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Duched: A Royal Romance Kindle Edition

by Xavier Neal (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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I, Kellan Kenningston, am known for being three things:

The 2nd Prince of Doctenn - it is honestly for the best that I probably won't ever rule the country - my big brother is much better at keeping his royal jewels in his pants than I am.
Duke of Rockbridge - oh so not my idea. It was a royal decree or won in a poker game or something equally as eye-rolling.
And king of one-night stands - okay, well, I was until one mouthy, American art student knocked me off of that throne.


Now, I'm embarrassingly domesticated.

I remember to close the curtains at fancy hotels.
I have learned to cook since the woman I am crazy about can barely microwave popcorn.
And most importantly, I have stop dragging our family's sacred name through the mud.


What do I plan to do next?

Turn the love of my life into a duchess, of course.
At least that was the plan until my father stepped in and duched it all up...


*This novel does end on a cliffhanger. It is the first in a COMPLETED trilogy.

- Contents of the novel have been updated (in 2021) to include additional material, but there are NO major plot changes.
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COMPLETED SERIES: Senses Series (Sports Romance)
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Prince of Tease Series (Erotic Romantic Comedy)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N1S4PYX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 12, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1876 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 447 pages
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Xavier Neal

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Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub-genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible).

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack”.

Website link: https://www.xavierneal.com/

Newsletter link: https://bit.ly/XNNLSUB

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Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love humor and romance ... this is for you !! Great combination in this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017
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Must confess that I am a huge fan of Xavier Neal. Have read most if not all of her books. Most I like .... some I love. I LOVED this book. The thing I appreciated most was the humor. Don't t think I went more than 2 pages without at least a big smile. I laughed throughout this book. It was written with so much humor that ... how could you not appreciate the banter between Brie and Kellan !! He had to chase her. She was work. I liked that. He showed up at her door every morning with a different "flavor" of coffee until she said yes to a date. They really dated !! Like no sex while they truly dated !! I liked that too.
He was funny ... She was funny. They tried to one-up one another while they dated. She tricked him into dressing up in his $4000 suit to take him to a Monster Truck show. Course they got ruined but he was a good sport ... until he embarrassed her in the food line when she expected him to pay for their meal ... since this was a date. He spoke loud enough for the crowd to hear that as her paid escort, that was not part of the service provided. OMGoodness !!! She accused him of holding her orgasms hostage because she wouldn't answer one of his questions ...
I could go on and on .... This story was beautifully humorous, very charming and a pleasure to read. I knew it was going to be a cliff-hanger but bought it anyway. That's saying a lot for me because I hate cliffhangers. But ... Xavier Neal is awesome so I am confident it will be forthcoming in a timely manner ... and just a s good as part 1 .
Great read..; Good purchase !!
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Morgen Frances
4.0 out of 5 stars Swept me off my feet.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t read many of these royalty romances but they all kind of felt similar. This one breaks the mold. It’s emotionally driven, pushed forward with laughs and swoon worthy moments. Each one feels as real as the next. It’s sweet and the characters have these personalities that make it fun to get to know. If you’re just looking for hot spicy steamy scenes look somewhere else.
It has a few but it’s not the focus of the story. I can’t wait for what’s next.

Kellan and Brie swept me off my feet and I never want to
Come back down.
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cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars KELLAN AND BRIE
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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Kellan Prince, arrogant, and a huge playboy and Brie art student, lunch lady. meet at a art show and when they first meet it's not a normal thing and than he goes and ask her out and from there these two have a laugh out, trying new things, and so steamy relationship that they both fall for each other, and after she graduates from college have a choice to make to stay in America or travel to his home and meet his family. What will happen when she gets there? This was amazing read and shows you all the emotions and romance you could ask for. I was brought to tears by the end and left wanting to know more. I so can't wait to read the next.
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Tiffany Levin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story with a cliffhanger
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
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Loved this story! Kellan and Brie are the perfect match - not taking any crap from each other but finding a love that truly completes the other and only wanting the best for that person. She pushes him to be a better person than the playboy he makes himself out to be and he pushes her to be the best she can be and truly figure out what she wants from life. The real world of being a prince and family obligations leads to a cliffhanger that leaves you yearning for more! I cannot wait to start the next part of their story!
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Fabiola Cadet
5.0 out of 5 stars Dutched: The Beginning
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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Man, I know this was a cliffy buy I still didn't expect it to end that way. Kellan and Brie are perfect for each other, their bond is hilarious and fun, they're not your regular couple but they do come off that way, well done author Xavier Neal.
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Demi
4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious banter between Kellan and Brie!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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Brie and Kellan meet at an art opening. She is an art student and he has no interest in art at all. After spending time together Kellan grows on Brie though their lives are so different! Brie being a student and Kellan a prince of a European country! But deep down maybe they aren't so different after all! The banter between Kellan and Brie is hilarious and had me rooting for them and laughing out loud from the beginning!
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Courtnee H.
3.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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Kellan is the party boy prince who has no intention of settling down. Brie just wants to finally finish her degree. They don’t plan to become something together, but they ultimately do.

