MY CAPTIVE DUCHESS

Book 1 – The Reeves of Reeves Hall

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“You cannot leave Reeves Hall again. Here you will remain.“

Recently widowed, Jane, Duchess of Coleford, has retreated to a remote estate in Cornwall with her young daughter. There she meets her formidable neighbour, Brook Reeves — a man with a permanent scowl and a stubborn streak to match her own. He wants her gone, making repeated offers to buy the crumbling house she inherited from her late husband. Jane refuses, determined to stay… and not admit how much she is drawn to him.

But one day, Jane ventures uninvited into his domain and discovers secrets she must never reveal. There is only one solution: at Reeves Hall, she must remain — his captive duchess.

What you’ll find inside:
❤️ Forced proximity romance
❤️ Enemies-to-lovers tension
❤️ Grumpy/sunshine main characters
❤️ Mr. Rochester/Jane Eyre vibes
❤️ Slow-burn but steamy
❤️ Regency romance with a sci-fi twist

My Captive Duchess is Book 1 in The Reeves of Reeves Hall series, featuring the mysterious Reeves family. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, with its own hero, heroine, and happily ever after. If you love page-turning, heart-stopping romance with an original, genre-blending twist, this story is for you

Tropes/keywords: regency romance, sci-fi romance, steamy romance, grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, spicy romance, historical romance, series starter

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What readers have to say about My Captive Duchess:

“Absolutely outstanding writing… Original story with uncompromising storytelling that you will have difficulty putting down once you start reading. Highly recommend.” Lois – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“I couldn’t put this book down! It was a good story with steam and great characters… This is going to be an interesting series.” Sonia – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“Honestly this is one of the best historical romances I’ve read, and I’ve read many. Very creative plot, great character development and plenty of passion!” Dale – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review

“This had everything that I was looking for and enjoyed from the historical fiction novel… a strong start to the Reeves of Reeves Hall series, and left me wanting to read more in this series.” Kat – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“From the get go the author managed to capture my attention. The writing style of a storyteller that just kept me interest from beginning to end… Overall this was such a fun read for me!” Yudi – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“Riveting and gripping story right from the start right up until the nicely wrapping-it-all-up HEA. I am now a huge fan of this blended genre style. With exceptional writing and story-telling I’ll be keen read more from this author.” Jen – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“The most fascinating story I have read in a long while… The Writer does an awesome job of wrapping technology with 1800’s England and the Grumpy /Sunshine is a genre I absolutely adore… All in all, a wonderful read!” PG – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon review

“Compelling and brilliant writing… Unique and engaging story with vivid characters. This author is addictive.” Caroline – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon review

“I found the story so engaging I couldn’t put it down.” Marjorie – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“I applaud the clever plot in this story. I adore both Regency and Sci-Fi, but never expected to see a combination of my two favorites! Well done!” Emily – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“Exciting Regency romance with a dash of science fiction! I loved the strong characters that found true love despite great differences in background, status and wealth.” Carol – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“What a remarkable story… Would offer more than 5 stars if able.” Rose – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

“Great historical romance / sci-fi story. I enjoyed reading it. A+++++” Ann – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads review

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I go to the door and edge it open slowly, casting a look along the corridor to see if there is anyone there. The punctilious footman has his back turned to me. Quickly, I slip out and make my way further along the corridor, in the opposite direction from whence I came. On soft feet, I approach a large wooden door and put my hand on the knob. It turns easily, and the door swings open without a sound. I hesitate on the threshold, knowing I should not be wandering about these rooms without the express permission of my hosts. But my curiosity is greater than my need to be bound by propriety. Something about this house, about this family, feels different. And I would like to know more.

On cautious feet, I step into the room. It is large and unlit, though there is enough luminance streaming in from the corridor to make out the various shapes in the room—some armchairs, an odd-looking chaise longue, a low round table with a handful of books strewn over it. This is some kind of parlour, I conclude. My curiosity satisfied, I turn to retrace my steps. I am nearly at the door, when something strange catches my eyes. On the far wall, at waist height, a curious light is flashing green and then red.

My pulse quickens nervously. Some instinct makes me want to run far away from it. And yet, contrary as ever, I find myself walking to the far side of the room, wanting to know what it could be. I reach the wall with the flashing light and stare at it in bewilderment. It is a small square of light, no more than two inches in length, flashing so rapidly that I can barely make out when it is green or when it is red. I stare at it for several moments, trying to make sense of what I see. There is no candle there, no lamp. Could it be a glass panel enclosing some hollow space in which a candle is flickering? How very odd.

I reach out my fingers to touch it then jump back in fright. At my touch, a buzzing energy had flooded my fingers with a tingling warmth. I shake out my hand, still feeling a tingling sensation in the tips of my fingers. What in great heavens is this? After a while, my curiosity gets the better of me, and I reach out my hand once more, feeling that curious buzzing warmth on my fingers.

“Just what do you think you are doing?” booms a voice behind me.

I pull away quickly from the wall and turn in trepidation to face Brook Reeves. He stands at the threshold, the light from the corridor casting his great hulking frame in an ominous shadow.

“I—I, nothing,” I say, stumbling on my words. “I took a wrong turn on my way back from the retiring room.”

“Come away from there,” he barks furiously.

On unsteady legs, I make my way to him. He takes my hand and places it firmly on his arm, hurrying me away from the room with the curious flashing light.

“W—what was that in there?” I ask breathlessly.

“Nothing that should concern you,” he responds, his tone brusque. He marches me down the corridor but stops abruptly as we reach the drawing room door. Turning to me, his face cast in the grimmest of scowls, he grits out, “If you know what is good for you, little Duchess, you will put whatever you saw in there from your mind. My house is none of your business.”