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Corrupted by the Wicked Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel
“I may be a brute, but you are the one begging me, my lady…”
Born a commoner, Duke Thomas despises the ton. So when that little vixen, Lady Frances, approaches his sister, he knows she must have some ulterior motive…
Francis was ecstatic to find a new friend in the Duke’s sister. If only His Grace would stop glaring at her, every time she visits. Making her shiver with a most confusing need…
Desperate to get it out of her system, Francis proposes a She will give him etiquette lessons… and he will teach her what it means to be a woman. A woman Thomas cannot resist ravishing completely…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Corrupted by the Wicked Duke is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Scarlett Osborne and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "Corrupted by the Wicked Duke" today to discover Scarlett's fantastic new story!
Born a commoner, Duke Thomas despises the ton. So when that little vixen, Lady Frances, approaches his sister, he knows she must have some ulterior motive…
Francis was ecstatic to find a new friend in the Duke’s sister. If only His Grace would stop glaring at her, every time she visits. Making her shiver with a most confusing need…
Desperate to get it out of her system, Francis proposes a She will give him etiquette lessons… and he will teach her what it means to be a woman. A woman Thomas cannot resist ravishing completely…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Corrupted by the Wicked Duke is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Scarlett Osborne and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "Corrupted by the Wicked Duke" today to discover Scarlett's fantastic new story!
- GenresHistorical
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 29, 2024
214 people are currently reading
38 people want to read
About the author
Scarlett Osborne
95 books78 followersBorn in the Sunshine State of Florida, but of both British and Nordic descent, Scarlett Osborne grew up reading historical romances from the land of her ancestors. Fascinated with the British society of the 1800s and armed with a wild imagination, she obtained a degree in Creative Writing and immediately started her career as a Regency romance author.
A daydreamer extraordinaire, Scarlett likes to jump in the shoes of her heroines, immersing herself in her own stories, living the adventures that she wished she had experienced as a child. An avid reader and fan of the outdoors, Scarlett spends her free time either reading or going on long horseback rides along with her two sons.
Get lost in a land of enchantment, where adventure and love await around every corner...Scarlett hopes that through her heroes, you too will get to live a whirlwind romance in the Regency era, when fairytales were real and all dreams possible!
A daydreamer extraordinaire, Scarlett likes to jump in the shoes of her heroines, immersing herself in her own stories, living the adventures that she wished she had experienced as a child. An avid reader and fan of the outdoors, Scarlett spends her free time either reading or going on long horseback rides along with her two sons.
Get lost in a land of enchantment, where adventure and love await around every corner...Scarlett hopes that through her heroes, you too will get to live a whirlwind romance in the Regency era, when fairytales were real and all dreams possible!
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August 7, 2024
HE ASKED FOR HER HELP - SHE WANTED HIS
THOMAS - DUKE OF PILTON
a commoner after the death of his father he finds out that he is the only living relative to the late, duke of Pilton, he and his young sister Jenny are to travel to London and take up his position, he has never mixed in these circles before.
Lady Jenny needs to mix with society she must attend her coming ball.
Thomas is aware she needs etiquette lessons he is worried for her and does not trust the ton.
LADY FRANCIS - A very popular young lady knows she is now past the age of being married and has accepted and happy to be a spinster. Francis is very wary of the ton and the nastiness within - she realises that Jenny may need some help - she approaches the Duke and offers her help noticing he is rather abrupt and rude she offers to help him as well. (BUT SHE HAS A CONDITION). ?
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BRILLIANT STORYLINE BRILLIANT CHARACTERS.
I LOVE THOMAS AND FRANCIS (HOT)
Looking forward to book two - maybe Jonathon and Jenny ( who knows)
LOVED IT
I RECEIVED ARC
THOMAS - DUKE OF PILTON
a commoner after the death of his father he finds out that he is the only living relative to the late, duke of Pilton, he and his young sister Jenny are to travel to London and take up his position, he has never mixed in these circles before.
Lady Jenny needs to mix with society she must attend her coming ball.
Thomas is aware she needs etiquette lessons he is worried for her and does not trust the ton.
LADY FRANCIS - A very popular young lady knows she is now past the age of being married and has accepted and happy to be a spinster. Francis is very wary of the ton and the nastiness within - she realises that Jenny may need some help - she approaches the Duke and offers her help noticing he is rather abrupt and rude she offers to help him as well. (BUT SHE HAS A CONDITION). ?
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BRILLIANT STORYLINE BRILLIANT CHARACTERS.
