A Duchess for a Vengeful Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel

by Martha Barwood

"If this marriage means anything to you, stop keeping secrets from me."

His Grace, the Duke of Ryewood, returns to London on a mission for justice, determined to avenge his father’s ruined legacy. But his plans are thrown into turmoil when he meets Lady Elaine Sutton, a woman as captivating as she is innocent in the schemes of her family.

Drawn to her in ways he never anticipated, Michael faces an impossible choice between duty and love, as secrets threaten to tear them apart.

''A Duchess for a Vengeful Duke'' is the perfect escape if you love Regency romance novels with brooding dukes, forbidden passion, and dangerous secrets.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Approximately 65,000 words.

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Genres: Historical Romance

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 8, 2024

Reviews

[Margaret Berkovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wonderful Regency Read

My favorite Martha Barwood book to date. It plays on all of the emotions, and the characters are so lovable.

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Chapter 1 Micheal seeking revenge-- "The pain, anger and sorrow were tearing him to shred piece by piece.
Chapter 3 Elaine " There was no changing the past, however. ...Elaine resolved to let her present dictate her future.
Turning point-- Chapter 14 " But at what cost, ?Micheal
By this point in book, I began to not care. The revelation of another insticator was stretching the story. And the conclusion didn't ring true.

[Sandra Driver · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Story of Lies

This story starts with a search for revenge. The wrong man was thought to be the searchers accused but he fell in love with the man's daughter. When the lady finds out that she was being used the love ended. A must read to find how this story ends.

[Reann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! The Duke was an interesting character & I enjoyed seeing his struggle with his feelings play out throughout the story. The ending was interesting as well.

[Helin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I find this book very bland.
The concept of creating a plan of revenge involving an innocent while claiming that he loves his sister so and would never want her to get hurt is makes the Hero a disgusting character.
I know this is a romance that doesn't excuse the fact that she forgave him way too soon.
The heroines father was hinting at his wrongdoings from the very first page almost, right until the very end, if this doesn't make the heroine stupid nay gullible I don't know what does.
Michael was apparently drawn to the fact that Elaine couldn't help but wear her heart on her sleeve and her facial expressions were so very revealing, that just furthers my point that this girl knows nothing of society and is naive enough not to know how to protect herself against anything which further fuels my dislike for her.
In conclusion the deserve each other, a disgraceful duke and an airheaded girl.

[Karen Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge had driven the Duke's whole being for the past four years, since his father's death after being convicted of treason. He knows it was a set up and he is determined to clear his father's name and restore the dukedom's legacy. To do that, he intends to use people. But the one person he uses, Elaine, also turns out to be the person who makes him question his end goal. Will continuing his goal lose him the woman he has fallen in love with? Despite the risk, he persists, with an interesting and satisfying end. His sister and Elaine's cousin's romance are an added benefit.

[Trina Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. It was a page turner and the suspense was intense. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t even put it down. These characters were stimulating of passion, forbidden love and drama. They will never be the same again if she don’t get away from of the chaos lies.
I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones

[Pamela Barbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story of a young man who's whole life now is about vengeance because of the damage done to his father. He doesn't seem to care who get hurts in his plan until he meets Lady Elaine Sutton the lady he has planned to use to get his revenge. Will she change his heart or will he continue with his plan? You will need to read this story to find this out and more.

[NelleRenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revenge doesn’t always end up the way you think. The hero is determined to find out who wrongly set up his late father to be the fall guy to a crime he didn’t commit. With that goal he gets to know the daughter of the man he thinks is guilty. They are attracted to each other and then he realizes he has the wrong man pegged for his revenge. It was a good read with some mystery.

[Rhonda hendrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well finally!!

The story line was making me apprehensive, knowing the Duke's black vengeance was trying to take over, but love and forgiveness
always wins in the end, making their relationship stronger & something to share about. Well done.

[Leyka Rosario · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful surprise!

This book was a beautiful surprise, the plot different and very interesting and with of course the happy ending we all want.

I recommend it if you want s quick interesting read; This is my first by this author but it wont be the last.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and clean. Michael starts out seeking Elaine for revenge but in the end not only does he realize he was wrong in some ways but he also Elaine and her family to be happy

[Regency_Fan_ Michelle RegencyFanMichelleAndMore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge or Love

I loved this initial installment in the series! I like how love was found in an unexpected place. I highly recommend it to everyone.

[Laura Pearson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. The book is written well but there's nothing really sparkling about the characters. Not bad but not amazing either.

[Copper78 · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is CLEAN. 😖😆 Wasn't expecting that for this genre and did not see it labeled as such so I am feeling duped. Nothing original about the storyline either. The whole thing is very blah.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge, love, quilt, hate This story keeps you wanting to know how it will turn out. You should read and enjoy