The Forbidden Duke by Darcy Burke

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The Forbidden Duke. In the early 1800s someone in the ton is always creating drama. This is the best “happily ever after” a ruined girl could hope for.

Second Chances. Enter Nora who must find a place to live as her father is now broke and must go some where he rather did not have to go. Nora decides to find a job as a companion and luck has it that she will get a second chance at love, romance and marriage. Lady Satterfield chooses her as her companion but later decides to help her have another chance at happiness. Her stepson, Titus is going to help but not for the reason to help because he wants to help right a wrong done to Nora years ago. As the story begins! An excellent book which I throughly enjoyed!

No. Eh

Great Start to a New Series. After everything that has happened since her very disgraceful exit from Society, Miss Eleanor “Nora” Lockhart now finds that she is penniless and homeless. What is a lady with no marriage prospects to do? Get a job as a paid companion, of course. Upon her first interview with Lady Satterfield, Nora’s life gets swept up in a maelstrom of the unexpected with a second chance of happiness. The Duke of Kendal, Titus St. John, is the Forbidden Duke, a moniker that he has garnered through his solitary lifestyle since the unexpected and tragic events of nine years ago. Since then, he has made every attempt to rectify and pay penance for the wrongs committed in his youth. One of these wrongs includes Miss Eleanor Lockhart’s exile to the country. Imagine his surprise when he finds her working as a paid companion for her stepmother, Lady Satterfield. His stepmother embraces Nora and offers to sponsor her next Season. To assuage his guilt, Titus helps Nora in her goals of finding a husband. As they spend more time together, things start to heat up and lines become blurred. Can they save each other or will this end up in another scandal? It’s been a while since Darcy Burke last released a historical romance but the wait has been worthwhile. The first installment to The Untouchables Series is The Forbidden Duke and it was breathtaking. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about when I could get back to reading it. The story of Miss Eleanor Lockhart and Titus St. John is like a fairytale of second chances, with Lady Satterfield playing the Fairy Godmother. I only wish this was longer (it is about half the length of her previous historical romances). There is much to look forward to, mainly The Duke of Daring.

So romantic. Good reading ! Appreciate your work

No Spark. It was a struggle to finish this book. The story is tedious and the two main characters lack chemistry and personality.

Great book. The characters were good and the story moved at a good pace. Good storyline and good read.

3.75 stars. This book was ok. Had some good moments and boring moments. Nothing very exciting or anticipatory.

A wonderful introduction to the series.. The first I’ve read of Darcy Burke’s historical romances, I found that my anticipation was met and exceeded on my enjoyment scale. I adored the characters of Eleanor and Titus, and Lady Satterfield was an utter gem, perfectly suited to the title of fairy godmother. See, years ago Eleanor was a young innocent: starry eyed and full of romantic ideals and believing that everything told her was the truth. Unfortunately she was surrounded by society and their harsh judgments, and the notorious rake that had settled his eyes on her spoke all the words the young girl could want to hear. More unfortunate still, this man was after little more than yet another notch, and left her ruined and shamed, to flee from London with hopes of marriage and a good match thrown to the wind. Titus St. John, Duke of Kendal has been floundering for the past few years, searching for something. More recently, the emptiness of his life and being ‘the rake’s rake’ among his group of peers had worn thin. Without a clue how to proceed, he’s retreated from all social engagements spare one, his stepmother’s ball, but that is where his nod to convention ends. With the death of Eleanor’s father and the new awareness of just how impoverished she is, Eleanor must find shelter: her sister and her husband the vicar are not an option because of her scandalous past. Biting the bullet, she decides a position as companion would be suitable, if she finds the right dowager who can overlook the noise. Enter Lady Satterfield, Titus’ stepmother and fairy godmother extraordinaire. Not unaware of the harsh double standards in judgments passed by the ton on everyone, she also is convinced that Eleanor’s misstep of years ago was due to her innocence and naiveté, and not a character flaw. So, she has decided to hire Eleanor, and provide her with a second chance… because it will give her stepson what he needs. Approachable and convincing, the characters fairly breathe in the corners as you get to know them, feeling the weight of Eleanor’s shame at the scandal, Titus’ restraint and later guilt at knowing he ruined this young woman, not directly but by encouraging others for sport. Above all, the glue is Lady Satterfield: kind and generous, old enough to see the truth around her and the arrogance with which the ton passes proclamations, yet sensitive enough to see the true intentions and hearts of those she cares for. A wonderful introduction to the series. I received an eArc copy of the title from the author via tour organizer for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Not bad. It needs a stronger B story. I think the A story, the romance, was fine. I don’t think enough was made of the scandal that would result from a duke wedding a miss instead of the daughter of a peer. A duke is the highest non-royal peer so it would be earth shattering for him to marry so far beneath him. As for the B story, I think some coordination between antagonists would have made it more compelling. Maybe Nora and Titus could work together to thwart them. Just a thought. It’s really not a bad story, though. I read a review that suggested Nora was too easy considering her past, but I disagree. Her desires were normal and her real regret was getting caught. Society was to blame for her problem. They accepted the behavior of the man but not the woman. She was ruined and he was able to move on. She was more careful the second time around, ensuring she didn’t get caught.

Fun read. The characters are glowing and the setting was perfect for this quick read. I would love to read the rest of the series!

Nice job. So pretty

The Forbidden Duke. Just simply loved it!

Great book! Loved every minute of it.. The hopeless romantic in me is super happy. Finished it in one go.

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She learned nothing.. Ruined at a young age, 9 years in exile and she promises herself she’s learned her lesson- but the first opportunity she gets she’s begging for kisses and the second — spreading her legs. I couldn’t even read it I was so disappointed in her stupidity. It wasn’t a satisfying union it was frustrating that her character had made no progress. There could have been so much more romantic and sexual tension built up between these two if the author had let them be apart more!

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The forbidden Duke. I loved reading this book.

Atonement for the past. After his encouragement of a friend lead to the downfall of a lady, Titus changed his rakish lifestyle and became reclusive. However his stepmother’s new companion draws him like a moth to a flame. Will he be singed when Nora finds out the truth about the past? Enjoyable though I’m not sure that Nora would have risked her reputation for a second time, hence the loss of a star.

Forbidden Duke. A wonderful story well written with the right romantic ending to continue with an other story thank you very much 🌸❤️🌺

Lovely. Nice and so romantic!

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