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The Duke’s Guard #15

The Duke's Cavalier

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The Duke’s The men in black who have sworn an oath to protect the Duke of Wyndmere and his family from those who would stop at nothing to destroy him!

Flaherty stops to help fix a broken carriage wheel…

And he ends up staring down the muzzle of a blunderbuss! When Flaherty moves toward the coachman, the younger man steps backward, trips, and the gun goes off! He dives to the side, but catches some scattershot. He hauls the coachman to his feet, shakes him, and his hat falls off. A cascade of angel-blonde hair slips free, tangling around Flaherty’s wrist. The nick to Flaherty’s pride is equal to the wound in his side—he’s been bested by a woman!

Phillipa Stanhope would do anything to protect her widowed friend and newborn son

Her friend has received a heinous threat from her brother-in-law—he intends take her babe the moment it’s born! Though the risk of traveling right after giving birth is great to her friend and her infant son—they have no choice.

Flaherty hears the thin wail of an infant and notices the fragile-looking woman holding a bundle to her chest. He takes charge and escorts the trio to Summerfield Chase for their safety. After Flaherty’s temper cools down, and he hears the whole story, he has a change of heart and offers marriage to protect Pippa.

Pippa cannot leave her friend unprotected, and she bargains with Flaherty. If he agrees to let Millie and her babe live with them, she’ll accept his proposal. An attempted kidnapping leaves Pippa injured and the both of them realizing the true depth of their feelings for one another.

Three of Pippa’s older brothers arrive with a surprise that changes everything! On the heels of their arrival, a band of brigands arrives as a distraction, while Millie’s brother-in-law lures Pippa outside and abducts her.

Danger stalks in the night, but it will have to get past The Duke’s Cavalier before he will let harm come to those he has sworn to protect with his strength, his honor, and his heart.

Hero to the Rescue Hardheaded Heroes Feisty Heroine Frenemies Marriage of Convenience Second Chances Happily Ever After Forced Proximity Different Classes
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The Duke's Guard
Book 1 - The Duke's Sword
Book 2 - The Duke's Protector
Book 3 - The Duke's Shield
Book 4 - The Duke's Dragoon
Book 5 - The Duke's Hammer
Book 6 - The Duke's Defender
Book 7 - The Duke's Saber
Book 8 - The Duke's Enforcer
Book 9 - The Duke's Mercenary
Book 10 - The Duke's Rapier
Book 11 - The Duke's Man-at-Arms
Book 12 - The Duke's Lance
Book 13 - The Duke's Champion
Book 14 - The Duke's Sharpshooter
Book 15 - The Duke's Cavalier
Book 16 - The Duke's Blade

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 22, 2026

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C.H. Admirand

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C.H. was born in Aiken, South Carolina, but her parents moved back to northern New Jersey where she grew up. She believes in fate, destiny, and love at first sight. C.H. fell in love at first sight when she was seventeen. She was married for 41 wonderful years until her husband lost his battle with cancer. Soul mates, their hearts will be joined forever. They have three grown children—one son-in-law, two grandsons, two rescue dogs, and two rescue grand-cats.

Her characters rarely follow the synopsis she outlines for them…but C.H. has learned to listen to her characters! Her heroes will always have a few of her husband’s best qualities: his honesty, his integrity, his compassion for those in need, and his killer broad shoulders. C.H. writes about the things she loves most: Family, her Irish and English Ancestry, Baking, and Gardening.

C.H. is currently spending time in Regency England, writing for Dragonblade Publishing. Book four in her new series, The Lords of Vice, is in her editor’s hands. Pre-Order is live for Dragonblade’s 2021 holiday collections. Her novella, A Promise Kept…A Love Unspoken, will be in Star of Wonder: A Historical Romance Collection #1. She’s currently writing Rescued by the Lyon for The Lyon’s Den, releasing in February 2022. Watch for her new series featuring the fabulous O’Malleys from The Lords of Vice Series!

