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Dukes of Vice #2
A Bride for the Duke of Frost
“You truly embody your title, Duke of Frost…”
Despite her brother’s cruelty, orphaned Lady Anastasia remains compassionate to everyone who needs her. But her kindness to rescued animals comes at a high price, one she must now pay…
Shaped by his family's brutal slaughter, Dorian is notorious as the coldhearted Duke of Frost. Until the threat of his crumbling estate forces him to do the last thing he wants… Marry.
Dorian’s ice-cold heart keeps him distant from his new bride. For he knows that only his ice-stone walls can keep her safe from those seeking to harm him. Yet, the searing heat of her touch threatens to melt down his self-control…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Bride for the Duke of Frost is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "A Bride for the Duke of Frost" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
Despite her brother’s cruelty, orphaned Lady Anastasia remains compassionate to everyone who needs her. But her kindness to rescued animals comes at a high price, one she must now pay…
Shaped by his family's brutal slaughter, Dorian is notorious as the coldhearted Duke of Frost. Until the threat of his crumbling estate forces him to do the last thing he wants… Marry.
Dorian’s ice-cold heart keeps him distant from his new bride. For he knows that only his ice-stone walls can keep her safe from those seeking to harm him. Yet, the searing heat of her touch threatens to melt down his self-control…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Bride for the Duke of Frost is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "A Bride for the Duke of Frost" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2023
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About the author
Harriet Caves
71 books64 followersBorn in sunny California, all Harriet Caves ever wanted was to become a doctor and save lives. During her sleepless nights working at the hospital, the Regency classics were her only solace. To no one’s surprise, her British descent led her back to England to discover her roots and where her hidden passion lay: the Regency streets of London.
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
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September 15, 2023
Anastasia is a whole entire cow. She basically screams at literally everybody in this book upon first meeting them and throws temper tantrum's like the worst two-year-old imaginable. Her first night in her new house she expects fully vegetarian options despite having never asked for them. Then she gets completely pissed off that there aren't any available immediately and throws a fit and leaves. Her husband is even more of a dickbag as he follows her out to berate her further and act like a child himself despite calling her one. I have zero interest in either of these two idiots as people.
September 8, 2023
When All Is Not What It Seems
I enjoyed this story. Dorian's father and brothers were murdered and he took over the title when he was quite young. The memories of what happened made him shun most of society's events. Anastasia' brother was cruel and hated her. Dorian and Anastasia met unexpectedly but had not expected to ever meet again. However, her brother had other ideas and was forcing them into an arranged marriage. There is a lot of frustration, misunderstanding and anger as Anastasia and Dorian learn to adjust to their marriage. Just when things begin to settle between them, family issues emerge. The story contains threats, attempted bribery, murder and abduction but in the end love wins through. Well worth reading.
I enjoyed this story. Dorian's father and brothers were murdered and he took over the title when he was quite young. The memories of what happened made him shun most of society's events. Anastasia' brother was cruel and hated her. Dorian and Anastasia met unexpectedly but had not expected to ever meet again. However, her brother had other ideas and was forcing them into an arranged marriage. There is a lot of frustration, misunderstanding and anger as Anastasia and Dorian learn to adjust to their marriage. Just when things begin to settle between them, family issues emerge. The story contains threats, attempted bribery, murder and abduction but in the end love wins through. Well worth reading.
December 29, 2023
all the required included
Love the story about the Dorian the duke of Frost frost and his need to marry but he did not want to wed and the only reason why was for a large dowery There was a contract drawn up between Anastasia's parents and his parents that they would wed but both of them did not want to marry anyone. Anastasia wanted to travel the world, but Dorian wanted to hide out in his home. Anastasia's brother Thomas was cruel and heartless. Anastasia loved animals and love to rescue them and Thomas hated it. He told her that she would wed and be out of his house. Harry was his guard and his best friend. He made him go to a ball that Dorian didn't want to go to. He hated being out in public and felt exposed, Anastasia had a lot of suitors and a lot of attention at the ball and she just needed a breath of air. She runs into Dorian and has no idea who he is but he Recognizes her, and then she recognizes him as he saved her from an attack and she pretty much tells him off and said that he did not save her. She had everything under control.Anastasia exchanges Barb's with him Again at the ball and he can't believe somebody talk to him like that, Ann says that she's insufferable but little do they know their lives will be intertwined and many things come to light.
