Dukes Are Forever by Bec McMaster

Dukes Are Forever

Steam-powered revenge in a deadly aristocracy

Written byBec McMaster
Narrated bySienna Frances
Length12h20m
Release dateJanuary 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.9 (1,780 ratings)

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AuthorBec McMaster
NarratorSienna Frances
Runtime12h20m
PublishedJanuary 19, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 (1,780 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Paranormal, Science Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Imagine Regency-era London, but with airships, corseted vampires, and a political intrigue that would make Machiavelli sweat. *Dukes Are Forever* drops you into a world where the aristocracy isn’t just old money—it’s undead overlords who rule through blood, steam, and razor-sharp wit. Bec McMaster’s worldbuilding is a deliciously twisted mashup of Jane Austen and Anne Rice, where bickering dukes, rogue scientists, and a queen with more secrets than a royal vault keep the pages turning. The romance at its core isn’t just sizzling—it’s a slow-burn battlefield of class, power, and forbidden attraction, where love might just be the most dangerous weapon of all.

Sienna Frances’ narration is the cherry on top of this gothic cupcake. Her voice shifts effortlessly from velvet-smooth aristocratic drawls to snarling villainy, making every character—from the smug duke to the snarky heroine—feel alive. The tone balances wry humor with creeping dread, especially in scenes where the steam-powered tech creaks ominously in the background, hinting at doom just around the corner. If you’ve ever wanted your historical romance with a side of gothic horror and a dash of dieselpunk, this is your audiobook.

Tags: steampunk romancevampire aristocracyRegency-era fantasyslow-burn enemies-to-loversaudiobook narration drama

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Dukes Are Forever* expecting another brooding vampire romance, but McMaster delivered something far sharper—a Regency-era dystopia where the real monsters are human (or undead) ambition and bad airship wiring. The chemistry between the duke and heroine crackles, but it’s the world that steals the show: neon-lit slums, grand ballrooms hiding bloodstained secrets, and a conspiracy that ties back to the French Revolution (or what’s left of it). Frances’ narration elevates the material even further. Her Duke of Malloryn sounds like a man who’s seen too much and smiles too little, while the heroine’s wit comes through sharp and unimpressed—until she’s not. The only misstep? A few too many exposition dumps in the first act, which briefly derails the momentum like a steam engine stalling mid-track. Pacing is relentless once the plot kicks into high gear, though the sci-fi elements occasionally feel shoe-horned in. Still, the payoff—a revelation about the queen’s true nature—left me gasping. If you crave romance with bite, politics with poison, and a love story that’s equal parts tender and terrifying, this audiobook is a masterclass in how to blend genres without losing your mind. Just don’t listen alone in the dark.

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