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Primrose and the Dreadful Duke: A Baleful Godmother Novel (Garland Cousins Large Print) Paperback – Large Print, July 2, 2020

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A double-award-winning Regency romance featuring an irrepressible duke, a bookish spinster, a devious murderer … and a dash of magic!

Oliver Dasenby is the most infuriating man Primrose Garland has ever known. He may be her brother’s best friend, but he has an atrocious sense of humor. Eight years in the cavalry hasn’t taught him solemnity, nor has the unexpected inheritance of a dukedom.

But when Oliver inherited his dukedom, it appears that he also inherited a murderer.

Oliver might be dreadfully annoying, but Primrose doesn’t want him dead. She’s going to make certain he survives his inheritance—and the only way to do that is to help him catch the murderer!

Length: Full-length novel of 85,000 words
Sensuality level: A Regency romance with steamy love scenes

Winner of the 2019 Romance Writers of New Zealand Long Romance of the Year Award
Winner of the 2019 Romance Writers of New Zealand Best Overall Romance of the Year Award

From USA Today Bestseller Emily Larkin comes a new addition to the acclaimed and multi-award-winning Baleful Godmother series!

If you love wildly entertaining, emotional, and heartwarming historical romances that will keep you reading all night long, then this novel is for you.

Be swept into a Regency England brimming with passion and peril, magic and love. Start this addictive series today!

BOOKS IN THE BALEFUL GODMOTHER SERIES:

Original Series
Unmasking Miss Appleby
Resisting Miss Merryweather
Trusting Miss Trentham
Claiming Mister Kemp
Ruining Miss Wrotham
Discovering Miss Dalrymple

Garland Cousins Series
Primrose and the Dreadful Duke
Violet and the Bow Street Runner

Pryor Cousins Series
Octavius and the Perfect Governess
Decimus and the Wary Widow

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"Oh my gosh! This was one of the most enjoyable, smiling until my cheeks hurt, reads I've had in a long while."

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"I read straight through the night. I kept telling myself that I needed to put it down and get some sleep, but it was so interesting and exciting that I just had to see what happened next. Finally, at 7am, I read the last word and thought 'Wow, just wow.'"

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"I read it in one sitting. I also rolled my eyes and laughed until I snorted in an unladylike manner."

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Emily Larkin is the USA Today bestselling author of the Baleful Godmother historical romance series, a series that readers are calling "sexy, unusual and vastly entertaining," and "ridiculously wonderful."When not reading or writing, Emily can be found hiking, preferably somewhere off the beaten track. She loves to travel, and has lived in Sweden, backpacked in Europe and North America, and traveled overland in the Middle East, China, and North Africa. Her varied career includes stints as a field assistant in Antarctica and a waitress on the Isle of Skye.Emily writes historical romances as Emily Larkin and fantasy novels as Emily Gee. She has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA award, National Readers Choice, Booksellers Best, and Sir Julius Vogel awards, and has won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year and New Zealand Romance of the Year awards.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emily Larkin
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Large type / Large print
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0995139601
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0995139602
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.57 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.22 x 9 inches
Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Garland Cousins Large Print

Best Sellers Rank: #3,287,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,972 in Historical Fantasy (Books)
- #5,206 in Regency Romances
- #13,236 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)

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Emily Larkin is the award-winning and USA Today-bestselling author of the Baleful Godmother historical romance series, a series that readers are calling “sexy, unusual and vastly entertaining,” and "ridiculously wonderful."

When not reading or writing, Emily can be found hiking—preferably somewhere off the beaten track. She loves to travel, and has lived in Sweden, backpacked in Europe and North America, and traveled overland in the Middle East, China, and North Africa. Her varied career includes stints as a field assistant in Antarctica and a waitress on the Isle of Skye.

Emily writes historical romances as Emily Larkin and fantasy novels as Emily Gee. She has won multiple awards in New Zealand and Australia and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA award, as well as the National Readers Choice, Booksellers Best, and Sir Julius Vogel awards.

