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The Strongs of Shadowcrest
Series · 3 books · 2024

Books in series

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#2

The Perks of Loving a Viscount

2024

A man who cherishes his freedom at sea. A woman who fears she will never find her place in Polite Society. Two unlikely people who come together—and find love . . . As a boy, Seth Atwell falls in love with the sea. His uncle, Lord Hopewell, arranges for Seth to become a cabin boy, and over the years, Seth works his way up to the position of captain of a trading vessel. On a return trip home to England, he is shocked to learn that he is the new Viscount Hopewell—and must give up his seafaring ways. Lady Philippa Strong has a zest for life and is always in motion. Curious about everything, with a love of languages and geography, Pippa doesn’t want to make her come-out with her twin. Though she adores Georgina, Pippa knows when the ton compares the two Strong twins, she will come up lacking. Seth retreats to Hopewood, his country estate, where he encounters his ducal neighbor’s sister. Seth is drawn to Pippa’s free spirit and inquisitive nature, and she agrees to give him riding lessons since he has never been atop a horse. The pair grow close, but friendship is not enough for this viscount. He wants to claim Pippa as his viscountess. Can Seth convince Pippa that friends can become lovers—and that love does not limit a woman’s opportunities?
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#3

Falling for the Marquess

2024

A war hero who returns to a title. A lady making her debut into Polite Society. Two people drawn together, yet others think them better apart . . . Second son August Holt is serving as a captain in the Peninsular Wars when he is gravely injured. August loses an eye and also bears a hideous scar running from his brow to his cheek from a saber wound. He returns home in time to speak to his older brother, the Marquess of Edgethorne, on his deathbed. Peter makes August promise to attend the Season the following spring and find a bride. Lady Georgina Strong is ready to make her debut in Polite Society with two of her sisters and two cousins. Yet one after another changes her mind, and at the beginning of the Season, Georgie is the only one left to make her come-out. She has witnessed her twin Pippa wed for love, and Georgie decides she will settle for nothing less—even if it takes more than one Season to find true love. When August and Georgie meet, she is not repelled by his appearance in the least, seeing him for the man he is. The new marquess finds himself attracted to the kindhearted lady, but he views her as a bright star who would be dimmed if they became involved. Instead, he hopes his lofty title and wealth will persuade one of the ton’s wallflowers to agree to marry him. He will insist on separate lives and bury himself in the country, allowing his marchioness to raise their children. Georgie enjoys her Season and the attention of many suitors, but she constantly thinks of Lord Edgethorne, who stirs feelings within her which she is unfamiliar with. She wants not only a man who will love her—but a man who is her partner—and will help raise their children in a loving home. Will the marquess settle for a marriage of convenience, or will he realize marriage with Georgina could see love flourish between them? Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Also you can read free in Kindle Unlimited! The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book #1: The Duke’s Unexpected Love Book #2: The Perks of Loving a Viscount Book #3: Falling for the Marquess Book #4: The Captain and the Duchess Book #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet – includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount’s Heart) Book #6: The Marquess’ Quest for Love Book #7: The Duke’s Guide to Winning a Lady
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#4

The Captain and the Duchess

2024

A widowed duchess yearning to find love. An orphan who became a sea captain. A powerful, forbidden love which ignites between the pair . . . Dinah Strong, the Dowager Duchess of Seaton, was forced to wed a man much older than herself. Much to his dismay, she gifts him with four daughters, who, along with the two nieces she raises, became the lights in an otherwise dismal life. Now widowed, Dinah decides to participate in the Season, hoping she might be fortunate enough to finally find love. None of the gentlemen appeal to her—because of one man she cannot forgot. Drake Andrews is a man who is everything her late husband was not. The sea captain is bold, daring, and unafraid of taking risks, not to mention his sinfully delicious good looks. Dinah met him briefly before he sailed off on a lengthy voyage, and she finds her thoughts turning to him more and more. Captain Andrews was an orphan raised at sea, and it is the only life he has ever known. He has finally achieved his goal of captaining his own vessel for Neptune Shipping Lines, but he can't seem to get the Dowager Duchess of Seaton out of his mind. His closest friend and former fellow seaman introduced Drake to her just before Drake set sail on his maiden voyage as a captain, and the woman has haunted his dreams every night. Now back in London and between sailing assignments, Drake calls upon the dowager duchess, finding despite their origins, they have much in common. Their growing attraction flames into a torrid affair, with Dinah declaring her wish for them to wed. Will Drake allow obstacles to keep them apart—or will love triumph over Polite Society's expectations for the widowed duchess? \*Each book in The Strongs of Shadowcrest is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and can be read free with Kindle Unlimited! The Strongs of Shadowcrest Book #1: The Duke’s Unexpected Love Book #2: The Perks of Loving a Viscount Book #3: Falling for the Marquess Book #4: The Captain and the Duchess Book #5: Courtship at Shadowcrest (Regency Duet – includes Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount’s Heart) Book #6: The Marquess’ Quest for Love Book #7: The Duke’s Guide to Winning a Lady

Author

Alexa Aston
Alexa Aston
Author · 90 books

Award-winning and USA Today 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. Stay in touch with Alexa at: Website: https://alexaaston.com/ Newsletter Sign-Up: http://madmimi.com/signups/422152/join Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralexaa... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexaAston BookBub Follow: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/alexa... Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/alexaaston BingeBooks Author Page: https://bingebooks.com/profile/AlexaA... Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

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