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Marriage by Midnight #2
A Bride for the Devilish Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Historical Regency Romance Novel
“My name… is not a toy to be passed around for amusement—or gain. Not without consequences.”
Lady Emma Montrose has sworn never to belong to any man. Not after a near scandal left her shaken and wary. To protect herself, she tells a she is secretly courting the Duke of Redmane, a man so cold and untouchable no one would dare question it... Until he returns.
Damien Fitzgerald, Duke of Redmane, is ruthless, calculating—and furious. Emma used his name to keep her virtue. Now she will use his ring to save his reputation…
The arrangement is a marriage in name only. But as tempers flare and desire simmers, Damien must choose—revenge, or the woman who was never part of the plan…
Each book in the Marriage by Midnight series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.
Lady Emma Montrose has sworn never to belong to any man. Not after a near scandal left her shaken and wary. To protect herself, she tells a she is secretly courting the Duke of Redmane, a man so cold and untouchable no one would dare question it... Until he returns.
Damien Fitzgerald, Duke of Redmane, is ruthless, calculating—and furious. Emma used his name to keep her virtue. Now she will use his ring to save his reputation…
The arrangement is a marriage in name only. But as tempers flare and desire simmers, Damien must choose—revenge, or the woman who was never part of the plan…
Each book in the Marriage by Midnight series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.
- GenresHistorical Romance
495 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2025
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December 11, 2025
A good book, blending revenge and love into a compelling tale. Damien is a duke with many secrets, and when he hears he is supposedly courting Emmeline Montrose - a young lady he has no knowledge of, he seizes the opportunity. A plan forms: she will be his wife, a union that will help repair his reputation. At least, that’s what he tells Emma.
Emma is a woman marked by scars, both visible and hidden. She has endured much, yet her devotion to her family drives her to accept the marriage, hoping to lift them out of hardship. Her strength, independence, and loyalty shine throughout the story.
Damien and Emma prove to be a match made in heaven. Their love is fierce, their care for one another deep. Damien, though burdened by secrets and emotions, reveals himself to be kind and loyal. Emma’s resilience and determination balance his intensity, creating a romance that feels both passionate and tender.
Claire Devon delivers a story of healing, trust, and devotion, showing that even the devilish duke can find salvation in love.
Emma is a woman marked by scars, both visible and hidden. She has endured much, yet her devotion to her family drives her to accept the marriage, hoping to lift them out of hardship. Her strength, independence, and loyalty shine throughout the story.
Damien and Emma prove to be a match made in heaven. Their love is fierce, their care for one another deep. Damien, though burdened by secrets and emotions, reveals himself to be kind and loyal. Emma’s resilience and determination balance his intensity, creating a romance that feels both passionate and tender.
Claire Devon delivers a story of healing, trust, and devotion, showing that even the devilish duke can find salvation in love.
November 13, 2025
This is more intriguing to me
This was cute.
This was cute.
April 20, 2025
Wow! This story is exhausting with all its twists and turns. Secrets kept are destroying Damien and Emma. Her’s from shame, his from revenge! It was enthralling to watch these two work through these issues and seeing their relationship grow. This is a book that is hard to put down and very easy to get lost in. The chemistry between Damien and Emma is hard to miss and the characters are all well developed . You feel their pain and anguish, as well as their joy and love. Damien’s hot and cold nature got a little frustrating , but I could see what the author was trying to portray with it. The villain certainly was handled well and the bonus epilogues were adorable. I truly enjoyed this story!
I received this story for free and these are my own opinions
I received this story for free and these are my own opinions
April 21, 2025
Well written, full of drama, society, secrets, intrigue, steamy, suspense, chemistry, love, twists and turns. Lady Emma has lied to protect herself so that people would leave her alone. Only the man she picks is the Duke, Damien, who knows nothing about this arrangement. Emma and Damien end up with a marriage of convenience to solve both of their issues. As they spend more time together, their feelings change. Add in the villains and what a fabulous storyline you have to read. All the characters, both bad and good are remarkable, ready to ignite the pages and very complex. Curl up and enjoy this story. Great epilogues . Would recommend to everyone.
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May 6, 2025
Family Always
What an intriguing story Lady Emma Montrose always puts her family above all else. She helps her father run the estate.
Emma has a secret she has kept from her family. She has started a rumor that she's involve with the Duke of Redmane.
Damien Fitzgerald the Duke of Redmane is furious that someone would use his name. He throws a ball to met her.
A marriage of convenience occurs.
The steamy, intriguing story lines grabs you in. To watch their relationship blooms. With all the twist and turns.
Well written, wonderful characters.
What an intriguing story Lady Emma Montrose always puts her family above all else. She helps her father run the estate.
Emma has a secret she has kept from her family. She has started a rumor that she's involve with the Duke of Redmane.
Damien Fitzgerald the Duke of Redmane is furious that someone would use his name. He throws a ball to met her.
A marriage of convenience occurs.
