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    The Demon Duke: A Regency Historical Romance: Put Up Your Dukes, #1
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    The Demon Duke: A Regency Historical Romance: Put Up Your Dukes, #1

    By Margaret Locke

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    A USA Today Bestseller and RITA® Finalist, The Demon Duke is the first in Margaret Locke's new Put Up Your Dukes Regency historical romance series.

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    "Locke has outdone herself with this sensitive, splendid Regency and her portrayal of its disabled hero. Damon Blackbourne has a little-known, completely misunderstood neurological disorder (now known as Tourette syndrome) that causes involuntary, uncontrollable nervous muscle twitches.

    The real value to this romance is Locke's depiction of the lovers overcoming the social obstacles that others create out of fear and suspicion of Damon's disability. This tale of hope and courage will appeal to Regency readers across the board." - Publisher's Weekly starred review, March 2, 2018

    "Regency romance lovers will savor this story, interspersed with perfect amounts of romance, intrigue and redemption." - InD'Tale Magazine, October 2017

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    A man tormented by a painful secret meets the bookish miss who just might save him from himself...
     

    Behind every good man is a great secret.

    Banished to Yorkshire as a boy for faults his father failed to beat out of him, Damon Blackbourne has no use for English society and had vowed never to return to his family's estate at Thorne Hill, much less London. However, when his father and brother die in a freak carriage accident, Damon must take up the mantle of the Malford dukedom and chaperone his sisters through the London Season–his worst nightmare come to life.

    He never planned on Lady Grace Mattersley. She stirs him body and soul--until she stumbles across his dark secret.

    Bookish Grace much prefers solitude and reading to social just-about-anything. Her family may be pressuring her to find a husband, but she has other plans, such as writing a novel of her own. She has no idea, however, how to deal with the all-too-alluring Duke of Malford.

    Will she betray him to the world? Or will she be his saving Grace?


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    If you love "beauty and the beast" stories, you'll love The Demon Duke...

    "Margaret Locke's fourth book, The Demon Duke, puts her squarely in the senior ranks of Regency romance novelists. The balls, the social interactions, the rigidity of Regency society's arcane rules, all come to life in a charming way. And, of course, there are a number of happily ever afters. An excellent read, and I can't wait to see what adventures await the panoply of engaging characters." - P. A. Duncan, author of A War of Deception

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    Length: 278 pages
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLocked On Love Publishing
    Release dateJun 6, 2017
    ISBN9781946553997
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    The Demon Duke: A Regency Historical Romance: Put Up Your Dukes, #1
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    Margaret Locke

    Margaret Locke, 2018 RITA® Finalist and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Magic of Love and Put Up Your Dukes series, writes binge-worthy romance that keeps you up past your bedtime. She delights in making readers laugh, cry, and think. Because love matters. You can usually find her in front of some sort of screen (electronic or window); she's come to terms with the fact she's not an outdoors person. Newly obsessed with coffee, she also fangirls over Jane Austen, history, cats, books, and Colin Morgan. When not writing, Margaret adores spending time with her fabulous husband, two fantastic kids, and three funny felines. And chocolate. Don't forget chocolate. Margaret loves to talk romance with fellow readers and writers. Find her here: Website: http://margaretlocke.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorMargaretLocke GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/MargaretLocke Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/margaret_locke Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/Margaret_Locke Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Margaret_Locke Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Locke/e/B00W62NPC0 BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/margaret-locke Become a Key Reader: http://margaretlocke.com/vipreaders

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    • 5/5
      Fantastic start to a promising new series! Author Margaret Locke weaves her wordy magic once again giving us a grand (and at times lesser grand considering the circumstances) romp through the times of Dukes, Duchesses, and other assorted titles, in a tale that promises much and delivers more still. I loved the seemingly imperfect Duke, scandalized by a society that simply did not understand... and the fact that he was inspired by real world heroes, touched my heart. What Damon did for that child, the love he had for Grace, his desire to protect those he holds dear... beyond words. I loved the bookish "mouse" with her temper, tongue, and talent for blending in, if only just, even as she harbored an inner lioness. Let's just say Grace may be her name but that's because she-who-speaks-her-mind-kicks- butt-and-asks-questions-later was taken. Seriously though, she's a proper young lady that doesn't believe proper need be defined as stringently as society dictates. The love affair that erupts, the scandals that set the ton ablaze, the downright sniveling conniving asinine behavior of those that ought know better and the comeuppance they receive, along with the surprising presence of old familiar faces, made this take as enchanting as the clothes were decadent.

      Wonderful read for Historical Fiction, Romance and Women's Fiction fans alike... with just the right touch of real world magic to keep things interesting. Oh and the book love, oh the book love! Adored it!
    • 3/5
      This book was very sweet, but at times just hit me over the head a bit too much...

      More to come.