{"product_id":"discouraging-the-duke-9781956003017","title":"Discouraging the Duke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the new world from Alexa Aston-Dukes Done Wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccused 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiles 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. With his brother's death, Miles finds himself in unfamiliar waters. He has no idea how to run an estate, much less be a duke. Until he meets an intriguing young woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmery 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 since the Season is in full swing and he will need to claim a bride and provide an heir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Miles isn't going anywhere. He becomes captivated not only by Emery's charm and confidence but admires her skills in making Wildwood a profitable estate. Miles decides no one but Emery can be his duchess-and he is up for the challenge, ready to convince the blunt beauty in the battle of wills that they can both come up winners-if she will only say yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill Emery, who thinks she has found her place in the world and urges Miles to now find his, discover that the best place she can be is at the Duke of Winslow's side?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach book in Dukes Done Wrong is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDukes Done Wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscouraging the Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeflecting the Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisrupting the Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelighting the Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestiny with a Duke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAston, Alexa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Alexa Aston lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She's a binge fiend (The Crown and Ozark are favorites) who enjoys travel, sports, and time with her family.Her historical romances bring to life loveable rogues and dashing knights, while her contemporary romances are light and flirty and sometimes contain a bit of suspense.","brand":"Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50383037530386,"sku":"9781956003017","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/discouraging-the-duke-9781956003017","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}