ARC Review: Disrupting the Duke (Dukes Done Wrong #3) by Alexa Aston
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Series: Dukes Done Wrong #3
Author: Alexa Aston
Published September 23 2021 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Goodreads Synopsis
Accused of something they never did. Five boys banished from their homes in disgrace, to the place where they find the brothers of their heart—and build new family ties that will last a lifetime.
A brash army major who surprisingly becomes a duke. A lady who has no interest in ever wedding. An attraction that leads to passion... and love...
Cool, moody, and irresistible Donovan Martin finds himself the new Duke of Haverhill after his father and brother drown in a carriage accident. The womanizing Donovan decides to work his way through the numerous beauty of the ton because he has no intention of settling down. Until he encounters a most unusual woman—who informs him she never plans to wed.
Wynter Day wants to maintain her independence and never become subservient to any man. Besides, no man has ever sparked her interest romantically. Then the new Duke of Haverhill crashes into her life, causing Wynter to reconsider her stance on marriage.
A sprained ankle brings the pair closer together, with Wynter spending the Christmas holidays with Donovan and his friends. Sparks ignite and Donovan sees a future with Wynter. Then tragedy strikes, separating the couple, perhaps for good.
Will their stubbornness keep them apart—or will Donovan and Wynter let go of the ghosts of the past and take a chance on love?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
The third of the Turner Terrors, Donovan Martin, second son of the Duke of Haverhill was loved by his mother, but hated by his father, especially following his mother's death. Banished from the estate, and banned from communicating with his much loved elder brother. He's found his family in his fellow Terrors, but when an accident leads to him being the new Duke of Haverhill, he's way out of his comfort zone. More suited to the battlefield than a London drawing room, Donovan needs all the help he can get, and neighbour and friend of his brother, Wynter Day, is his guiding light. For Wynter, she knows that her father has settled a large allowance on her, in the case of his death, and she never needs, or wants, to marry. Her many years on the Season has allowed her to make matches and friendships, but she's never felt the spark that would make her consider giving up her freedom - until Donovan. From the first moment, she's questioning her feelings, and might just be willing to marry. Spending time with Donovan and his friends allows Wynter to see what her life could be like, but when tragedy strikes, will they be able to overcome it all?
This book might be my favourite of the series so far, though there were some moments towards the end that I disliked. Donovan and Wynter were fantastic characters, with strong backstories, and histories that shaped them into the person they were now. Donovan saw the cruelty of his father, and how image was everything to him when his mother died, and he was sent away as a grieving young boy, never to see his family again. He found friendship and kinship with the other boys sent to the Turner School, and in the military. When the news reached him that he was now Duke of Haverhill, it was met with dismay as he never wanted the title, and hoped that he could reconnect with his brother, Sam, when their father died. He knows nothing about what it means to be Duke, and needs to rely on the help of others - first his new secretary, then Wynter and her father, and finally his friends when they visit for Christmas. But it's mainly Wynter he relies on, and the longer they are together, the more it is obvious he can't imaging marrying anyone else, and he needs to prove his worth to her. I did hate the way the conflict towards the end was dealt with, but loved seeing the majority of the Terrors and their wives. I think the series is growing as more books are released, and I need to see the final two love stories!
Dates Read:
September 25, 2021
Rating
4 Stars
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