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Claiming His Lost Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“Five years I’ve hunted for you. Tonight, every gasp and moan will remind you who you belong to, mo chridhe?”
Running from her dangerous past, Joan finally tastes freedom. And dares to seize one forbidden night of passion with a stranger. But there’s one she must never see the alluring Highlander again!
From a Scottish rogue to a ruthless Duke, Graham still can’t forget about the woman who branded herself into his soul five years ago. Until a little girl stumbles upon him and his world shatters…
For the girl has fiery red hair… just like his.
Now Graham vows to do anything to make Joan his wife and be closer to the daughter he never knew. Even if he has to seduce her into surrender before she leaves again…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Claiming His Lost Duchess is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Violet Hamers and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "Claiming His Lost Duchess" today to discover Violet's fantastic new story!
Running from her dangerous past, Joan finally tastes freedom. And dares to seize one forbidden night of passion with a stranger. But there’s one she must never see the alluring Highlander again!
From a Scottish rogue to a ruthless Duke, Graham still can’t forget about the woman who branded herself into his soul five years ago. Until a little girl stumbles upon him and his world shatters…
For the girl has fiery red hair… just like his.
Now Graham vows to do anything to make Joan his wife and be closer to the daughter he never knew. Even if he has to seduce her into surrender before she leaves again…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Claiming His Lost Duchess is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Violet Hamers and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up "Claiming His Lost Duchess" today to discover Violet's fantastic new story!
- GenresSecond ChanceSteamy
443 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2025
About the author
Violet Hamers
99 books75 followersViolet Hamers knew from an early age that writing was something she always wanted to do. Growing up, her time was divided between writing stories and taking part in theatrical plays, that she used to perform exclusively for her family and friends.
As she loves reading and writing, she is rarely found without a book in her hands, or her fingers glued to a keyboard. Her love for reading led her to Jane Austen's world--the regency historical world that won her over in comparison to any other genre!
Even though being an author is not a simple task, her dream of becoming one has finally come true as she is currently writing Regency novels...romances her readers will love!
Follow Violet into a world of romance and fairytale, of passion and intrigue, and live unforgettable happy-ever-afters along with her protagonists that she guarantees you will remember forever.
As she loves reading and writing, she is rarely found without a book in her hands, or her fingers glued to a keyboard. Her love for reading led her to Jane Austen's world--the regency historical world that won her over in comparison to any other genre!
Even though being an author is not a simple task, her dream of becoming one has finally come true as she is currently writing Regency novels...romances her readers will love!
Follow Violet into a world of romance and fairytale, of passion and intrigue, and live unforgettable happy-ever-afters along with her protagonists that she guarantees you will remember forever.
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September 19, 2025
This is much more a standard Regency romance that I've read in some time. There's the orphaned heroine, dependent on the lecherous uncle and jealous cousin, the newly minted duke with damage, and the perilous world awaiting our virginal and desperate heroine.
The icky uncle is particularly unpleasant even though he isn't on stage much. The passive-aggressive cousin with her damaged but needlessly vindictive manners doesn't make all that much sense when it comes to her motivations. She's more of a plot device than anything.
The MMC is more interesting even as he's built from a pretty standard template. He spends years searching for the heroine after a single chance meeting and night together, convinced she's The One. He doesn't possess that basic cruelty that many high class dudes get labeled with in a Regency. There's more to him.
The FMC is also sort of standard, but she's endearing in that she truly works very hard to get and stay on her feet. She accepts the cousin's many casual cruelties but draws the line at times. Not enough.
The plot is as you would expect in a Regency. The couple meet, part, there's a pursuit and capitulation, a danger appears and is vanquished, and the HEA feels nice.
As for the spice, I wouldn't give it more than 1/2 a 🌶 at best. But that's probably because I'm more of a Scarlett Scott fan or other authors who write more explicitly.
The icky uncle is particularly unpleasant even though he isn't on stage much. The passive-aggressive cousin with her damaged but needlessly vindictive manners doesn't make all that much sense when it comes to her motivations. She's more of a plot device than anything.
The MMC is more interesting even as he's built from a pretty standard template. He spends years searching for the heroine after a single chance meeting and night together, convinced she's The One. He doesn't possess that basic cruelty that many high class dudes get labeled with in a Regency. There's more to him.
The FMC is also sort of standard, but she's endearing in that she truly works very hard to get and stay on her feet. She accepts the cousin's many casual cruelties but draws the line at times. Not enough.
The plot is as you would expect in a Regency. The couple meet, part, there's a pursuit and capitulation, a danger appears and is vanquished, and the HEA feels nice.
As for the spice, I wouldn't give it more than 1/2 a 🌶 at best. But that's probably because I'm more of a Scarlett Scott fan or other authors who write more explicitly.
