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Rescued by the Dark Duke (Dark Destinations) Kindle Edition

by Allyson Jeleyne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 523 ratings

Part of: Dark Destinations (3 books)

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In a castle above the rough Spanish coastline, the Duque de Torme hides from his past. There, he is free to brood in seclusion, pacing the terrazas, and frightening away any villagers brave enough to approach his gates. But when a ship wrecks in a violent Mediterranean storm, Felipe ventures down the cliffs to aid any survivors. There is only one--an English beauty named Julia Denman.

Julia begins to recover from her injuries, but as her health grows stronger, so does her desire for the handsome, tortured Duque de Torme.

This is a stand-alone novel. HEA guaranteed!
Romance Heat Level: Warm-Hot (4 out of 5)

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Series Reading Order:

Linley & Patrick: Edwardian Adventures
Book 1: A Love That Never Tires
Book 2: My Unconquerable Soul
Book 3: Our Land of Beyond
Book 4: Villa Georgiana (spin-off)

Neill Brothers: Gritty 1920s Series
Book 1: The Solemn Bell
Book 2: Their Haunted Nights
Book 3: The Strange Heart (spin-off)

Dark Destinations: 1890s Victorian Series
Book 1: Rescued by the Dark Duke
Book 2: Loved by the Dark Lady
Book 3: Married to the Dark Marquess

Cherrill Family: 1850s Victorian Series
Book 1: Kiss Me, Your Grace
Book 2: Marry Me, My Lady
Book 3: Seduce Me, Sir
Book 4: Madam, Be Mine

Staunton Sisters: 1860s Victorian Series
Book 1: In The Viscount's Arms
Book 2: The Infamous Duke
Book 3: An Inconvenient Engagement

Victorian Christmas Novellas
Book 1: Sir Desmond Comes Home for Christmas
Book 2: Lady Rowena's Christmas Kiss
Book 3: A Song for the Duke at Christmas

Turn of the Century Romance
Book 1: My Lady Pickpocket
Book 2: A Gilded Duchess
Book 3: Loving Lady Stonington
Book 4: A Surprise Inheritance

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Romance Heat Level: Warm-Hot (4 out of 5)
RESCUED BY THE DARK DUKE contains kissing, foreplay, and three love scenes.
All interactions are consensual!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07675DLD6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fifty Forty Productions (January 4, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 4, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3426 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 198 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #3,838 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #74 in Victorian Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #77 in Regency Historical Romance

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Allyson Jeleyne is a writer of bold, passionate historical romance featuring kind heroes, complex heroines, and (sometimes) steamy love. Her characters are adventurers, entrepreneurs, heiresses, peeresses, and, most importantly, survivors.

She earned an interdisciplinary studies degree in Creative Writing and Journalism while also studying British history & literature in her spare time. When not writing, she enjoys traveling and checking things off her bucket list.

She makes her home in the South Carolina lowcountry with her beloved dog, Dollie Madison (2005-2022).

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What an amazing story!

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023

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I just couldn't stop reading it...I am sick 🤧 and as much as I needed to rest, had to finish the book I couldn't put it down I'm telling you it was so so good probably one of the best I've read in a long long time the storyline was so different everything about it was just wonderful!

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

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I got this from a freebie list and have learned not to expect much... but this was a little gem. Doomed to a poor spinster's life, Julia is rescued from a shipwreck by a dark stranger with his own problems, and rescues him from a tragic past in return.

After much drama and an unpleasant encounter with her selfish brother, they get their happy ending.

My only complaint is that the ending was so abrupt that I could hardly integrate what I was seeing when I was immediately thrust into an invite to follow the author. No chance to relish their reunion or peek into their future?

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Sharon Coleman

Very good romance

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023

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Julia was shipwrecked and saved by a Spanish Duke. Very good storyline. Strong characters. True love wins in the end.

