The Silent Duke

Written by Jess Michaels

Narrated by Danielle O'Farrell

A hot historical from 10 time USA Today bestselling author Jess Michaels

Born mute, Ewan Hoffstead, Duke of Donburrow was abused by his wicked father and wretched younger brothers until an uncle swept in to save the day. Still, he carries the scars of his past with him, including a terrible belief that perhaps a “person like him” truly doesn’t deserve the title his uncle fought so hard for him to earn.

Recently widowed Charlotte may be the proper Countess of Portsmith to Society, but when she is around Ewan, she still feels like the enraptured little girl who met him decades before when her brother was best friends with him and his cousin.

A planned trip to spend Christmas with their families at Ewan’s estate reunites the old friends. But when a storm keeps the others from arriving on time, Charlotte decides to stop living in fear and pursue the man she has desired and loved her entire life. Ewan cannot resist her seduction, but he fears giving in to his heart. Especially when the family that disposed of him returns and threatens not only his life, but that of the woman he loves.

Length: Full Length Novel (70,000 words)

Heat Level: Might burn your swiping finger

This can be listened to as a standalone audiobook, but is the fourth book in the 1797 Club series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Passionate Pen LLC
• Release date: Jan 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9781094201139

Jess Michaels

Jess Michaels always flips through every romance she buys in search of "the good stuff," so it makes perfect sense that she writes erotic romance where she gets to turn up the heat and let it boil. She also runs the popular website The Passionate Pen and writes historical romance as Jenna Petersen.

Reviews for The Silent Duke

[UchennaEzeh · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I looked forward to this story and must say I enjoyed it. It was hard to read sometimes as Ewan seemed determined to live an empty life without love just because the voice of his father was loudest in his ears. This made me impatient sometimes but the fiasco with Josiah showed a glimpse of the life Ewan lived as a child. It also explained to a large extent why his father's cruelty was foremost in his mind. Charlotte was sweet and kind and caring. She understandably gets upset and angry at Ewan's decision to live without love. Still she remained protective and very smart. There were many love making scenes in this story so readers beware. Awesome story. Now let us see why the duke of nothing has nothing ?

[sharon dean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Throughly enjoyed this book. Was a book to make you think. With enough action to make it interesting. On to the next one in the series .

[Jane Engelhardt · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very much like this series. This was not the best of the bunch. Better than number 2 but I liked 1 and 4 the best. Broken Duke can’t accept the love of a perfect woman. Charlotte is king of too good to be true and has a bit of the martyr quality to her that is cloying but still a decent listen.