Polishing the Duke
by Alexa Aston

A haberdashery owner who suddenly discovers he's a duke . . .

A woman of the ton stained by scandal . . .

A deathbed request which brings this pair together . . .

Haberdasher Pierce Selkirk always knew he was the son of an earl. Much to his surprise, he learns he is not illegitimate as he had been led to believe. With his father's death, he becomes the Duke of Stoneham and must take up responsibilities beyond his comprehension.

Lady Nalyssa Shelbourne was the darling of thetonuntil her gambling father went bankrupt and committed suicide. The suicide cast a shadow upon Nalyssa, and she now earns her living preparing men who have unexpectedly come into a title, training them to take their places in Polite Society.

Nalyssa travels to Stonecrest, where she meets her next client, a man she is wildly attracted to. The new duke also desires Nalyssa, and she does her best to hold him at arms' length as she trains him in the idiosyncrasies and unwritten rules of theton. Nalyssa knows Stoneham must make a brilliant marriage, if only to help his sister and help her find her footing in Polite Society.

Will this duke create an even greater scandal by pursuing---and wedding---a woman barely tolerated by the ton?

Find the answer in Alexa Aston's Polishing the Duke, Book 3 in Suddenly a Duke.

Each book in the Suddenly a Duke seriesis a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read for free with Kindle Unlimited.

Suddenly a Duke
Book 1 -- Portrait of the Duke
Book 2 -- Music for the Duke
Book 3 -- Polishing the Duke
Book 4 -- Designs on the Duke
Book 5 -- Fashioning the Duke
Book 6 -- Love Blooms with the Duke
Book 7 -- Training the Duke
Book 8 -- Investigating the Duke

Other Books by Alexa Aston

Whispered Melodies
Lost Creek, Texas Hill Country Book 5

The Marquess' Quest for Love
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 6

Hot Duke Summer

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

Courtship at Shadowcrest: A Regency Duet
The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book 5

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

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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.