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Customers enjoy this Baleful Godmother novel, praising its well-told storyline and banter between characters. The book features a witty romance with Gothic mystery elements, and customers find the writing engaging, with one noting it's almost like a vocabulary lesson. Customers describe the book as delightful and charming, with one review highlighting the chemistry between the main protagonists. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it rather silly.

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36 customers mention "Storyline"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an enjoyable and fun read that fits well with the Baleful Godmother series.

"...I've read a couple of other books by this author, but this is the best yet. Oliver is a perfect match for Primrose...." Read more

"...given to the heroine. This one was great and Oliver's reaction to it was hilarious. The matter of fact Primrose was the perfect foil for Oliver...." Read more

"But then so did everything else. A really good story but a case where less would be more...." Read more

"...From a romance perspective, it was wonderful. It hit all the emotional high points for me...." Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"20 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the banter between them, with one customer noting the marvelous chemistry between the main protagonists.

"...More cerebral. The characters have known each other longer and more readily except the gift easier. It is enjoyable story. She is good writer...." Read more

"...well written (possibly not always well edited) but the characters are very well fleshed out and the stories well told...." Read more

"Absolutely loved this book! I loved the characters, Prim and Oliver have known each other for years as he is her brother's best friend...." Read more

"...I quite enjoyed the characters and their banter. There's some mystery involved in the story and I liked the flow and twists of it...." Read more

22 customers mention "Humor"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, particularly appreciating the banter between the characters and how they deal with laughable situations.

"...I snorted, chuckled, and laughed out loud at the irrepressible Oliver. It was impossible to not fall under his spell...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the banter and the growing love between Prim and Ollie--it was kisses only up to the last chapters, at which point H/h had declared..." Read more

"...Oliver is lighthearted and always joking and laughing. That brought a breath of fresh air to an otherwise serious book...." Read more

"...The banter between these two entertains completely and a nice twist with the fairytale theme along with the ongoing “Baleful” piece from previous..." Read more

22 customers mention "Romance"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, which features a witty romance with Gothic mystery and compelling secrets, with one customer particularly appreciating the Baleful Godmother thread of magic.

"...The romances develop slowly and relevantly...." Read more

"...It had an intriguing premise - childhood friends become adult lovers...." Read more

"This book was both silly and suspenseful, and carried off the balance well...." Read more

"...There's some mystery involved in the story and I liked the flow and twists of it...." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive3 negative

Customers find the book well written with good dialogue, though some mention it reads almost like a vocabulary lesson.

"...I also enjoyed the quotes from Marcus Aurelius and the meetings at the " State Reception Rooms" where they really get to know each other and he..." Read more

"...More cerebral. The characters have known each other longer and more readily except the gift easier. It is enjoyable story. She is good writer...." Read more

"...These are unique stories, extremely well written (possibly not always well edited) but the characters are very well fleshed out and the stories well..." Read more

"...Back to this one, it was engaging and well written and the chemistry between the main protagonists was marvelous...." Read more

9 customers mention "Charm"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and delightful, with one customer noting that Oliver is simply irresistible.

"...The hero, Oliver Dasenby, Duke of Westfell, was even more compelling - handsome, aristocratic, and brave. They had good chemistry but little sizzle...." Read more

"...It was sweet and caring and sexy. Just loved these characters, they belonged together and it's a wonderful story seeing them get there." Read more

"Oliver is simply irresistible. He is charming, and funny, intelligent and so over the top as to almost not be believed, and he is perfect for Prim...." Read more

"...was a repeat of another one in one of the Baleful books.. It's a lovely scene and very appropriate but it is a repeat.." Read more

6 customers mention "Series content"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the series, with one describing it as a wonderful new spinoff.

"I absolutely love this whole series!!..." Read more

"One of the best of the series. Compelling mystery and believable romance development. Look forward to meeting the other sisters." Read more

"Love this series!..." Read more

"Love the series..." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it rather silly.

