The Derbyshire Dance

A Regency Romance (Kendall House, Book 3)

By: Rosanne E. Lortz

Narrated by: Maria Nicola Johnson

An aimless life. An unsettled conscience. Can the gentlewoman next door bring a new sense of purpose to this duke run aground in Derbyshire?

Nigel Lymington, the new Duke of Warrenton, always played second fiddle to his elder brother’s wild exploits. After rising to the title himself, he tries to live up to his family’s rakish reputation, only to discover that he has neither the temperament nor the money to indulge in the wastrel Warrenton way of life.

While rusticating in Derbyshire, he encounters a gentlewoman named Miss Belinda Morrison who cares more about tenants and crop rotation than tittle-tattle and court connections. Can Nigel learn to plough a straight enough furrow to attract an honest woman of intelligence and industry? And will Bel Morrison set down her ledgers long enough to let him dance his way into her heart?

An homage to the beloved Georgette Heyer, this clean and wholesome Regency romance follows the adventures of a droll duke, a competent heroine, an inexperienced valet, an interfering vicar, and a mischievous feline.

©2025 Rosanne E. Lortz (P)2025 Rosanne E. Lortz

Gentle, Romantic, and So Enjoyable

The Derbyshire Dance completely charmed me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a beautifully written, quietly romantic Regency novel that lets character and relationship growth shine. I especially liked the two main characters—their personalities felt grounded and believable, and watching their connection develop through conversation and shared moments was genuinely satisfying. The setting is warm, the romance is gentle but emotionally rewarding, and the whole story has a calm, sincere charm that really worked for me. I also really enjoy Rosanne E. Lortz’s writing style—there’s something consistently thoughtful and comforting about her stories that keeps me coming back.

A brilliant story!

Awesome characters and unexpected twists. The narrator Maria Johnson keeps the listener glued to this terrific story. I can not wait for the next story written by Rosanne Lortz and narrated by Maria Nicola Johnson!

Historical

The Derbyshire Dance by Rosanne E. Lortz is an excellent regency historical fiction. Maria Nicola Johnson did a wonderful job with the narration. The story is entertaining, comedic, interesting, engaging, enjoyable, funny, fun, and more. The Derbyshire Dance is the third book in Kandall House series. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. highly recommended

Enjoyed listening to this audiobook

I have enjoyed listening to all of the audiobook stories written by Rosanne and narrated by Maria. This audiobook was wonderful to listen to, to continue the story of what happens to the Duke. I'm looking forward to hearing future stories.