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Claimed by Her Forbidden Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“Run along, little dove. You are a good girl, I can see that. But good girls are always the most wicked when no one is watching.”
Sheltered Lady Penelope never meant to visit a male escort. But just as she reaches the scandalous door, disaster she’s caught by her stepbrother’s infuriatingly handsome friend.
Hunting the man who tore his life apart, Duke Edmund has no time for distractions. But Penelope—too innocent, too curious, too tempting—keeps crossing his path.
He must have her. He doesn’t deserve her. Yet one forbidden kiss shatters all his control—because he was never meant to touch her… let alone ruin her completely.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Claimed by 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 "Claimed by Her Forbidden Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
Sheltered Lady Penelope never meant to visit a male escort. But just as she reaches the scandalous door, disaster she’s caught by her stepbrother’s infuriatingly handsome friend.
Hunting the man who tore his life apart, Duke Edmund has no time for distractions. But Penelope—too innocent, too curious, too tempting—keeps crossing his path.
He must have her. He doesn’t deserve her. Yet one forbidden kiss shatters all his control—because he was never meant to touch her… let alone ruin her completely.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Claimed by 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 "Claimed by Her Forbidden Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
- GenresHistorical Romance
467 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2025
216 people are currently reading
26 people want to read
About the author
Ava MacAdams
78 books63 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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May 10, 2025
This book is a little strange from the beginning. Lady Penelope Catlin lives with Marquess Finley Langwaite, the son of the man who married her mother after the death of her father. After her mother's death, she continued to live with the Marquess and his son. After the Marquess died, Finley became her guardian. Now at twenty-five, Penelope has never had a suitor and is considered by many in the Ton as a spinster. Finley has always said he is protecting her from men who are not good enough for her. So at twenty-five, Penelope has decided she will remain a spinster and just live through her married friends love stories with their husbands. Why does Finley, who is not a relative at all, keep Penelope from meeting anyone? All this changes when Penelope meets quite by accident, Edmund Hawke, the Duke of Blackmore. Edmund has his own story to tell after being kidnapped seven years ago. Beware there a quite of lot of graphic sex in this store. Unfortunately for me this distracted from what was a story with lots of hidden secrets.
May 2, 2025
An Interesting Storyline
I enjoyed this well-written story. Duke Edmund had a dark and dangerous past and was trying to find who was responsible for that. Lady Penelope's brother watched her constantly and would not allow suitors to approach her. She decided to find some experience with a male escort but was discovered and recognised by Edmund. They began a secret relationship which was fraught with danger. At the same time, Edmund was hunting for those who had wronged him. There was danger for both of them. Will Edmund discover who was behind his capture? Will Penelope be able to escape her over-zealous brother? Will Pen and Edmund eventually be able to find hapiness? Read on and enjoy.
I enjoyed this well-written story. Duke Edmund had a dark and dangerous past and was trying to find who was responsible for that. Lady Penelope's brother watched her constantly and would not allow suitors to approach her. She decided to find some experience with a male escort but was discovered and recognised by Edmund. They began a secret relationship which was fraught with danger. At the same time, Edmund was hunting for those who had wronged him. There was danger for both of them. Will Edmund discover who was behind his capture? Will Penelope be able to escape her over-zealous brother? Will Pen and Edmund eventually be able to find hapiness? Read on and enjoy.
May 4, 2025
Danger lurks around every corner......
I liked this novel, but it did drag a bit. It could have been completed in fewer pages because some scenes and situations seemed repeated. The characters were well developed. All the side characters were entertaining, genuine, and caring. The MFC was frustrating as a heroine. In one moment she seemed strong and level headed, but then with her brother, she was naive and meek. She just never saw it or acknowledged any of the glaring signs of wrong. The hero had to be convinced of his worth in order to get to his happy ending. This was a steamy novel with a familiar storyline with some original twists to the plot. It included villains and a dark side that had to be faced to get to the HEA.
I liked this novel, but it did drag a bit. It could have been completed in fewer pages because some scenes and situations seemed repeated. The characters were well developed. All the side characters were entertaining, genuine, and caring. The MFC was frustrating as a heroine. In one moment she seemed strong and level headed, but then with her brother, she was naive and meek. She just never saw it or acknowledged any of the glaring signs of wrong. The hero had to be convinced of his worth in order to get to his happy ending. This was a steamy novel with a familiar storyline with some original twists to the plot. It included villains and a dark side that had to be faced to get to the HEA.
June 3, 2025
claimed indeed
A beautiful spinster who has never known passion and a dark duke returned to England after 7 years being held against his will following being kidnapped..
Her brother is dominant and pushes away sutors until after a fated night when her friends line her up with a male escort so she can experience passion but plans go wrong as she met the dark duke instead .
So there story begins and what a story it is it’s hot and it’s steamy and it was supposed to be just sneaky nights of passion .
An enjoyable story and great read as are the others in this series .
A beautiful spinster who has never known passion and a dark duke returned to England after 7 years being held against his will following being kidnapped..
Her brother is dominant and pushes away sutors until after a fated night when her friends line her up with a male escort so she can experience passion but plans go wrong as she met the dark duke instead .
So there story begins and what a story it is it’s hot and it’s steamy and it was supposed to be just sneaky nights of passion .
An enjoyable story and great read as are the others in this series .
May 18, 2025
Unforgettable!!!
Love Edmund's and Penelope's journey. He thought himself damaged beyond redemption. She had accepted the fact that she would remained a spinster.
Once they crossed path, their lives would never be the same. Loved every moment of their struggle to be together!!! Hugely Recommend!!!
Love Edmund's and Penelope's journey. He thought himself damaged beyond redemption. She had accepted the fact that she would remained a spinster.
Once they crossed path, their lives would never be the same. Loved every moment of their struggle to be together!!! Hugely Recommend!!!
June 21, 2025
Claimed by her Forbidden Duke
A story of two people dealing with loss and pain who find each other and help each other’s healing. Their situation is well depicted through this tale with the help of well developed and colorful characters and the many incidents that trouble their encounters.
A story of two people dealing with loss and pain who find each other and help each other’s healing. Their situation is well depicted through this tale with the help of well developed and colorful characters and the many incidents that trouble their encounters.
May 5, 2025
let me in!
Wow! Penelope truly lived with a “sick” man supposedly her brother. So glad she found the courage to take all the chances she took to find the Duke. It’s what made this book such a fascinating read.
Wow! Penelope truly lived with a “sick” man supposedly her brother. So glad she found the courage to take all the chances she took to find the Duke. It’s what made this book such a fascinating read.
May 5, 2025
Great read
Throughly enjoyed all the characters in the storyline. Lovely story with a happy HEA. Lots of suspense ..you will enjoy the read
Throughly enjoyed all the characters in the storyline. Lovely story with a happy HEA. Lots of suspense ..you will enjoy the read
May 8, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. The story line went right along and kept you involved. I love a good mystery along with a good love story. Keep writing and I will keep reading.
May 8, 2025
Excellent story, excellent plot, great characters but too much steamy content. I still read this authors books, but gracious, the steam is too much.
May 11, 2025
Excellent
Great adventurous spicy read. Edmund and Penelope burned bright
I really enjoyed them. The comeuppance was awesome.
Read in and enjoy !
Great adventurous spicy read. Edmund and Penelope burned bright
I really enjoyed them. The comeuppance was awesome.
Read in and enjoy !
May 29, 2025
Hot and steamy
Penelope and Edmund journey to love is full of attraction and mystery along with other people and a mysterious villain from Edmund past
Penelope and Edmund journey to love is full of attraction and mystery along with other people and a mysterious villain from Edmund past
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