The Brooding Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Regency Expedient Marriages Book 3)
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Scarred, monstrous, reluctant, brooding is what society calls him, but he’s just a kind-hearted Duke who avoids messing with the ton because of the harsh judgment of his scars. No one gave him a chance to prove who he really was… except her, his convenient bride, the first one not to run from his scarred face.
The battle-scarred face of Russell Johns, Duke of Amesbury, sends ladies running. Resigned to a lonely bachelorhood in his decrepit castle, he’s pessimistic about an arranged marriage with the daughter of a marquess. They’re strangers, and he’s sure his disfigurement will repulse her when they finally meet. She rejects him, yet claims it’s not for his scars, but because she wishes to marry for love. Russell has one month before the wedding to change her mind and win her heart.
Lady Caroline Richardson was the indulged daughter of a marquess, until her twin brother, the heir, was killed. Then, she became her father’s pawn in an arranged marriage to a Duke she’s never met. True, the Duke isn’t the dour monster she expected but powerfully attractive, his scars a badge of valour. How to convince him they’re not the reason for her rejection, that she’s simply holding out against a loveless marriage?
With one month until the wedding, she must fight against her own resolve not to fall for him. But will she succeed?
*Read a romantic book that mixes Regency-era love, mystery, and strong emotions. The Brooding Duke is the perfect novel for people who like passionate stories set in the past.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after full of romance.
Enjoy reading!
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Customer Reviews
M**V
An unwanted arranged marriage for one but not the other.
April 20, 2025
B************s
Loved The Brooding Duke
March 29, 2025
R*****d
Easy
November 13, 2024
M****************n
Love always wins out in the end
October 18, 2024
K*************r
Follow your heart
July 23, 2024
S***************n
Russell is the ideal hero!
April 14, 2024
K*************r
Not up to her normal standard
April 6, 2024
F***********r
Love story
February 18, 2024
K*************r
Patience
January 23, 2024
P************************.
Well written.
January 6, 2024
S*********M
What a fantastic story! I couldn’t put it down. I look forward to more from this author.
November 24, 2023
P******o
No Problem
November 8, 2023
S************n
Great Regency Romance, but…
October 27, 2023
M*******n
Happy ending, hard won
October 23, 2023
D******.
Very good story and romantic plot
October 20, 2023
s**********r
The Arranged Marriage
October 7, 2023
K*************r
Very enjoyable read
October 6, 2023
L*****J
great read
October 2, 2023
K*************r
Exceptionally good.
September 30, 2023
L**************k
I really liked this book!
September 26, 2023
R*****.
Good story
September 26, 2023
M***b
Loved the book!! But…
September 25, 2023
M***e
Sweet
September 21, 2023
G***g
Beautiful Love story.
September 20, 2023
V*****G
Love sees no scars.
September 19, 2023
N********n
Good read
September 18, 2023
M**B
Love this book
September 17, 2023
B************i
Good story..great characters
September 15, 2023
E***.
Clean and sweet
September 14, 2023
R*********e
Very Stubborn Heroine
September 14, 2023
L*****G
So worth your time!
September 14, 2023
v************n
Loved the book. Great read. Thanks so much
September 14, 2023
A*************r
Good Read
September 14, 2023
D******n
How To Move Forward
September 13, 2023
T******.
The rellious lady and the man she was being forced to marry.
September 13, 2023
M******************a
Such a delightful worthwhile read!
September 12, 2023
C*m
Sweet story
September 12, 2023
J**********e
Overcoming issues
September 12, 2023
A*********r
Excellent
September 12, 2023
k**********o
Enjoyable story
September 12, 2023
C***************n
A fun entertaining story
September 11, 2023
H********4
Good clean read if you’re into that
September 11, 2023
r**e
Scarred love
September 11, 2023
c**********3
Romance
September 11, 2023
C***y
Best Book Ever
September 11, 2023
T******s
My favorite book yet
September 11, 2023
J*d
Great read!
September 11, 2023
M*****************r
Wonderful
September 11, 2023
K*************r
Brooding Duke
September 11, 2023
C***********s
Romance to tickle your funny bone
September 11, 2023
l********r
She was to be married to a man she had never met
September 11, 2023
j*****s
Lovely afternoon read
September 10, 2023
Jo
A marriage of convenience
September 10, 2023
