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Imperfect Duchesses #4
His Scarred Duchess
“You are mine, Duchess. And I won’t allow anyone to insult what is mine.”
After a terrible riding accident, Lady Adeline withdrew from society, her scars too hideous for the eyes of the ton. Though with her sister’s debut approaching, her father is determined to send her away for good.
Hardened by war and past betrayal, Duke Edmund has sworn off love. Now, his only focus is salvaging his family’s estate. Until he meets Lady Adeline, a woman as fierce as she is mysterious.
Forced into a marriage of convenience by their meddling grandmothers, Edmund vows never to touch his wife. Yet Adeline stirs a dark protectiveness within him. But there is one thing he cannot shield her his wild need for her…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then His Scarred Duchess is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "His Scarred Duchess" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
After a terrible riding accident, Lady Adeline withdrew from society, her scars too hideous for the eyes of the ton. Though with her sister’s debut approaching, her father is determined to send her away for good.
Hardened by war and past betrayal, Duke Edmund has sworn off love. Now, his only focus is salvaging his family’s estate. Until he meets Lady Adeline, a woman as fierce as she is mysterious.
Forced into a marriage of convenience by their meddling grandmothers, Edmund vows never to touch his wife. Yet Adeline stirs a dark protectiveness within him. But there is one thing he cannot shield her his wild need for her…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then His Scarred Duchess is the novel for you.
This is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Harriet Caves and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "His Scarred Duchess" today to discover Harriet's splendid new story!
463 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2024
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About the author
Harriet Caves
73 books66 followersBorn in sunny California, all Harriet Caves ever wanted was to become a doctor and save lives. During her sleepless nights working at the hospital, the Regency classics were her only solace. To no one’s surprise, her British descent led her back to England to discover her roots and where her hidden passion lay: the Regency streets of London.
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
After obtaining a degree in Creative Writing there, Harriet decided to never leave this magnificent place. A daydreamer and an avid reader herself, she loves spending her days exploring the British countryside or seeking stories under the pebbles of the historical London alleys.
Though she abandoned the hospital wards, Harriet now mends hearts by transporting people back to an era of passionate love. Allow her skilled pen to take you to a special place where souls sing of love and dreams come to life!
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October 28, 2024
Kinda a slow start. I like how he appreciated her wit from the beginning & saw Adeline scar as proof of her strength
It seemed a little extreme he got his heart broken 13 years ago & still couldn't get passed it. There was about 100 pages total, that was mostly sadness, that was difficult for me to read.
Overall it was a great story, I really loved how much Edmund reassured Adeline & genuinely cared & wanted to make sure she felt cared for & I love how Adeline did the same for him & how they were both genuinely wanted to help the other.
They showed true concern for the other & Edmund helped Adeline feel seen & she helped him feel understood. I loved the moments when they started to communicate with each other & were really happy, that was really wonderful to read.
It seemed a little extreme he got his heart broken 13 years ago & still couldn't get passed it. There was about 100 pages total, that was mostly sadness, that was difficult for me to read.
Overall it was a great story, I really loved how much Edmund reassured Adeline & genuinely cared & wanted to make sure she felt cared for & I love how Adeline did the same for him & how they were both genuinely wanted to help the other.
They showed true concern for the other & Edmund helped Adeline feel seen & she helped him feel understood. I loved the moments when they started to communicate with each other & were really happy, that was really wonderful to read.
November 18, 2024
This is a heartwarming story about a lady with facial scars, considered an outcast by the ton and her father, and a duke who only sees her scars as her strength, and has some issues with believing in love. Due to a scandal, they marry and attempt to build a friendship and a true, realistic marriage. Of course, there is a bitter, shrew of a woman who tries to bring pain to these characters and break up their marriage. Ms Caves has once again used her writing talents and created compelling characters, a smooth flowing plot, and a bit of drama, all with a purpose in mind for all to reach their HEA. A great book for Harriet Caves fans. I received a complimentary ARC, but I am voluntarily offering my personal opinion.
October 27, 2024
Old wounds are hard to heal!
This is a heart breaking story of rejection and ridicule for a young lady who was injured because her father wanted to show off her horse riding but put her on a high spirited horse who threw her and scared her face. He is ashamed of her and ignores her and only looks at Isabella , her sister. Adeline is spoiled goods! Edmund, Duke was betrayed by the love of his life, And by his father, after years at war , his heart is in cased in ice, but caught alone with Adeline, are forced to wed, but when he tells her it will be in name only, no closeness, she feels rejection again!
This is a heart breaking story of rejection and ridicule for a young lady who was injured because her father wanted to show off her horse riding but put her on a high spirited horse who threw her and scared her face. He is ashamed of her and ignores her and only looks at Isabella , her sister. Adeline is spoiled goods! Edmund, Duke was betrayed by the love of his life, And by his father, after years at war , his heart is in cased in ice, but caught alone with Adeline, are forced to wed, but when he tells her it will be in name only, no closeness, she feels rejection again!