"...There is no reason at all for her to be 27. She is beautiful, the daughter of a powerful Rich Duke...." Read more

"I wanted to like this book, but found it a little contrived. I found Oliver rather silly, although I assume that was the authors point...." Read more

"...Dasenby, Duke of Westfell, was even more compelling - handsome, aristocratic, and brave. They had good chemistry but little sizzle...." Read more

"Very disappointing after the Godmother series. Silly, repetitive, very disjointed." Read more

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Mainer
Fun and well-written romance
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018
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Oliver Dasenby just became a Duke quite unexpectedly. He finds it fairly satisfying except for someone trying to kill him. His friends, Rhodes Garland and his sister Primrose, are determined to help him survive. The three attend a house party where they think they'll be able to find the murderer. Oliver and Primrose also find a little romance.
I've read a couple of other books by this author, but this is the best yet. Oliver is a perfect match for Primrose. She's a bit prickly and he is more frivolous though they both discover hidden facets in the other. As their romance heats up, Oliver's propensity for games leads to some fun scenes. I liked that they tease each other but are never mean about it.
The premise of these books is that a Fairy godmother has given the women in a family a special gift. Primrose gets translocation. Fortunately, it's not used too much as a device here as my personal taste is not for this type of addition to a historical romance, but I think others will like it and I didn't mind it so much in this book.
I also have to say that I like Rhodes a lot and I hope he finds a new romance in a future book.

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NEEDS A GOOD EDITOR!! NON THE LESS A GOOD STORY!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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After the death of his uncle Reggie Oliver Dansenby is now the new Duke of Westfell. Something he never excpected to become. He had 3 other relatives in line before him. Now all have died within months of each other.

Primrose Garland 27 year old spinister, daughter of the Duke of Sevenash has been given a mysical gife by her Fairie Godmother Baletongue. All of the Garland girls have been granted special gifts. Prim's brother Rhodes Garland Marquess is best friends with Oliver.

After two episodes when someone pushes Oliver down the steps and under an on coming coach. He realizes someone is trying to kill him. He goes to talk it over with Rhodes. Prim comes in a sees them whispering and they confess to what has been happening to Oliver. The 3 of them decide to go to the Cheeves House Party where they intend on trapping the murderer.

Oliver and Prim begin to recognize that they love each other. They are always shutting themselves off to talk about what they found out but whine up kissing.

My problem with the story is I hate Spinister stories. Why is Prim a spinster? She's not just off the shelf. She is locked up with the doors to shelf close she is so old. There is no reason at all for her to be 27. She is beautiful, the daughter of a powerful Rich Duke. These aristocratic families insured there daughters marriage. Prim is suppose to be an intellectual and spends her time in books. But she doesn't know what a males private parts look like. She has never seen male art forms in all these books she has read? This is very questionable. The other problem I had is there are two many repetitions of words and discriptions used. I call them word fillers to extend the pages of a book. This author is in dire need of a good editor!
These are the reasons I could not rate the story 5 stars.

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Karen Talley
Love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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Oliver Dasenby expected to work his way up the ranks as a cavalry officer, but he finds himself named as the new Duke of Westfell. Suddenly, all the young ladies are circling him like birds of prey...all wanting to be his new duchess. Fortunately, there is one woman in London who still treats him like the person he always has been. Primrose Garland is the sister of his best friend and knows well how annoying he can be. The pretty but bookish young lady has no interest in marriage and especially not to him! When Oliver realizes that someone is out to kill him, Primrose and her brother set out to help him find the killer.

I love the Baleful Godmother books and this is the best one yet. I snorted, chuckled, and laughed out loud at the irrepressible Oliver. It was impossible to not fall under his spell. I look forward to each book to see what new 'gift' will be
given to the heroine. This one was great and Oliver's reaction to it was hilarious. The matter of fact Primrose was the perfect foil for Oliver. In fact, I thought this whole book was just about perfect. And, now, *sigh* the too-long wait for the next one.

