Duke of Pryde (Seven Dukes of Sin #3) by Mariah Stone

ABOUT THE BOOK

A marriage of convenience forces a powerful duke to choose between his ferocious pride and love that melts his icy heart.

Reputation is everything in the ton. And no one’s is more pristine than Constantine Buccleigh, Duke of Pryde’s. But when a blackmailer threatens to expose his devastating secret and have him lose everything, he’s forced to marry Miss Modesty Fairchild, a woman far below his station.

A budding archeologist, Modesty would rather dig in the dirt than host a gala. But a deathbed promise has left her the guardian of an orphaned baby. She’ll do anything to protect her little ward…even marry the heartless duke who made the most offensive proposal in the history of womenkind.

Lonely in Pryde’s elegant Mayfair home, she despises the cold, unyielding duke who expects her to become his perfect duchess. She loathes his arrogance. He resents her defiance. But as dance lessons and etiquette tutorials force them together, Modesty refuses to shrink beneath his iron control. And with every act of rebellion, she shatters his carefully crafted armor, revealing the lonely, broken man beneath.

Glimpsing the tender heart beneath her husband’s haughty exterior, Modesty dreams of a loving future.

But a villain in the shadows plots Pryde’s downfall. And as the Seven Dukes of Sin hunt for clues, the blackmailer raises the stakes.

Faced with a dreadful choice, will Constantine sacrifice his pride and his title for the wife and child he has come to treasure?

MY REVIEW

This is the second book I’ve read in the Seven Dukes of Sin series and it totally swept me off my feet. It has all the elements that kept me turning pages including swoon-worthy romance, rich character dynamics, and challenging life lessons.

Constantine Buccleigh, Duke of Pryde, is facing a crisis when a blackmail letter drops onto his doorstep along with an orphaned baby and his beautiful guardian, Modesty Fairchild. It’s a tale of scandal that threatens to knock him off his pedestal in Mayfair, and an unconventional marriage of convenience that disrupts his sense of self. For someone who is all about maintaining the appearance of perfection, this is a nightmare for the Duke.

Constantine is prideful and swimming in all that aristocratic indifference. But what really grabbed my attention was his vulnerability that he held in check. Watching him doubt his decisions and learn a thing or two about selflessness and humility was a beautiful and heartbreaking sight.

Modesty has been raised to prioritize principles over extravagance. She is a strong woman who wears her morals like a badge of honor, even if it means postponing her own dreams. Life takes a twist when an orphaned child suddenly requires her care. Modesty’s heart is in the right place, but it certainly complicates things when she finds herself entangled with a duke who is not all what he seems.

Let’s not forget the friendships in this tale. Camaraderie and loyalty are important among the seven dukes! The bonds that are formed between characters are beautifully crafted, proving that true friends are worth their weight in gold.

Ms. Stone captures the essence of the human spirit struggling with pride and the pursuit of authenticity and happiness, all wrapped in a delightful romantic package. I look forward to book 4 in the series.

If you’re looking for a read that tugs at your heartstrings and showcases the real struggles of loyalty and love, I highly recommend picking this one up. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Thank you to Ms. Stone for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

Seven Dukes of Sin Series

1. Duke of Rath (2024)
2. Duke of Luhst (2025) – My review
3. Duke of Pryde (2025)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amazon Top 100 bestselling author Mariah Stone pens historical and time travel romance featuring regency dukes, tenacious Vikings, and fierce Highlanders, all captivated by strong-willed women. In her downtime, Mariah raises two adorable kids and enjoys romantic North Sea escapes with her husband. A multilingual Outlander and Bridgerton fan, she relishes sushi, Thai food, and runs a local writer’s group. Subscribe to her newsletter for a free time travel book today!