Love the story about the Dorian the duke of Frost frost and his need to marry but he did not want to wed and the only reason why was for a large dowery There was a contract drawn up between Anastasia's parents and his parents that they would wed but both of them did not want to marry anyone. Anastasia wanted to travel the world, but Dorian wanted to hide out in his home. Anastasia's brother Thomas was cruel and heartless. Anastasia loved animals and love to rescue them and Thomas hated it. He told her that she would wed and be out of his house. Harry was his guard and his best friend. He made him go to a ball that Dorian didn't want to go to. He hated being out in public and felt exposed, Anastasia had a lot of suitors and a lot of attention at the ball and she just needed a breath of air. She runs into Dorian and has no idea who he is but he Recognizes her, and then she recognizes him as he saved her from an attack and she pretty much tells him off and said that he did not save her. She had everything under control.Anastasia exchanges Barb's with him Again at the ball and he can't believe somebody talk to him like that, Ann says that she's insufferable but little do they know their lives will be intertwined and many things come to light.
September 23, 2024
Steamy Historical Regency per title.
Gave this 4 stars.
I liked this couple. Tall, reclusive, easy on the eyes, on
edge, Dorian a duke, & tall, lithe, opinionated Anastasia
(Ana) whose difficult brother Thomas the earl considered
her a burden and couldn't wait to unload her.
Dorian & his protector/ friend/ former Navy man Harry
rescued Ana and her maid Louise and their dog when 3
footpads bothered them. When the baddies left, Ana said
she'd had it under control (not!), only Louise thanked
them.
Thomas matched Ana and Dorian. Natch. She rescued
animals and unknown to him, did not eat meat (later
an issue). They wed and ignored each other at their
country estate. Also there Harry and MIL Pippa.
Ana tried to get to know Pippa. She learned her spouse
was cold as ice b/c years earlier his sire & 2 brothers
were murdered and someone was after him! H didn't
want to get too close to Ana, then she'd be a target also.
Harry found a sweetie too.
He brought home an orphan baby goat, after he
told Ana she had to leave him behind. The closeness
brought on sexiness, but most of the steam was
off screen. One day the bullets flew.
The murder mystery was solved & another faced
justice for another charge.
Gave this 4 stars.
I liked this couple. Tall, reclusive, easy on the eyes, on
edge, Dorian a duke, & tall, lithe, opinionated Anastasia
(Ana) whose difficult brother Thomas the earl considered
her a burden and couldn't wait to unload her.
Dorian & his protector/ friend/ former Navy man Harry
rescued Ana and her maid Louise and their dog when 3
footpads bothered them. When the baddies left, Ana said
she'd had it under control (not!), only Louise thanked
them.
Thomas matched Ana and Dorian. Natch. She rescued
animals and unknown to him, did not eat meat (later
an issue). They wed and ignored each other at their
country estate. Also there Harry and MIL Pippa.
Ana tried to get to know Pippa. She learned her spouse
was cold as ice b/c years earlier his sire & 2 brothers
were murdered and someone was after him! H didn't
want to get too close to Ana, then she'd be a target also.
Harry found a sweetie too.
He brought home an orphan baby goat, after he
told Ana she had to leave him behind. The closeness
brought on sexiness, but most of the steam was
off screen. One day the bullets flew.
The murder mystery was solved & another faced
justice for another charge.
March 10, 2024
Skip this one
Anastasia is a vegetarian animal rescuing zealot with the typical evil brother arranging her marriage to Dorian, the Duke of Frost. Said Duke, of course, has his heart thawed by Anastasia; he finds her shrewish behavior attractive. There are word use errors: eyeing "wearily" and bulk instead of balk are examples. There's bad sentence construction: "His hand was at his waistband as he exited the carriage where Dorian knew the man kept his own pistol concealed at all moments."
There's a master of ceremonies to announce ball guests; a non-peer bodyguard/best friend who attends that ball; the author doesn't explain how he does (or is announced). Anastasia loves that ball because the "music" is great and so are the cakes! The hero wears an undershirt! The tone is very contemporary. I was never engaged with the characters nor the plot, which involves a goat, Dorian's cousin, mother and Aunt, who are twins, yes indeed, and who married brothers, who died. SPOILER alert:. Or did they?
Anastasia is a vegetarian animal rescuing zealot with the typical evil brother arranging her marriage to Dorian, the Duke of Frost. Said Duke, of course, has his heart thawed by Anastasia; he finds her shrewish behavior attractive. There are word use errors: eyeing "wearily" and bulk instead of balk are examples. There's bad sentence construction: "His hand was at his waistband as he exited the carriage where Dorian knew the man kept his own pistol concealed at all moments."
