A compromising situation forced him into marriage. But has his wife been working for the enemy all along?In a steam-fuelled world where vampires once ruled the aristocracy, a dangerous conspiracy threatens to topple the queen, and the Duke of Malloryn knows his nemesis has finally returned to enact his plans of revenge.Malloryn can trust no one, and when incriminating photographs surface—of an … photographs surface—of an enemy agent stealing a kiss from his wife—he is forced to question just why his wife, Adele, trapped him into marriage.
Is she an innocent pawn caught up in a madman’s games, or is she a double agent working against him?
The only way to discover the truth is to seduce her himself…
Adele Hamilton may have agreed to a loveless marriage in order to protect herself, but that doesn’t stop her heart from yearning for more.
Her husband promised her a cold marriage bed. He swore he’d never touch her. But suddenly he’s engaged in a campaign of seduction—and the only way to keep her wits about her is to fight fire with fire.
The ruthless beauty has locked her heart away, but can she deny the passion that flares between them? And when the truth emerges, will she be the only thing that can save Malloryn’s life?
Or the weapon his enemy will wield against him?
Join Bec McMaster in this ultimate showdown, as the Blue Blood Conspiracy reaches its final, thrilling conclusion. From glittering ballrooms to blood-soaked gaming hells, the Duke of Malloryn must battle his most dangerous opponent yet…. The woman who just might steal his heart.
Don’t miss any of the London Steampunk: The Blue Blood Conspiracy books!
Book 1: Mission: Improper
Book 2: The Mech Who Loved Me
Book 3: You Only Love Twice
Book 4: To Catch A Rogue
Book 5: Dukes Are Forever
What everyone is saying about Bec McMaster:
“richly imagined, gritty and dark, and full of hot heroes and hot sex…utterly delicious.” – Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
“McMaster has the uncanny knack for outdoing herself in each instalment of her London Steampunk series… readers can only hope for more to come soon from McMaster’s limitless imagination.” – RT Book Reviews, Top Pick for Of Silk And Steam
The Blue Blood Conspiracy series:
– Paranormal Romance
– Steampunk Romance
– Gaslamp Fantasy
– Historical Romance
– Victorian Era Romance
– Action Adventure Romance
– Spies
– Enemies to Lovers
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Love This series.
Fantastic ending to a great series. Loved Adele and Malloryn together. Intense and exciting. Great seeing old characters make cameos in this book.
A match made in steampunk heaven!
I wasn’t sure if I would like the Malloryn-Adele pairing. She did trick the duke into marriage after all (even if it was for a good reason), and they were both a little too cold-hearted in previous books for my liking. But these two ruthless schemers steamed up the pages and proved they were a match made in steampunk heaven.
A perfect finale to the London Steampunk series!
Dukes are Forever is a big exclamation point to the Blue Blood Conspiracy series. Clearly, Bec McMaster saved the best for last. Of course, I was anxiously awaiting the Duke of Malloryn’s story. We know from previous stories the he is a bit imperious, controlling, and completely willing to sacrifice himself in the service of the people he loves. And despite the fact he is “forced” (does anyone really force Malloryn to do anything?) to marry Adele, he starts to admire and respect his wife.
What I enjoy most about this series is Bec McMaster’s descriptive writing. She balances the right amount characterization with a fun and compelling narrative. There is an edge of horror brought upon by a diabolical villain and really conflicted hero featured in a enemies to lovers trope. It is the perfect nightcap to this marvelous cocktail of paranormal stories.
Oh, Bec… I am so sad to see this wonderful universe of yours come to an end. I truly enjoyed the tension and emotions built between our main characters. This book could not have been any better. If anyone is looking for a new paranormal world to get explore, the London Steampunk Series is it!
Dukes Are Forever was an absolute doozie to read!
Adele was perfectly demure and appropriate, but behind her facade hid a passionate personality as well as a cunning-and deeply observational-mind. Adele traps Malloryn into a most inconvenient marriage never expecting feelings to come of it.
Malloryn, (Auvry) is fiercely protective of his motley family of spies and loyal to his Queen, but it was his moments of intense curiosity and passionate nature peeking through that I enjoyed most!
When I first started this series, the impression of Adele through everyone else’s viewpoint, especially Malloryn’s, was distinctly NOT in her favor. Why did Adele choose Malloryn? What would she gain? Was there an ulterior motive? I don’t even know why I was questioning matters?! McMaster has this diabolical method of setting the game pieces on the board in such a way that when the AHA! moment hits and the sunshine comes out from behind the clouds, all you can think is “I can’t believe I didn’t see that coming!!”
(Obviously, McMaster did her job pretty darned well, because I was totally sold on Adele and Malloryn’s relationship! There were so many surprises keeping me on the edge of my seat until the end!)
This was a flipping fantastic conclusion to an amazing series! Malloryn and Adele were a perfect balance of witty repartee and keen intelligence giving new meaning to battle of the sexes! Mixing those elements along with their enticing attraction to one another was icing on the cake!