Melting the Ice, Elizabeth Johns
Melting the Ice, Elizabeth Johns
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Melting the Ice

Author: Elizabeth Johns

Narrator: Greg Patmore

Unabridged: 5 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/17/2017

Synopsis

Two hearts clash in a dance of pride and passion. Can a reluctant Duke and a determined beauty find love where they least expect it?Along with her triplet sisters, Lady Beaujolais Winslow is a celebrated beauty, but after five seasons she has yet to find a match she finds tolerable. Since her father refuses to arrange a marriage, it is rumoured in London society that she is holding out for a duke. Benedict Stanton, Duke of Yardley, vowed never to marry again when his first marriage ended in a scandalous divorce. Having retreated to the country for nearly a decade, he is thought to be a cold-hearted recluse. Now faced with leaving his dukedom to the Crown for lack of an heir, he sets out to find a bride in a manner more suited to generations past—through his solicitor. When Lady Beaujolais receives one of the Duke’s impersonal proposals, she rejects it out of hand and in considerable anger. Little does she know she is soon to be forced into his company every day… 

About Elizabeth Johns

USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Johns was first an avid reader, though she was a reluctant convert. It was Jane Austen's clever wit and unique turn of phrase that hooked Johns when she was "forced" to read Pride and Prejudice for a school assignment. She began writing when she ran out of her favorite author's books and decided to try her hand at crafting a Regency romance novel. Her journey into publishing began with the release of Surrender the Past, book one of the Loring-Abbott series. Johns makes no pretensions to Austen's wit but hopes readers will perhaps laugh and find some enjoyment in her writing.

Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsey on April 12, 2018

I quite enjoy all of Elizabeth Johns books. They are regency romances that usually have a bit of mystery. They are all CLEAN!! I have read almost all of her books and will continue to get them. They are all very affordable as well. I would definitely recommend her.......more

Goodreads review by Christi on March 18, 2019

Proposals can be such a romantic gestures, but when the sentiment isn't shared by both people it can make for one awkward situation. What would you do if someone sent a messenger to propose to you and the proposal comes from someone that you've never met? I'm sure you'd do something similar to what......more

Goodreads review by Michele on September 20, 2018

So you do not get confused like I did--this novel starts out almost identically to Book 1 in this series--but then it changes and fast! What is one to do when you can't find a suitable match after 5 seasons--and your father simply refuses to make the match for you? Meanwhile--out of the three identi......more

Goodreads review by Maria on November 09, 2018

I really enjoyed the characters in this book. I love strong female characters and supportive family members that don't try to force marriages. These characters were very misunderstood in some cases. I enjoyed the romance elements of the story a lot. The book took a little downward turn when it got t......more

Goodreads review by Toni on November 30, 2018

This is the story of the second triplet - Beaujolais, nicknamed Ice by the ton. Ironically there is nothing icy about her, on the contrary she is emotional and strong willed. I liked Jolie, she has fire and determination, without being silly and whimsical. After 5 seasons in the marriage mart she ref......more

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