Tempted by Folly, Christina Dudley
Tempted by Folly, Christina Dudley
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Tempted by Folly
A Traditional Regency Romance

Author: Christina Dudley

Narrator: Vicki-Jo Eva

Unabridged: 10 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/21/2024


Synopsis

She craves respectability. He’s honorable to a fault. When their hearts harmonize, can they avoid a scandal to form a perfect pairing? Florence Ellsworth reluctantly lives in the shadow of her family’s notoriety. Mortified that her widower father is on the hunt for his fourth wife, she accepts an engagement to a staid clergyman in the desperate hope for propriety. But she’s unprepared when her sire’s newly hired attorney proves to be young, sincere, and handsome. Robert Fairchild feels a bit awkward in society. Aware of how his modest background is perceived, the humble lawyer is surprised by his longings when he gains the confidence of his client’s lovely daughter. But with her already betrothed to another, he dares not be dishonorable by confessing his interest and losing her respect. Disturbed by her growing feelings for the charming solicitor, Florence works all the harder to find the appeal in her sober intended husband. Meanwhile Fairchild is inadvertently pulled into a lady’s schemes and fears any chance with the object of his affection has been forever lost. Will they find a way out of their tender traps to capture happily ever after? Tempted by Folly is the delightful first book in The Ellsworth Assortment clean Regency romance series. If you like sparkling personalities, witty dialogue, and endearing couples, then you’ll adore Christina Dudley’s swoonworthy novel.

About Christina Dudley

Christina Dudley is the author of multiple series of sweet Regency romances, including The Hapgoods of Bramleigh and The Ellsworth Assortment, as well as contemporary Austen adaptation Pride and Preston Lin. Her novels have been called “sparkling,” “swoon-worthy,” and “compulsively readable” (Publishers Weekly). Pride and Preston Lin was the February 2024 Fiction Editor’s Pick for Kirkus Reviews (starred review) and chosen as a 2024 Top 10 Romance by Booklist (starred review).


Reviews

Goodreads review by ingrid ₊ on April 17, 2025

man of the house (eldest daughter)......more

Goodreads review by Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) on September 06, 2023

A Family Saga Is Introduced with a Serial Bridegroom Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Source: Review Copy from Author SERIES: The Ellsworth Assortment #1 TYPE OF NOVEL: Traditional Regency Romance THE PREMISE: Meet the Ellsworths – a family of five children from three different mothers but all the same father.......more

Goodreads review by Pauline on September 24, 2022

This book was a joy to read. I had a smile on my face from the opening moment, when the irrepressible Lily talks about her sister’s betrothed as ‘the Dreadful Mr Gregory’ to the final scene of the hero and heroine at last in each other’s arms. Here’s the premise: Miss Florence Ellsworth has grown up......more

Goodreads review by mikaela on July 30, 2023

Cute! Lots of drama and some comedic moments. Wish there had been more time with Flossie/Fairchild to have some cute moments but I did love this family and will be reading more of their stories (especially Minta!! I love her!!!)......more

Goodreads review by Jennie on December 29, 2023

Whenever I need a good Regency, Christina Dudley always comes through!!! Tempted by Folly is a traditional Regency without being stilted or stuffy. There's plenty of heart, but behind the proper etiquette, of course.......more