Discouraging the Duke

Dukes Done Wrong Series, Book 1

By: Alexa Aston

Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Accused of something they never did. Five boys banished from their homes in disgrace, to the place where they find the brothers of their heart—and build new family ties that will last a lifetime.

A lonely army captain who suddenly finds himself a duke. A gentleman's daughter running an estate because her father no longer can. Two lonely souls whose sparks are undeniable . . .

Miles Notley returns home as the new Duke of Winslow after being sent away for accidentally killing his younger brother when he was ten years old, an act his older brother committed—and denied. He has no idea how to run an estate, much less be a duke.

Emery Jenson came to Wildwood ten years ago with her parents, hired to be the estate's steward and housekeeper. She has taken on more responsibility as her father's mind grows weak and now runs the ducal country seat. When the new duke shows up, she schemes to hide her father's deficiencies, believing the Duke of Winslow won't remain long.

But Miles isn't going anywhere. He decides no one but Emery can be his duchess—if she will only say yes.

Will Emery discover that the best place she can be is at the Duke of Winslow's side?

©2021 Alexa Aston (P)2022 Tantor

Just wonderful!!!! Don’t Miss It!

New Author for me: Absolutely loved it!!!! Starts with very painful childhood with rejection by both parents and older brother. But great story of healing and finding love. Very tender and lovely with some exciting parts and a little danger, but the lead characters are very kind, wise, and strong and it was a wonderful love story!!! Definitely will get this author again!

Too mild for me

I was expecting a spicy novel like what Kerrigan Byrne writes, but it was 1/2 out of 5 on the spice meter. Sweet story, but I was wanting more steam.

The details that were given.

The story was very interesting and emotional. It started out with sadness and ended happy.

Unusual but good!

I liked the storyline, a little different than what you would expect of a romance novel. At first I thought I was listening to a sad dismal heartbreaking tale but I hung in there long enough and it started turning around & became very enjoyable. Narration was great.

Wry enjoyable

Loved it. As all romance novels, it is a little predictable, but that’s part of what makes it a relaxing read. Great narrator.