He’s not the marrying kind… Moorish has five stunning daughters, each more delectable than the last. And most beautiful of all, the eldest, Miss Ophelia.
She’s certain love is the answer…
After the death of her mother, Ophelia has spent much of her youth helping to raise her four younger sisters. At nearly two and twenty, she’s yet to have a season or even any romance of her own. But what she’s lacked in real life excitement, Ophelia’s imagined through the pages of all her favorite books. And when a handsome duke lands on her door, she’s certain this is her chance for a real-life fairytale. Except after their magical first kiss, everything goes wrong. She knows the plot and he isn’t following it. Instead of asking for her hand, Rathmore gives her a polite but cold, thank you. And rather than professing his love, he announces he’ll leave first thing the next morning. The man’s not her prince at all but a complete rogue.
Ophelia’s tempted to give up romancing this rake. But he hints at a past filled with so much hurt, she’s certain if she broke through that hard heart, she’d find a man in desperate need of her affection.
Is it possible he is the one who needs to be saved?
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When Only An Indecent Duke Will Do is an entertaining historical romance by Tammy Andresen. Ms. Andresen has delivered a well-written book, my favorite part being the outstanding characters. The Baron of Balstead has invited a collection of rakes to his home to what they believe will be a party filled with liquor and women. Chase was dragging his feet about getting to the party. When a storm caused him to take shelter at Highland Manor where Thomas Moorish and his daughters made him welcome. Ophelia was impressed with Chase, until they ran into some of the other men that were headed to the party and she found what type of party it was. Chase and Ophelia’s story is packed with drama, humor and spice. I enjoyed this book and look forward to my next book by Tammy Andresen. When Only An Indecent Duke Will Do is book 1 of the Romancing the Rake Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
4.5 Stars
The Duke of Rathmore is not the sort of man to indulge in a happily ever after. Chase spends his days managing his dukedom and his nights in far less wholesome pleasures. When travelling to a house party at the Baron of Balstead’s country property he’s caught in a violent spring storm & seeks shelter at the nearest house & so lands on the doorstep of the Moorish family. The Honourable Thomas Moorish has five stunning daughters, each more delectable than the last. And most beautiful of all, the eldest, Miss Ophelia. After the death of her mother, Ophelia has spent much of her youth helping to raise her four younger sisters. At nearly two and twenty, she’s yet to have a season or even any romance of her own. But what she’s lacked in real life excitement, Ophelia’s imagined through the pages of all her favourite books. And when a handsome duke lands on her door, she’s certain this is her chance for a real-life fairytale. Except after their magical first kiss, everything goes wrong.
This is the first book in a new series & once again the author has nailed a short story. Very well written, strong characters & a well paced plot all draw you in from the start & leave you wanting more at he end. I read it in a sitting & loved every page. Chase is the disillusioned Duke trying to get over his guilt, Ophelia is the eldest sister who has had to mother her four younger sisters & likes nothing more than to bury her head in a romantic book, I loved both of them, their attraction was immediate & sizzled & they both fell hard & fast. I wonder if the three other lords will make it to he house party & can’t wait to find out
Jaded and disgruntled with life, Chase, the Duke of Rathmore is on his way to a house party that promises to give him the diversion he thinks he needs. That is until a storm forces him to request the hospitality of the Moorish family where he meets the host’s five delightful daughters. However, it is only the oldest daughter, Ophelia, that catches his interest. Ophelia had to grow up quickly when her mother died, leaving her with the care of her father’s household and the nurturing of her four younger sisters. The unexpected arrival of a duke on their doorstep is the subject of all her fantasies and he certainly has the looks and the charm to make her heart beat a little faster. Escaping her responsibilities by reading and entertaining daydreams, Ophelia is easily enchanted by the Duke, but her dreams come crashing down when her Prince Charming proves to be a rogue. Chase realises that he has disappointed Ophelia and much to his own surprise he finds himself longing to set matters right. This book is the start of a new series that promises to be every bit as enjoyable as the author’s previous Regency books. The story is well written, entertaining, and witty and comes to a warmhearted conclusion.
Entertaining, and a little sexy, light reading. The novella has an interesting story with likeable characters.
This is going to be a fun and entertaining series if this first book is an example of what is to come! The story was fun and the character, both main & secondary, were all so likable.
Chase, Duke of Rathmore, came into title at the age of six & ten, when his parent were killed at sea during a storm. He should have been with them and blames himself for their death and he has lived his life, full of debauchery since their death. He has become bored with the usual drinking, gambling and womanizing & decides to attend an “unsavory” house party that should help his boredom – but bad weather forced him to stop at a house for shelter. The Honorable Thomas Moorish and his five beautiful daughters offer him food and shelter from the storm.
