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A Deal with her Forbidden Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“When I take you, wife, I will have you begging for me. I do not force, or take; I answer pleas.”
Lady Madeleine’s husband is gone—without ever touching her. To find him, Madeleine must make a deal with the the Duke of Silverton, her brother’s best friend.
Secretly the owner of London’s most exclusive gaming hell, Duke Alexander suffers no fools. Tracking down a debtor, he finds the alluring Madeleine.
When her husband turns up dead, Alexander can’t leave Madeleine unprotected—so, he marries her. But once he realizes his Duchess is still a maiden, a forbidden desire awakens inside him. Best friend’s sister or not, he will make her his…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Deal with her Forbidden Duke is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Ava MacAdams and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "A Deal with her Forbidden Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
Lady Madeleine’s husband is gone—without ever touching her. To find him, Madeleine must make a deal with the the Duke of Silverton, her brother’s best friend.
Secretly the owner of London’s most exclusive gaming hell, Duke Alexander suffers no fools. Tracking down a debtor, he finds the alluring Madeleine.
When her husband turns up dead, Alexander can’t leave Madeleine unprotected—so, he marries her. But once he realizes his Duchess is still a maiden, a forbidden desire awakens inside him. Best friend’s sister or not, he will make her his…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Deal with her Forbidden Duke is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Ava MacAdams and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "A Deal with her Forbidden Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
- GenresHistorical Fiction
502 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2025
210 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ava MacAdams
77 books62 followersBorn and raised in rural Louisiana, Ava's rebellious nature would always find her riding her horse through vast farmlands or lying under a tree, getting lost in one of her favourite historical romances. Always itching for adventure, she was only nineteen when she decided to embark on her biggest adventure and travel through Europe.
She studied art and theater in London, where she met several people that filled her with valuable experiences. Taking part in a writing competition upon her professor's encouragement, she realised that this was what she always wanted to do. Married to that same professor a few years later, she decided to return to her roots to settle down and write about her favourite era.
Let yourselves be lured into an intense experience of desire and passion, alongside irresistible Lords and seductive Ladies of the Regency Era. Ava's skilled writing hand will throw you back in time, when tales were told and songs were sung...
She studied art and theater in London, where she met several people that filled her with valuable experiences. Taking part in a writing competition upon her professor's encouragement, she realised that this was what she always wanted to do. Married to that same professor a few years later, she decided to return to her roots to settle down and write about her favourite era.
Let yourselves be lured into an intense experience of desire and passion, alongside irresistible Lords and seductive Ladies of the Regency Era. Ava's skilled writing hand will throw you back in time, when tales were told and songs were sung...
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April 14, 2025
This historical romance novel grips the reader from the first page to the last. The Duke of Silverton, a man of ruthless ambition, is determined to recover a debt, leading him to encounter his best friend's sister, Madeline. Devastated by the disappearance of her husband, Madeline joins the Duke's quest for answers. When her husband is found dead, the new Earl casts her out, leaving her destitute. To protect her, the Duke proposes a marriage of convenience.
Despite their forced union, the tension between them remains palpable. The Duke harbors secrets, and grapples with the revelation that her previous marriage was never consummated. His hidden secrets complicates their already precarious relationship.
The novel masterfully blends historical intrigue with a simmering romance. The search for the missing husband unfolds with suspense, while the developing attraction between Madeline and the Duke adds a layer of forbidden desire. The characters are well-developed, and the author skillfully crafts a world that is both captivating and believable.
Despite their forced union, the tension between them remains palpable. The Duke harbors secrets, and grapples with the revelation that her previous marriage was never consummated. His hidden secrets complicates their already precarious relationship.
The novel masterfully blends historical intrigue with a simmering romance. The search for the missing husband unfolds with suspense, while the developing attraction between Madeline and the Duke adds a layer of forbidden desire. The characters are well-developed, and the author skillfully crafts a world that is both captivating and believable.
January 16, 2025
When The Truth Should Be Told
I enjoyed this steamy story. Duke Alexander was a Duke trying to hide his business connections to a gambling den. Lady Madeleine was trapped in a loveless marriage to an Earl, Donald Clueet. He owed many people money but he was mostly in debt to Alexander. Donald disappeared and was assumed to be dead. His brother appeared and took over the title and estate, threatening Madeleine as well. Alexander wanted to save Madeleine from the situation. How could a Duke save Madeleine when his business depended on his reputation? What actions could he take to save Madeleine and his business. The story details gambling, fraud, deception, murder and attempted murder. I liked the way Alexander was so protective of Madeleine but at times he was frustrating because he hid the truth. It is an enjoyable, well-written story..
