Book 1 of 4 in The Brothers Sinister
The Duchess War
Minnie has spent years being quiet and forgettable to hide her past. Then the Duke of Clermont, who is secretly stirring up the town's workers, sees straight through her.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~372
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The Duchess War?
The Duchess War is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
- Sexual assault
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The Duchess War: quick answers
How spicy is The Duchess War?
The Duchess War is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is The Duchess War a standalone?
No. The Duchess War is book 1 of 4 in The Brothers Sinister. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in The Duchess War?
The Duchess War features smart / nerdy heroine, secret identity, victorian. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Duchess War have content warnings?
Our notes for The Duchess War include: mental illness / anxiety / depression, sexual assault. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The Duchess War?
If you loved The Duchess War, try The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan, Unveiled by Courtney Milan, Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. They share its smart / nerdy heroine and secret identity energy at a similar spice level.