There's a master of ceremonies to announce ball guests; a non-peer bodyguard/best friend who attends that ball; the author doesn't explain how he does (or is announced). Anastasia loves that ball because the "music" is great and so are the cakes! The hero wears an undershirt! The tone is very contemporary. I was never engaged with the characters nor the plot, which involves a goat, Dorian's cousin, mother and Aunt, who are twins, yes indeed, and who married brothers, who died. SPOILER alert:. Or did they?
April 7, 2024
This historical romance is about the Duke of Frostwood who needs to marry a bride with a big dowry to replenish his estate coffers. He meets his bride to be, Anastasia, perchance in an alley when he rescues her and they get off to a rocky start. She is an animal loving vegetarian that was a bit shrewish initially but redeemed herself as the book progressed. Dorian, the Duke has faced much tragedy in his life and earned his reputation of being icy and without feeling, as he is scared of being hurt after suffering such immense loss in his life. But Anastasia manages to chip away at the ice walls surrounding his heart, bit by bit. There is intrigue as someone is out to kill the Duke. A well written story that had me full engaged. I really enjoyed this book and rate it 4.5*. There is an extended epilogue which is downloadable if you sign up for the author's newsletter.
September 10, 2023
🕸️🕸️ONE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE🕸️🕸️
Jumping jellybeans jasper! Harriet doesn't miss a beat, bouncing to her own tune, serving up one incredibly tantalizing, sinfully delightful, skillfully enthralling, fascinatingly beguiling with all the frills, spills and churning feels. Unleashing one tongue clicking rock-our-world piece of wonder, catapulting this sweet little treat to staggering heights. Unforseen events and horrifying occurrences tilt this jewel on its axis, revving up the exuberance and fervor, swapping hats and playing favorites as justice is served and reparations made with such strategic finesse, launching this baby to life spectacularly. The characters interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow adding depth and diversity, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and graphic descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Brilliant job Harriet, thanks for sharing this amazing thrill with us.
Jumping jellybeans jasper! Harriet doesn't miss a beat, bouncing to her own tune, serving up one incredibly tantalizing, sinfully delightful, skillfully enthralling, fascinatingly beguiling with all the frills, spills and churning feels. Unleashing one tongue clicking rock-our-world piece of wonder, catapulting this sweet little treat to staggering heights. Unforseen events and horrifying occurrences tilt this jewel on its axis, revving up the exuberance and fervor, swapping hats and playing favorites as justice is served and reparations made with such strategic finesse, launching this baby to life spectacularly. The characters interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow adding depth and diversity, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and graphic descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Brilliant job Harriet, thanks for sharing this amazing thrill with us.
September 16, 2023
Danger lurking.
Dorian and Anastasia. Dorian is known as the Duke of Frost. After losing his father and brothers to murder years ago he has become cold and has put up walls to keep others out. Unfortunately, to save his dukedom, he must marry for the dowry. Anastasia has no idea her brother plans to marry her off and certainly not to the Duke of Frost. They have a rocky beginning and danger lurks in the shadows. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline, although I had a bit of difficulty liking Anastasia in the beginning.
Dorian and Anastasia. Dorian is known as the Duke of Frost. After losing his father and brothers to murder years ago he has become cold and has put up walls to keep others out. Unfortunately, to save his dukedom, he must marry for the dowry. Anastasia has no idea her brother plans to marry her off and certainly not to the Duke of Frost. They have a rocky beginning and danger lurks in the shadows. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline, although I had a bit of difficulty liking Anastasia in the beginning.
October 10, 2023
This is an absolutely amazing journey of adventure and mystery and romance
Love the characters and story line full of adventure and mystery. Lots of interesting twists and turns throughout the story that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to the end. Very interesting and entertaining and thrilling as well as mysterious events that bring the story to a wonderful ending. Love the extended epilogue which gives the beautiful happy ending to all. What a wonderful journey adventure, mystery and romance. Definitely a must read and highly recommend it.
Love the characters and story line full of adventure and mystery. Lots of interesting twists and turns throughout the story that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to the end. Very interesting and entertaining and thrilling as well as mysterious events that bring the story to a wonderful ending. Love the extended epilogue which gives the beautiful happy ending to all. What a wonderful journey adventure, mystery and romance. Definitely a must read and highly recommend it.
