A Soulmate for the Heartbroken Duke - A Historical Regency Romance Book

I loved the characters in this book. They were well written and very human. I liked how the story played out and the adversity which they had to overcome. I especially liked the relationship between the heroine and her brother. A great, sweet story!

i really like what this author writes........someone needs to tell her to find a better proof reader tho. not only errors in spelling, but in grammar too, which made some parts of it feel just alittle disjointed

Even though this story does not surpass my favourite story of "kind Ella and the charming duke", Mrs Barton still managed to keep me engrossed in the story, albeit with a packet of tissues by my side!

Enjoyed this book very much. It dealt with many negative aspects of human behavior in families and showed how it affected generations to come. It culminated in the redemptive qualities of awareness of wrong doing, repentance, forgiveness, healing. Full of love.

This book was okay at best. The most disappointing thing about it is that it really had the potential to be a GREAT book. Instead, where the conversation might have built character depth, there was rambling and shallow discourse. The passage of time could have strengthened the story line and the characters, but instead you had a shallow conversation, an event that was alluded to, or some incomplete inference to the plot line, and then you'd turn the page and a few months had passed. If the author were to actually beef this story up -- give more details into the feud that separated the families, build more character depth, fill in the gaps of the things that were happening to the characters while they were separated, this truly could become an excellent book. As it is though? It felt underdeveloped and unsatisfying.

The Feud or Afterthoughts would have been more to the point for a title.
As for the story, this is not just a clean romance it is soaked in straight bleach. I don't know how a handful of nothing kisses could lead to birth of a child? (sarcasm)
The first third of the book was soooo slow. The whole book was very predictable. As you can tell, I do not recommend this book.

No one was capable of writing letters? She or her aunt couldn't write to the friendly lady in town and say hey, here's where to find me? Secret letters going through an intermediary are pretty much a trope in regency fiction.

An easy clean historical romance. I have read several of the author's books, which I enjoyed. This time around the story was fair to middling. At times the plot was dragged down by repetitive ruminations from characters within the book.

A Soulmate for the Heartbroken Duke, by Bridget Barton.
A family feud. Not just a simple disagreement but a bitter decades long war between two stubborn and arrogant old men who have pursued vegeance for so long they have almost forgotten what started it in the first place. That’s what’s at the heart of this romance novel by author Bridgeet Barton.
 
Caught in the middle of this seething cauldron of family hatreds are two star-crossed lovers, one from each of the feuding families. Thomas Carlton, second son of the Duke of Shawcross and Lady Catherine Ambrose, daughter of the Earl of Barford are the inheritors and victims of this feud.
 
The story begins innocently enough. The two strike up an acquaintance at a ball, and slowly find themselves drawn to each other. As might be expected they are discovered, or rather they are betrayed by Thomas's thoughtless brother and the result is a separation forced on Catherine by her cruel and arrogant father who disowns her and sends her to live with a sister she never knew he had, miles away frrom everything she knows. Worse still, the father refuses to divulge his sister's whereabouts to anyone--certainly not Thomas Carlton and never to Catherine's devoted brother.
 
And so begins years of separation and heartbreak, resolved only by the death of her father; and even then the way is not clear for the lovers to reunite.
 
Part of the problem is that Thomas has been so beaten down and undermined, first by his father, then by his brother, that he seems to have lost his ability to stand against the monstrous actions of his parent. It requires a major shift in the landscape for Thomas too finally stand up for himself and his beloved--and even then his actions seem so uncertain that we are never sure of the outome until the very last page. Sometimes I sincerely wished to give him a very swift kick he could be so insecure.
 
This is a veery well written novel, and though the familial actions seem far-fetched I have personal knowldge of similar events in the 20th century in my own English branch of my family. It seems incredible in these days of instant communication and government tracking that any individual can virtually disappear from society in a countryu as small as England, yet it happens. Maybe not for the same reason as during the rigid Regency period, but it does happen. The results of such a separation can often be permanent. Thank heaven that in this novel there is a resolution that will leave readers sighing with relief. No cliffhanger, but a very cleverly wrought ending. Read for yourself to discover it.

Reminded me a lot of Romeo and Juliet without the death of the H/h. Fairly well edited.

