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Debating with the Duke (Second Sons of London Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Alexa Aston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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First sons inherit all. Third sons are promised to the church. Second sons do their duty and serve in the military—unless fate intervenes and turns their lives upside down.

Welcome to Second Sons of London, a new Regency Historical Romance series by USA Today Bestselling author Alexa Aston, where seven men who are second sons lay claim to fabulous wealth and lofty titles and fulfill their destinies when they find their soulmates.

A serious duke who has been shattered by war. An opinionated beauty with no interest in marriage. A kiss that should be wrong but is more than right . . .

Major Everett Wayland is stunned when his brother is murdered, making Ev the Duke of Camden. The shy duke meets a matchmaking beauty of the ton who, while unsuited to be his duchess, promises to help Ev find an appropriate woman to become his wife.

Lady Adalyn Goulding is not easily intimidated and is a leader in Polite Society, occasionally matching couples together. Her cousin, Tessa, has made a love match and has a new baby, causing Adalyn to rethink her stance on marriage.

When she agrees to find a stodgy duke a bride who is dignified and unapproachable, Adalyn has no idea what she’s in for—especially after the dull duke kisses her—and she finds he’s not quite what he seems.

Will Ev convince Addie that she is everything he wants—and didn’t know he needed?

Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Debating with the Duke, the second book in Second Sons of London.

Each book in Second Sons of London is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

Second Sons of London
Educated by the Earl
Debating with the Duke
Empowered by the Earl
Made for the Marquess
Dubious about the Duke
Valued by the Viscount
Meant for the Marquess
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A serious duke who has been shattered by war. An opinionated beauty with no interest in marriage.

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Award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston, also an Amazon and Amazon UK All-Star Author, 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 lovable rogues and dashing knights, while her contemporary romances are light and flirty and sometimes contain a bit of suspense. Her series include Dukes Done Wrong, Dukes of Distinction, Soldiers & Soulmates, Lawmen of the West, Hollywood Name Game, The St. Clairs, Knights of Honor, The King's Cousins, The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle, and Sagebrush Brides. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LKQHLW4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 1st edition (April 6, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3701 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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USA Today and Amazon Top 100 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 who enjoys travel, sports, and time with her family, especially her two adorable grands.

Alexa's historical romances bring to life loveable rogues who turn out to be quite honorable, while her contemporary romances are light and flirty and sometimes contain a bit of suspense.

Coming in 2024? Her Regency romance series, The Strongs of Shadowcrest, along with her small-town contemporary romance series, Lost Creek.

Her other series include:

Suddenly a Duke

Sugar Springs

Second Sons of London

Maple Cove

Dukes Done Wrong

Dukes of Distinction

Hollywood Name Game

Soldiers & Soulmates

Lawmen of the West

The St. Clairs

Medieval Runaway Brides

Sagebrush Brides

The King's Cousins

Knights of Honor

Knights of Redemption

The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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Everett and Adalyn met at a dinner given by his best friend, who was also married to her cousin. They didn't think they suited, but in the end they brought out the best in each other. Everett was a second son he never figured he'd become the next Duke, he was also shy around large crowds. After they married she helped him overcome his shyness after they finally gotten round to telling the other they love the other. Can't wait to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this book! 👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤
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NavyWave62
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.75 STARS - LITTLE ON DRAMA
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022
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This is one of my favorite author's because her writing is amazing and pulls you quickly into her story. This one was different than the usual stories I love.

The H just came into his title of Duke and was at a loss how to act as one. He is very shy but is comfortable as a officer and being around his close friends. He must sell out of the military and seeks the help of his best friend how to approach this new aspect of his life. His friend is also a member of the Second Sons troupe, whose story was book 1 of this series.

What didn't make sense to me the H has no idea how a Duke is to behave, or what any of the rules are in Society. But, he knows how a Duchess should act and seeks that in a wife, didn't make sense he would know this. Which is his downfall in more ways than one.

The h is in no hurry to marry until she sees her close cousin with a baby and now she yearns for a husband and family. She is somewhat of a matchmaker with the Ton and that is how the H seeks her help. But, the h is all wrong according to what he wants in a wife. She is bubbly, confidant and knows who she is.
Slowly she realizes she wants the H as her husband and this is where they are both dishonest in their true feelings with each other.