I LOVE THOMAS AND FRANCIS (HOT)
Looking forward to book two - maybe Jonathon and Jenny ( who knows)
LOVED IT
I RECEIVED ARC
August 5, 2024
No corruption by him………
This story was about Francis and Thomas, a commoner who had unexpectedly become a Duke. Francis planned to help Thomas and his younger sister, Jenny, manage her first season in the ton. This was a typical enemies to lovers trope, but it as so obvious they cared for one another even though they couldn’t admit it to themselves. I did feel like it took too long for them to figure it out, and they both had stupid reasons for thinking they shouldn’t be together. The reasons just didn’t make sense given their personalities and their attitudes toward the ton. It just seemed unlikely that it would take their friends to point out those basic facts after they had been getting to know one another as friends. I did like the characters in the story. I thought they were well developed and likable. The relationship that Thomas had with his childhood friend was endearing and it gave a glimpse into Thomas’s history and his behavior. I loved the connection developed between Frances and Jenny as well. It seemed genuine and deep.
This was a steamy love story that could also been seen as friends to lovers instead of enemies once they spent some time together. I just think they enjoyed pushing each other’s buttons. The light bickering was part of their friendship.
This story was about Francis and Thomas, a commoner who had unexpectedly become a Duke. Francis planned to help Thomas and his younger sister, Jenny, manage her first season in the ton. This was a typical enemies to lovers trope, but it as so obvious they cared for one another even though they couldn’t admit it to themselves. I did feel like it took too long for them to figure it out, and they both had stupid reasons for thinking they shouldn’t be together. The reasons just didn’t make sense given their personalities and their attitudes toward the ton. It just seemed unlikely that it would take their friends to point out those basic facts after they had been getting to know one another as friends. I did like the characters in the story. I thought they were well developed and likable. The relationship that Thomas had with his childhood friend was endearing and it gave a glimpse into Thomas’s history and his behavior. I loved the connection developed between Frances and Jenny as well. It seemed genuine and deep.
This was a steamy love story that could also been seen as friends to lovers instead of enemies once they spent some time together. I just think they enjoyed pushing each other’s buttons. The light bickering was part of their friendship.
August 4, 2024
An Enjoyable Read
I enjoyed this story. Duke Thomas had not expected to become a Duke. He was a shopkeeper and inherited unexpectedly. Frances was quite a prim and proper lady and when she met Thomas' nervous young sister at a ball, she offered to help her prepare for her first season. The preparation went well but it was clear that Thomas was in need of her guidance as well. They all worked together to adjust to society rules. However, feelings grew between Thomas and Frances and it was notices by their friends. When people began to talk about them it was obvious that they should marry but Frances turned Thomas down. Why? Because he was a Duke and she was only the daughter of a Baron. Would Thomas be able to convince Frances that the difference in their class did not matter? Read on and enjoy.
I enjoyed this story. Duke Thomas had not expected to become a Duke. He was a shopkeeper and inherited unexpectedly. Frances was quite a prim and proper lady and when she met Thomas' nervous young sister at a ball, she offered to help her prepare for her first season. The preparation went well but it was clear that Thomas was in need of her guidance as well. They all worked together to adjust to society rules. However, feelings grew between Thomas and Frances and it was notices by their friends. When people began to talk about them it was obvious that they should marry but Frances turned Thomas down. Why? Because he was a Duke and she was only the daughter of a Baron. Would Thomas be able to convince Frances that the difference in their class did not matter? Read on and enjoy.
August 3, 2024
I really appreciate how she wasn't a gossip & stood up for those when unfounded stories were being told about them, I was not a big fan of her other friends though with the exception of Dorothy I thought their friendship was very sweet. & I loved his friendship with Jonathan, he was a great friend! I do think ones her plans changed for marriage, her plans needed to change too, it's kinda gross to want to merry on person & sleep with someone else. Pretty head to get passed & the end felt a little rushed. It's a shame because I really like the back & forth of their banter in the beginning.
December 2, 2024
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke by Scarlet Osborne is a sexy and intriguing story. Frances figures she is going to be an old maid so she wants to be made love to before settling for that. She is teaching etiquette to a new Duke Thomas and his sister Jenny so who better than Thomas to ask to make love to her than Thomas. He finally makes love to her and she ends up ruined when a nosie busy body sees them kissing and spreads the gossip. She turns Thomas down when he wants to save her reputation. What will happen? Such a good book.
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke by Scarlet Osborne is a sexy and intriguing story. Frances figures she is going to be an old maid so she wants to be made love to before settling for that. She is teaching etiquette to a new Duke Thomas and his sister Jenny so who better than Thomas to ask to make love to her than Thomas. He finally makes love to her and she ends up ruined when a nosie busy body sees them kissing and spreads the gossip. She turns Thomas down when he wants to save her reputation. What will happen? Such a good book.
November 6, 2024
Amazingly Wonderful!!!!
Love this story and its main two characters; Frances and Thomas. He had closed himself of to any kind of relantionship. She was happy with her status as a spinter. When a proposition was given their lives changed forever! It brought to light feelings they did not think they were capable of. Hugely Recommend!!!
