MY CAPTIVE DUCHESS

A Steamy, Grumpy / Sunshine, Forced Proximity Regency Romance With a Sci Fi Twist

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What if your grumpy neighbour is hiding more than just a dark past?

Widowed and nearly destitute, Jane, Duchess of Coleford, has one asset left: a crumbling Cornish manor she’s never seen. It’s meant to be her fresh start—until her hostile neighbour makes it clear he wants her gone.

Brook Reeves is infuriatingly arrogant, impossibly handsome, and determined to buy her out. Jane refuses on principle. She needs this house. She needs her independence. And she certainly doesn’t need to feel so alive under the intensity of his scowling attention.

But when an unexpected crisis forces Jane inside the gates of Reeves Hall, she stumbles upon something impossible—a secret Brook and his family have guarded at all costs.

Now he cannot let her leave… She is his captive duchess.

But as days turn to weeks in forced proximity, the walls between them begin to crumble. Jane sees beyond his scowling exterior to the truth beneath. And Brook discovers that the greatest threat to his family’s secret might be losing his heart to the one woman he was never supposed to keep.

My Captive Duchess is a Regency romance with a sci-fi twist—featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a hero who’s literally out of this world. Book 1 of the Reeves of Reeves Hall series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Perfect for readers who love: Jane Eyre retelling • Grumpy/sunshine romance • Slow-burn steam • Genre-bending romance with heart

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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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SNIPPET FROM MY CAPTIVE DUCHESS:

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.”

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