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THE DUKE'S SON SERIES

Jane Ashford

Book 1: HEIR TO THE DUKE (January 2016)
As eldest son of the Duke of Langford, Nathaniel Gresham sees his arranged marriage to Lady Violet Devere as just another obligation to fulfill – highly suitable, if unexciting. But as Violet sets out to transform herself from dowdy wallflower to dazzling young duchess-to-be, proper Nathaniel decides to prove he's a match for his new bride's vivacity and daring.
Oppressed by her family all her life, Lady Violet can't wait to enjoy the freedom of being a married woman. But then she learns her family's sordid secret, and she's faced with an impossible choice –does she tell Nathaniel and risk losing him, or does she hide it and live a lie?

Book 2: WHAT THE DUKE DOESN'T KNOW (2016)
A proper English wife, or the freedom of the sea? Lord James Gresham is the fifth son of the Duke of Langford, a captain in the Royal Navy, and at a loss for what to do next. He's made his fortune; perhaps now he should find a proper wife and set up his nursery. But the sea calls to him, while his search for a wife leaves him uninspired. And then, a dark beauty with a heart for revenge is swept into his life.
He can't have both, but he won't give up either. Half-English, half-Polynesian Kawena Benson is out to avenge her father and reclaim a cache of stolen jewels. There's nothing for James to do but protest his innocence and help Kawena search for the jewels, even though it turns his world upside down.

Book 3: LORD SEBASTIAN'S SECRET (January 2017)
The handsome, irresistible Sebastian cuts a wide swath among the ladies until he meets Lady Georgina Stane, a dazzling heiress who doesn't succumb to his wiles. Acting on the advice of Alex's wife Ariel, Sebastian finally gets Lady's Georgina's attention and becomes engaged to her. But can he keep up the charm on a long visit to her family home? And having met all of her eccentric family, does he want to?

Book 4: NOTHING LIKE A DUKE (May 2017)
Lord Robert Gresham has given up all hope that the beautiful Flora Jennings will ever take him seriously. He heads to an exclusive country house party to forget about Flora, but his plans are thwarted when she suddenly arrives. Their attraction flares, but romance becomes complicated when the sinister Anthony Durand shows up and threatens Flora. Every bone in Robert's body says to save her but he'll have to learn that some damsels in distress can rescue themselves if he truly wants to win her heart.

Book 5: THE DUKE KNOWS BEST (December 2017)
Lord Randolph Gresham has a promising career in the Church, and has come to London for the season to find a wife. But a feisty and dangerously attractive young woman who insists she'd never marry a clergyman keeps distracting him. This shouldn't be a problem—they'll just avoid each other. Then they're forced to sing together, and the duet is a deeply sensual experience, unprecedented in either of their lives.
Verity Sinclair, daughter of the Dean of Chester Cathedral, hasn't changed her mind about the future. But Randolph proves hard to resist, and when they finally give in to their passion, there's only one option left: marriage.

Jane Ashford's romances have sold over 650,000 copies worldwide. Sourcebooks, the successful publisher of Georgette Heyer, has been republishing Ashford's prized 18-book backlist as well never-before published romances including Once Again A Bride (2013) and The Bride Insists (2014). Ashford's books have been previously published by Warner Books, NAL, and Bantam Dell.
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Comments

“Ashford makes a strong start to her Duke's Sons Regency series with a story that affirms the value of being yourself and having fun in the process.”

“With her keen knowledge of the Regency era, Ashford, in the first installment of her new Duke's Sons series, tempts the reader with engaging characters, plenty of passion and a devastating secret in this nicely written, heartwarming and compelling read.” --RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

“Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists, this fetching romp enthusiastically launches Ashford's new series.”

“Ashford launches her new series...on a high note with an engaging tale about love and marriage that showcases her usual Georgette Heyeresque flair for characterization and impeccably realized historical setting.”