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The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender
"This certainly is no conventional way to meet one who was said to be dead years ago."
Lady Rachel Goodwill is at last free from her husband's tyranny. His death liberates her, but her plans for starting a new quiet life are ruined when someone abducts her.
As the mask of the captor drops, Rachel comes face to face with the impossible. Someone who died years ago.
Edmund Blackheart, Viscount Cranley, is a broken man from his years on the battlefield. His only purpose now is to take revenge on the man who cost him his arm and betrayed their country.
When his nemesis dies, Edmund's hate remains very much alive. And there is one person left behind that can satisfy his thirst for vengeance; the traitor's widow.
Rachel never imagined that the man she once loved is alive. Much less to abduct her and demand she pays for her husband's crimes. She definitely did not expect to find him still so irresistible.
Trapped in a game of revenge and wills, they never expected that pain comes with a side of pleasure…
Hating her kept him alive, loving her set him free…
*If you like seductive Earls, Dukes, and Barons with a soft heart but a strong will, and romance stories depicting the Regency period, then The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender is the perfect novel for you.
Dive into the epic world of the Regency Era Ladies, Governesses, and Bluestockings while Ella takes you on a suspenseful journey full of passion and true love!
"The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender" is a Historical Regency romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Lady Rachel Goodwill is at last free from her husband's tyranny. His death liberates her, but her plans for starting a new quiet life are ruined when someone abducts her.
As the mask of the captor drops, Rachel comes face to face with the impossible. Someone who died years ago.
Edmund Blackheart, Viscount Cranley, is a broken man from his years on the battlefield. His only purpose now is to take revenge on the man who cost him his arm and betrayed their country.
When his nemesis dies, Edmund's hate remains very much alive. And there is one person left behind that can satisfy his thirst for vengeance; the traitor's widow.
Rachel never imagined that the man she once loved is alive. Much less to abduct her and demand she pays for her husband's crimes. She definitely did not expect to find him still so irresistible.
Trapped in a game of revenge and wills, they never expected that pain comes with a side of pleasure…
Hating her kept him alive, loving her set him free…
*If you like seductive Earls, Dukes, and Barons with a soft heart but a strong will, and romance stories depicting the Regency period, then The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender is the perfect novel for you.
Dive into the epic world of the Regency Era Ladies, Governesses, and Bluestockings while Ella takes you on a suspenseful journey full of passion and true love!
"The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender" is a Historical Regency romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
- GenresHistorical Romance
487 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2020
151 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ella Edon
63 books66 followersElla Edon is an American author of steamy Regency romance books. She started pursuing her childhood passion for putting stories to paper after experiencing two of the most life-changing experiences of her life.
Her books have received rave reviews for the romance, the character’s depth, the intrigue and the turmoil they have.
She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with her loving husband and candy-sweet daughter. Before she started writing Regency romance, Ella was working in a call center, despite the fact that she majored in English Literature. However, her restless spirit led her to chase her dream and now she is devoted to sharing her stories with the world.
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Her books have received rave reviews for the romance, the character’s depth, the intrigue and the turmoil they have.
She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with her loving husband and candy-sweet daughter. Before she started writing Regency romance, Ella was working in a call center, despite the fact that she majored in English Literature. However, her restless spirit led her to chase her dream and now she is devoted to sharing her stories with the world.
Join Ella in her romantic escapades, receive a FREE welcome gift, and never miss her new releases by subscribing to her newsletter! Simply click the following link:
https://www.ellaedon.com/ka3u
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November 24, 2020
From the first page to the last you will swept away by The Duchess's Ultimate Surrender. Ella Edon has given readers a book that is well-written, filled it with great cast of characters that come to life as you find yourself drawn into their story, good dialogue and with strong plot that bring this read together perfectly! As Edmund, Viscount Cranley and Lady Rachel journey on a second chance for love they will need to overcome their painful pasts as they are pulled into a vortex of turmoil and revenge in this beautifully written romance that was pure delight, with intense emotions from despair and betrayal to love and ecstasy, and as Edmund and Rachel's heartwarming story unfolds with all the drama, hope, uncertainties and acceptance that will have you holding your breath until the end!
November 1, 2021
Great plot filled with action, intrigue, danger, betrayal and ultimately romance.
Lord Edmund Blackheart, Viscount Cranley, was betrayed by his friend while they were in service to the Crown. As punishment for Edmund's presumed crime of treason, his lower right arm was cut off. His shame is so great that he allows everyone to believe him dead, and becomes a spy for the Crown while hiding in his faraway countryside estate, dreaming of revenge. Year's later he learns that his nemesis has been beheaded for other treasonous crimes, but his widow still lives. His revenge is now turned on her. However, he doesn't realize that she's his lost love, Rachel Goodwill, now Countess of Loringham. No more spoilers, but you'll be riveted by this plot filled with action, intrigue, danger, betrayal and ultimately romance.