If you love Historical Western Romance, venture back to the Old West with her bestselling Irish Western Series. Perhaps you’d rather read her Medieval Trilogy: Mo Ghra, Mo Chroi, Go Deo (translation: My Love, My Heart, Forever,) set in 11th Century England.

Is Contemporary Romance more to your taste? Stop by the Circle G Ranch in Pleasure, Texas; the Claddagh Ranch in Emerson, Colorado; or Small Town USA ~ Apple Grove, Ohio ~ to see what the descendants from her historical romances are up to. While you’re at the Apple Grove Diner, be sure to try a slice of Peggy McCormack’s Buttermilk Pie…it snagged injured U.S. Marshal Ben Justiss’ attention and his heart in A Second Chance For Justiss!

C.H. loves to hear from readers! Stop by her website https://www.chadmirand.com and click on the icon to your favorite social media platform to see what she’s up to.

This award-winning multi-published author’s books are available in paperback, hardcover, trade paperback, magazine, e-book, large print, and audio book.

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4,824 reviews127 followers
January 27, 2026
Another fantastic entry in the Duke's Guard series. The action starts immediately, as Flaherty comes across a broken-down coach. The jumpy coachman, when confronted by a large man dressed all in black, trips and accidentally shoots him. Flaherty's pride takes a serious hit when he discovers he's been felled by a woman.

Pippa is determined to protect her best friend, Millie, and Millie's newborn son. Millie's brother-in-law plans to take the child and claim it as his own. Though wary of the stranger, Pippa agrees to accept his protection as he takes them to Summerfield Chase.

As always, those in need are welcomed and cared for. I enjoyed seeing Pippa and Millie settle in at Summerfield and get to know the wives and Lady Phoebe. Pippa is always on guard, expecting trouble from Millie's brother-in-law. We get the occasional glimpse into the villain's mind, showing that he has not given up his plans. The tension builds as attempts escalate, with one rescue coming from an unexpected source, and the final confrontation a heart-stopping face-off.

I enjoyed the development of Flaherty and Pippa's relationship. The sparks were there from the beginning, though it took a little while for Flaherty to overcome the hit to his pride. Once he did, it didn't take long for him to realize the depth of his feelings for her. When the men of the Duke's Guard fall, they fall hard, and he was no exception. Pippa fell just as hard for Flaherty, but was concerned about continuing Millie's protection. I loved their honest conversation about dreams and expectations, and seeing how Flaherty showed her his love and understanding.

There is more going on than just avoiding the dastardly brother-in-law. Pippa and Millie's fathers look for information about Millie's husband's death. They also hear rumors about the women and involve Pippa's three brothers. I laughed out loud at their arrival at Summerfield Chase, the exchange of opinions between the brothers and the Guards, and watching them all get skillfully handled by the women. There is a surprising twist to their arrival that changed some of the dynamics. The later arrival of the two fathers brought some humorous moments as Flaherty faced his father-in-law for the first time. The book ended with a look into Flaherty and Pippa's future family.
3,339 reviews40 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 21, 2026
The Duke’s Cavalier by CH Admirand is the fifteenth in this series about Irish brothers and cousins that have come together to guard the Duke’s family, immediate and extended. The duke has enemies, but sometimes they locate someone else who had an enemy and endeavor to assist. Such is the case wen Dillon Flaherty comes across a broken down carriage and a young driver in distress. It is not too long before he hears questions from the interior of the carriage and the cry of a babe. In the next moment, he realized that the driver was not a young man, but instead a young woman, holding a blunder bus on him. Then, she stepped back and fell as the gun went off, catching Dillon in the side with a few bits of he ammunition. She was upset. She hadn’t intended to shoot him. He hadn’t attended to be as attracted as he was. He dis-attached a horse from the carriage and indicated that Pippa should ride it bareback as he carried Millie and the child on his horse. They were retreating to Summerfield until the whole story could be determined.