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Sharyn McQuaid
Love between Primrose and Ollie develops slowly
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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But then so did everything else. A really good story but a case where less would be more. We start out knowing that the bad guy is one of two relatives, then maybe neither of two relatives, but on second thought...some of the back and forth could have been condensed. I enjoyed the banter and the growing love between Prim and Ollie--it was kisses only up to the last chapters, at which point H/h had declared intentions to marry. I liked it well enough to read more Larkin, and I hope Rhodes gets his own next chapter.

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Rhonda Jones
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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This paranormal romance had it all, although it was very light on the paranormal side. From a romance perspective, it was wonderful. It hit all the emotional high points for me. Primrose and Oliver were childhood friends, mostly because Primrose's brother is Oliver's best friend. Primrose is scholarly and not afraid to call Oliver, a Duke, an idiot. But not in a mean way, the way a loving friend would say that to a best friend. Of-course in Victorian times, women did not act that way, which made Primrose unique. Oliver is lighthearted and always joking and laughing. That brought a breath of fresh air to an otherwise serious book. Everyone in this book is suffering in some form or another. Primrose is worried about her brother, a widower with 3 small children, and Oliver, who someone is trying to kill. So many attempts on Oliver's life! Then there are other characters who are also having mishaps, so it is almost comedic about who is going to try to kill whom next. This was a delightful book! Serious issues yet not a dark novel. Wonderful.

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Susanne
Easy, enjoyable read.
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2021
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Easy, enjoyable read.

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Vipra Jena
Slow, drags a bit
Reviewed in India on October 1, 2018
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Oliver Dasenby, the Duke of Dasenby, has a murderer lurking behind him. He attends a house party with his close friend Rhodes Garland and his sister, Primrose. Primrose has the magical ability to translocate.
The Duke and Rhodes stick together so Oliver doesn't come to harm. There is another intrigue going on at the house party and that makes things a little more interesting.
But still the story drags a bit. The romance comes at the wee end and is not as stimulating. Feels like something the author put in as an afterthought as the book is supposed to be a romance novel.

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Reviewed in Australia on November 17, 2018
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strongly defined characters, great dialogue, intriguing premise. Can't wait for the next book in the series (don't worry this has it's own HEA, no cliffhanger)

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Susan Smith
The author is now an auto-buy for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2019
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I truly enjoyed this one! Great characters, a mystery to be solved, an unsavoury relative, a nasty stuck-up bitch of a girl causing trouble to our new duke and some lovely sex scenes between two people who, despite themselves are deeply in love - not just physically attracted to each other. I do hope most sincerely that our heroine's brother, Rhodes, will get his own story soon. The friendship between him and our hero, Oliver, was well-drawn and how nice that brother and sister are not at loggerheads but are friends as well as siblings. Nothing in this to complain about whatsoever. Emily Larkin is a bright and shining new star on the Regency historical front. Even the magic, which is not especially my thing, is fun in her historical stories. I liked Primrose, our heroine a lot - she's someone I'd like to have lunch with. And I might even have a go with the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Well done and bring on Rhode's story ASAP.

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Alice
Great fun!
Reviewed in Germany on August 30, 2020
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Greatly enjoyed reading this novel because of its humour, witty conversations, and characters (Oliver is great fun). Very entertaining story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and well-written romance

4.0 out of 5 stars NEEDS A GOOD EDITOR!! NON THE LESS A GOOD STORY!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!

4.0 out of 5 stars Love between Primrose and Ollie develops slowly

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, enjoyable read.

2.0 out of 5 stars Slow, drags a bit

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Fun and well-written romance

NEEDS A GOOD EDITOR!! NON THE LESS A GOOD STORY!!

Love this series!

Love between Primrose and Ollie develops slowly

Wonderful

Easy, enjoyable read.

Slow, drags a bit

Loved it

The author is now an auto-buy for me

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