The Duke of Pain
Apr 2022 · The Rakes of St. Regent's Park Book 4 · KG Publishing
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The oldest and only remaining original member of The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park, Gideon Broyles, the Duke of Watford, has grown weary of his debauched escapades. Due to his wretched past, he often refers to himself as the Duke of Pain. He selfishly breezed through life with no thought for anything or anyone. All that changed when Gideon met Olivia Durham at an exclusive club. The passionate encounter has him reeling, as he never experienced these powerful emotions before.
Olivia also has a dark past. Hiding behind a fictitious persona, she provides a particular service to her clients. One that doesn’t involve physical intimacy, for Olivia cannot stand to be touched. In all her years at the club, no man has sparked her interest—until Gideon. Despite trying to ignore the intense feelings swirling between them, Olivia finds the darkly handsome duke hard to resist. When secrets from her past come to light, the complications become insurmountable.
There are multiple obstacles to overcome, including shared doubts about their capacity to feel—anything. For two emotionally closed-off people to find and accept enduring happiness? Gideon and Olivia must believe that love can conquer all.
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23 January 2024
The prologue introduces several members of the club, tossing about names and titles. Bear through this and the story gets better. While Gideon's transformation seems sudden, he's been putting on a show for society for years. It seems his relationship with Olivia wakes him up and he (finally) deals with his stepfather. Although Olivia has been working as a dominatrix, this is not about a BDSM relationship. Both Gideon and Olivia have been hurt by those who should have protected them. Olivia give Gideon the emotional support he was lacking. Overall I enjoyed reading this. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mariah Wall
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21 April 2022
A tale wrought with angst, pain and heartbreak… but in the end, a deep selfless love! Gideon was raised without love, becoming a cold, heartless rake until he lays eyes on Olivia. Her own cold expression mirrors his and speaks to his soul. The two come together through a tale that is wrought with much angst and pain. I truly was not prepared for the depth of the angst in the middle of this story. Well-written characters, a backstory full of anguish to overcome and a fulfilling conclusion to their shared traumas. In the end, they have built a life surrounded by a family, of blood and friends where they can be the people they were always meant to be, together.
Jeanne P
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16 April 2022
What happens when two people in pain recognize themselves in each other? This author describes what happens with enough detail to ensure the reader can believe in the changes but doesn’t load it with so much angst that it becomes tedious to read. Together, Gideon and Olivia help each other overcome their pasts and create a loving home. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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