Suddenly a Duke Series by Alexa Aston

A fun-loving man who has become a staid duke . . .An independent lady who wishes to pursue her artistic bent . . .A long-ago meeting which left a lasting impression on them both . . .Daniel Judson, the Duke of Westfield, changed from a carefree young rogue into a sober duke once faced with a mountain of responsibilities after he assumed his grandfather’s title. After seeing both his sisters wed, Daniel knows it is finally time for him to take a wife in order to provide the necessary ducal heir... moreA fun-loving man who has become a staid duke . . .An independent lady who wishes to pursue her artistic bent . . .A long-ago meeting which left a lasting impression on them both . . .Daniel Judson, the Duke of Westfield, changed from a carefree young rogue into a sober duke once faced with a mountain of responsibilities after he assumed his grandfather’s title. After seeing both his sisters wed, Daniel knows it is finally time for him to take a wife in order to provide the necessary ducal heir.Lady Margaret Townsend’s come-out was delayed by the ill health and subsequent deaths of her parents. Now an ancient four and twenty, she makes her debut into Polite Society—not to find a husband—but to secure important social connections within the ton in order to acquire commissions to paint their portraits, a dream she has long held.Sparks surfaced during their initial encounter ten years ago. Their second introduction at the inaugural ball of the Season leaves Daniel certain he has found his duchess, while Margaret is confused by the never-known feelings stirring within her.Will the duke convince this lady she can have both marriage and her art—or will her stubbornness to follow a chosen path have her miss out on love?Find the answer in Alexa Aston’s Portrait of the Duke, Book 1 in Suddenly a Duke.Each book in the Suddenly a Duke series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.Suddenly a DukeBook 1 – Portrait of the DukeBook 2 – Music for the DukeBook 3 – Polishing the DukeBook 4 – Designs on the DukeBook 5 – Fashioning the DukeBook 6 – Love Blooms with the DukeBook 7 – Training the DukeBook 8 – Investigating the Duke less

A rule-following viscount who becomes a sudden duke . . .A young woman who loses her parents and turns to music for solace . . .Two people who want very different things from life . . .Lord Henry Vaughn witnesses the deaths of his father and grandfather and becomes the new Duke of Linberry. A decent, kind, and responsible man, Henry knows after this double tragedy that it is important he take a wife and provide a ducal heir since death can come calling unexpectedly... moreA rule-following viscount who becomes a sudden duke . . .A young woman who loses her parents and turns to music for solace . . .Two people who want very different things from life . . .Lord Henry Vaughn witnesses the deaths of his father and grandfather and becomes the new Duke of Linberry. A decent, kind, and responsible man, Henry knows after this double tragedy that it is important he take a wife and provide a ducal heir since death can come calling unexpectedly.Lady Sophia Sawyer loses both her parents closely together and mourns them the requisite year. When her cousin, the new Lord Parkhurst, calls her to London, she believes it is so she might make her delayed come-out. Instead, Fia is banished to live in the attic like a servant, while Parkhurst schedules her to give music lessons to children of the ton, keeping the fees for himself.The couple meets through mutual friends and the duke is drawn to the quiet, golden-haired beauty. When Fia shares she wants to play and compose her own music, however, Henry is torn, worried what Polite Society would think of a duchess who is anything but conventional.Will the duke learn to bend—and even let go of the ton’s rigid, unwritten rules—and instead choose to follow his heart?Each book in the Suddenly a Duke series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.Suddenly a DukeBook 1 – Portrait of the DukeBook 2 – Music for the DukeBook 3 – Polishing the DukeBook 4 – Designs on the DukeBook 5 – Fashioning the DukeBook 6 – Love Blooms with the DukeBook 7 – Training the DukeBook 8 – Investigating the Duke less

Eight titled peers who never expected to become dukes do just that—and are attracted to females whom Polite Society does not believe worthy of the title duchess, due to their desires to be more than typical ladies of the ton .But these sudden dukes choose to forge their own paths with the remarkable women who are already doing just that—and the resulting love proves that trusting one’s heart is always the right choice.A career army officer who never has known love . . moreEight titled peers who never expected to become dukes do just that—and are attracted to females whom Polite Society does not believe worthy of the title duchess, due to their desires to be more than typical ladies of the ton .But these sudden dukes choose to forge their own paths with the remarkable women who are already doing just that—and the resulting love proves that trusting one’s heart is always the right choice.A career army officer who never has known love . . .The bastard daughter of an earl who owns a millinery shop . . .A growing passion that could turn Polite Society on its ear . . .Major-General Nigel Foxwell has spent his entire adult life at war. When he receives word that his much older half-brother has died, Fox inherits not only the title Duke of Abington—but he becomes the guardian to his two nieces who are on the verge of making their come-outs.Miss Delaney Colebourne lost her beloved father and suffers the wrath of his heir. The new Lord Kinnison tells members of the ton if they frequent Delaney’s Designs , he and Lady Kinnison will give them the cut direct. His edict causes Delaney’s business to evaporate overnight.A chance meeting at a solicitor’s office has Fox pleading with Delaney to help him manage his nieces’ come-outs. She agrees to design the young ladies’ wardrobes and has her former employees help her in making up gowns for the pair. An attraction grows—and Fox and Delaney act upon—but she refuses to marry him.Will this newly-minted duke convince Delaney that she can maintain her independence and still love him—or will her mistrust of Polite Society prevent her from a lifetime of love?Find the answer in Alexa Aston’s Fashioning the Duke, Book 5 in Suddenly a Duke.Each book in the Suddenly a Duke series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.Suddenly a DukeBook 1 – Portrait of the DukeBook 2 – Music for the DukeBook 3 – Polishing the DukeBook 4 – Designs on the DukeBook 5 – Fashioning the DukeBook 6 – Love Blooms with the DukeBook 7 – Training the DukeBook 8 – Investigating the Duke less

A fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . .A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . .Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . .Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met. He decides he must turn over a new leaf and become a sober, responsible duke and starts by hiring a governess for the girls... moreA fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . .A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . .Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . .Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met. He decides he must turn over a new leaf and become a sober, responsible duke and starts by hiring a governess for the girls. But Miss Fennimore is a most unique governess with her odd methods of education—and soon Xander wonders if she might make for an even better duchess.Willa Fennimore’s parents were the toast of London’s theatre world until Theodosia Fennimore murdered her playwright husband and then leaped to her death. Not wishing to become an actress like her mother, Willa supports herself as a companion and governess for a decade, finding her latest post is to instruct a duke’s two unruly nieces.As Willa falls in love with the orphaned girls, she finds herself also tumbling into love with the Duke of Brockbank. She’s been warned that the duke was a wild rogue before he inherited his title, but Willa only knows the caring man who meets his duties head on and spends an inordinate amount of time with his nieces, who aren’t so terrible after all.After Brockbank offers marriage to Willa, she dreams of a new life filled with love and happiness. The only thing standing in her way is the secret of her past. If Willa shares her background, she fears she might lose Xander forever.Will Xander reject Willa when he learns of the scandal involving her parents—or will this rule-breaking duke flout the rules of Polite Society yet again and make a most inappropriate woman his duchess?Each book in the Suddenly a Duke series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.Suddenly a Book 1 – Portrait of the DukeBook 2 – Music for the DukeBook 3 – Polishing the DukeBook 4 – Designs on the DukeBook 5 – Fashioning the DukeBook 6 – Love Blooms with the DukeBook 7 – Training the DukeBook 8 – Investigating the Duke less