Seduced by the Beastly Duke is a steamy Regency historical romance by Sally Vixen that follows the classic "Beauty and the Beast" trope within a marriage-of-convenience framework.

: The novel explores themes of inner beauty versus outward appearance , the dangers of judging based on rumors, and the healing power of trust and second chances. Reader Reception

Sally Vixen is a prolific author of historical romance, often published through Cobalt Fairy. Her stories typically guarantee a with no cheating or cliffhangers. Other popular titles in her catalog include The Cruel Duke , The Traumatized Duke , and His Accidental Duchess .

The story centers on , a young woman who has largely accepted a future as a spinster to focus on her sister's upbringing. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her father reveals he has incurred a massive debt that can only be settled by marrying one of his daughters to a man rumored to be a "monster". To protect her sister's future, Amelia selflessly volunteers to marry the man, sacrificing her own dreams.

: Like many of Sally Vixen’s works, it features a "steamy" depiction of the Regency era while maintaining a realistic tone regarding social pressures.

: Amelia and Arthur initially enter the marriage with the mutual understanding that no emotions will be involved. They even establish strict rules for their relationship to maintain a professional distance.