January 12, 2025
DNF'd at 22%
I quit reading at 22%. Despite her "large" heart and love of animals, the heroine is unreasonable, unlikable, and judgmental. She's also petulant and an idiot. The hero is a cardboard cutout of the stereotypical brooding, emotionally wounded man who's afraid to love because everyone he loves is always taken away from him. Regarding the writing, there's an overabundance of incorrect capitalization but no other egregious copy errors that I noticed. If you're looking for something fresh and original in a historical romance, you won't find it here.
I quit reading at 22%. Despite her "large" heart and love of animals, the heroine is unreasonable, unlikable, and judgmental. She's also petulant and an idiot. The hero is a cardboard cutout of the stereotypical brooding, emotionally wounded man who's afraid to love because everyone he loves is always taken away from him. Regarding the writing, there's an overabundance of incorrect capitalization but no other egregious copy errors that I noticed. If you're looking for something fresh and original in a historical romance, you won't find it here.
September 4, 2023
The past can warp you for life!
Anastasia is a kind hearted lady, loves to rescue animals! Dorian is a Duke in need of money, and he make a deal with her cold, cruel brother Thomas for a marriage! It’s hard to fight with a man who is frozen! But she tries him at every turn!loved the book!
Anastasia is a kind hearted lady, loves to rescue animals! Dorian is a Duke in need of money, and he make a deal with her cold, cruel brother Thomas for a marriage! It’s hard to fight with a man who is frozen! But she tries him at every turn!loved the book!
September 6, 2023
Great and Entertaining
I could relate to Her Grace, her love of animals and rescuing animals. I loved that the charters tried so hard to not like each other. I laughed out load at some of their interactions.
This story has a great love story with a bit of mystery. I enjoyed the story so much that I had to read all in one setting.
I could relate to Her Grace, her love of animals and rescuing animals. I loved that the charters tried so hard to not like each other. I laughed out load at some of their interactions.
This story has a great love story with a bit of mystery. I enjoyed the story so much that I had to read all in one setting.
September 8, 2023
Dorian and abatasia
Wonderful book and characters. Dorian was afraid to live and show his true feeling to in Ana because of his father and brothers being killed. This book has mystery, intrique and love all within these pages. A hard book to put down from beginning to the end. They get their HEA and so much much more. Would highly recommend. happy reading! 😊
Wonderful book and characters. Dorian was afraid to live and show his true feeling to in Ana because of his father and brothers being killed. This book has mystery, intrique and love all within these pages. A hard book to put down from beginning to the end. They get their HEA and so much much more. Would highly recommend. happy reading! 😊
September 11, 2023
Love the story’s plot, characters and settings but I dislike the modern slang e.g. git which is a 20th century invention that spoils the flow. Plus it sounded wrong coming from the character who said it! Cad would have been a better word. A couple other sentences that should have been edited too!
That said it is a lovely story, with emotion, humour and some dramatic twists!
That said it is a lovely story, with emotion, humour and some dramatic twists!
September 21, 2023
One Fanastice Adventer! I loved the story of Anastatia and Dorian! Danger was lurking everywhere and Dorian wanted just to keep everyone safe and decided not to give his love to anyone, he was afraid to lose them, due to the murder of his Father and Brothers. But he could not help but fall in love with Anastatia. Everything turned out well in the end!
March 10, 2024
A meltdown
Great story wonderful story line great characters. A icy Duke, in need of a rich wife.
A beautiful young lady, who loves animals,
And her brother is a mean cuss. A marriage of convenience, where sparks will fly.
A murder unsolved, a kidnapping, all of this within the pages of this wonderful story.
Thank you ♥️
Great story wonderful story line great characters. A icy Duke, in need of a rich wife.
A beautiful young lady, who loves animals,
And her brother is a mean cuss. A marriage of convenience, where sparks will fly.
A murder unsolved, a kidnapping, all of this within the pages of this wonderful story.
Thank you ♥️
September 3, 2023
Hot and steamy
This wonderful story gives you two love stories as well as a mystery I recommend you set aside enough time to read it in one go as you will not want to stop until you reach the end.
This wonderful story gives you two love stories as well as a mystery I recommend you set aside enough time to read it in one go as you will not want to stop until you reach the end.
September 5, 2023
Enjoyable!
Plot not too complicated or made up. Characters grow to accept each other and limitations of events. Impressed by the Duke's respect for his wife and how her monies saved estate by spending money on her animals.
Sex was handled in discrete manner.
Plot not too complicated or made up. Characters grow to accept each other and limitations of events. Impressed by the Duke's respect for his wife and how her monies saved estate by spending money on her animals.
