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My Dirty Duke: A Victorian Novella Kindle Edition

by Joanna Shupe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,319 ratings
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Violet knows that her father’s best friend, the Duke of Ravensthorpe, is the most powerful man in all of London with a reputation for sin.

But nothing can stop Violet from wanting to shed her wallflower ways and fulfill her darkest, most forbidden desires…even if it means seducing a man twice her age.

“Shupe is a true queen of filth, expert at spinning heartfelt love stories alongside tantalizingly wicked scenarios.”
—Entertainment Weekly

Note: My Dirty Duke was originally published in the Duke I'd Like to F... anthology.
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    June 7, 2021
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Nothing can stop her . . .
from fullfilling
her most forbidden desires

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⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "The steam level is crazy from the start and doesn't go down." —Goodreads Reviewer

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Deliciously debauched. Max and Violet are hot hot hot!" —Maida, Goodreads

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "A must read steamy historical romance!" —LianaReads

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Someone say steamy? I did, just now, about this novella. I loved it!" —Feminist Romance

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "This short novella is raw and steamy so definitely no glasses!" —Bridget, Goodreads

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Loved both of these characters so much & the fact that Violet was into photography was so fun." —ChristiReadsALot

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "My Dirty Duke was a hot little number! A fun and steamy ride!" — Goodreads Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096WM7B4V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 7, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1593 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,319 ratings

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Joanna Shupe

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USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. Since 2013, her books have appeared on numerous yearly “best of” lists, including Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Kobo, BuzzFeed and BookPage. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. Visit www.joannashupe.com.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,319 global ratings

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A-Kueck
5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy and worth the read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
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A very short story, but nonetheless, very worthy of the read. Well developed for a novella and hard to put down!
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Meg
4.0 out of 5 stars Age gap *very steamy* novella
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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I'm NOT an age gap fan, so a hero who is best friends with the heroine's father and recalls her birth is not my jam usually.

But oh holy crap this was still really hot.

I think it works primarily because Max spends a lot of time trying to say he's too old for her...but there's also not a power imbalance on display in the novella itself.

A really enjoyable high heat treat!
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Space Cowgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars All I Want Is A Photograph 📷🎶🎶
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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ADULT Historical Victorian Erotica🐺🍆⛲ and Romance 💕. Older man, young woman situation.
London 1895
Alpha male, Max🐺🍆⛲ , the Duke of Ravensthorpe, is a 41 year old widower who is deep in debauchery since his wife's death years ago. He finds solace and satisfaction in the arms of widows and other men's wives.

One of his good friends, an earl , who is also a philander, has an 18 year old daughter, Violet💃💋, Max🐺🍆⛲ has always had his eye on but cannot bring himself to pursue. But Violet 💃💋has had her eye on him, too, she wants no other.

Secret meetings between the two keep Max sleepless at night 🌙. Violet💃💋, a budding photographer 📷, wants to enshrine Max🐺🍆⛲ on Kodak celluloid film with the new craze in 📷 photography at the end of the 19th century.

Even though the book Is a novella, the characters are fully developed and the dialogue between them is realistic, natural, and wonderfully written. Great Book! I Recommend to all lovers of ADULT historical romance.
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Tina Truck
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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A nice quick read. Yeah, the age difference raises an eyebrow, but who hasn't been curious about an older man sometime on ones life. Many don't act on the curiosity.
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Jordan T Kingsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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It is amazing how some authors have the ability to build complex characters and worlds in under 200 pages. This story contains both and is a wonderful way to pass an afternoon.
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Marion Marchetto, author
4.0 out of 5 stars Just Long Enough
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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I have read all of Joanna Shupe’s book and simply adore the way she writes. Her women are all independent thinkers who feel they should have the same opportunities as men whether in business or romance. And the characters of young Lady Violet who grew up with the Duke of Ravensthorpe (Max) in attendance at many family dinners fit the style of the author’s characters perfectly. Without the details that can bog down any good story, My Dirty Duke goes right to the heart of the matter.

Violet, some twenty years younger than Max (her father’s friend), has been in love with him since she was a child. Other suitors, and there are many because she is richly endowered, are pale when placed beside the flame that is Max. And when Violet sets her eyes on something she works hard to get it.

Seizing an opportunity, Violet begins her seduction of the duke, teasing him as much as he teases her. But Max is aware of what is at stake – Violet’s reputation. He is also aware that he will never marry again, blaming himself for the death of his first wife during childbirth. Besides, his son and heir is almost as old as Violet. But thoughts of the sexy beauty fill his head and he simply must see her again, and again. Of course there’s a happily ever after even though some obstacles must be overcome.

As for the ‘dirty’ part, I don’t consider this one in that category at all. Steam, yes. Sexy, yes. And for the characters who live in 1895, perhaps dirty. But what goes on in this book is what happens between many ‘hot’ couples.

If you’re looking for a short escape from the hum-drum of life, this novella of around 100 pages, is just right for you. And it’s written by Joanna Shupe so you know it’s got to be good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
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Loved thus love story it was amazing. The love between Violet and Max's was beautiful. They loved each other deeply he fought it but he claimed in the end. Would have loved to know if they had children or nog. Just an awesome book
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Emmellen
4.0 out of 5 stars A woman who knows her mind
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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What's interesting about this story is how determined Violet is. Even though she's young, she's known her heart and mind are wrapped around Max, a friend of her father, and they've been that way since she was young. So this is really a story of her overcoming Max's reservations, not only about her age but about his views on marriage after his disastrous experience in his youth.

This book is hyperfocused on these two characters, which is understandable due to the novella format. I would have liked a bit more about how someone like Max's son would react to his father and Violet's relationship, but it is hard to do too much in a story of this length.

My Dirty Duke lives up to its name with tons of sensuality packed into a small space. I particularly liked how Violet's passion for photography was made an elemental aspect of this story.

If you don't know Shupe's writing, this is a great way to get to know her. It's a fine example of what she can do, this time in short form.
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Kindle Customer julie
5.0 out of 5 stars phew this is a hot read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2023
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A short story of an innocent miss who is madly in love with a widowed duke over twice her age and is a close friend of her fathers .
This is a story of awakening and wanting to explore her sexuality but it has to be with the rakish older duke .
It’s an explicit read with crude language making it a very sizzling hot read .
The sexual scenes are written well and are very passionate and some times quite crude .
I enjoyed this story but be warned it’s hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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D. Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously dirty
Reviewed in Australia on April 5, 2022
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Wow!
I could not put this down. What an amazingly written story. The characters all but jumped off the pages. Their chemistry is beyond combustible. Just brilliant

Age gap, historical romance, wallflower, very steamy
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Stephanie Groves
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2021
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What a yummy little book.

It’s been ages since I’ve read a historical romance and I discovered this one through a Booktokker’s review.

Spicy!!
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