Everyone Nicholas Bateman ever loved has died. Except Violet Caulfield, which must mean he never loved her. Eight years after she threw him over to marry a viscount, Nick is a widowed duke who prefers isolation. When a friend convinces him to leave his lair of self-imposed solitude, he considers taking another wife, provided she agrees to his terms: no emotional attachment of any kind.

Now widowed, Lady Violet Pendleton hopes for a second chance with the man she’s always loved. But she isn’t prepared for the desolation in his soul or the animosity he still bears toward her. Despite those obstacles, it’s clear their passion hasn’t dimmed. However, the heat between them isn’t enough to melt the Duke of Ice, and this time Violet may find herself the jilted party. Can love, once so tragically lost, finally be found? **

Review

"5 out of 5 for this reader folks!
So usually this far into a series one sometimes thinks, "ok 7th book this is getting a little old!" .. NOT THIS SERIES! Each book gets better and better and this novel was no exception. I think this one may be my fave yet!"
- Front Porch Romance

"Ms. Burke keeps proving that she excels in historical romance novels. Writing beautifully, eloquently and ever enchanting. Her descriptions in her settings as well as her characters are on par, capturing you within the century she enfolds you in. From the looks of the characters down to their clothes and the scenery. She crafts her novels in a way that I can see everything in my minds eye... perfectly!
If you haven't embarked on this series, I highly recommend you do! It's one not to be missed!"
- Wit & Wonder Agency

"THE DUKE OF ICE is an incredibly emotional story; there was a lot of drama I did not expect, and I dare anyone to stop reading once the second half gets under way because this is intense!"
- Buried Under Romance

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