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Discouraging the Duke

Dukes Done Wrong Series, Book 1

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Discouraging the Duke

By: Alexa Aston
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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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 Historical Historical Fiction Romance Royal Romance Royalty Victorian Heartfelt
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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!

Just wonderful!!!! Don’t Miss It!

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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.

Too mild for me

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

The details that were given.

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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.

Unusual but good!

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

Wry enjoyable

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This is the first in the series and I devoured it. It’s an emotional roller coaster, especially for the MMC, who suddenly finds himself inheriting the title of Duke and all that goes with it. Add a young lady who’s been helping her parents run his country estate and (sigh) a recipe for romance. Through a rocky road it weaves its way to a HEA.
The narrator is good but only 4-star.
Overall a good weekend read. The steam level is 3-1/2 - 4 but the sex scenes can be easily skipped without altering the story.

Great Read!

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Matthew Davies does a fantastic job at narrating this story. He really brings it to life. This is the first book from this author that I have listened to and I look forward to more. I highly recommend

Great narrator and a very easy listen

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Matthew Lloyd Davies
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Quality narration by Matthew Lloyd Davies!

I was surprised that this story had a male main character.
Normally, I prefer female main characters, but this was well balanced.

It contained drama, violence, murders, angst, humour, and emotional tension.

Good narration

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The story started out very good held my attention till the sex explicit scenes dominated the whole story. I will not be listening to any more of this author stories.

It could of been

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The story was …. well there really wasn’t a story just a series of descriptive scenes to move the book forward.
Overall the story was thin, the characters uninspired, and the kiss of death - predictable.
I have enjoyed Alexa Aston’s books and will continue to purchase and read unfortunately “Discouraging the Duke” was a dud.

Very Disappointing

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