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The Fox Duke’s Wager: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel
“Resisting, Duchess? Oh, I will enjoy claiming that defiant mouth of yours.”
Jilted at the altar, Isobel flees in her ruined wedding gown, desperate to bury her humiliation behind convent walls. Until the Fox Duke makes an unholy offer…
A proud rake and owner of the ton’s most notorious gaming hell, Duke Andrew has never feared scandal–until it threatens his empire. So he sets out to collect his dues… and walks away with a fiery bride instead.
He who will beg -and surrender- first?
Isobel refuses to give in to the man who ruined her family… no matter his wicked lips. But Andrew… he has never lost a game.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Fox Duke’s Wager is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Belle Lovatt and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Fox Duke’s Wager" today to discover Belle's fantastic story!
Jilted at the altar, Isobel flees in her ruined wedding gown, desperate to bury her humiliation behind convent walls. Until the Fox Duke makes an unholy offer…
A proud rake and owner of the ton’s most notorious gaming hell, Duke Andrew has never feared scandal–until it threatens his empire. So he sets out to collect his dues… and walks away with a fiery bride instead.
He who will beg -and surrender- first?
Isobel refuses to give in to the man who ruined her family… no matter his wicked lips. But Andrew… he has never lost a game.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then The Fox Duke’s Wager is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Belle Lovatt and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "The Fox Duke’s Wager" today to discover Belle's fantastic story!
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Published December 19, 2025
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January 3, 2026
more than Hot
What a story! Two hurt people attempt to help each other. Failing as they try. A huge climax and lovely ending. Very steamy!
What a story! Two hurt people attempt to help each other. Failing as they try. A huge climax and lovely ending. Very steamy!
January 16, 2026
A Good Story
I enjoyed this steamy, well-written story. Isobel was jilted at the altar and ran out of the church to avoid seeing people. She was distraught. She bumped into Duke Andrew as he was out walking. He seemed amused by her plight and they were instantly argumentative. When Andrew heard what had happened, he realised Isobel could help him as he needed a wife to restore his reputation. After hesitstion from Isobel, they agreed to marry. She settled in well but Andrew was constantly thinking about the club that he owned and often put the club's needs before Isobel's. When danger and disaster occurred, Andrew needed to decide his priorities. Would he put Isobel first or would he keep the idea of the club as his priority?
I like the interaction with the new puppy, Chance. I thought Isobel's father was a very poor example of a father.
A good story.
I enjoyed this steamy, well-written story. Isobel was jilted at the altar and ran out of the church to avoid seeing people. She was distraught. She bumped into Duke Andrew as he was out walking. He seemed amused by her plight and they were instantly argumentative. When Andrew heard what had happened, he realised Isobel could help him as he needed a wife to restore his reputation. After hesitstion from Isobel, they agreed to marry. She settled in well but Andrew was constantly thinking about the club that he owned and often put the club's needs before Isobel's. When danger and disaster occurred, Andrew needed to decide his priorities. Would he put Isobel first or would he keep the idea of the club as his priority?
I like the interaction with the new puppy, Chance. I thought Isobel's father was a very poor example of a father.
A good story.
December 27, 2025
Speak truth to Love
This is the story of Andrew and Isobel and how their truths brought them the love they were looking for… but getting to that place wasn’t easy, both were somewhat crippled with various fears that needed conquering..
I like the plot line and what brought them together ..I also enjoy the extended players in the book that were well flushed out (chance 🐕)…especially Joan who I think deserves her own book… for being younger, she was far wiser.
I very much enjoyed the book and do recommend it for sure.. the reason for the 4 stars, was because I felt that both Andrew and Isobel’s fears were to much of a crutch that they kept falling back on… it became a bit of a peeve for me …. Have read and reviewed many of Ms. Lovatt’s books and have enjoyed them all 🥂
This is the story of Andrew and Isobel and how their truths brought them the love they were looking for… but getting to that place wasn’t easy, both were somewhat crippled with various fears that needed conquering..
I like the plot line and what brought them together ..I also enjoy the extended players in the book that were well flushed out (chance 🐕)…especially Joan who I think deserves her own book… for being younger, she was far wiser.
I very much enjoyed the book and do recommend it for sure.. the reason for the 4 stars, was because I felt that both Andrew and Isobel’s fears were to much of a crutch that they kept falling back on… it became a bit of a peeve for me …. Have read and reviewed many of Ms. Lovatt’s books and have enjoyed them all 🥂
January 3, 2026
An Alley/A Fox/A Proposal/A Wager..
Duke Andrew realizes he needs to marry to be respected in his business..so a chance meeting with Lady Isobel has him thinking..& she needs to protect her sister. But as life goes on rules & wagers get in the way & just as he makes a promise for the future a catastrophe
happens…
Duke Andrew realizes he needs to marry to be respected in his business..so a chance meeting with Lady Isobel has him thinking..& she needs to protect her sister. But as life goes on rules & wagers get in the way & just as he makes a promise for the future a catastrophe
happens…
December 25, 2025
The ton will never be the same.
Sometimes knowledge comes from unique places, Belle Lovatt brings this to light in this story. Her heartfelt characters face adversity, shared difficulties, and explore a love that can not be found just anywhere. The ton will never be the same.
Sometimes knowledge comes from unique places, Belle Lovatt brings this to light in this story. Her heartfelt characters face adversity, shared difficulties, and explore a love that can not be found just anywhere. The ton will never be the same.
January 3, 2026
Who is the Duke of Fox?
An intriguing story of being jilted, an unexpected proposal, and a marriage of convenience! But of course there are lots of twists and turns before everything come to a conclusion! Very worth reading!
An intriguing story of being jilted, an unexpected proposal, and a marriage of convenience! But of course there are lots of twists and turns before everything come to a conclusion! Very worth reading!
December 21, 2025
I think this author is a very good writer but would be even better without the sex.
December 24, 2025
A very good read
****A duke owns a gaming hall. A daughter whose father was ruined by gambling. Somehow they need to overcome their fears from the past to make a future.
****A duke owns a gaming hall. A daughter whose father was ruined by gambling. Somehow they need to overcome their fears from the past to make a future.
December 30, 2025
Slow burn
This slow burn read build s steam! The main characters were perfectly written. I so loved the why the dog was brought into the story.
This slow burn read build s steam! The main characters were perfectly written. I so loved the why the dog was brought into the story.
January 1, 2026
The Fox Dukes Wager
This was a fantastic read. The storyline was great. I loved the banter between Isobel and Andrew, made for a perfect story and a perfect ending.
This was a fantastic read. The storyline was great. I loved the banter between Isobel and Andrew, made for a perfect story and a perfect ending.
January 13, 2026
I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but could not identify with the characters or narrative in this one. I didn't finish this book / stopped after reading four chapters.
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