I enjoyed this steamy story. Duke Alexander was a Duke trying to hide his business connections to a gambling den. Lady Madeleine was trapped in a loveless marriage to an Earl, Donald Clueet. He owed many people money but he was mostly in debt to Alexander. Donald disappeared and was assumed to be dead. His brother appeared and took over the title and estate, threatening Madeleine as well. Alexander wanted to save Madeleine from the situation. How could a Duke save Madeleine when his business depended on his reputation? What actions could he take to save Madeleine and his business. The story details gambling, fraud, deception, murder and attempted murder. I liked the way Alexander was so protective of Madeleine but at times he was frustrating because he hid the truth. It is an enjoyable, well-written story..
March 5, 2025
A deal with her forbidden duke
This is a wonderful story of two people brought together because someone in their family was or is addicted to gambling and ruined due to debts they cannot pay. Madeleine has not seen her husband I several days and is confronted by a debt collector from a gambling hell to collect on her missing husbands debt. Alexander is the duke of Silverton who is the owner of the gambling hell but no one is aware he is the true owner. He sets out to collect outstanding debts when he runs meets Madeleine and together the begin searching for her missing husband only to be found dead. To protect Madeleine he marries her but they have to endure ton gossip but the both discover that they are stronger together and Alexander finds he will do anything to protect the women he has come to care for.
This is a wonderful story of two people brought together because someone in their family was or is addicted to gambling and ruined due to debts they cannot pay. Madeleine has not seen her husband I several days and is confronted by a debt collector from a gambling hell to collect on her missing husbands debt. Alexander is the duke of Silverton who is the owner of the gambling hell but no one is aware he is the true owner. He sets out to collect outstanding debts when he runs meets Madeleine and together the begin searching for her missing husband only to be found dead. To protect Madeleine he marries her but they have to endure ton gossip but the both discover that they are stronger together and Alexander finds he will do anything to protect the women he has come to care for.
January 10, 2025
best one so far
I found this story to be the best of the series so far. Both the Duke and Duchess were strong characters and clearly perfect for each other. I really appreciated that there was no “marriage of convenience” talk and that from the beginning the Duke was protective of his Duchess. W couple of times I did roll my eyes about how sensitive she was and I really really hate quick to forgive she was at the end. He should have had to work harder to get her back. Overall it was a very good story and I can see the author writing more in this series. The spicy scenes were great!! Well worth the read.
I found this story to be the best of the series so far. Both the Duke and Duchess were strong characters and clearly perfect for each other. I really appreciated that there was no “marriage of convenience” talk and that from the beginning the Duke was protective of his Duchess. W couple of times I did roll my eyes about how sensitive she was and I really really hate quick to forgive she was at the end. He should have had to work harder to get her back. Overall it was a very good story and I can see the author writing more in this series. The spicy scenes were great!! Well worth the read.
January 10, 2025
Too predictable, it was too close to another book…….
This storyline was so similar to another book that I have read that I started to question if I was reading a new book. It is a marriage of convenience for the Duke’s best friend’s widowed sister. Even the scene of the brother’s return from war was the same. It made the story quite predictable. There were subtle differences in some details, but the book was too long and certain issues dragged on too long. For me the storyline lacked originality, but I did like the main couple together so I gave 3 stars.
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
This storyline was so similar to another book that I have read that I started to question if I was reading a new book. It is a marriage of convenience for the Duke’s best friend’s widowed sister. Even the scene of the brother’s return from war was the same. It made the story quite predictable. There were subtle differences in some details, but the book was too long and certain issues dragged on too long. For me the storyline lacked originality, but I did like the main couple together so I gave 3 stars.
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
January 13, 2025
A deal with her forbidden Duke
Alexander and Madeleine had a wonderful relationship, loving and giving. It very nearly all went wrong but thankfully Alexander woke up in time. A lovely epilogue and all is well with the world. I wish life was really like that! I suppose I have been extremely lucky in my own family, aside from my son not being as well as I would like and my mum being gone! However this story was lovely and I liked that Madeleine was strong throughout, instead of the usual washout that we read about. Well done.
Alexander and Madeleine had a wonderful relationship, loving and giving. It very nearly all went wrong but thankfully Alexander woke up in time. A lovely epilogue and all is well with the world. I wish life was really like that! I suppose I have been extremely lucky in my own family, aside from my son not being as well as I would like and my mum being gone! However this story was lovely and I liked that Madeleine was strong throughout, instead of the usual washout that we read about. Well done.