Catherine and Thomas meet at a dance. They are the children of men that continue a ridiculous feud. Catherine and Thomas meet in secret, but are eventually betrayed by Thomas' brother. After one last night together, Catherine is sent away to Northern England. Thomas tries to search for Catherine, but is unable to find her with nothing real to go on. Catherine is left with a sweet reminder of their time together, and with the help of her aunt and uncle, manages to keep her secret. Years later, Catherine's father finally dies. She returns for his funeral - not to mourn, but to finally see her beloved brother again. What will she find in regards to Thomas? Will he be married? Will he still be waiting for her?

Things have changed for Thomas is really drastic ways. Now, he must decide if he is willing to continue to let life happen to him or if he will wake up and take control of his own life again.

Overall, this was an entertaining read. Sometimes the flow of the story felt a little stiff. However, it will be pleasant way to pass an afternoon. Enjoy.

Lord Thomas Carlton and Lady Catherine Ambrose fell madly in love, meeting secretly and knew theirs is a hopeless case because they are caught in a 3-generation family feud. Two most powerful families who hated each other. Thomas’ Father, the Duke is just as nasty as her father, an Earl. When they were found out, she was disowned and banished by her father to her (also banished) Aunt Celia’s humble estate, an aunt she never knew she had. It will take 8 long years to right the wrong. This book will grip you to the end and you will read it through not wanting to put it down. That’s how good it was. It is sad, emotionally heartbreaking all throughout until they find happiness at the end. It is well written, great plot, wonderful cast of characters especially Aunt Celia and Uncle Charles who welcomed her at their home with open arms and treated her as their own daughter! Get your tissues ready for an emotional roller coaster ride. Bridget Barton is becoming one of my favorite authors now. This is my 2nd book. Thanks to Kindle Unlimited for easy accessibility to her books! ?❤️?

I search hard for clean romance novels where intimacy is valued enough to be saved for marriage. Some people don't have the same values and even mock me for my Christian standards, but I continue in my beliefs. Spoiler coming. I was disappointed to find that this is not a clean book. The heartache and suffering of conceiving a child out of wedlock (especially when it's more common and accepted today) were well described. (The sexual act itself was mentioned as fact and not in intimate detail.) Their happily ever after had a tremendous price. I really appreciated that the consequences of their actions were handled with careful tenderness and forgiveness. I know thatwe can all have a happily ever after with God's forgiveness.

Well-written story of how a cruel family feud keeps two young people apart, and their separate lives over a period of several years. I appreciated the author's use of period-appropriate language and situations. My only frustration was with Thomas's character; I thought he was a little too milquetoast at times.

The story is nicely paced and I would rate it G or possibly PG (I won't write any spoilers; suffice it to say there is a situation out of which many authors would have created an X rating, but Ms. Barton allows the reader to understand what happened with very discreet and limited information).

The only way that this story could have been written is if the heroine & hero were self-involved, clueless, and not so bright --no, let's be honest, they're stupid. The only reasons I kept reading were 1) I was ill (not from book) and 2) I couldn't believe they'd become more insipid (they did). Congrats to Ms Barton for her entry into the "dumbest character" category ; unfortunately, it ( I hope) was not on purpose.

This book is amazing. From the moment that I started to the moment I set it down I was cheering for the couple. There are many mirrors to real life. While the female lead is a Lady she ends up having to lead a hard lived 8 years, while the male lead seemingly falls into a pattern of being the puppet for his father. It is only when her father passes away that she is welcomed home and things begin to change. Brilliantly written and inspiring for women who hope to have the chance to similarly inspire love in their own men to spur them into action.

What an awful story. Everything about this tale is implausible. The dialogue is choppy and poorly written. The language and mechanics are those of a third grader. I couldn't take any more abuse beyond the first 50 pages and started skipping ahead. More pathetic writing and more implausible activities for the poorly written characters. Finally even skimming was too much bother. Thank goodness for kindle unlimited

Great story. I actually found that the characters in this story were more realistic and human. I think this is my favorite Bridget Barton story so far (besides the cover). Also, I think the editing on this book is much better than her other books. Not perfect but so much better!!

Content: Clean. There is a pregnancy, but Barton doesn't go into details.
Language: Clean
Religous: No.

Great regency read.
Happy reading!!

I really enjoy reading this story. Bridget Barton is always a great story teller.