Miss Ophelia takes one look at Chase and just knows her prince has come. Since the death of their mother and her being the oldest, Ophelia has been the mother figure to her sisters and run the household for her father. She is beautiful, smart, reads a lot and her favorite books are fairy tales.
Chase & Ophelia are drawn to each other instantly. She knows he is her Prince Charming, who has come to fall madly in love with her, ask her to marry him and take her away to live happily ever after. Chase thinks Ophelia is beautiful and knows she is an innocent and even a rogue like him knows not to over step bounds. After fighting his desire for her, he kisses her – her first kiss and his best kiss but that is all. Ophelia finally realizes that Chase will not marry her, even after the kiss, and he leaves. What will happen – will he return – will he come to his senses? I highly recommend this book for a light-hearted, romantic story with a little spice and a great couple you will love!
When a rake feels the need to change, it is providential that he should unintentionally meet the lady of his dreams while on the way to a not-so-honourable ball (actually, a house party). Ophelia and her sisters are sweet, strong-willed and wanting love and romance – I can see them as Rapunzel (although their father is nothing like the imprisoning witch). Chase, on the other hand, is a prince charming in thick disguise; it took him a while to figure out that that was supposed to be his role. This was a sweetly steamy romance, that has elements of a fairy tale retelling without being a fairy tale. It is not as deep as Stephanie Laurens’ Cynster series, but Ophelia and her sisters definitely call the Cyster sisters to mind.
A little boring, not a book for me.
I found his short romantic story a good read. I like how the writer shared with her readers the innocents of love between two characters.
Book one in the Romancing the Rake series a well written story that held my interest until the end. I enjoyed reading Chase the Duke of Rathmore and Miss Ophelia Moorish’s story, I found myself smiling as I read this story. I want to read the rest of this series.
4.25 STARS
I must admit I did enjoy the strengths of the H/h. The h held out in the temptation the H presented and I so appreciated how she was strong and chastised him for leading her down the path of ruin.
I admired her strength/spirit and how she put the H in his place. She protected her sister’s and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind no matter what your rank. I liked she wasn’t like all the other h in stories and succumbed to an H. She did hold off til over the 2/3rd’s mark and I was disappointed. The H is a rake of the first order, and his reputation with women is like a notch on the bedpost. I wanted her to be different – no didn’t happen.
This story ends at the 90% and rest if blurb of the next story in the series. The author has set up an interesting relationship with the sister’s and the father is loving and caring.
There is lovemaking etc., prior to marriage, heat level 3.75 out of 5. I did like that the h brought up fidelity with the H knowing his past. I always admire an h who does this.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance is quick and some spice. (ljb)
When Only an Indecent Duke Will Do is the first book in the charming Romancing the Rake series. The book was short and fast-paced but as always, the author was able to develop wonderful characters that touched your heart. The Honorable Thomas Moorish lives in the enchanting town of Seabridge Gate with five marriageable daughters. Mother Nature has worked her magic and stranded Chase, Duke of Rathmore, during a heavy storm that interrupts his travels to a house party. He arrives on the doorstep of the Moorish family, intending to continue to the house party. He was captivated by Ophelia at first glance but after the death of his parents, he had lived a life of debauchery and wasn’t planning on settling down any time soon. Ophelia wanted a storybook romance and excitement. Having never gone to London she was naïve and easily hurt after Chase kisses her, says thank you, and leaves. When Chase returns with three men, Ophelia knows she needs to protect her sisters from the rakes. She refuses Chase’s proposal because she wants to marry a man who loves her. Can Chase convince her to say yes with his romantic proposal?
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When only an Indecent Duke Will Do: Regency Romance
Romancing the Rake Series #1
Tammy Andresen
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Release date 05/11/2020
Publisher Swift Romance Publishing Corp
Blurb :
He’s not the marrying kind…
The Duke of Rathmore is not the sort of man to indulge in a happily ever after. Chase gave up on love, and even affection, a long time ago. He spends his days managing his dukedom and his nights in far less wholesome pleasures. Which is why he can’t believe his luck when a spring storm lands him on the doorstep of the Moorish family. The Honorable Thomas Moorish has five stunning daughters, each more delectable than the last. And most beautiful of all, the eldest, Miss Ophelia.
She’s certain love is the answer…
After the death of her mother, Ophelia has spent much of her youth helping to raise her four younger sisters. At nearly two and twenty, she’s yet to have a season or even any romance of her own. But what she’s lacked in real life excitement, Ophelia’s imagined through the pages of all her favorite books. And when a handsome duke lands on her door, she’s certain this is her chance for a real-life fairytale. Except after their magical first kiss, everything goes wrong. She knows the plot and he isn’t following it. Instead of asking for her hand, Rathmore gives her a polite but cold, thank you. And rather than professing his love, he announces he’ll leave first thing the next morning. The man’s not her prince at all but a complete rogue.
