Regarding the Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Victorian Romance

Name: Regarding the Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Victorian Romance
Rating: 4.728813648223877 (59 reviews)

Grace Callaway

May 2019 · Game of Dukes Book 3 · Grace Callaway Books

59 reviews

Ebook

375

Pages

Eligible

Switch to the audiobook

About this ebook

She married him for love. He married her for revenge. Now he’s forgotten everything—except how much he wants her.

In this steamy marriage of convenience historical romance, a powerful underworld anti-hero and the devoted wife who holds the key to his lost memories must rebuild their marriage from the ashes of secrets, lies, and hidden truths.

Finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award

Sweet, loyal Gabriella Garrity has loved her powerful husband for every one of the eight years of their marriage. Known throughout London as the ruthless “Duke of the City,” Adam Garrity built his empire from the darkest streets—and guards his secrets as fiercely as his fortune. But when a devastating accident leaves Adam with no memory of their life together, Gabby’s carefully built world begins to unravel…especially when shocking truths about their marriage come to light.

From the moment he met beautiful, trusting Gabriella, Adam knew she would be the perfect wife—and the perfect instrument for his carefully planned revenge. A self-made man driven by ambition and justice, he has always valued control above all else. Yet when his memories vanish, so do the walls he built around his heart. As he struggles to reclaim his past, Adam discovers a stunning truth: whoever he once was, he is hopelessly and passionately in love with his own wife.

As long-buried secrets surface and enemies close in, Adam and Gabby must navigate betrayal, danger, and the fragile trust between them. But if they cannot face the truth about how their marriage began, they may lose their second chance at love forever.

"An incredibly steamy, emotional, and all-consuming read that I could read again and again." –Goodreads reviewer

Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypas, and Amanda Quick. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.

GAME OF DUKES (a hot Victorian romance series)

Dangerous men of London’s shadowy underworld meet the women bold enough to challenge them—and change their lives forever.

1. The Duke Identity

2. Enter the Duke

3. Regarding the Duke

4. The Duke Redemption

5. The Return of the Duke

6. Steamy Winter Wishes: A Hot Historical Romance Short Story

Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):

– Mayhem in Mayfair

– Heart of Enquiry (Kents)

– Game of Dukes (this book belongs to this series)

– Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels

– Blackwood Legacy

She married him for love. He married her for revenge. Now he’s forgotten everything—except how much he wants her. In this steamy marriage of convenience historical romance, a powerful underworld anti-hero and the devoted wife who holds the key to his lost memories must rebuild their marriage from...

Discover more

Ratings and reviews

59 reviews

L J

May 23, 2019

If you're a fan of the Heart of Enquiry series like me, then you've probably been waiting for Gabby and Adam's book. I'm happy to say that I absolutely enjoyed their story. The romance is both heartfelt and steamy — you always get the best of both worlds with Grace Callaway. The mystery surrounding Adam's past is also very intriguing and engaging. How does an author write a romance about a couple who's been married for 8 years? I'm impressed with how she wrote such a fulfilling romance between a couple who's been married for so long. Doors that were previously closed were opened and our couple explored newfound intimacy, both physical and emotional. I was thoroughly engaged with their romance and character development. Gabby coming out of her shell and finally seeing her self-worth and Adam realizing that he is already at peace with his past — both character arcs made the relationship development that much more emotional and special.

2 people found this review helpful

Deb Diem

May 5, 2022

Regarding The Duke is a fantastic historical romance by Grace Callaway. Ms. Callaway has given readers a well-written book stuffed with outstanding characters. Gabriella is quiet and shy, even after she marries Adam, she stays out of his way. Adam's mother died before they reached England and a couple from the boat offered to help him find his father. Instead they forced him into stealing and any other dirty job they could get money for. Now he's a rich money lender with a wife and children and his plan to finish payback for all the wrongs done him is at hand. Adam and Gabriella's story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Grace Callaway in the future. Regarding The Duke is book 3 of the Game of Dukes Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliffhanger.

Lori Dykes

May 24, 2019

A brilliant story teller, Grace Callaway has created a highly charged story with characters that came off the page and held me spellbound until the end. Suspense, revenge, emotional longing and a romance that steamed up the pages and my heart . The prologue drew me in to the point of feeling tearful about Adam as a young lad and what he had to endure. It set the stage for his future and the person he would become... Gabriela felt a failure at everything. Trying to be a hostess at a party her father threw for her, being interesting and capturing the attention of a man. But when Adam Garrity, a dark, sinfully handsome man begins to pay her attention, it seems all may end up right in the world. Adam has his secrets and those include revenge and he takes no prisoners. He marries Gabriela and they seem happy on the surface. But when an accident affects his memory, it seems to make him into a different man without his horrible past looming and his need for revenge. Can this be the real Adam and can they truly be happy now? Or will the past come back to haunt them both? Grace Callaway has me mesmerized with her amazing stories which have made me a fan for life! Looking forward to the next in this series!

4 people found this review helpful

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets

Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.

Laptops and computers

You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.

eReaders and other devices

To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.

Flag as inappropriate