

    I loved Minta.
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  • RCS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and enjoyable book 3 of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2023
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    A clean story. The third in this series. This one is delightful and humorous. The tomboyish Araminter and her friend Aggie now have suitors, which prompts Araminter to try and save Aggie from a fortune Hunter by becoming a properly demure young lady. Nice to see Bea and her character develop as well. Very enjoyable, funny and thoroughly recommended.
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  • Sarah G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful as always
    Reviewed in India on June 16, 2023
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    I love this author and await her works with anticipation. She manages her twists and turns so deftly, you never know what to expect. Without verbosity, her characters come so alive.....I am reminded of Dickens
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  • Cynthia Southwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars the story of Minta
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2023
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    I found the start of the book was a bit slow, but then it was so good that l read into the early hours
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  • S. A. Tangen
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2023
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    Minta is much funnier than the previous two books, one scene had me crying with laughter, so yes, this one is my favourite so far.
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  • Peachy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just lovely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2023
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    I really enjoyed Minta 's story possibly the best so far. I loved the characters . Can't wait for the next in the series.
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