Duke of Decadence (Lords of Hedonism #1) by Violetta Rand. Historical Romance ARC Review.

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Welcome to Book One in the original rock gods and bad boys of Regency series - men of talent, of divine inspiration, of passion, and of torment. If there were guitars to be smashed in hotel rooms, these gentlemen would have been at the forefront. Groupies? Yes. Bad behavior? Absolutely. But in the end, love rules the day and the soul is satisfied. Indulge in unexpected stories and unexpected adventure in the first, the best, and the only LORDS OF HEDONISM series...

Alonzo, the Duke of Pridegate, is handsome, wealthy, and hedonistic to a fault. Gifted with the voice of a siren that can inflame the tamest of London debutantes, he has just returned to London after a year-long tour. Although he spent a considerable amount of time in the beds of beautiful ladies, he longs for the familiar and sedate — and perhaps even a woman of his very own.

Lady Julia Castle, the only child of the Duke of Hampstead, has no interest in overbearing, spoiled lords—especially ones who pretend to be famous and greatly desired. She’s a dedicated intellectual with ambitions to become a respected philanthropist, so when Alonzo Farrington runs into her at a book shop and claims to be a duke, she immediately doubts him. What man of the ton would act as he does? When he invites her to a private performance, she reluctantly accepts only to discover that he is indeed a duke and a famous Verdi baritone.

Unimpressed by his fame, Julia admits to herself that any woman would be thrilled to be seduced by such a man and with her father pressuring her to marry—Julia is now desperate to find a husband she can tolerate. Could Alonzo be that husband even though he goes against everything she's fought so hard to resist? It may be a decision that costs her greatly, for once she and the duke are alone, she's at his mercy.

Or, so he believes...

A Lord of Hedonism may have met his match.

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Lords of Hedonism
Book 1 - Duke of Decadence
Book 2 - Earl of Excess
Book 3 - Prince of Pleasure

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Alonso Farrington,  the Duke of Pridegate has got everything, money,  looks a title and a voice that is a gift from god.  He often sings opera all over Europe.  He literally has young women and their mammas trying to tear the clothes of his back.  Still there is something more he wants.  

Lady Julia Castle is a very independent and intelligent young woman.  Her father is a Duke and he really wants her to get married,  but she thinks all the men in the "ton" are wastrels . She has very radical views about the way they treat those not as fortunate.  

This is a very amusing story with wonderful characters.  Our hero is a Rock God of his time and our heroine is not impressed. Lots of fun for this first book in the series and I can't wait to read the rest.  

I loved it.

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Raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Violetta Rand spent her childhood reading, writing, and playing soccer. After meeting her husband in New England, they moved to Alaska where she studied environmental science. Violetta spent a decade working as a scientist before quitting her day job to pursue her dream as a full time writer.

Violetta still lives in Anchorage, Alaska, and spends her days writing evocative contemporary and historical romance. When she’s not reading, writing, or editing, she enjoys time with her husband, pets, and friends.

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