Sex was handled in discrete manner.
September 9, 2023
The duchess who melted the duke of frost heart
I love all the characters and the double love story of Ana & Dorian and Mary & Harry. Both couples deserved their happy ending. Ana melted Dorian cold heart and even got him to love her animals.
Great read and highly recommended.
I love all the characters and the double love story of Ana & Dorian and Mary & Harry. Both couples deserved their happy ending. Ana melted Dorian cold heart and even got him to love her animals.
Great read and highly recommended.
September 15, 2023
I Expect the weather Change.
A Bride For The Duke of Frost by Harriet Caves is such a delicious pager Turner. From start to finish so much is happening around Dorian and Anastasia. The book ends in a unforgettable way.
A must read. You will not be disappointed.
A Bride For The Duke of Frost by Harriet Caves is such a delicious pager Turner. From start to finish so much is happening around Dorian and Anastasia. The book ends in a unforgettable way.
A must read. You will not be disappointed.
October 9, 2023
A Regency Era romantic mystery
Our hero is indeed reserved and for good reason. Marrying our heroine was a financial necessity but along with her dowry she proves to be brilliant and a delight.
Highly recommended!
Our hero is indeed reserved and for good reason. Marrying our heroine was a financial necessity but along with her dowry she proves to be brilliant and a delight.
Highly recommended!
October 30, 2023
Anastasia seems super spoiled. The whole time she just expected her husband to apologize. I don't think she's ever apologized for her childish and demanding behaviour. The concept was good, the execution needs work.
March 11, 2024
Harriet Caves gets it right!
This is my first time reading a book by Harriet. It was a fast read on one day because she wrote about people and their everyday problems, triumphs and hope. I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's work. You will not be disappointed.
This is my first time reading a book by Harriet. It was a fast read on one day because she wrote about people and their everyday problems, triumphs and hope. I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's work. You will not be disappointed.
March 13, 2024
Duke of Frost meets the woman who will melt his heart
He marries for money but learns that his heart will become involved with his new wife who is a vegan and loves animals. Adventure continues so you need to read this book to see what happens next
He marries for money but learns that his heart will become involved with his new wife who is a vegan and loves animals. Adventure continues so you need to read this book to see what happens next
March 13, 2024
So Worth the read
This was a great book I enjoyed reading it The characters was funny ,courageous and relatable. I loved Anastasia's character In the book cause she was such a caring person no matter who you where .
This was a great book I enjoyed reading it The characters was funny ,courageous and relatable. I loved Anastasia's character In the book cause she was such a caring person no matter who you where .
April 3, 2024
Bride for the Duke of Frost
An okay read. Two unlikable main characters who are very good at being rude. Not much depth written into the characters. Editing needed to not confuse weary/wary...taught/taut...lulling/lolling...etc
An okay read. Two unlikable main characters who are very good at being rude. Not much depth written into the characters. Editing needed to not confuse weary/wary...taught/taut...lulling/lolling...etc
July 20, 2024
A Rollercoaster of a Romance.
Like all good love stories, this had its ups and downs. It's twists and turns. Romance to drama. It had it all, but then when doesn't a beautiful story have all of that? Read it and see
Like all good love stories, this had its ups and downs. It's twists and turns. Romance to drama. It had it all, but then when doesn't a beautiful story have all of that? Read it and see
August 2, 2024
Sibling Jealousy
A really delightful story with a bit of a twist and excitement in the closing chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed the language emanating from the parrot Scully who is rather fond of foul language!
A really delightful story with a bit of a twist and excitement in the closing chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed the language emanating from the parrot Scully who is rather fond of foul language!
August 14, 2024
something off
Finished this book. But there was something off in the details. The villain was too implausible. The arrangement between the heroine and her brother strained my credibility. If he hated her, why would he send het belongings? Others may enjoy, but not me.
Finished this book. But there was something off in the details. The villain was too implausible. The arrangement between the heroine and her brother strained my credibility. If he hated her, why would he send het belongings? Others may enjoy, but not me.
January 14, 2025
A Dowry & Marriage/Deceit in Family
A quick marriage for a dowry & an adjustment to the household that holds a secret to the Dukes’ past.
It makes for some intriguing questions with no answers at present until activity at a ball goes wrong!
A quick marriage for a dowry & an adjustment to the household that holds a secret to the Dukes’ past.
It makes for some intriguing questions with no answers at present until activity at a ball goes wrong!
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