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Her Beast of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“Do you know what happens when you tempt a hungry beast, wife?”
Lady Isabella is damaged goods. Or so the ton believes after her groom jilts her. When a lecherous lord attacks her at a ball, her savior is the last man she the Beast of Rochdale.
Duke Oscar bears more scars than the ton will ever see. Yet he cannot stand by while a lady is disgraced. Caught in scandal, he does the only honorable he marries Isabella.
But the darkness inside him is dangerous. And one reckless kiss from his tempting wife awakens the Beast within… and it burns to devour her.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Her Beast of a 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 "Her Beast of a Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
Lady Isabella is damaged goods. Or so the ton believes after her groom jilts her. When a lecherous lord attacks her at a ball, her savior is the last man she the Beast of Rochdale.
Duke Oscar bears more scars than the ton will ever see. Yet he cannot stand by while a lady is disgraced. Caught in scandal, he does the only honorable he marries Isabella.
But the darkness inside him is dangerous. And one reckless kiss from his tempting wife awakens the Beast within… and it burns to devour her.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Her Beast of a 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 "Her Beast of a Duke" today to discover Ava's fantastic new story!
480 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2025
About the author
Ava MacAdams
82 books64 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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January 2, 2026
Another Beast
Oscar, the Duke of something I don’t recall, had a tragic past not only with war, but also with his heartless parents. He saw Isabella being accosted on the balcony at his friend’s ball and came to her rescue. Not only did he face plant the horrible man, but he asked Isabella to marry him.
Isabella had heard awful stories about his grace, but now she knew that his dark reputation had been expounded upon by the gossip loving ton. She agreed to marry his as much for the suggestion of kindness as the heat in his sparkling green eyes.
This is a story that lets you see the discomfort both of the main characters suffered due to selfish parents, and their backstories were carefully and beautifully crafted. This is a typical story of a beauty and a beast, but with enough of a difference to hold your interest. Four stars for this love story. Mild spice.
Oscar, the Duke of something I don’t recall, had a tragic past not only with war, but also with his heartless parents. He saw Isabella being accosted on the balcony at his friend’s ball and came to her rescue. Not only did he face plant the horrible man, but he asked Isabella to marry him.
Isabella had heard awful stories about his grace, but now she knew that his dark reputation had been expounded upon by the gossip loving ton. She agreed to marry his as much for the suggestion of kindness as the heat in his sparkling green eyes.
This is a story that lets you see the discomfort both of the main characters suffered due to selfish parents, and their backstories were carefully and beautifully crafted. This is a typical story of a beauty and a beast, but with enough of a difference to hold your interest. Four stars for this love story. Mild spice.
November 2, 2025
Never good enough!
A real winner of a book, and a real look at just how much your words can impact the future of your children! Oscar has been told since childhood that he wasn’t qualified to be the Duke, and only got worse when he returned from war scarred! And he helps Isabella when she is attacked, only for them to wed. As Isabella is not much better, her scars are internal as her mother has groomed her to be the “diamond” of the season, and was never heard! The internal struggle between both makes for a very good story!
A real winner of a book, and a real look at just how much your words can impact the future of your children! Oscar has been told since childhood that he wasn’t qualified to be the Duke, and only got worse when he returned from war scarred! And he helps Isabella when she is attacked, only for them to wed. As Isabella is not much better, her scars are internal as her mother has groomed her to be the “diamond” of the season, and was never heard! The internal struggle between both makes for a very good story!
October 23, 2025
No Groom/But A Duke to Save Her..
Lady Isabella is disgraced at the church- but must retain herself in society, only no one chooses to dance with her except the Duke who came to her rescue. In marriage she
Falls for him, The ”Beast”! And then he believes the worst. But after a time he searches for the disgracer & really finds out the truth about him.
And hopefully Isabella will be in his arms forever.
Lady Isabella is disgraced at the church- but must retain herself in society, only no one chooses to dance with her except the Duke who came to her rescue. In marriage she
Falls for him, The ”Beast”! And then he believes the worst. But after a time he searches for the disgracer & really finds out the truth about him.
And hopefully Isabella will be in his arms forever.
October 18, 2025
Hot and steamy
Isabella is the second daughter to disappoint her parents my having to marry due to a scandal yet with Oscar she finds love and happiness that their choice would not have given her in this wonderful story we meet the four sisters again
Isabella is the second daughter to disappoint her parents my having to marry due to a scandal yet with Oscar she finds love and happiness that their choice would not have given her in this wonderful story we meet the four sisters again
October 18, 2025
Her beast of a Duke
Loved Oscar and Isabella in this story,although Isabella could be annoying at times. Why do people just accept what parents tell them? I raised 3 children and taught them all to be independent thinkers.
Loved Oscar and Isabella in this story,although Isabella could be annoying at times. Why do people just accept what parents tell them? I raised 3 children and taught them all to be independent thinkers.
October 22, 2025
This was a great book! It had a great plot with excellent characters. The aggressiveness of the main character was surprising but fit the story. It had too much graphic content for me though. Still it was a great story.
November 1, 2025
A story where two people who marry with deep problems caused basically from their parents inability to love or care for them. Oscar and Isabella have their own problems to deal with before they can ever begin to see what a marriage of love do to heal scars those seen and especially those unseen.
December 22, 2025
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the two main characters Oscar and Juliet. There was too much explicit sex written but that didn't stop me from enjoying the story. When Oscar told her to leave it broke my heart. She was so heartbroken I could have cried.
February 1, 2026
Tragically Endearing!!!
I must say this story has been one of !my favorites, in a long while. Oscar and Isabella's love story deeply touch me. Their struggles felt so real and how they each cope to come to terms and move on was extraordinary! Hugely Recommend!!!
I must say this story has been one of !my favorites, in a long while. Oscar and Isabella's love story deeply touch me. Their struggles felt so real and how they each cope to come to terms and move on was extraordinary! Hugely Recommend!!!
October 31, 2025
Intriguing
Loved this story. The characters are great and the scenes are perfect that show the emotions of actions. A must read!
Loved this story. The characters are great and the scenes are perfect that show the emotions of actions. A must read!
November 29, 2025
Strewth this should have been and could have been a lot shorter. Okay story but far to looooong
March 23, 2026
Not easily predictable!
I enjoyed this story as it wasn’t as predictable as some can be. After you’ve read so many that can happen but, #plottwist. Right in the beginning!
I enjoyed this story as it wasn’t as predictable as some can be. After you’ve read so many that can happen but, #plottwist. Right in the beginning!
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