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Susie Staplehurst

Almost, but not quite

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018

*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.*

I don’t know what it was about this story, but there were elements of it that just meant it was hard to connect to it. For the most part, it was beautiful, heart-warming, sexy; the other part was boring and dull. It’s hard to explain what it was. Perhaps it was the beginning, the life on the ship. I didn’t even truly feel the drama of the ship sinking and Julia being the only survivor. One thing that also bugged me was, it was a raging storm, a treacherous cliff even without the storm, yet Filipe not only made it down (and only just at that), but was also able to carry a body back up to the castle. It just seemed extremely unrealistic – I mean, wasn’t there another way down to the beach from the castle (I imagine in most situations there is)? Perhaps it would have been less dramatic if there was.

The romance itself was quick, especially considering they were both in mourning. Although it was rather touching that they worked through their grief together, and that even Filipe was able to move forward. The sex scenes were hot and well done, so that made up for some of the other lesser elements.

The characterisation was enough that we were able to see that George was much more of an arse than his sister tentatively made him out to be (although she didn’t call him much more than racist). The drama that led to the ending almost seemed unnecessary, although it did allow for tension, enough to keep my interest flowing for the last few pages. Although, as the ending arrived, and I read the prequel for the next book, I was disappointed that we didn’t get to see more of the couple, finally united, and the further struggles that they were likely to go through in publicly announcing their engagement.

It is fun to have foreign text inside the book (although I’m not sure how accurate the Spanish is, being as I don’t speak it). Spanish is certainly friendlier to translate on a Kindle than Czech is, which is to appear in the sequel (in fact, there is no possibility of translating Czech on my Kindle). It does allow for some element of realism whilst Filipe was speaking to Julia, as they’re words she can appreciate, even if she doesn’t understand them. You don’t get the benefit of the sound of them, but you still get to experience the “panic” at not understanding the words.

Overall it wasn’t bad, and I was able to connect and sympathise to the characters somewhat, especially Filipe as he was trying to move on, but it was unfortunately one of my more mediocre reads. The sequel, however, does look so far exciting, despite it being a different storyline, so I might check it out.

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Beth Murray

1st time to read this author and I'm glad I did!

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019

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This book had a very good plot and brought the pain of the loss the two main characters experience in their own way. Each of them are carrying some pretty heavy guilt, especially the hero. He is very tender and kind from the beginning, she is the damsel in distress that needs rescuing, but she is far from home with a brother who hates her independence. The hatred between Spain and England at the time rears its ugly head, but it gets shot down as most hatred does. Love the book and the way the author writes. Thanks Allyson Jeleyne for bringing us these characters.

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024

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It was easy to read, but it was just to short . There could have been more chapters about their married life.

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Babs

Rescued by the Dark Duke ... Allyson Jeleyne

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018

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I could not get enough of this story I have read it once before and enjoyed it then and I enjoyed reading it this time. Duque de Torme rescues Julia Denman when the ship she is sailing on sinks Julia is the only survivor. George Julia's brother was really something imagine treating his sister that way. This is a well-written story that I would recommend. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and I also bought it.

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Tea&BookLover

I would read more by this author...

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018

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This is a new author for me and I liked that most of it took place in Spain vs. England. The author had me hooked from the beginning with the dark stormy night and a shipwreck.

I enjoyed the easy camaraderie between the H&H and how their relationship grew. I was confused though at times whether he or she wanted it to continue and be forever.

Overall a great read and loved how the Hero was a Spanish Duque vs. English duke, and that he spoke in Spanish to the Heroine sometimes. Very romantic book!

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mo

Just lovely

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2022

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I am a sucker for the underdog and I just love this story. So sweet, caring and just wonderful. I finished it in one sitting!

Nostalgic

Nice

Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2020

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The plot was really nice and the romance steamy. However I felt the romance blossomed too soon. Needed more of a timeline for characters too communicate there love.

Melba Hard

Beautiful story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2018

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When I first started this book I wasn't sure why I had bought it but I soon discovered that this book was really beautifully written. Both main characters were so well portrayed. I loved Felipe and Julia and even Maria and Iago!
The era was new for me, late Victorian but set in Spain. Reminded me of the Spanish T V series the Grand Hotel!
I didn't want the book to end!