December 18, 2024
A Success to Keep
It happened one beautiful day. The Duke was out walking when he saw a lady in distress . A large horse was getting to friskie When the young man noticed the young lady was scared to death. He hurried over and handled the horse. Then he approached the young lady. They new each other in fact they were smitten with each other. Having two grandmothers who were best friends and were always together. They came to the couple and insisted they were talking of marriage but the young couple denied this. But the grandmothers were off telling every body about the coming wedding. So the dye was cast.
It happened one beautiful day. The Duke was out walking when he saw a lady in distress . A large horse was getting to friskie When the young man noticed the young lady was scared to death. He hurried over and handled the horse. Then he approached the young lady. They new each other in fact they were smitten with each other. Having two grandmothers who were best friends and were always together. They came to the couple and insisted they were talking of marriage but the young couple denied this. But the grandmothers were off telling every body about the coming wedding. So the dye was cast.
November 6, 2024
Wonderful book and characters because of a bad experience with a past lover Edmund puts trust in no woman, forced to marry Adeline he makes a pact to have a marriage of convenience. Adeline has scars on her face from a previous accident from falling from a house, she is put down with snide remarks from everyone in the ton, even her father who hides her away. She meets Edmund and it was works from the beginning, they marry and she moves to his estate outside London. They will get their HEA and so much more. Highly recommend this author and book. Happy reading!😊
November 8, 2024
Unique And Touching Story
This story is unique because the heroine is not perfectly beautiful; she has a scar on her face from a childhood accident. The story follows her as she learns it is her kindness and goodness and loyalty to others that truly determines her worth.
If you’ve ever had any feature of your face and or body that was not perfect and caused you distress, you will definitely understand the heroine’s feelings of pain.
It is also a wonderful love story, as the hero looks at her scars differently than anyone else ever has.
I recommend this book!
This story is unique because the heroine is not perfectly beautiful; she has a scar on her face from a childhood accident. The story follows her as she learns it is her kindness and goodness and loyalty to others that truly determines her worth.
If you’ve ever had any feature of your face and or body that was not perfect and caused you distress, you will definitely understand the heroine’s feelings of pain.
It is also a wonderful love story, as the hero looks at her scars differently than anyone else ever has.
I recommend this book!
November 8, 2024
This was a great story. Almost too spicy but excellent. In books, and from what my great-great grandmother told us, the “ton” and very wealthy were highly prejudiced against anyone who did not fit into their very narrow window of perfection. Grandmother said a simple tiny little scar under your chin would get one labeled as hideous.
I love how this book throws that prejudice to the side and shows that people are worthy and deserve devoted love, despite a slight or major disfigurement of body or mind.
I love how this book throws that prejudice to the side and shows that people are worthy and deserve devoted love, despite a slight or major disfigurement of body or mind.
November 17, 2024
5 STARS, EDMUND & ADELINE LOVE DRAMA
5 STARS to Harriet Caves for her wonderful romance drama that takes place during the regency era plus provides a good BLURB. Book 4 gives the reader plenty of sighs, unshed tears, & big smiles as the romance continues in the social whirl of the Season, Ton High Society's activities in the Series: Imperfect Duchesses.
Great characters that deliver enjoyment to the reader along with fast paced & page turning. Several laugh out loud situations had people hushing me, without cares though.
RECOMMEND
5 STARS to Harriet Caves for her wonderful romance drama that takes place during the regency era plus provides a good BLURB. Book 4 gives the reader plenty of sighs, unshed tears, & big smiles as the romance continues in the social whirl of the Season, Ton High Society's activities in the Series: Imperfect Duchesses.
Great characters that deliver enjoyment to the reader along with fast paced & page turning. Several laugh out loud situations had people hushing me, without cares though.
RECOMMEND
June 19, 2025
I think this one is my favorite. Not only do i admire Adeline's strength, but I also love her composure. I hated how people treated her, even her own father. It frustrated me so much. Then Edmund was such an ass, but he got better. He was hurt and, instead of healing, allowed that wound to fester. Im so glad they both were able to find happiness. I dont think Joanna got enough disdain from the ton. And I believe the women got off too easily with how they treated Adeline. Justice doesn't always happen all the time. Im happy that both Edmund and Adeline found their perfect ending.
October 28, 2024
His scarred Duchess
Adeline and Edmund have a perfect relationship in the end and this story, if it shows anything, shows how difficult the relationship can be. It isn't all plain sailing and roses all the way!
One learns how to navigate the choppy waters and come out smelling of roses, if you are lucky!. Well done
Fabulous story, well written and presented, but a bit gushy in places for my taste.
Adeline and Edmund have a perfect relationship in the end and this story, if it shows anything, shows how difficult the relationship can be. It isn't all plain sailing and roses all the way!
One learns how to navigate the choppy waters and come out smelling of roses, if you are lucky!. Well done
Fabulous story, well written and presented, but a bit gushy in places for my taste.
February 9, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. There is the third act breakup in sorts so be weary but it gets resolved and I will say, I'm glad they talked some sense into the dad because he was starting to piss me off big time.
