Defending the Duke

In Alexa Aston’s "Defending the Duke," reluctant Duke Anthony Godwin, who despises his newfound title, is unexpectedly swept into the world of high society after the death of his family. He is quickly married to Laurel Wright, a woman from humble beginnings who is seeking assistance after her mother's death, and their relationship begins with mutual disdain. As passion ignites between them, they face the challenge of overcoming their initial barriers and pasts to discover if love can truly emerge between a reluctant duke and an illegitimate shop girl.