My Beastly Duke

The Twisted Dukes #3

by Loretta Levine

“Why would a duke want a woman who was jilted by his brother?”

Pressured to marry for her sister’s sake, Lady Marina must accept the loveless match chosen for her. Only… the groom jilts her at the altar.

Beast. Monster. Abomination. After witnessing the ladies of the Ton fainting at the sight of him, the Duke of Harper knows he would not find a bride willing to marry him even if she walked into his study in her wedding gown.

So when Marina steps into his study demanding compensation for being jilted by the duke’s brother, he decides that she will do. His terms are no kissing, no lights, and no pets.

In this Regency Romance by bestselling author Loretta Levine, a desperate lady matches wits with a Duke so beastly she never expected to fall so madly in love with.

Genres: Historical Romance

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 19, 2024

About the author

Loretta Levine is an American Author of Steamy Regency Novels. A linguist, a poet, a dreamer, but most importantly, a woman with a passion for romance.

After leaving sunny Colorado to travel and explore the world and her writing, she fell irrevocably in love with both.

Loretta now lives in Scotland where she met the man of her dreams and father of her children. And their undying love and devotion have only helped spur her dreams forward.

“To me, the Regency Era is more than just a historical setting. It is a place in time in which I can finally be myself.

A time of true romance that makes my heart skip a beat…”

Reviews

[Nessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A SOLID 3.5 STARS!

This is your average run of the mill BATB story but I still enjoyed it very much because I'm such a sucker for the genre. The chemistry between the MCs was great, though I admit the male lead vexed me at times by giving the heroine lady blue balls countless of times....you'd think for once I wouldn't mind if the guy would just jump his wife's bones already!

Otherwise, the plot wasn't anything new. I was here mostly to enjoy the budding romance between beauty and a scarred Duke. Had the author given more thought to this story, perhaps it would have been truly worth a 4 star read.

[Shelby Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wounded for life?

Another thought provoking story by Ms. Levine. It tell of what wounds a parent can have on his children! The former Duke pitted his sons against each other, the loser received a beating, Aaron’s back bore the scars, and trying to save his brother at war scars on his right side of his face, a Beast to society. Marina after being left at the alter, storms into the Duke study demanding compensation, so he marries her instead!she agrees to protect her mother and sister Bromley vile uncle who inherited her father’s title and estate!Life will never be the same for either!

[Sara Reads2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved My Beastly Duke.It’s one of the best historical romances I’ve ever read. The marriage-of-convenience trope was so well done, and the characters felt so real and emotionally complex. The brooding duke had just the right mix of vulnerability and strength, and the heroine was fierce and relatable. Their chemistry was electric, and I couldn’t stop rooting for them. The regency-era setting added so much charm, making it feel like I was transported back in time. If you’re a fan of heartfelt historical romances, this is a must-read. I do recommend reading it.

[Chia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A captivating blend of Gothic romance and fairy tale magic, "My Beastly Duke" is Loretta Levine at her best. The brooding duke and spirited heroine share undeniable chemistry, and the atmospheric setting draws you into a world of secrets and passion. This is a must-read for fans of dramatic, sweeping historical romance.

[Stephanie Sanchez · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok..

The freaking typos were killing me! The story was a tad on the victim posture side. She tells him that his scars didn't matter and he just keeps wallowing in them. I think I would've eventually thought, "ok so you're telling me you think I'm a liar? If your scars haunt you I get it, but don't deflect your insecurities on me.*

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read an historical romance, but one that has vibes of Beauty and the Beast made me put aside my norm and go back. Aaron and Marina's relationship is turbulent and passionate. Both have yearnings for more and neither seem willing to surrender. Until that is, ... I will defintely look up the two previous stories in this series.

[Elisabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, all the elements (a brooding hero, a strong heroine, arranged marriage, love developing, a terrible past, sex, tears, suspense, villains, ....) are there, but it is becoming a bit monotonous. Even the sex scenes. Same same but different. As a stand-alone it is a three star, but as part of a series it is just too repetitive this book only gets two stars.

[Nancy T Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Jilted Bride/To Wed Another….Duke Aaron

A wedding in place of another & slowly a trust begins to form- with the new bride & an awakening with the Duke’s younger brother. Lost in the war the Duke thinks love can never be for him but- the scarred Duke & Jilted Bride have a lot to learn about each other. Even Love!

[Catherine Oxendine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good Story but too many errors

I really enjoyed the plot line of this book but the writing left a lot to be desired in some parts. The mistakes were just too much to ignore which is frustrating because I love the way Levine usually writes.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beastly Duke

Loretta Levine does it again. Great story and Great characters. Story doesn't drag on, makes you wanting to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. Can't wait for her to write more stories.

[Pat Babcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonely and Needy

Deciding to marry the rejected bride of his brother was a spontaneous reaction for the lonely duke. He needed a heir but his extensive scars were a turn off for potential brides. His choice was wise and love prevailed.

[Yamlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

love triumph

Aaron the scarred Duke couldn’t believe he was good enough for Marina his beautiful wife and kept on pushing her away.
A beautiful double love story full of emotions and passion not to be missed. I highly recommend.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Working Things Out.
There was always something unexpected happening in this story that kept me reading on. The troubled situations Marina and Aaron find themselves in continue to expand and become more complicated. I really enjoyed the relative and relationship clashes as well as the reflective soul searching that helped make several HEA’s happen. Even the touches humour and fun banter made the story and characters much more realistic and relatable. The bonus extended epilogue was a treat that saw the promise made to each other realized.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoy the read so much!

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[S.V. Farnsworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover was catnip, but the book was not well done.

[Hanna Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun Regency romance that I enjoyed!

I received a copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was poorly written and it seemed the author stole a lot of her material from another writer.

[Laura Cozicar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging tale. The chemistry between the main characters was outstanding. They perfectly compliment each other despite their pasts and flaws. With not so subtle shades of Beauty and the Beast, the story unfolds almost like a fairy tale.