Adeline turned into a stronger version of herself by the end of the story and I loved that for her. Of course it was with the help of her husband but I feel like she didn't have any reason to hide anymore by the end and was ready to shine.
The grandmothers were great too. Wish we had more of them in the story and their meddling ways.
Adeline turned into a stronger version of herself by the end of the story and I loved that for her. Of course it was with the help of her husband but I feel like she didn't have any reason to hide anymore by the end and was ready to shine.
The grandmothers were great too. Wish we had more of them in the story and their meddling ways.
November 5, 2024
Faith, Hope and Love
What a compelling read with our main characters both scarred by the tragedies of life. Edmund and Adeline are thrown together in an unlikely scandal caused by their grandmothers! Heartache and low self esteem keep the main characters from overcoming their doubts and opening their heart to love. Lovely read that I just couldn’t put down!
What a compelling read with our main characters both scarred by the tragedies of life. Edmund and Adeline are thrown together in an unlikely scandal caused by their grandmothers! Heartache and low self esteem keep the main characters from overcoming their doubts and opening their heart to love. Lovely read that I just couldn’t put down!
November 14, 2024
Boring, nothing really happens. The Duke acts like a 19yr old and cant get over what a woman did to him in the past so he ignores his new wife for months, treats her so horribly after its his fault they had to get married. They don't do anything interesting for at least the first half of the book. I just gave up. The father of the MFC is just as awful as the Duke for no reason.
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December 9, 2024
A Chance Meeting-Several Times-Then..
A childhood accident sets the stage for events in the future that find two people engaging in conversation and then marriage with problems that are hard to overcome & hard to face. But eventually the Duke comes to his senses & realizes his wife is the love of his
A childhood accident sets the stage for events in the future that find two people engaging in conversation and then marriage with problems that are hard to overcome & hard to face. But eventually the Duke comes to his senses & realizes his wife is the love of his
December 24, 2024
A classic Harriet Caves regency romance. I enjoyed this bittersweet story very much. A selfish wesel of a father, a protective grandmother and a scarred young lady who stands to blemish her sisters debut to the Ton and the brooding duke she meets by accident are the main characters in this book. A charming bittersweet tale with characters you can't help but to care for make this a great read.
November 4, 2024
Characters changed positively.
Hero realized he wasn't repeating his past. Heroine learned to stand up for herself.
Scene where father says he was wrong didn't ring true.
Graphic sex scenes aren't necessary.
Hero realized he wasn't repeating his past. Heroine learned to stand up for herself.
Scene where father says he was wrong didn't ring true.
Graphic sex scenes aren't necessary.
November 9, 2024
Wonderful
Great story, heart felt writing put into the story. Loved every bit that I read, especially the happily ever after ending. Just which it could have continue on for a few more chapters.
Great story, heart felt writing put into the story. Loved every bit that I read, especially the happily ever after ending. Just which it could have continue on for a few more chapters.
November 14, 2024
Fantastic
Once I started reading this story, I couldn’t put it down as a great storyline, well developed characters in a little conflict throughout the story that adds a little spice
Once I started reading this story, I couldn’t put it down as a great storyline, well developed characters in a little conflict throughout the story that adds a little spice
December 17, 2024
Imperfect Duchesses Book 4
I love the hot sexy parts. It was so much fun to read about it. The couples work through their relationship to find joy and love. I will recommend and read it again.
I love the hot sexy parts. It was so much fun to read about it. The couples work through their relationship to find joy and love. I will recommend and read it again.
January 1, 2025
brilliant
I loved this story. I’m a sucker for a happy ever after and especially when it comes after a person who wished harm gets their comeuppance. I will read it again sometime in the future.
I loved this story. I’m a sucker for a happy ever after and especially when it comes after a person who wished harm gets their comeuppance. I will read it again sometime in the future.
May 26, 2025
Scars don’t mean life is over
Loved this book. So many of us have scars of all kinds, some visible, some invisible but all hard to overcome. His were invisible, hers were visible, but there nonetheless. Loved how they each overcame.
Loved this book. So many of us have scars of all kinds, some visible, some invisible but all hard to overcome. His were invisible, hers were visible, but there nonetheless. Loved how they each overcame.
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October 30, 2024Not sure how. ladies, who physically could not change into a gown without a ladies' maid in a bedroom were able to change their gowns in a carriage but ok.
November 5, 2024
This story shows have fragile love is and what happens when it is not protected and cherished.
May 15, 2025
Romance books need to stop trying to convince readers that if a man treats you badly, it means he loves you and your just have to keep trying.
May 16, 2025
I think this needs to be proofread. I found a couple of paragraphs that repeated. Certain phrases were overused. And the father apologizing in the end just didn't seem convincing.
November 5, 2024
Enjoyed reading
November 10, 2024
His Scarred Dutchess
I would recommend this book to others and know you'll enjoy this as I did. It is a wonderful way to get away for a few hours. The Duke sees her the person and finds her beautiful and not the scares of her childhood.
I would recommend this book to others and know you'll enjoy this as I did. It is a wonderful way to get away for a few hours. The Duke sees her the person and finds her beautiful and not the scares of her childhood.
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