Training the Duke
by Alexa Aston

An army officer who has returned to his childhood home . . .

An earl's daughter forced to earn her own living . . .

Two damaged souls who find friendship . . . and love . . .

Lieutenant-General Cyrus Cressley's head wound leaves him blind in one eye and unsuited to lead men into battle. Selling his commission, Cy returns to Melrose to find his father long dead and his distant brother, who is in poor health, the new Duke of Margate. Cy is given use of the hunting lodge on the estate, where he seeks to find his purpose in life after being forced from the military.

Lady Finola Honeyfield's come-out was ruined when a cruel trick was played upon her, leaving her to trust no one but her dogs. She retreats to the country and becomes one of England's premier trainers of English springer spaniels, having found a way to earn her keep, even as she is lost in loneliness.

Thanks to her Honeyfield spaniels, Finola has a chance meeting with Cy. Soon, a friendship springs up between them, with Cy even helping Finola train her current litter of pups. But these two keep secrets from one another and when Cy suddenly finds himself the Duke of Margate, Finola washes her hands of him.

Can Cy convince Finola they are meant to be together and forge a path as the Duke and Duchess of Margate---or will her mistrust of gentlemen of the ton keep them apart forever?

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:
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

Hot Duke Summer

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

Recipe for Love
Sugar Springs Book 5

Love Blooms with the Duke
Suddenly a Duke Book 6

A Fresh Start
Sugar Springs Book 4

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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.