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February 1, 2025I enjoyed the story.. A Lady whose husband wasn't interested in her gambled, slept around, and disappeared. The Gambling Hell he owed money to sough him out for payment of his debts. A Duke secretly owns the Hell and arrived at his house, trying to intimidate the wife to find her husband. Duke believes she is lying and continues to search, but finds the wife is on his mind. They try to find the husband together, husband ends up dead, Duke marries the lady to protect her. Their relationship develops, later the 1st husband 'returns from the dead.
February 8, 2025
Overcoming challenges
The characters in this story had had many challenges in life, losing their mothers in death and their fathers to gambling when they were children. Madeleine 's arranged marriage followed a similar path before it brought Alexander into her life. They struggled with issues of trust and honesty when they entered into an arranged marriage. However, all was not as it appeared and they had to overcome challenges before finding their HEA. A very good read.
The characters in this story had had many challenges in life, losing their mothers in death and their fathers to gambling when they were children. Madeleine 's arranged marriage followed a similar path before it brought Alexander into her life. They struggled with issues of trust and honesty when they entered into an arranged marriage. However, all was not as it appeared and they had to overcome challenges before finding their HEA. A very good read.
March 7, 2025
An arranged marriage, a neglected bride and more. Duke Alexander searches for Lady Madeline's indebted husband and encounters the bride looking for the husband that abandoned her. When the scoundrel turns up deceased, Madeline finds herself married once again to a man she barely knows. Will it be different this time? I enjoyed this regency romance a great deal. Ava MacAdams spins her craft yet again with great characters and plot, a book that made the pages turn. Well worth reading.
January 10, 2025
A Despicable Man/A Savior/Trust/Love
A husband up to no good-ever & up to his ears with owing many. And then he is seemingly gone & his wife finds herself 3 days to leave..
And then a wedding to the Duke & slowly trust merges between them but secrets come into play & then the real work begins…
A husband up to no good-ever & up to his ears with owing many. And then he is seemingly gone & his wife finds herself 3 days to leave..
And then a wedding to the Duke & slowly trust merges between them but secrets come into play & then the real work begins…
February 21, 2025
A Deal With Her Forbidden Duke
Arranged marriages were very much a thing but not usually very successful or loving as was the case here too. With many twists and turns and incidences this story commences with its characters and especially its strong heroine. If you like overcoming troubles and a bit of danger then enjoy!
Arranged marriages were very much a thing but not usually very successful or loving as was the case here too. With many twists and turns and incidences this story commences with its characters and especially its strong heroine. If you like overcoming troubles and a bit of danger then enjoy!
January 10, 2025
Hot and steamy
This book is full of mystery from the disappearance of Madeleine first husband to who is out destroy Alexander gambling club and yet in protecting her they manage to fall in love and solve the mysteries
This book is full of mystery from the disappearance of Madeleine first husband to who is out destroy Alexander gambling club and yet in protecting her they manage to fall in love and solve the mysteries
January 15, 2025
where is my husband
Wow! Madeline had it tough. She sat at home
without her husband night after night. Suddenly she had the urge to find him. Determination, strength and courage took her far. A great story
Wow! Madeline had it tough. She sat at home
without her husband night after night. Suddenly she had the urge to find him. Determination, strength and courage took her far. A great story
January 21, 2025
This story has a lot going on for it. A missing husband, suspects, deception, romance, dysfunctional families, a handsome savior, secrets and romance. The only thing I felt it has too much of was the graphic sex scenes.
February 3, 2025
This story to be the best of the series so far. Both the Alexander and Madeleine were strong characters and clearly perfect for each other. It had it all, love, laughter, heartbreak, mystery and the inevitable fight at the end. A great story and well written.
February 21, 2025
Duke
What a wonderful read. Madeline and Alexander are great characters with intriguing lives. The storyline is different which I always find appealing. Definitely recommend this book.
What a wonderful read. Madeline and Alexander are great characters with intriguing lives. The storyline is different which I always find appealing. Definitely recommend this book.
January 11, 2025
This is a great story with lots of intrigue and surprises. I like the characters and the plot. It was a bit too graphic for me, so I deleted a star.
January 19, 2025
A Deal with her Forbidden Duke
Alexander was out for revenge Madeline needed to be saved! Donald was trash and he needed to go away, he everyone believing he was so great.
Alexander was out for revenge Madeline needed to be saved! Donald was trash and he needed to go away, he everyone believing he was so great.
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January 22, 2025Totally agree with Tiffany's comments. It was like reading the book again. I enjoy reading Ava MacAdams's story's.
October 8, 2025
Oh my!
Oh, my! So much anger and pain. He saved her and she saved him. Another spicy read from this author.
Oh, my! So much anger and pain. He saved her and she saved him. Another spicy read from this author.
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