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An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“The hunt’s not the same without you in the open, little doe. Come out and play.”
Lady Marianne will stay a spinster forever—anything to protect her siblings from their cruel father. And when her youngest sister vanishes during a stag hunt, Marianne races to find her.
After a lifetime of chaos, Duke Dominic won’t let anyone trap him into marriage. So when a wild spinster jumps in front of his rifle, he seizes the opportunity and offers to marry her.
Even as his Duchess, Marianne cannot bring herself to trust him. Yet with every touch, she trembles—and with every kiss, she aches to surrender not just her body… but even her heart…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
Lady Marianne will stay a spinster forever—anything to protect her siblings from their cruel father. And when her youngest sister vanishes during a stag hunt, Marianne races to find her.
After a lifetime of chaos, Duke Dominic won’t let anyone trap him into marriage. So when a wild spinster jumps in front of his rifle, he seizes the opportunity and offers to marry her.
Even as his Duchess, Marianne cannot bring herself to trust him. Yet with every touch, she trembles—and with every kiss, she aches to surrender not just her body… but even her heart…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
501 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2025
About the author
Harriet Caves
75 books66 followersBorn in sunny California, all Harriet Caves ever wanted was to become a doctor and save lives. During her sleepless nights working at the hospital, the Regency classics were her only solace. To no one’s surprise, her British descent led her back to England to discover her roots and where her hidden passion lay: the Regency streets of London.
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
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March 24, 2026
How do you know when a person is vegetarian? They’ll tell you (and remind you at every possible opportunity).
Ms. Caves must be vegetarian as it is a constant an ongoing theme in her books. I would suspect that she keeps a goat as an indoor pet as well.
I read one of the books by Ms. Caves and found it funny and entertaining. I then made the mistake of thinking that it was representative of her other books. I should have known to give this book a pass when the author stated the book by suggesting that readers download a prequel.
Beware readers: Ms. Caves recycles her characters and plots from one series to another. In this book, Marinanne from the first 1/4th of the novel bears 0 resemblance to Marianne from the rest of the book. The plot about the abusive father is dropped entirely and suddenly Marianne is indistinguishable from Lady Penelope from one of Ms. Caves’s other books. I would suspect that the rest of the series is indistinguishable from any of her other books as well. It’s truly a case of, “if you’ve read one, you’ve read them all”.
Ms. Caves must be vegetarian as it is a constant an ongoing theme in her books. I would suspect that she keeps a goat as an indoor pet as well.
I read one of the books by Ms. Caves and found it funny and entertaining. I then made the mistake of thinking that it was representative of her other books. I should have known to give this book a pass when the author stated the book by suggesting that readers download a prequel.
Beware readers: Ms. Caves recycles her characters and plots from one series to another. In this book, Marinanne from the first 1/4th of the novel bears 0 resemblance to Marianne from the rest of the book. The plot about the abusive father is dropped entirely and suddenly Marianne is indistinguishable from Lady Penelope from one of Ms. Caves’s other books. I would suspect that the rest of the series is indistinguishable from any of her other books as well. It’s truly a case of, “if you’ve read one, you’ve read them all”.
July 10, 2025
I truly enjoyed this romance story, between two characters with opposite personalities, that carried burdens from their past. An unexpected marriage, leads to a challenging relationship. All well created and a written plot with engaging characters that flowed easily, credit to the author. The customary ‘villains’ were well written. I really liked the ending scenes, which brought surprises and humor. Loved the animals participation! lol I received a complimentary ARC, but I am voluntarily offering my personal opinion.
June 8, 2025
Marianne
Destined to meet Dominic and Marianne find themselves in a whirlwind life with danger, kidnapping and founding a team that is a force to be reckoned with. Marianne is a strong young lady who has suffered and protected her siblings from a cruel father. Although, married and gone she still protects them seeing that their father doesn’t endanger their lives more. Lovely read, highly recommend it
Destined to meet Dominic and Marianne find themselves in a whirlwind life with danger, kidnapping and founding a team that is a force to be reckoned with. Marianne is a strong young lady who has suffered and protected her siblings from a cruel father. Although, married and gone she still protects them seeing that their father doesn’t endanger their lives more. Lovely read, highly recommend it
June 17, 2025
There is a lot of sadness in this story. Both Dominic and Marianne come from very dysfunctional families. Dominic is immediately drawn to Marianne and she also feels the connect, but can two damaged people find a way to heal? You will need to find out more. However I am disappointed that near the end of the story Marianne's father just seems to disappear from the story. There are some graphic sex scenes.
June 16, 2025
A Hunt/A Standoff/Marriage/Love..
Lady Marianne literally runs into Dominic to stop him from taking aim at a stag during the hunt. He is amazed when he asks for her hand in marriage. To protect her sisters she is ever watching…but there is one predator watching the sisters at all cost..and he must be stopped…
Lady Marianne literally runs into Dominic to stop him from taking aim at a stag during the hunt. He is amazed when he asks for her hand in marriage. To protect her sisters she is ever watching…but there is one predator watching the sisters at all cost..and he must be stopped…
June 19, 2025
Not worth your time
Nothing in this story made sense. Why was the father so cruel? Nothing in the story explains why Dominick was so moody and grumpy. Because his mother had affairs? Didn't come together. Why the villain targeted Dominick was never explained. The goat was just stupid. If it was to add some humor, it failed. I won't be reading the rest of this series.
Nothing in this story made sense. Why was the father so cruel? Nothing in the story explains why Dominick was so moody and grumpy. Because his mother had affairs? Didn't come together. Why the villain targeted Dominick was never explained. The goat was just stupid. If it was to add some humor, it failed. I won't be reading the rest of this series.
