My Divinely Decadent Duke
The Duke Series, Book 2
by Sandra Masters
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Pub Date Jan 29 2016 | Archive Date Apr 16 2018
The Wild Rose Press, Inc. | Tea Rose
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Description
Orphaned and abandoned by family, Lady Cassandra Montgomery yearns for love. Beautiful and innocent, she attracts the attention of a renowned rake, the duke of Althorn. When her security is threatened, she offers him a proposal for an arranged marriage in exchange for his guarantee of safety for her and her ward. After her first taste of desire in his arms, she finds the sexual attraction irresistible. Finding herself in a family way, she leaves his home, unsure of his love.
The Duke is at first enraged by the brazen behavior, yet he sees Cassandra as a captivating caregiver for his mother and impossible to resist. He agrees. The arrangement becomes inconvenient because love and sex enter the equation.\Will she believe her husband truly loves her and return to his waiting arms?
Will the Duke admit his love and use his rakish skills to woo Cassandra back to his bed?
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Advance Praise
MY DIVINELY DECADENT DUKE is the second decadently delicious helping in The Duke romance series by author Sandra Masters. It has plenty of titled and jaded aristocracy, opulent settings, and enough scandal to make today’s reality show producers green with envy."
Reviewed By Marta Tandori for Readers’ Favorite, Four Stars
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every woman needs a Divinely Decadent Duke.
By Cold Coffee on February 6, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
Follow-up regency romance
Once Upon A Duke with My Divinely Decadent Duke (Duke Series Book Two).
Back in London in 1822 arranged marriages of even royalty doesn’t mean the
woman (seen as a possession) is secure in life or love, in fact the beautiful
Lady Cassandra Montgomery yearns for love.
At the ballroom “Cassandra turned to her brother. “Brent Montgomery, Earl of
Stratton. May I introduce you to his Grace, Duke of Althorn.”
Later “The Duke stared at the sun-dappled ocean from his balcony residence as
the evening hour approached. The ever-present restlessness was his companion.
He took deep breaths, prepared to harness his energy and put it to work for
him. His beloved dog Clayo lay at his side. He knelt to pet her head. She was
one of his prized possessions; there could never be a doubt of the indisputable
fact. The animal gave him a lick on his hand. His gentle creature with the name
of a temptress Egyptian Queen was dedicated in her affection for him.”
“The Duke decided to walk the beach again. This time he took Clayo, and his
attire was indeed informal. He’d left his jacket at the villa, but was still
dressed in his waistcoat appropriate to his rank. Crop in his right hand, he
strode quickly. Although he would be loathed to admit it, he wanted to see if
his Enchantress of the Sea would be out and about. He invited her the night
before to walk along the beach, but she didn’t present herself. In his heart,
he didn’t think she would tonight, but nonetheless, it didn’t hurt to ask.
Clayo plodded alongside him and wagged her tail. He kept at their “stick into
the ocean” game, and she promptly retrieved. They played most of the time until
either he became bored or Clayo tired.
His heart leaped when he saw Cassandra. This time the outfit was a dark azure
skirt with the same white balloon sleeve blouse, a light blue jacket, and a
fetching azure hat with her blonde hair tucked under it. The children were with
her. Alicia, wearing a white ruffled dress with many petticoats, ran barefoot
and giggled. A huge white bow accented her blonde braid so the wind wouldn’t
whip hair in her face. Blue eyes that matched the sky, soft creamy white skin,
and a delicate frame gave the girl an impish look. It then occurred to him how
much Alicia resembled Cassandra. Could it be a coincidence? Or was there more to
it? Was there a secret somewhere?"
More than a romance story, it is an adventure told with remarkable
storytelling, easy going to fast paced reading, true to time period dialog and
settings along with extensive research by author Sandra Masters engages the
reader in the search for true love between Lady Cassandra Montgomery and Duke
Gordon Althorn.
Relax into a deep, hot bubble bath with a glass of red wine (or drink of your
choice) and relax with romance as it should be. Author Sandra Masters states it
best: “Every woman should have a divinely decadent Duke in her life.”
Cold Coffee Press/Cafe endorses My Divinely Decadent Duke by Sandra Masters as
book two in this Regency Romance. We reviewed this book from Kindle/PDF format.
The review was completed on February 6, 2016.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781509206100 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
vaneeta n, Reviewer
This book is my first by Sandra Masters ... i found the book okayish... The story was good but there are too many characters... was confused at times as there was lots of inane conversation around the main characters so couldn't keep the focus ...
Cherry-Ann L, Reviewer
An enticing and enthralling book with a lotta sweet sexy loving, it’s deliciously exciting and captivating. Gordon the Duke Althorn and Cassandra heated up these pages everytime they come together, they literally steamed my glasses lens up. They are attracted to each other like molten lava and fire, they are a combustible when joined together, a truly romantic and ravishing book.
Reviewer 157699
The plot was good but the dialogue was kind of stilted. Kind of confusing in parts as well.
Marlene S, Reviewer
When I requested this ARC, I promised to give a fair and honest review. I am always quite selective when I look for books. As such, I am rarely disappointed in what I find. Unfortunately, while this read had all the makings of what I find to be a good story, my opinion is that this book was too stiff and flat. The story didn't have a real flow to it and no passion, to my mind, whatsoever.
JoAnn V, Reviewer
It was a sensual read with good character development. I like everything about this book stayed up all night to read it.
dee s, Reviewer
From the very start I thoroughly enjoyed the heroine Lady Cassandra Montgomery’s and her plan to secure a better future for herself and her ward, and her courage when her plans went awry.. She also knows and deals with her sister-in-law, Felicity, who is vindictive and detests her. Cassandra gallantly proposes a marriage of convenience to Gordon, Duke of Althorn, a womanizer who came to her rescue, in exchange for looking after his sick mother. Althorn has initial misgivings about the marriage, but his attraction to Cassandra is strong so he agrees, setting a few requirements of his own. When the Dowager’s health begins to improve, Cassandra decides a change is needed to their living arrangements, much to Althorn’s disapproval. However, unforeseen circumstances alter her plans when Althorn becomes ill and other lives are endangered a wonderful and believable love story you must read
