Patience Fairhurst has never imagined how easily her settled life could sink into sin. As every proper Lady, she was destined to marry an honourable Earl. Yet, on her way to visit him, she encounters the most vexing and seductive carriage driver, who would set her ride and heart on fire. When she realises that this insolent man is the Earl's best friend, dressed as a servant, it will be too late... Will she manage to ignore the temptation in order to avoid causing a huge scandal? The rakish Duke of Lutton, Frederick Asheton, is a pure adventurer who denounces the formal social engagements of high society and loves to disguise as a commoner. In one of his infrequent visits home, he meets the most ravishing Lady he has ever seen. The only issue is that the scandalous Patience is his friend's match... Will he risk the only friendship he has ever truly cared for in the name of lust? Forced to come together for the sake of a mutual friend, Patience and Federick will soon realise they are tied together by fate once and for all. Unable to control themselves, and desperately trying to bury their passionate feelings... Will they manage to make their sinful affair last forever? Or are these two lovers destined for failure? "Dazzled by a Devilish Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.