July 10, 2025
An unwanted spinster for the Duke
Marianne and Dominic had a good, lusty relationship, and a nice big family! And good friends in Simon and Olivia. Loved the story of lust and slowly building love between them. But also Marianne struggles to keep her sister's safe from the dad. Well done!
Marianne and Dominic had a good, lusty relationship, and a nice big family! And good friends in Simon and Olivia. Loved the story of lust and slowly building love between them. But also Marianne struggles to keep her sister's safe from the dad. Well done!
August 5, 2025
Protection at what cost?
Marianne has been terrorized for years, as has her sisters, father a Marquee, who rules his children with a cane. Duke Dominic meets her when searching for her sister at a stag hunt her father forms, the one who kills the stag wins his second daughter, Elizabeth. But Dominic wants eldest daughter. Neither are prepared for the aftermath!
Marianne has been terrorized for years, as has her sisters, father a Marquee, who rules his children with a cane. Duke Dominic meets her when searching for her sister at a stag hunt her father forms, the one who kills the stag wins his second daughter, Elizabeth. But Dominic wants eldest daughter. Neither are prepared for the aftermath!
August 8, 2025
An Unwanted Spinster for the Duke
Marianne and Dominic’s story is riddled with hurts and hardships but it also brings them together. Marianne shows great strength and protectiveness towards her sisters above her own wellbeing. This strength follows through her whole tale. Strong women at this time speaks well for women in general.
Marianne and Dominic’s story is riddled with hurts and hardships but it also brings them together. Marianne shows great strength and protectiveness towards her sisters above her own wellbeing. This strength follows through her whole tale. Strong women at this time speaks well for women in general.
April 1, 2026
Marianne is the eldest daughter of a boorish man who constantly threatens her and her four younger siblings. She marries a man because her father threatens her and it turns out he is cold and brooding cos his mother died of a venerable disease after cheating on his father with a man his own age that he constantly sees out on the ton.
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June 7, 2025
Hot and steamy
Lady Marianne father has decided to marry her sister off to Duke Dominic when he arranges for them to marry the duke meets Marianne and decide he would rather be married to her what follows is a wonderful story leading to their HEA
Lady Marianne father has decided to marry her sister off to Duke Dominic when he arranges for them to marry the duke meets Marianne and decide he would rather be married to her what follows is a wonderful story leading to their HEA
June 14, 2025
If the author had omitted graphic sex scenes; this book would have easily earned 4 stars.
The brutality exhibited by the heroine's father was disturbing and thus made his banishment very satisfying.
The brutality exhibited by the heroine's father was disturbing and thus made his banishment very satisfying.
June 22, 2025
Spinster/Duke
I definitely enjoyed this story. I liked the differences and similarities between Maryanne and Dominic, it brought an interesting element to the story.
I also enjoyed the addition of the siblings and hope there are stories for some of them.
I definitely enjoyed this story. I liked the differences and similarities between Maryanne and Dominic, it brought an interesting element to the story.
I also enjoyed the addition of the siblings and hope there are stories for some of them.
July 2, 2025
Followed all the typical patterns and all the typical words including the plot. Blasphemed. Typical.
I would not recommend this book even to my dog. No imagination whatsoever. Just followed the typical format. Copied other authors script. Pitiful.
I would not recommend this book even to my dog. No imagination whatsoever. Just followed the typical format. Copied other authors script. Pitiful.
August 14, 2025
Loved this story.
A mixture of love fear and cruelty, 5 sister brought up in fear of their father and how how he would beat them with a cane until the one he hated most was chosen by a Duke to marry as an arrangement and what happened after that. Excellent author.
A mixture of love fear and cruelty, 5 sister brought up in fear of their father and how how he would beat them with a cane until the one he hated most was chosen by a Duke to marry as an arrangement and what happened after that. Excellent author.
August 30, 2025
Good begining
I feel like the extra plot around the viscount was unnecessary. I wished the abuse plot was explored more and was kept as the headline plot. The end seemed extremely rushed and muddled together
I feel like the extra plot around the viscount was unnecessary. I wished the abuse plot was explored more and was kept as the headline plot. The end seemed extremely rushed and muddled together
August 30, 2025
A most disappointing read. Do not bother with this. The plot is as ridiculous as the pet goat. The characters are poorly defined. I had hoped there would be some depth and explanations but alas, the narrative never improved.
January 24, 2026
Start of a Series
Very good story. It needed editing. Exception is the modern verbiage and vegetarian slant. If the author would have stayed focused on the 19th Century, the book would have been superb.
Very good story. It needed editing. Exception is the modern verbiage and vegetarian slant. If the author would have stayed focused on the 19th Century, the book would have been superb.
June 9, 2025
Fantastic story with great characters and plot! It was an easy read as well. BUT, there was wayyyy too much spice for my tastes.
June 13, 2025
Good story about a very cruel father and a daughter who tries to protect her sisters from him. The duke ends up protecting her. It had some good character development.
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June 13, 2025Awesome Good read!!!!!!
January 27, 2026
Good read
Excellent from start t finish ups and downs would recommend for holiday reading brill easy reading Good good good god
Excellent from start t finish ups and downs would recommend for holiday reading brill easy reading Good good good god
February 1, 2026
Unwanted Spinster
Enjoyed reading the Story of Marianne and Dominic.
Lots of angst and intrigue.
Add in an irascible Goat, two large dogs and a stubborn cat for comedic effect.
Enjoyed reading the Story of Marianne and Dominic.
Lots of angst and intrigue.
Add in an irascible Goat, two large dogs and a stubborn cat for comedic effect.
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