A Duet with the Siren Duke

De: Elise Kova

Narrado por: Elizabeth Evans

A ship’s captain has always braved the sea’s dangers, thanks to borrowed magic from a siren duke. But now the debt has come due and she’ll pay . . . with her soul and her heart.

Fall in love with the Siren Duke in this enthralling installment of the Married to Magic fantasy romance novels—swoonworthy, escapist standalone reads that combine wondrous fantasy worlds with slow-burn romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy

She sold her soul to a siren and now he’s come to collect.

Victoria risks everything to leave a dangerous marriage and gain a second chance at life. But when her escape goes awry, she finds herself caught in the strong embrace of a mysterious siren, forced to choose: temporary salvation or immediate death.

And so, a cursed deal is struck.

Five years later, Victoria is alive—and the world’s finest ship captain. But her debt to the siren looms while her conniving ex has demanded a king’s ransom as the final price of her freedom. Victoria refuses to cause her family to suffer any more on her behalf, and is determined to make things right before her time is up. But that time is cut short.

The siren comes for her. Six months early.

Taken to the magical and deadly Eversea, home of the sirens, Victoria discovers she’s the sacrifice upon which all sirens pin their hopes. If they want to appease an angry god and save a world on the brink of destruction, then they need her. Which gives her the perfect leverage.

Victoria strikes a new bargain: the Siren Duke will help save her family, and she’ll fulfill his demands. It’s a good bargain until a flicker of passion ignites in the scarred remnants of Victoria's heart, threatening all she's worked for. As the sacrifice for the God of Death, she’s meant to give up everything that draws her to the world of the living. But that’s impossible when all she can think about is how this handsome siren’s song, and his hands, make her feel very much alive.

In a realm of ancient magic, submerged secrets, and forgotten gods, can love find a place among shattered hearts as they race against time and the blossoming of forbidden desires? Or will the delicate songs of their hearts be silenced once and for all?

A Married to Magic Novel

Don’t miss any of the enchanting Married to Magic novels. Linked standalones to be read in any order!
A DANCE WITH THE FAE PRINCE • A DUEL WITH THE VAMPIRE LORD • A DUET WITH THE SIREN KING • A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT

The world building

Everything about this audiobook was amazing from the characters to the world building. The story had me completely enthralled as if I myself was dragged to the seas with a siren call. I was saddened toward the end it was bittersweet. The whole story was amazing and the narrator did a spectacular job with the characters both male and female. It all was amazing!

This is much different than other Married to Magic

A Duet with the Siren Duke pulls the reader back into a beautifully diverse word of magic and mystery. I feel that this standalone novel in Elise’s Married to Magic series is elevated and stands out from the other books. I appreciate the layering of more mature themes. I think Elise did a really great job touching on more potentially sensitive matters while allowing the characters to grow and mature together gradually. Their forbidden love is sweet and definitely pulled on my heartstrings as it progressed.

This is not my favorite book, however. I personally wasn’t connected to Victoria or her background, so my opinions are purely my own. I feel confident that these character will touch the right people and offer an enjoyable reading experience.

Elise continues to nail her world building and even sprinkles in at the end a small connection to one of her other Married to Magic books! This got me super excited, and I am looking forward to listening to that book (not specified to not spoil anything) even though it’s already been released. I was a little late getting into this series, so I didn’t read the books in publication order. I imagine the Eversea is stunning, and filled to the brim with unique sirens of all shapes and colors.

A Duet with the Diren Duke is again quite different but is no less well written. Fans of sirens, magic, forbidden lovers, and the story of Orpheus and Eurydice will love this stand alone novel.

wow

with each book in this collection I think wow it can't be topped but I was once again proved wrong. well written and narrated it just sucks you in.

not my style

it just wasn't what I was hoping for. I finally just stopped with about 5 hours left.

A Thoughtful but Mixed Reading Experience

I recently listened to the audiobook version of “A Duet with the Siren Duke” by Elise Kova, and I must say that the audiobook performance was outstanding. The narrator brought depth and emotion to the story, making it an enjoyable listening experience.

However, I found myself struggling to fully immerse myself in the book’s narrative. While there were parts of the story that I could connect with, I couldn’t help but feel that the author went on at length about certain aspects, particularly the main character’s thoughts on love. It felt like these themes were repeated excessively, and it detracted from the overall pacing and emotional impact of the story.

As a fan of Elise Kova’s work, I had high expectations, and I couldn’t help but feel that this book didn’t quite meet them. It seemed to lack the depth of feeling and connection that I’ve come to expect from her storytelling. While it had its moments, it’s not what I would consider her best work.

It’s worth noting that I don’t write many reviews, but I wanted to share my honest thoughts on this book. Ultimately, reading preferences are highly subjective, and while this book didn’t resonate with me as much as I had hoped, it may still hold appeal for others who enjoy fantasy romance with a unique blend of elements.