I liked the H and h in the beginning but I didn't like how they were together. If they would only be honest with each other I would have felt a better connection to them. This story only has one villain who has a small part so not much drama. There is lovemaking, within marriage - heat level 4 out of 5.

This is a stand alone story but does have cross over character's from book 1.

I am looking forward to the next story in the series because the character's seem likable and would be well matched.

No cheating, no cliffhanger for our couple, an epilogue 6 mos in the future, HEA, little on romance and a small amount of steam. (ljb)
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PeggyC51
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Sons Serve in the Military unless...
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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In the midst of a brutal battle in Spain, Major Everett Wayland receives word that his brother has died, and that he is the new Duke of Camden. Ev is overwhelmed at first, and turns to one of his best friends. Spencer Haddock, now the Earl of Middlefield, and his new wife Tessa, welcome Ev and offer to help get him acclimated to his new life. He meets Lady Adalyn Porter, Tessa’s cousin, who offers to help him find a bride. When they meet sparks fly, but not the romantic kind, at first. They each take exception to the other’s behavior and perspective on marriage. They are opposites in almost every way. Ev is quiet, reserved, and uneasy in social situations. Addie is feisty, cheerful, opinionated, and quite comfortable in Society. However, there is a tension and an attraction simmering beneath their initial disdain. The biggest problem they have is not communicating their thoughts and feelings to each other. This leads to misconceptions and several misunderstandings. When all seems lost, Ev comes up with a plan to set things right. If all goes well, he and Addie will find their happily ever after. This is an enjoyable story with very entertaining characters. I recommend this one and look forward to the rest of this series.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.
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Mary E Henricksen
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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Second book was just as good as the first. Can’t wait to read the third book!
Amazing author and series so far!
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Pansy Petal
3.0 out of 5 stars Communication 101
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
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Stories with the breakdown of communication frustrate me. I am not even sure if there was a breakdown as much as a lack of communication. These two said what they thought the other wanted to hear, not what was in their hearts. Frustration! I did finish the book in spite of wanting to throw it across the room, and was satisfied with the conclusion. But getting to that conclusion was painfully frustrating.
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Debra L. Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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Major Everett Wayland thought he'd spend his life as an army officer, but when his older brother is murdered, Everett finds himself as the new Duke of Camden. He knows nothing of running a duchy or how to act in Polite Society. His friends, Spencer and Tessa, agree to help him along with Tessa's cousin Lady Adalyn who has been out in Society for a couple of years. Adalyn has enjoyed her time as a single young woman, but feels this is the year she's ready to marry. What she doesn't want is someone as shy and reserved as the newly elevated Duke of Camden, but there's something in the way he looks at her that fans the flames of desire. He's not the man for her, but can she convince her heart of that?

I'm a fan of Ms. Aston and enjoyed this second book of the series. Everett is honorable and quite reserved, but he is the ultimate gentleman. I liked how his personality grew and changed as well as his wants in a duchess. Adalyn was likable and she tried so hard to make Everett happy not realizing that she was changing exactly what he liked about her in the first place. While there aren't any big conflicts in the story that could have made it more interesting but after a series of misunderstandings, these two finally confess their feelings for each other and enjoy their own HEA. I'm looking forward to reading the third book in the series.

I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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Top reviews from other countries

Matante7
4.0 out of 5 stars Better
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2023
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I found this one better than the first story. I liked the characters and the settings. The story still seems a bit patchy. It has no continuous conflict to keep your interest. The climax was nicely done and lead in to the next story interesting. I will read more and hope.
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Kindle Customer Carol pike (love regency fiction)with a good story line.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2022
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Something a bit different, not the usual romance not sure if it would have really happened in these times but still a good story.
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Andy in Canada
3.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first - still lacking
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2022
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This second installment in Aston's Second Sons of London series was better than the first, but still a snoozy, plot lacking story. Sure, there's a misunderstanding between the two, but that doesn't make a solid, gripping plot.

There was good chemistry between the two main characters, but the passion scenes lacked some details that would make them sizzle.

Overall, not terrible but not great.
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Franca Mastropietro
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2022
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I have recently discovered this author, I am enjoying this series. Loved the characters and the friendship they built.
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Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2022
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A good read without being spectacular. I do hate this authors tendency to include descriptive sex as it adds nothing to the plot nor enhances the romance, taking up word count that would be better used in the storyline. That may have elevated this to a 5 star rather than 4 star read.
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