Catherine and Thomas should be worst enemies since their families have been feuding since their grandfather’s time. Somehow they start having secret conversations that lead secret meetings. When their families find out they are torn apart and Cartherine is sent live with distant relatives. After eight years, Catherine goes home to attend her father’s funeral. When Thomas and Catherine see each other they realize they never truly got over one another. Can they be together after so much time apart. Will they ever get their family’s approval?

This story is a rollercoaster ride. There are so many ups and down and you truly want to see them find their happily ever after!

Beautiful, Just Beautiful. This was such an endearing story of true soulmates needlessly torn apart. Catherine and Thomas were caught in the middle of a hateful family feud that destroyed anyone getting in the way. The obstacles that they had to overcome internally and externally were powerful. This story of their abiding love was sad, sweet, and awe-inspiring. Again Bridget Barton has woven her magic. I highly recommend this book.

Bridget Barton is one of my most favorite authors as she brings so much depth and personality to her characters and this book is no exception. In this heart wrenching story we are taken along the painful journey as Thomas and Catherine are torn apart by angry feuding fathers who come between their love and nearly destroy their lives and the lives of others as well. It’s an emotional journey but well worth the read.

A Soulmate for the Heartbroken Duke, by Bridget Barton.
A family feud. Not just a simple disagreement but a bitter decades long war between two stubborn and arrogant old men who have pursued vegeance for so long they have almost forgotten what started it in the first place. That’s what’s at the heart of this romance novel by author Bridgeet Barton.
 
Caught in the middle of this seething cauldron of family hatreds are two star-crossed lovers, one from each of the feuding families. Thomas Carlton, second son of the Duke of Shawcross and Lady Catherine Ambrose, daughter of the Earl of Barford are the inheritors and victims of this feud.
 
The story begins innocently enough. The two strike up an acquaintance at a ball, and slowly find themselves drawn to each other. As might be expected they are discovered, or rather they are betrayed by Thomas's thoughtless brother and the result is a separation forced on Catherine by her cruel and arrogant father who disowns her and sends her to live with a sister she never knew he had, miles away frrom everything she knows. Worse still, the father refuses to divulge his sister's whereabouts to anyone--certainly not Thomas Carlton and never to Catherine's devoted brother.
 
And so begins years of separation and heartbreak, resolved only by the death of her father; and even then the way is not clear for the lovers to reunite.
 
Part of the problem is that Thomas has been so beaten down and undermined, first by his father, then by his brother, that he seems to have lost his ability to stand against the monstrous actions of his parent. It requires a major shift in the landscape for Thomas too finally stand up for himself and his beloved--and even then his actions seem so uncertain that we are never sure of the outome until the very last page. Sometimes I sincerely wished to give him a very swift kick he could be so insecure.
 
This is a veery well written novel, and though the familial actions seem far-fetched I have personal knowldge of similar events in the 20th century in my own English branch of my family. It seems incredible in these days of instant communication and government tracking that any individual can virtually disappear from society in a countryu as small as England, yet it happens. Maybe not for the same reason as during the rigid Regency period, but it does happen. The results of such a separation can often be permanent. Thank heaven that in this novel there is a resolution that will leave readers sighing with relief. No cliffhanger, but a very cleverly wrought ending. Read for yourself to discover it.

This book is amazing. From the moment that I started to the moment I set it down I was cheering for the couple. There are many mirrors to real life. While the female lead is a Lady she ends up having to lead a hard lived 8 years, while the male lead seemingly falls into a pattern of being the puppet for his father. It is only when her father passes away that she is welcomed home and things begin to change. Brilliantly written and inspiring for women who hope to have the chance to similarly inspire love in their own men to spur them into action.

I really enjoy reading this story. Bridget Barton is always a great story teller.

Catherine and Thomas should be worst enemies since their families have been feuding since their grandfather’s time. Somehow they start having secret conversations that lead secret meetings. When their families find out they are torn apart and Cartherine is sent live with distant relatives. After eight years, Catherine goes home to attend her father’s funeral. When Thomas and Catherine see each other they realize they never truly got over one another. Can they be together after so much time apart. Will they ever get their family’s approval?

This story is a rollercoaster ride. There are so many ups and down and you truly want to see them find their happily ever after!