This family of men are all big and all good-looking. They tend to fall in love immediately and convince the chosen woman that she returned his affections. This situation was no different, although Pippa was so sorry she had shot him and he was embarrassed at having been shot by a woman. Of course, his cousins wouldn’t let it drop. This has been a fun series, full of good-hearted, generous people, although not people to be trifled with. The series, and this book, emanate such positivity and love that it is almost heart-breaking. Terrific series with big-hearted, well-written characters, similar, but interesting, fun plots, and positivity. Thanks.

I was invited to read The Duke’s Cavalier by Dragonblade. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #CHAdmirand #TheDukesCavalier
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5,241 reviews66 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 18, 2026
4.5 Stars
Dillon Flaherty stops to help fix a broken carriage wheel and ends up staring down the muzzle of a blunderbuss! When Flaherty moves toward the coachman steps backward, trips, and the gun goes off! He dives to the side, but catches some scattershot. Phillipa Stanhope would do anything to protect Millie, her widowed friend and newborn son. They are fleeing Millie’s from her brother-in-law as he intends take her babe the moment it’s born! Flaherty hears the thin wail of an infant and notices the fragile-looking woman holding a bundle to her chest. He takes charge and escorts the trio to Summerfield Chase for their safety.
The fifteen book in the series about sixteen Irish Duke’s guards, it can easily be read on its own but I’ve loved the series & how these hard headed men fall hard & fast plus the show their softer side. I loved Dillan & Pippa, they don’t get off to the best of starts but once he puts his injured pride to the side he realises how he feels. Pippa is a strong woman determined to protect Millie. I loved their journey to a HEA there are surprises, danger as well as tender moments. I loved the epilogue which rounded off the story beautifully my only quibble was I would have liked to have learned what happened to the villain & also to have a catch with Millie’s life
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
148 reviews
February 2, 2026
The Duke's Cavalier (The Duke's Guard book 15) C.H. Admirand

Oh this is such a lovely story of Dillion Flarety and his rescuing to two women and a new born baby with a broken wheel on their carriage, with one lady dressed as a man with a blundrbust. Phillipa was holding the old blundrbust threatening to shoot Flarety, but when stepping backwards, the gun went off accidentally shooting Flarety. He got the women saved and on his horse to Summerfield Chase, home of Baron and Pheobe Summerfield and the other guards Ryan Garahan and Thomas O'Malley and wives, plus the twins who they were guarians. Flarety pride got in the way of letting Pippa know he didn't blamed from shooting him. The banter between Flarety and Pippa is so humorous you almost forget the two women were running from danger and a mad man trying to steal the baby, to claim as his own. The humor, banter and good nature of the Irish guards make for wonderful stories with danger, love and carefree attitude. I have loved all of these stories and the next book will be the last in this segment. Hopefully not the last of stories of the Irish guards!!! A must read, or reread of there lovable hard headed, handsome as sin with broad shoulders. I can't get my fill. Love them.
1,669 reviews15 followers
January 27, 2026
4.25 STARS

Unique series and many crossover characters. Even though book 15 this one can be a standalone, because the villain isn't from other stories.

Great main and secondary characters. Our MC were loving, honest and had great banter. Lovemaking within marriage - bedroom door wide opened and only described once I believe.

This was a 5-star review until near the end. MINOR SPOILER'S: There are so many military men around, all skilled and the h does something ridicules. Why? The MCs are both injured and after a few days, no mention of their limitations, which both would still have. END OF SPOILER'S.

The twins in the story added a sweetness and mischief. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance, and some steam. Nasty villain(s), suspenseful moments, some violence and a twist.

Loved the epilogue where we saw into the future the children the MC have. That brought a smile to my face!