Ophelia’s tempted to give up romancing this rake. But he hints at a past filled with so much hurt, she’s certain if she broke through that hard heart, she’d find a man in desperate need of her affection.
Is it possible he is the one who needs to be saved?
My review :
Will the duke be the knight in shining armor or the villain for her damsel not-so-in-distress self …
Yes, a new series!
I always love Mrs Tammy Andresen first book in her series as she introduces all her characters and my game is to see who will be matched with whom.
The opening reminded me of How to Reform a Rake with a duke paired with the eldest daughter and them setting the pace for the youngest siblings of the heroine.
Ophelia is a dreamer, she mostly lives in the fantasy of her books, so much she enters this story with a very naive view of the world.
The duke kissed her after one evening of acquaintance, but why did he not propose marriage!
Chase has reached the end of an arc, he is bored by his own pursuits, he is seeking something but he does not know what or who.
So stealing a kiss to the his host’s elder daughter appeared like a fun way to end a day gone wrong.
Like most Tammy Andresen, it is love at first sight as in the short span of a two days time, they meet and fall in love.
As I often says, it is too fast for me, yet the author adds dents and holes to their journey making it looks longer than the real length.
This one is sweet and fun with a dash of fairytale in Chase courting of Ophelia.
4.5 stars
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Chase, the Duke of Rathmore and a group of desolate rakes was invited to the home of the Baron of Balstead for a house party. Chase is a rake of the first order. He feels guilt for the death of his parents and lives a jaded life to forget. On the way to this party, he gets caught in a storm and has to seek shelter with Thomas Moorish and his five beautiful daughters.
Ophelia Moorish has always enjoyed reading fairy tales and dreaming of her own Prince Charming. When Chase shows up at their door during the storm seeking shelter, there is an immediate attraction between the two. Ophelia is the eldest of the girls and helped to raise her sisters after their mother died. Reading stories has gotten here through not having an exciting life of her own.
When in town, they come upon two of the other men headed to the house party, Ophelia realizes the kind of man Chase really is and feels her dream shattering.
Chase knows she is the one he wants to marry and asks her sisters to help him with a romantic gesture to propose.
Can a dreamer win her own Prince? Can a jaded rake find true love? Find out in this first book in Tammy Andresen’s new series Romancing the Rake. It’s a fun read and a great start to her new series. I can’t wait for the rest of them.
A great start to a new series. Its not what you expect when you start the book, its so much more. I love a quick, charming truly romantic read and this fit the bill. Chase isn’t expecting anything lasting, just a quick flirtation, but Ophelia is looking for her happily ever after. Lucky for her, Chase doesn’t really know his own mind or is it just that he can’t get Ophelia off his mind…
“When Only an Indecent Duke Will Do” (nook) is a delightful story which I read in one sitting. It is steamy, lighthearted and has a HEA. Good read.
Can Fairytales Come True? When only an Indecent Duke Will Do by Tammy Andresen is book 1 in her new series Romancing the Rake and what a way to start a series. I so enjoyed this story of romantic adventure and fairytales. Ophelia is a girl after my own heart and a true romantic. What girl does’t want to be swept off her feet. Tammy has a real talent in writing a story and her characters are just so charming. This story has a fear of the ocean, death, morning, loving sisters who can’t keep secrets, stranded in a storm, rogues and rakes, a supposed scandalous house party, protection, innocents and love at first sight. I highly recommend this book.
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
A delightfully enchanting story that fills this romance reader’s heart with all that is to love in historical fiction. Who of us doesn’t dream of a Prince Charming, Knight in Shining Armor or a strong hero to rescue us from our regular life? Or at least read about it and find that happy ever after we all love.
Ophelia Moorish is one such girl, having spent most of her youth helping to raise her four younger sisters after her mother passed away. Never having a season of her own, she finds fuels her imagination with books.
Having found himself in a storm and in need of shelter, Chase, the Duke of Rathmore stops at the home of the Moorish family. He cannot believe the five stunning sisters with the most delectable, the eldest, Miss Ophelia.
A magic kiss? Not so magical? What’s to happen? Once I started this story I could not put if down until the end. Seeing how Chase’s past has put the barrier around his heart and is need of love, the only hope is that Ophelia can break through. Don’t miss this first in a series that is certain to be outstanding!
A Great Series Starter!
I guess the prospect of landing and wedding an Indecent Duke was the ultimate achievement for a young lady in those days and why not! One might as well reach for the stars!
This is such a delightful story and at times I wasn’t sure who was doing the woo’ing, Ophilia or Chase, but she cleverly reels him in with her romance stories and he would just love to bed her. There is such a lovely ending to this tale of love.
Favulous main characters and 5 interesting daughters to the Hon. Thomas Moorish, each with their own little quirks and special personalities.
I really enjoyed reading this story and yes, I do recommend it for it’s lightness, fun and enjoyment that it gave me.
Really enjoyed this book.