The Rebellious Dukes Series by Abigail Adams

A Duke with a dangerous past. A Lady trapped by duty. A love that could destroy them both. James Blackwood has spent ten years in exile, paying for the rebellious choices of his youth. Now as the new Duke of Westminster, he's returned to reclaim his place in society—but some sins aren't easily forgiven. Lady Evelina Hartley knows her marriage to the wealthy but ruthless Lord Ashford. It is the only way to save her family from ruin... moreA Duke with a dangerous past. A Lady trapped by duty. A love that could destroy them both. James Blackwood has spent ten years in exile, paying for the rebellious choices of his youth. Now as the new Duke of Westminster, he's returned to reclaim his place in society—but some sins aren't easily forgiven. Lady Evelina Hartley knows her marriage to the wealthy but ruthless Lord Ashford. It is the only way to save her family from ruin. But when she meets the rebellious Duke at a masquerade ball, everything changes. Their stolen moments in secret gardens awaken a passion neither expected. But as their love deepens, so does the danger. Ashford will use any weapon—scandal, blackmail, or worse—to keep what he considers his property. With her wedding day approaching and enemies closing in, Evelina must choose between the security of duty and the uncertain promise of love. And James must decide if redemption is worth risking the woman who has become his salvation. In a world where reputation is everything and love is a luxury few can afford, will they defy a world built on power and sacrifice everything for the one thing that still matters—love? If you love passionate and realistic historical romances with reformed rakes, forbidden love, and heroines who refuse to be caged, then 'The Wanted Duke' is the novel for you. An enchanting Victorian romance of 60,000+ words with moderate heat, written by Abigail Adams and published by Platinum Phoenix Publishing. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Available now in Kindle Unlimited! Get "The Wanted Duke" today and discover where rebellion and redemption collide! less

A marriage born of desperation. A scandal that could destroy them. A love neither of them expected. The Duke of Waverly needs money. The daughter of a steel magnate needs a title. Their marriage of convenience should have been a clean transaction—until desire, secrets, and betrayal change everything. David Waverly has spent his life doing what’s expected. With his family's estate on the brink of collapse, marrying Daphne Hobson is the only way to preserve his legacy... moreA marriage born of desperation. A scandal that could destroy them. A love neither of them expected. The Duke of Waverly needs money. The daughter of a steel magnate needs a title. Their marriage of convenience should have been a clean transaction—until desire, secrets, and betrayal change everything. David Waverly has spent his life doing what’s expected. With his family's estate on the brink of collapse, marrying Daphne Hobson is the only way to preserve his legacy. Daphne resents everything about the aristocracy—and the man she's been forced to marry. Determined to keep her independence, she guards her heart behind wit, defiance, and a reckless decision that nearly costs her everything. When danger strikes, it’s David who risks his life to save her. What begins as duty shifts into something neither of them respect, passion, and a fragile trust. But powerful enemies want them ruined—and scandal is already knocking at the door. With their futures on the line, David and Daphne must will they remain bound by obligation, or fight for a partnership forged in loyalty, forgiveness, and a love worth defying everything for? If you love passionate and realistic historical romances with marriage of convenience, scandal, rescue, enemies to lovers, and heroines who refuse to be caged, then 'The Duke's Desperate Bargain' is the novel for you. An enchanting Victorian romance of 60,000+ words with moderate heat, written by Abigail Adams and published by Platinum Phoenix Publishing. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Available now in Kindle Unlimited! Get "The Duke's Desperate Bargain" today with one click and discover where rebellion and love collide! less

"This is freedom. Real freedom. Not the illusion we have in England—trapped by expectations. ". For seven years, George Hamilton, heir to the Dukedom of Abercorn, ran from duty and found freedom in the American wilderness. Then he met Clara—the half-Native American, half-English healer with gentle hands and a fierce spirit who saved his life and taught him what it meant to truly live. For three years, they built something a marriage of equals, far from society's judgment... more"This is freedom. Real freedom. Not the illusion we have in England—trapped by expectations. ". For seven years, George Hamilton, heir to the Dukedom of Abercorn, ran from duty and found freedom in the American wilderness. Then he met Clara—the half-Native American, half-English healer with gentle hands and a fierce spirit who saved his life and taught him what it meant to truly live. For three years, they built something a marriage of equals, far from society's judgment. A home carved from wild land. A love that needed no titles or expectations to thrive. But when his father dies, George must return to London to secure his brother's inheritance. And Clara, despite every instinct warning her away, follows the man she loves into a world that will never accept her. London is merciless. Beautiful, intelligent, and too different to be forgiven, Clara becomes a target for society's cruelty. What begins as whispered insults escalates into public humiliation. Newspaper caricatures depicting her as a savage. Doors slammed in her face. Ladies who smile while spreading poison. George's family rallies around them, but will it be enough? Powerful forces are working against them, and as the attacks turn calculated and personal, Clara watches helplessly as London strips away everything she is—her confidence, her dignity, her hope. George fights to protect her, but how do you shield someone from a thousand cuts? She survives the cruelty. She endures the humiliation. But she cannot endure forever. Finally, Clara realizes she has only two keep fighting for a place in a world that will never want her, or return to the wilderness that was always her true home. The choice should be simple. Except choosing herself means losing George. Some love stories are about finding each other. This one is about choosing each other when the entire world demands you let go. If you love passionate and realistic historical romances with forbidden love, scandal, interracial romance. , and lovers from different worlds, then 'The Adventurous Duke' is the novel for you. An enchanting Victorian romance of 60,000+ words with moderate heat, written by Abigail Adams and published by Platinum Phoenix Publishing. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Available now in Kindle Unlimited! Get "The Adventurous Duke" today with one click and discover a romance about love across worlds, the courage to defy expectations, and discovering that home isn't a place—it's the person who stands beside you when everything else falls away! less

"I will become whatever is necessary to be with you. A criminal, an outcast, even a Duke. ". Henry Dunhaven, heir to the Dukedom of Ashford, is caught between his father's demands for political power and his own desperate need to prove himself as an artist. When a creative block threatens his reputation, he makes an unexpected paint a portrait that will either establish his legitimacy or destroy his credibility forever. He needs a muse... more"I will become whatever is necessary to be with you. A criminal, an outcast, even a Duke. ". Henry Dunhaven, heir to the Dukedom of Ashford, is caught between his father's demands for political power and his own desperate need to prove himself as an artist. When a creative block threatens his reputation, he makes an unexpected paint a portrait that will either establish his legitimacy or destroy his credibility forever. He needs a muse. Violette knows what it means to survive in London's East End. A model born to a poor family steeped in the criminal underworld, she endures the prying eyes of men who see her as an object to be thirsted over and moved about at will. Every session is a transaction. Every glance a reminder that escape is a dream she can barely afford to entertain. Working with a duke's son could lead to scandal. But desperation makes dangerous choices look like opportunities. What begins as a simple arrangement—artist and model, nothing more—becomes a temptation neither can control. In the intimacy of his studio, professional distance becomes harder to maintain. But in Victorian London, where the art world, the underworld, and the aristocracy all have something to lose, temptation has a way of tearing lives apart. If you love passionate and realistic historical romances with forbidden love, scandal, art, the criminal underworld, and a heroine that refuses to abandon her dreams then 'The Duke of Arts' is the novel for you. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Available now in Kindle Unlimited! less