A Beastly Duke’s Delicate Love

by Daisy Rosewood

Miss Isabella Harcourt, has always lived under the oppressive rule of her tyrannical father. When she is forced into an arranged marriage with the infamous Duke of Ashworth—a man whispered to be more beast than noble—her future seems bleak. But as she steps into her new life, she begins to wonder if there could be more to her enigmatic husband than the world claims?

Edward Granville, the Duke of Ashworth, is a reclusive man, deeply scarred by a fire that ravaged his estate years ago. Feared by society and haunted by rumors of his temper, he has long accepted his fate as a man unworthy of love. Yet his new wife's presence disrupts his carefully built walls, awakening emotions he never thought he’d feel again.

With their delicate marriage blossoming into a love that neither has expected, Isabella and Edward cannot avoid fate intertwined. Could they ultimately let their guards down and confront their pasts in order to be together or will old wounds and hidden secrets tear them apart before they have a chance at happiness?

Beauty and the Beast, Forced Marriage, Brooding Hero

"A Beastly Duke’s Delicate Love" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

442 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 2, 2025

Reviews

[Asterope · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book seems to be part of a series called "Lustful Lords and Ladies" 😂 - I just want to point out, this is a clean romance, no lusty behavior to be seen! They gently, gradually fall in love and there is a kiss or two, that's about it. Because of the hero's scars, he keeps himself away physically and emotionally for much of the book. It was a quick read, though there are hints of abuse with heroine's past and some conflicts, it's pretty low angst.

[JustJeri · Rating 5 out of 5]

An abusive, tyrannical father forces his daughter to marry a duke who is scarred from a fire, solely for his financial gain. This story focuses on the newly married couple, their developing relationship and the challenges each faces as they battle their internal demons. This is a captivating story with well-created characters and nefarious evil doers. This is a new author for me, and I truly enjoyed my first read of her work. She was very creative in her plot building, kept the environment and conversations within the regency era, and drew me in to the story until the last page. I look forward to her future publications. I received a complimentary ARC, but I am voluntarily offering my personal opinion.

[Shelby Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life after abuse?

An awakening look at how there can be resilience after a life of abuse! Isabella is blamed for her mother’s death, died in childbirth, but her father hated her and she would bruised most of the time, her brother watched. When she is told she was to marry Duke Edward in a few days, can’t be worse than home. Edward was scarred trying to save his sister, hides from life behind a mask. But Isabella’s continued kindness begins to change things. Also lovely side romance between their best friends. Only confusing things is a year after they began a true marriage, they have a year old son?

[Nancy T Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

A despicable man/A Duke/A Duchess

An arranged marriage to a soft spoken girl & a hidden Duke who has forgotten what it means to speak up in conversation. But slowly he comes out of his shell & true love begins- but the despicable father will not let things go. He is a challenge & they soon find out on their journey together.

[Phylis Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story

The author does a really good job of showing all the twists and turns in the story as well as showing the growing relationship between the two main characters.