Lord Edmund Blackheart, Viscount Cranley, was betrayed by his friend while they were in service to the Crown. As punishment for Edmund's presumed crime of treason, his lower right arm was cut off. His shame is so great that he allows everyone to believe him dead, and becomes a spy for the Crown while hiding in his faraway countryside estate, dreaming of revenge. Year's later he learns that his nemesis has been beheaded for other treasonous crimes, but his widow still lives. His revenge is now turned on her. However, he doesn't realize that she's his lost love, Rachel Goodwill, now Countess of Loringham. No more spoilers, but you'll be riveted by this plot filled with action, intrigue, danger, betrayal and ultimately romance.
May 21, 2025
I enjoyed this story. There were some errors which should have been picked up by the proofreader but they did not really detract from the story. The main technical error was that Lord Edmund had lost his right arm. However, the cover picture clearly shows him with a good right arm.
Rachel and Edmund had been close to a betrothal but Edmund went to war and Rachel married someone else. Her husband was cruel and was a dangerous man. He was regarded as a traitor to England. When he was executed, men came to look for Rachel believing that she was also guilty. They were led by Edmund. The story contains two abductions, an orphaned child, mentions of several murders and lots of distrust. However, despite all of that, Rachel and Edmund find a way to a family life.i liked the way that Rachel gained the trust of the young boy, Francis.
Rachel and Edmund had been close to a betrothal but Edmund went to war and Rachel married someone else. Her husband was cruel and was a dangerous man. He was regarded as a traitor to England. When he was executed, men came to look for Rachel believing that she was also guilty. They were led by Edmund. The story contains two abductions, an orphaned child, mentions of several murders and lots of distrust. However, despite all of that, Rachel and Edmund find a way to a family life.i liked the way that Rachel gained the trust of the young boy, Francis.
November 23, 2020
Some love stories are years in the making.
This is a sweet, second chance love story that includes themes of treason, revenge, disabilities, adoption, negative self-images, and adventure. It is a good story with a lot to unpack. Unfortunately There was, what I felt, a major portion of the story that abruptly resolved without explanation. It didn't impact the story's end though. There were several typos that disrupted the flow of my reading. Perhaps another proofreading would have cleaned that up. I received advanced reader copy in return for my honest review. I'm looking forward to book three.
This is a sweet, second chance love story that includes themes of treason, revenge, disabilities, adoption, negative self-images, and adventure. It is a good story with a lot to unpack. Unfortunately There was, what I felt, a major portion of the story that abruptly resolved without explanation. It didn't impact the story's end though. There were several typos that disrupted the flow of my reading. Perhaps another proofreading would have cleaned that up. I received advanced reader copy in return for my honest review. I'm looking forward to book three.
November 24, 2020
This was a fast-paced, swoon-worthy read, that I found I did not want to put down! The story was original and exciting with characters that were realistic and likable. It is everything you could want in a delightful stroll through the pages of a historical romance and more!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
November 29, 2020
Loftus Allen, the Duke of Loringham was dead executed for treason and his wife the Duchess, Lady Rachel Allen had been pardoned by the King. She was finally free of her husband but many people still believed the traitorous. She decided to go and visit her friend in Brighton when Lord Edmund Blackheart, the Viscount Cranley and his cohorts were going to kidnap her. Ella Edon has written an enjoyable book with a happily ever after ending and you should enjoy reading it. I highly recommend it…
November 17, 2020
The Duchesses Ultimate Surrender
The story was good.But the narrative of this story was actually quite boring for you and repeated throughout.Lots of mistakes too.But the story of The characters I liked.Sorry.
The story was good.But the narrative of this story was actually quite boring for you and repeated throughout.Lots of mistakes too.But the story of The characters I liked.Sorry.
November 19, 2020
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great drama and romance with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great drama and romance with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
November 24, 2020
Great love story
I have read a lot of your books and I always enjoy them. Edmund was upset and couldn’t face his disability. But love won out.
I have read a lot of your books and I always enjoy them. Edmund was upset and couldn’t face his disability. But love won out.
December 9, 2020
The Duchess’s Ultimate Surrender: Historical Regency Romance (Secrets and Scoundrels Book 2) by Ella Edon I just Loved the characters, They would do anything to protect the lad. In addition, these two were so in love with each other ... I would recommend this series
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