No Dukes Allowed
No Dukes Allowed by Jess Michaels is a historical romance published by Passionate Pen LLC on July 11, 2023. This edition spans 240 pages and is written in English. The story follows the Duchess of Gooding, Valaria, who, after the death of her abusive husband, finds herself living among other widows on Kent’s Row. Embracing her newfound independence, she forms friendships with two fellow dowager duchesses, all while harboring a secret that could change everything.
As Valaria navigates her new life, she encounters Callum Osgood, the Duke of Blackvale, who was close to her late husband. Concerned for her well-being, he seeks to help her, despite his long-held attraction to her. The narrative explores the tension between Valaria’s desire for independence and the unexpected feelings that arise as she and Callum grow closer. Readers will find themes of romance and personal struggle as Valaria confronts her past and the possibility of a future with Callum, all while trying to keep her secrets hidden. This book is the first in The Kent’s Row Duchesses Series and can be enjoyed as a standalone story.
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After her abusive husband’s death, the Duchess of Gooding has been relegated to Kent’s Row, a place where widows are put out to pasture. Valaria isn’t upset by this. She’s running from her past and happy to be independent and away from prying eyes. And she knows she won’t be lonely after she meets and befriends two other young dowager duchesses who are also residing in the Row. Oh yes, life could be perfect…as long as no one ever finds out her secret.
Callum Osgood, Duke of Blackvale, was best mates with Valaria’s late husband and he mourns his friend’s untimely death. He also finds himself concerned about Valaria, especially when he hears she has been all but kicked out of her home and onto Kent’s Row. Convincing himself it isn’t about the attraction he’s always felt for the prickly duchess, he vows to do what he can to help her.
Of all the people in the world, Valaria cannot let Callum near her. But his honor and decency keep edging around her walls. As does the unexpected desire he makes her feel. Resistance turns to surrender, an affair to something deeper and soon all that she is trying to keep secret will spill out. Will what she’s done come between them and tear apart all they are starting to build? Or could he love her enough to fight for their future and protect her from her past?
This is the first in The Kent’s Row Duchesses Series and can be read as a standalone book.
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