Designs on the Duke
by Alexa Aston

A twin back from war, his brother dying in his arms . . .

A woman who has traveled the world and learned from those travels . . .

Two people who don't fit into the constricting rules of London's Polite Society . . .

Major Elijah Young never met his father, the Duke of Bradford, who believed his young wife betrayed him and gave birth to twins sired by another man. Now, two deaths have changed the trajectory of Elijah's life---and he is the new duke. Elijah vows never to wed and father children, wanting the ducal line to end with him.

Miss Abigail Trent lost both her parents and spent a decade with her guardian, journeying to exotic countries around the world. Abby takes her experiences and begins Trent Furnishings, sketching furniture influenced by her travels and having craftsmen bring her visions to life. Thetonis who can afford her designs, and so she enters Polite Society to bring notice to her business.

Neither Elijah nor Abby want marriage---and love is out of the question---yet their attraction grows as she accepts his commission to furnish his entire London townhouse.

Will this unlikely pair admit their feelings for one another---or will their lack of communication prevent them from finding lasting happiness?

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 Duke
Portrait of the Duke
Music for the Duke
Polishing the Duke
Designs on the Duke
Fashioning the Duke
Love Blooms with the Duke
Training the Duke
Investigating the Duke

Other Books by Alexa Aston

Whispered Melodies
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 5

Love in Every Bite
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 3

Script of Love
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 3

Painted Melodies
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 2

The Captain and the Duchess
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 4

The Perfect Blend
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 1

Falling for the Marquess
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 3

Dukes Done Wrong: A Regency Historical Romance Collection
Dukes Done Wrong

The Perks of Loving a Viscount
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 2

The Duke's Unexpected Love
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 1

Investigating the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 8

Training the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 7

Recipe for Love
Sugar Springs Book 5

Love Blooms with the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 6

A Fresh Start
Sugar Springs Book 4

Fashioning the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 5

A Perfect Match
Sugar Springs Book 3

Learning to Trust Again
Sugar Springs Book 2

Shadows of the Past
Sugar Springs Book 1

Small-Town Romance: A "Best of" Collection

Polishing the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 3

Music for the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 2

Portrait of the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 1

Educated by the Earl
Second Sons of London Book 1

The Duke That I Want
Dukes of Distinction

One Magic Night

Meant for the Marquess
Second Sons of London Book 7

A Very Historical Holiday Collection

Eight Hungry Lyon's: A Lyon's Den Connected World Boxed Set
The Lyon's Den Book 1-8

The Bridge to Love

The Best of Historical Romance: Series Starters

Valued by the Viscount
Second Sons of London Book 6

Finding Home
Maple Cove Book 5

The Lyrics of Love
Maple Cove Book 4

Dubious about the Duke
Second Sons of London Book 5

One Knight With a Lady

Get Your Duke On
Regency Historical Romance Anthology

Coming Home
Maple Cove Book 3

Made for the Marquess
Second Sons of London Book 4

Sin Like Flynn
Regency Historical Romance Duet

A New Beginning
Maple Cove Book 2

Another Chance at Love
Maple Cove Book 1

Empowered by the Earl
Second Sons of London Book 3

Illusions of Death

Debating with the Duke
Second Sons of London Book 2

Leave Yesterday Behind

A Knight for Kallen
Knights of Redemption Book 2

A Bit of Heaven on Earth
Knights of Redemption Book 1

Outlaw Muse
Sagebrush Brides Book 3

Destiny with a Duke
Dukes Done Wrong Book 5

Star of Wonder Book Historical Romance Collection

Written in the Cards
Sagebrush Brides Book 2

Delighting the Duke
Dukes Done Wrong Book 4

Upon a Midnight Dreary
Halloween Anthology

A Game of Chance
Sagebrush Brides Book 1

Disrupting the Duke
Dukes Done Wrong Book 3

Ballad Beauty
Lawmen of the West Book 4

Deflecting the Duke
Dukes Done Wrong Book 2

Love and the Lawman
Lawmen of the West Book 3

Discouraging the Duke
Dukes Done Wrong Book 1

Blind Faith
Lawmen of the West Book 2

Summer Reads Collection: Volume 1

Duke of Honor
Dukes of Distinction Book 5

Runaway Hearts
Lawmen of the West Book 1

Duke of Arrogance
Dukes of Distinction Book 4

Duke of Disrepute
Dukes of Distinction Book 3

Duke of Charm
Dukes of Distinction Book 2

Hollywood Heartbreaker
Hollywood Name Game Book 1

Hollywood Flirt
Hollywood Name Game Book 2

Hollywood Player
Hollywood Name Game Book 3

Hollywood Double
Hollywood Name Game Book 4

Hollywood Enigma
Hollywood Name Game Book 5

Duke of Renown
Dukes of Distinction Book 1

Dragonblade Holiday Bundle
A Historical Romance Collection

Soldiers & Soulmates: Books 1-3
A Regency Romance Collection

Destined for Love
Medieval Runaway Wives Book 3

A Promise of Tomorrow
Medieval Runaway Wives Book 2

Song of the Heart
Medieval Runaway Wives Book 1

To Win a Widow
Soldiers & Soulmates Book 5

Starlight Night
St. Clairs Book 6

To Save a Love
Soldiers & Soulmates Book 4

The Lyon's Lady Love
Lyon's Den Book 1

To Trust a Duke
Soldiers & Soulmates Book 3

To Tame a Rogue
Soldiers & Soulmates Book 2

To Heal an Earl
Soldiers & Soulmates Book 1

The Bastard
The King's Cousins Book 3

Suddenly a St. Clair
The St. Clairs Book 5

Embracing the Earl
The St. Clairs Book 3

The Pawn
The King's Cousins Book 1

Defending the Duke
The St. Clairs Book 4

Midnight with the Marquess
The St. Clairs Book 2

Thea
The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle Book 3

Devoted to the Duke
The St. Clairs Book 1

Derek
The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle Book 2

Diana
The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle Book 1

Season of Honor
Knights of Honor Book 11

The Heir
The King's Cousins Book 2

God of the Seas
Pirates of Britannia Connected World

Return to Honor
Knights of Honor Book 10

Path to Honor
Knights of Honor Book 9

Rise of de Wolfe
De Wolfe Pack Series / Knights of Honor

Gift of Honor
Knights of Honor Book 8

Love and Honor
Knights of Honor Book 7

Bold in Honor
Knights of Honor Book 6

Heart of Honor
Knights of Honor Book 5

Journey to Honor
Knights of Honor Book 4

Code of Honor
Knights of Honor Book 3

Marked by Honor
Knights of Honor Book 2

Word of Honor
Knights of Honor Book 1

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Alexa Aston's Bio

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.