The amount of us who don’t see it for princes after Meghan Markle’s experience is high, but we’re still out here reading these romances. I enjoyed the ease of this book, in that there was never a big overarching secret. The cliffhanger was good, but not being in fear of a lie breaking them apart was nice.

If you still want to marry a prince, this book is for you. If you like your romances mostly uncomplicated, I definitely recommend it.
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sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars Prince for one please!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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This is by far one of my most favorites books by Xavier!! Insert art nerd and all around American girl Brie and throw in our resident playboy Prince Kellan and you have one amazing story. Both Brie and Kellan offset each other so well and their chemistry is off the charts. Of course there are many bumps in the road and issues that our beloved characters have to deal with. We get to see a few characters from Xavier's awesome universe and new ones as well. I am partial to Sophia and love her spunk. We do get a cliffhanger and I about cried at the end, but it's so worth it! Can't wait for the next book in this awesome series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I devoured this book in less than twenty-four hours.....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017
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5 Stars!!!

I was given this book in turn for an honest review.

Brie is nearing the end of her college graduation at long last. With the uncertainty of her future; she discovers a much bigger change than she ever saw coming. Kellan a Duke; a Prince, is happy to live his playboy life until he sets his eyes upon Brie. Will they discover their path to happiness or will their two worlds collide and leave devastation in its wake…?

Xavier Neal has left my heart broken and myself in complete tears. I devoured this book in less than twenty-four hours. I had fallen in love with the characters and their story so much I was completely invested. She built my heart up, piece by piece, giving Brie and Kellan the happiness and beautiful story they both deserved. Showing the world that two people from completely different backgrounds and up bringing’s can fall in love with the blink of an eye; to then leave devastation in its wake. Xavier Neal has talent and with each story she writes it shines through, more and more.

Brie is smart, witty, fun, outgoing and loyal to her friends. She works hard to get what she wants and to where she wants to be.

Kellan is a smart-arse, with great intentions. He not only has a heart full of love and care buried deep down that is crying to break free, he also has goals to help the less fortunate and not for the fame and spotlight it could give him.

Brie and Kellan’s story doesn’t have the typical push and pull that many others do and it’s a refreshing change to read a couple who are heading the right direction, without the drama and for all the right reasons. With this said, yes Duched does end on a cliff hanger but not your typical cliff hanger and one that shows the true love and beauty these two share.

If you love romances with plenty of humour and fun; you will absolutely love Duched by Xavier Neal.
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Isabel
4.0 out of 5 stars Opposites attract
Reviewed in Australia on December 20, 2021
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Wow... I love Brie and Kellen.
Kellen is an arrogant, immature playboy who has had everything handed to him... and Brie is just the person to put him in his place.
Love the sharp witty banter between these two. They have lived such opposite lives... but you know what they say about opposites attracting, and their attraction and chemistry is off the charts.
This ends on a cliffhanger, so be prepared for book 2.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Prince is not just for one night!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2022
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Wow! Just loved this delicious romcom book #1 in the trilogy. I adored the banter between Prince Kellan and his feisty art student Brie.
They complemented each other perfectly.

When they visit his home nation of Doctenn, it all starts to untangle due to outdated ideals... on to book #2
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davesgirlie382
5.0 out of 5 stars Every little thing she does is magic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2017
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Oh I love Xavier! Everything she writes is fantastic.

Ok so I loved Kellan's character, he was funny and sexy and very likeable. Brie is absolutely brilliant and one of my favourite Xavier Neal characters.

Honestly could yell because of the cliffhanger but as previously stated I do adore Xavier so can't be too mad - just cannot wait for the next book!!

Biggest luvs and adoration for this ladies work - plz don't ever stop.
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Tish smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Amaze ;)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2017
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Oh no she didn't. Seriously nope not happening... grrrrr okay so while I'm fully aware my frustration doesn't actually count as a review its about all I can manage right now!!! Like seriously what, why, no! Don't make it end like this... when's the next part coming like now please... yep I'm sure this will be another knock out series from one of my all time fave authors :) #ThisIsGoingToBeASeriesRight
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