August 19, 2026
bland and confusing
One of my least favorite books of violet hamers. I have read numerous books by her and I mean 20+ bc I love her style of writing. All her books have grammatical errors and I can easily overlook bc she is an amazing author. If I get in a slump all I have to do is pick a book by her and I’m out of it. However I did not like this book at all. It wasn’t even the storyline I didn’t like it was the way it was all conveyed to us and I can understand some of the discomfort with Joan and her being scared of a man’s touch but not grahams. Then continuing to keep her distance but the 2 sexual encounters we have she is blind folded once then her hands bound… it makes no sense. Sorry this book didn’t do it for me. With that being said I will continue to read violet hamers books. She’s a wonderful author and stays true to the era in which she writes.
One of my least favorite books of violet hamers. I have read numerous books by her and I mean 20+ bc I love her style of writing. All her books have grammatical errors and I can easily overlook bc she is an amazing author. If I get in a slump all I have to do is pick a book by her and I’m out of it. However I did not like this book at all. It wasn’t even the storyline I didn’t like it was the way it was all conveyed to us and I can understand some of the discomfort with Joan and her being scared of a man’s touch but not grahams. Then continuing to keep her distance but the 2 sexual encounters we have she is blind folded once then her hands bound… it makes no sense. Sorry this book didn’t do it for me. With that being said I will continue to read violet hamers books. She’s a wonderful author and stays true to the era in which she writes.
September 12, 2025
An. Enjoyable Read
I enjoyed this story. Duke Graham met Joan when she was running away from an abusive uncle. They spent one night together but Joan ran away the next morning. Graham searched for her for five years, without knowing they now had a daughter. When he eventually found her, he was delighted to meet his daughter, Sophia, and he married Joan quickly. Joan took a while to realise that he did love her and not just his daughter. When Sophia was kidnapped and Joan was threatened, Graham proved his love when he rescued them. Will Joan realise how much he loves her? Read on and enjoy.
I enjoyed this story. Duke Graham met Joan when she was running away from an abusive uncle. They spent one night together but Joan ran away the next morning. Graham searched for her for five years, without knowing they now had a daughter. When he eventually found her, he was delighted to meet his daughter, Sophia, and he married Joan quickly. Joan took a while to realise that he did love her and not just his daughter. When Sophia was kidnapped and Joan was threatened, Graham proved his love when he rescued them. Will Joan realise how much he loves her? Read on and enjoy.
September 28, 2025
This one was okay. Again I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it either. Writing was well done, I do notice that with this authors books, the writing is always well done, it’s easy to follow and don’t have a hard time understanding anything. However, I will say that for the most part, this is a insta-love type of stories and that by the 25% mar, they’re already together. The rest of the story is them being a married couple and raising their daughter.
Not my cup of tea but it was nice seeing the fmc accepting the love and becoming comfortable and accepting of the relationship and how the mmc cares for her.
Not my cup of tea but it was nice seeing the fmc accepting the love and becoming comfortable and accepting of the relationship and how the mmc cares for her.
September 25, 2025
Beastly duke is a prince of a man
I feel in love with Graham. He's a man who is not afraid of what others say and is going to live his life on his own terms. He runs into Joan one night and their chemistry is on! They share a night together and this leads to him searching for her for five years! Joan is caught up in her own hell that Graham helps her to overcome. They reunite five years later and with a child from that night. Graham patiently pursued Joan and helps her to learn how to love. Couldn't wait to read each chapter! Wonderfully written!
I feel in love with Graham. He's a man who is not afraid of what others say and is going to live his life on his own terms. He runs into Joan one night and their chemistry is on! They share a night together and this leads to him searching for her for five years! Joan is caught up in her own hell that Graham helps her to overcome. They reunite five years later and with a child from that night. Graham patiently pursued Joan and helps her to learn how to love. Couldn't wait to read each chapter! Wonderfully written!
September 12, 2025
Survival
Joan caught in the grasp of a perverted uncle struggles to escape his grasp. In her escape to freedom she meets the only man she has ever trusted. Graham as well feels a closeness he has never felt for another woman….in the blink of an eye she disappears from his life. This book has a lot of insight as to how abusive relationships and childhood trauma can destroy one’s self esteem. Absolutely a wonderful book. I highly recommend this read!
Joan caught in the grasp of a perverted uncle struggles to escape his grasp. In her escape to freedom she meets the only man she has ever trusted. Graham as well feels a closeness he has never felt for another woman….in the blink of an eye she disappears from his life. This book has a lot of insight as to how abusive relationships and childhood trauma can destroy one’s self esteem. Absolutely a wonderful book. I highly recommend this read!
June 1, 2026
Great story!
Graham had lost his father and had gone to a bar. He saw a young woman there and saw a fear in her when confronted by a man. He went to her and talked gently to her. She drank and decided to let herself go. She asked him to her room. There, they made love and she left right after. Five years Graham hunted for her, he now a Laird. One day a child ran into him, her hair, his color. Then he saw the mother and couldn’t believe his eyes. It was her…
Graham had lost his father and had gone to a bar. He saw a young woman there and saw a fear in her when confronted by a man. He went to her and talked gently to her. She drank and decided to let herself go. She asked him to her room. There, they made love and she left right after. Five years Graham hunted for her, he now a Laird. One day a child ran into him, her hair, his color. Then he saw the mother and couldn’t believe his eyes. It was her…
June 27, 2026
Does trust exist?
