A steamy, dark Adult historical romance built around bdsm, regency, dark hero. 282 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Steamy. Dark. Emotional.
How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.
Matched on shared moods, tropes, and reading experience — not just genre tags.
Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.
The Duke I Tempted is book 1 in the Secrets of Charlotte Street series. Start here.
Readers who love steamy and dark stories with bdsm and regency. Best suited for Adult readers and up.
A steamy, dark Adult historical romance built around bdsm, regency, dark hero. 282 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Content notes include: sexual content, bdsm. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.
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