The steamy, intriguing story lines grabs you in. To watch their relationship blooms. With all the twist and turns.
Well written, wonderful characters.
May 9, 2025
Before I picked up this book, my reading wells had run dry. I'd choked on so much historical war fiction for my job, I desperately needed a regency to quench my thirst. And this delivered. It was smutty, it was fun, there were times when it was a little bit silly... It was unabashedly feminine and lives in the same vein as Stacy Reid's My Darling Duke, it starts with the FMC spreading rumors that she's being courted by the MMC, leading to a fiery courtship.
July 5, 2025
A wonderful story,
Emma is from a good but poor family and to save herself from marriage she used the name of Damian as her fiance. Unbeknownst to her, Damian took advantage of her lie for his own purpose. Emma was coerced into marriage as a method of revenge. Things did not work in Damian favor as we learn the reason behind the marriage and all that he has hidden from Emma. Enjoy!
Emma is from a good but poor family and to save herself from marriage she used the name of Damian as her fiance. Unbeknownst to her, Damian took advantage of her lie for his own purpose. Emma was coerced into marriage as a method of revenge. Things did not work in Damian favor as we learn the reason behind the marriage and all that he has hidden from Emma. Enjoy!
October 3, 2025
I enjoyed Damien and Emma's story, both had secrets and scars both mental and physical from their past and I was pleased they found their HEA. I found the story a bit far fetched, particularly towards the end with the fire and Damien's injuries and yet, even with a broken leg and ribs, he still managed to rescue Emma and Elsie. I also worried that, as Sutherland wasn't killed in the fire, he'd come back to trouble them. However, overall it was a great story which I enjoyed.
April 23, 2025
The story shows how much dramatic events in your early life can affect your life in the future and the choices you make. Some people dwell on those events and let it affect them negatively while others try to move past them and get the happy life that they deserve. It also shows the importance of communication and being open with each other in a relationship. Read and enjoy!
April 25, 2025
An Entanglement/A Marriage/Secrets..
The Duke has many secrets & so does his new wife, but they both love one another but cannot say it.
And a beast of a landlord for the Montrose family. And deadly secrets
Against his family until they have all been exposed, with love & more love!
The Duke has many secrets & so does his new wife, but they both love one another but cannot say it.
And a beast of a landlord for the Montrose family. And deadly secrets
Against his family until they have all been exposed, with love & more love!
May 8, 2025
Unforgettable!!
Love Damien and Emma'story. He was determine to destroy hiis father's legacy. She was traumatised by a physical attack! Both were set on how to handle the emotional aftermath. Once they are forced together, everything they believed became questionable! Hugely Recommend!!!
Love Damien and Emma'story. He was determine to destroy hiis father's legacy. She was traumatised by a physical attack! Both were set on how to handle the emotional aftermath. Once they are forced together, everything they believed became questionable! Hugely Recommend!!!
June 5, 2025
A Bride for the Devilish Duke
The pain and trials of both of these top characters lead them through many more twists and turns through their life together. With adventure and mystery around every corner they find their way to their happy-ever-after. The situations and colorful characters add to this tale.
The pain and trials of both of these top characters lead them through many more twists and turns through their life together. With adventure and mystery around every corner they find their way to their happy-ever-after. The situations and colorful characters add to this tale.
May 3, 2025
Is revenge the answer?
A life bent on nothing but revenge, Duke Damien returns to London to learn he courting Lady Emma! What happens to the rest of the story, you will have to read to find out how secrets and hidden agendas can cause their on problems!
A life bent on nothing but revenge, Duke Damien returns to London to learn he courting Lady Emma! What happens to the rest of the story, you will have to read to find out how secrets and hidden agendas can cause their on problems!
August 11, 2025
Not a favourite!
The storyline did not work for me. The character of Emma I found too often annoying. The pacing was often long and arduous. While I enjoy Ms. Devon's work, this one missed the mark.
The storyline did not work for me. The character of Emma I found too often annoying. The pacing was often long and arduous. While I enjoy Ms. Devon's work, this one missed the mark.
September 25, 2025
Damien & Emma
Much more romantic names: Damien and Emma. I recently read a book with MCs named Jack and Michelle. Great names, just not romantic in the slightest. What is it about Regency romances that are super incredibly romantic?!
Much more romantic names: Damien and Emma. I recently read a book with MCs named Jack and Michelle. Great names, just not romantic in the slightest. What is it about Regency romances that are super incredibly romantic?!
April 20, 2025
Hot and steamy
This recency romance has everything in it from a marriage of convenience to family villains and the HEA that Damien and Emma deserve
This recency romance has everything in it from a marriage of convenience to family villains and the HEA that Damien and Emma deserve
July 1, 2025
Too many secrets.
He needs to marry to keep his title and exact his revenge. She needs to marry to save her family.
He needs to marry to keep his title and exact his revenge. She needs to marry to save her family.
January 21, 2026
Did not finish / only read a couple of chapters and realized I was not going to be able to get into this book.
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