A truly wonderful story of how a one night of passion can transform two lives! To Joan she is running from years of running from an abusive uncle, only to spend the night of love with a daughter! To Graham he has searched for Joan for five years! When he sees Sophia, he is struck by the color of her hair, just like his, but Joan has hid behind fear for so long, she doesn’t know how to handle kindness! Great story!
A truly wonderful story of how a one night of passion can transform two lives! To Joan she is running from years of running from an abusive uncle, only to spend the night of love with a daughter! To Graham he has searched for Joan for five years! When he sees Sophia, he is struck by the color of her hair, just like his, but Joan has hid behind fear for so long, she doesn’t know how to handle kindness! Great story!
September 12, 2025
Claiming His Lost Duchess
This is a good story about Graham and Joan They had one night at an inn and he searched for her She is found five years later and he learns her child is his They marry but it is hard for her to trust but in the end they have love happiness and family well written
This is a good story about Graham and Joan They had one night at an inn and he searched for her She is found five years later and he learns her child is his They marry but it is hard for her to trust but in the end they have love happiness and family well written
September 14, 2025
A journey through abuse
This was a good and thought provoking book that deals tactfully with the issue of sexual abuse. The characters were strong and appealing. Joan's journey through the emotions resulting from her uncle's obsession were realistic. The book does contain an excessive number of typos and requires some editing.
This was a good and thought provoking book that deals tactfully with the issue of sexual abuse. The characters were strong and appealing. Joan's journey through the emotions resulting from her uncle's obsession were realistic. The book does contain an excessive number of typos and requires some editing.
September 14, 2025
A Love for His Life..And More…
Duke Graham has had many surprises but one has eluded him & he continues his search going on 5
Years. And when everyone has just about given up he runs into her himself..and explanations for a child
Too. But deceitful people are about & it doesn’t take long to put a plan into action. But love is powerfully strong when shared…!
Duke Graham has had many surprises but one has eluded him & he continues his search going on 5
Years. And when everyone has just about given up he runs into her himself..and explanations for a child
Too. But deceitful people are about & it doesn’t take long to put a plan into action. But love is powerfully strong when shared…!
September 21, 2025
Skip It
Not a book for me. I was quite excited from its ranking. About 57% of the way through, I could no longer get past the main character's fear and self-doubt in her own worthiness. Drama finally picked up about 75% of the way in, but by then, it had lost me. Quite a few spelling errors that I caught. Won't try this author again.
Not a book for me. I was quite excited from its ranking. About 57% of the way through, I could no longer get past the main character's fear and self-doubt in her own worthiness. Drama finally picked up about 75% of the way in, but by then, it had lost me. Quite a few spelling errors that I caught. Won't try this author again.
September 6, 2025
Hot and steamy
Graham meets Joan before he becomes a duke and spends years looking for her as he has fallen in love with het as soon as he met her wonderful written with her family being brought into the story
Graham meets Joan before he becomes a duke and spends years looking for her as he has fallen in love with het as soon as he met her wonderful written with her family being brought into the story
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September 18, 2025healing
This is a story about love not only for another but also finding it for yourself. Very enjoyable read. Understanding your own self worth for yourself not just for others and to understand others are willing to wait for you.
This is a story about love not only for another but also finding it for yourself. Very enjoyable read. Understanding your own self worth for yourself not just for others and to understand others are willing to wait for you.
September 27, 2025
Family forever
Beautiful story and well written. Loved the portrayal of Graham - an honest, open and intelligent man who treated women as his equals.
His love of family was unparalleled.
Beautiful story and well written. Loved the portrayal of Graham - an honest, open and intelligent man who treated women as his equals.
His love of family was unparalleled.
January 1, 2026
claiming His Lost Duchess
Violet Hammers, thank for your wonderful 📚 books, really do appreciate them and thank you again for your kind loving words on the 📕 book
You have a way for the book to be so interesting and inspiring
Thank you again 😊🥰🥰
Violet Hammers, thank for your wonderful 📚 books, really do appreciate them and thank you again for your kind loving words on the 📕 book
You have a way for the book to be so interesting and inspiring
Thank you again 😊🥰🥰
September 7, 2026
Believe a Scotsman in Love
It's hard to believe a Duke would look for a young lady for five years. Especially since he only knew her first name and everything else she told him was a lie.
It's hard to believe a Duke would look for a young lady for five years. Especially since he only knew her first name and everything else she told him was a lie.
September 18, 2025
I loved this series; it was great to see Graham and Joan's story develop. I love Violet Hamers' books.
October 12, 2025
If you love the Regency era and the romance that comes with it then this is a delightful read from Violet Hamers is a must read.
April 8, 2026
A very wonderful romance
A very wonderful romance that is very well written, I absolutely loved reading this story and the characters were incredible, I very highly recommend.
A very wonderful romance that is very well written, I absolutely loved reading this story and the characters were incredible, I very highly recommend.
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