I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
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2,516 reviews30 followers
January 25, 2026
We have Miss Phillipa Stanhope who is a fierce protector of her friend Millie and her newborn son Roarke! When they carriage breaks down it’s Dillion Flaherty who sees them on his patrol and scares Philippa aka Pippa into shooting him!
Angry with his pride injured Dillion stays far away from Pippa! But the danger they fled follows them to Summerfield!
These two have sparks shooting off of them but there is a thin line between love and dislike! Dillion is a strong protector, handsome and brave and sworn to defend both women and the new babe!
There are some pleasant surprises and of course lots of action!
You can count on a couple of bareknuckle bouts and lots of action as those who are determined to cause harm are vanquished one by one! Lots of steam and laughter! You have to love the Dukes guards! Bravo who’s next?
I received an ARC copy for my unbiased review on Netgalley!
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2,504 reviews19 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 18, 2026
Danger, Kidnapping and Love.
Pippa sets out with her widowed best friend and newborn baby, on a perilous journey to escape a villain. An accident with their coach leads to Pippa feeling jumpy and when a stranger attempts to give them aid, she loses her footing and shoots him…And so begins her relationship with Dillon Flaherty, The Duke’s Guard and Summerfield Chase. A well rounded tale with moments of danger, humour and strong family ties.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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3,107 reviews88 followers
January 25, 2026
I do love this Duke's Guard series. I have read all of them so far and enjoyed them all. We are nearly at the end now as most of the big handsome Irishmen have found their permanent loves. I believe there is a new series to come and look forward to it.
In this book our lead characters start of with a bang. Our heroine is protecting her lifelong friend who has a new baby. The huge man dressed all in black,might have been sent to catch them.
I won't say any more because that would spoil it. Just know that the Duke's Guard are known for putting themselves in danger to save others.
Great fun.
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1,310 reviews25 followers
January 26, 2026
Well, I've lost another day to the Duke's guards. My pre-ordered copy of the book came at midnight, I made myself wait until after brunch to start it. I missed lunch. My husband ordered supper. Yet another wonderful tale with a slightly less than perfect hero and heroine,whose flaws make them perfect for each other and a plot line that grows more complex as it continues. Some of our favorite characters appear to add to our reading pleasure. The only problem is that this is the next to last tale. Luckily, we know that after the next tale, there will be a new series coming to enthrall us again.
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198 reviews3 followers
February 2, 2026
Each book in this series is like an episode of one of those damsel in distress old black and white serials, with sex added to the mix, as well as lots of pregnant women. Someone always gets kidnapped, shot, or stabbed and this book has it all. Every male character is the same - a feckin smartass who yells a lot, likes to try and boss strong women around, and carries a flask full of “the Irish”. Obligatory listing of all the babies at the end.

21 reviews
January 26, 2026
Never disappoints!

She has done it again, a wonderful story, feisty heroine, and of course, those hot hunk Dukes guards! Pippa and Dillon meet under less than congenial circumstances but, of course, find a way into each other's hearts. Love Millies happy ending also. The only thing more I want to see is Tremayne and O'Ghill find their true loves!
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10 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2026
loves the series

I started this series with four books about The Duke of Wyndmere and why he hired his guards. I look forward to the next book and will be sad that it’s over. Hopefully another series will begin.
54 reviews
February 15, 2026
Great book!

I liked this story of Dillon and Pippa's HEA . This is such a great series! If you haven't read any books in this series, you should.
I would recommend this book, or all the books in this series to others.
172 reviews
January 29, 2026
the Dukes Cavalier

Well written and delivered with gusto. Loved this book and all the characters within its pages.
Brilliant, well five-year again!
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January 30, 2026
Flaherty is as Irish as they come and harder headed!

Dillon Flaherty is a red blooded, red haired Irishman who has rarely ever been beaten in a bare knuckles bout until...!
1,889 reviews3 followers
February 21, 2026
Entertaining!

The Duke’s Cavalier is an exciting read. Action, romance, heat, and suspense. Loved that Pippa was a feisty, strong woman.
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