Love this story and its main two characters; Frances and Thomas. He had closed himself of to any kind of relantionship. She was happy with her status as a spinter. When a proposition was given their lives changed forever! It brought to light feelings they did not think they were capable of. Hugely Recommend!!!
November 28, 2024
Chose this as my thanksgiving read, there is inconsistencies such as the FL being clearly stated as having brown and amber eyes at the beginning yet towards the middle and end of the book she has blue eyes. Overall the characters were likable but lacked meaningful depth. An easily digestible quick read- 3 stars.
August 7, 2024
This was a great story! The characters were strong and opinionated, and there was none of that mincing about and vacillating about everything. This story was much cleaner than her prior books, which was a very pleasant surprise.
August 8, 2024
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke
Wallflowers, spinsters and scandals all in one book! Oh, and how it all plays out! Live through the characters and their situations, their ups and downs, good and bad.
Wallflowers, spinsters and scandals all in one book! Oh, and how it all plays out! Live through the characters and their situations, their ups and downs, good and bad.
August 10, 2024
Lessons for the New Duke !
The only thing that the new Duke wants is to be left alone. But that’s
not going to happen- so it’s etiquette lessons for him & his sister
but love gets in the way. Only it’s disquieting he can’t see the truth - or can he?
The only thing that the new Duke wants is to be left alone. But that’s
not going to happen- so it’s etiquette lessons for him & his sister
but love gets in the way. Only it’s disquieting he can’t see the truth - or can he?
August 11, 2024
Lead Astray by the Wicked Duke
I disliked how one of her friends was aJudas. But the rest of the group wanted to give her good advice. Having met a young couple at a small dinner party she was floored. She out he was a Duke. But he seemed rough around the edges. She was drawn to the sister since she seemed so nervous. The made friends and she had offered to help the young lady in her first season. This how she ended up helping the Duke also.
I disliked how one of her friends was aJudas. But the rest of the group wanted to give her good advice. Having met a young couple at a small dinner party she was floored. She out he was a Duke. But he seemed rough around the edges. She was drawn to the sister since she seemed so nervous. The made friends and she had offered to help the young lady in her first season. This how she ended up helping the Duke also.
September 1, 2024
Cliffhanger to the emd
What a great story. Characters ste well developed, funny and clever. Full of life from beginning to end. Rooted for them all the way. Finally they got it right. Read it twice!
What a great story. Characters ste well developed, funny and clever. Full of life from beginning to end. Rooted for them all the way. Finally they got it right. Read it twice!
November 23, 2024
Corrupted by the wicked Duke by. scarlett Osborne
Enjoyed reading this book . I love reading romance novels it makes me feel l relaxed and I like the way you write the stories very interesting
Enjoyed reading this book . I love reading romance novels it makes me feel l relaxed and I like the way you write the stories very interesting
December 9, 2025
Status does not determine love.
This is an unusual story that is fun to read and shows a lot of spirit toward what the ton expects. I recommend it to everyone who likes to see the ton antaganised.
This is an unusual story that is fun to read and shows a lot of spirit toward what the ton expects. I recommend it to everyone who likes to see the ton antaganised.
August 5, 2024
Lovely story
Throughly enjoyed the story line ..loved how the characters were woven into the story. Lovely HEA..loved the author so I always know I’m in for an enchanting trip
Throughly enjoyed the story line ..loved how the characters were woven into the story. Lovely HEA..loved the author so I always know I’m in for an enchanting trip
August 11, 2024
great
The perfect amount of suspense, sexual tension, frustration over them figuring things out, then a fitting resolution. Jenny was great and my guess is she falls in love with Jonathan.
The perfect amount of suspense, sexual tension, frustration over them figuring things out, then a fitting resolution. Jenny was great and my guess is she falls in love with Jonathan.
August 18, 2024
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke
A good story about a Duke and a Barons daughter and the way they felt about each other The characters are entertaining and the story well written
A good story about a Duke and a Barons daughter and the way they felt about each other The characters are entertaining and the story well written
November 1, 2024
Corrupted by the Wicked Duke
I do not know who was more wicked. I think both of them were wicked. I think they both were sweet though. I adored Jenny.
I do not know who was more wicked. I think both of them were wicked. I think they both were sweet though. I adored Jenny.
October 19, 2025
The hero is a commoner ho suddenly finds himself a duke. He brings his sister to her first season. The heroine is a compassionate, almost a spinster young woman who befriends the sister. The hero is a little skeptical at first but slowly realizes she is sincere and allows her to teach him some social polish too. She want in return to feel like a woman. Some of the secondary characters help to make the story sweet while the main characters add some steam. I enjoyed it.
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