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  • The Forbidden Duke

  • The Untouchables, Book 1
  • By: Darcy Burke
  • Narrated by: Marian Hussey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (362 ratings)

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The Forbidden Duke

By: Darcy Burke
Narrated by: Marian Hussey
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Publisher's summary

Spinster Miss Eleanor Lockhart is suddenly homeless and employment is her only option. Ruined after succumbing to a scoundrel's excessive charm nearly a decade ago, she's lucky to obtain a position as a paid companion and committed to behaving with the utmost propriety. She definitely shouldn't be in the arms of a man capable of utterly destroying what little remains of her reputation.

Titus St. John, Duke of Kendal, is known as the Forbidden Duke, a mysterious, intimidating figure who enters society just once each year at his stepmother's ball. A decade ago, he was a devil-may-care rake until his idle roguery brought about the ruin of Eleanor Lockhart - and his resulting self-imposed isolation. Now she's back, and she needs his help. But by saving her, he may just ruin her life all over again.

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very sweet story

a little short but it was right what I was in the mood for. very sweet story!

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Fairytale romance!

Loved the story! Dashing hero and a strong heroine! Marian Hussey did a superb job bringing this story to life......she is such a good storyteller😍

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Romance is still alive.

Loved this book. It was a very well written story. Lighthearted and a good ending. Could have heard more about some of the other characters but storyline was good.

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something new

I really enjoyed this book. Not the same as the variations of Pride and Prejudice however this was just as good totally enjoyed it.

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Back in the Ballroom!

The Forbidden Duke by Darcy Burke (Audiobook)
Narrated by: Marian Hussey
Series: The Untouchables, Book 1

3 Stars - This was my first historical by Darcy Burke. I found the writing good, and I enjoyed the setting of a girl having a season. I haven’t read one of these in a while and it was nice to be back in the ballroom, so to speak. Titus and Eleanor had good chemistry together, and were overall well rounded characters.

This was also my first time listening to Marian Hussey. I felt she did a great job narrating. I would happily listen to her again.

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Great

The book was good and the narrative was the
best I have heard. great job.

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Okay story, Great narration.

This story was okay. I've read better HR. I like that there was no insta lust.
The characters we well matched.

No mystery, suspense or surprises, just a typical romance story.

As for the narration it was fantastic. I am a big Marian Hussey fan. She does a great job on the men's voices and reads with emotion.

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love this

Spinster Miss Eleanor Lockhart finds herself homeless and she looks for work she finds herself as a companion to other females

Titus St. John, Duke of Kendal is known as forbidden as he was the one who ruined Eleanor betfore and now she needs his help to find out who is hunting her to hurt her

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Love this book!

If you could sum up The Forbidden Duke in three words, what would they be?

Totally Awesome Read!

What other book might you compare The Forbidden Duke to and why?

The Heart of a Duke Series by Christi Caldwell. Both keeps you wanting to know what happens next and what happens to the other characters in their stories.

Have you listened to any of Marian Hussey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Don't remember - but will look for others she has narrated.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me smile a lot and want to know what happened next.

Any additional comments?

Totally an awesome read - Marian Hussey tells this story so well! Miss Eleanor deserved Her Forbidden Duke - Titus is perfect for her.

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Great

good book. Worth reading. went by fast. Great for a quick read.
it was not long or complicated.

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