Heâs claimed his title
Could he inherit a bride, too?
Part of The Sommersby Brides: The Duchess of Skeffington retreats to the estate that was her refuge during her cruel marriage. Sheâs shocked to come face-to-face with the distant heir, now newly inherited duke, adventurous Simon Alexander. When Elizabeth is robbed, itâs up to them both to find the thief. But traveling together would attract too much gossip... Unless they pose as husband and wife!
LAURIE BENSON is an award-winning Regency romance author, whose book An Unexpected Countess was voted Mills & Boonâs 2017 âHero of the Yearâ by readers. She began her writing career as an advertising copywriter. When she isnât at her laptop, avoiding laundry, Laurie can be found browsing antiques shops and going on long hikes with her husband and two sons. Learn more about Laurie by visiting her website at lauriebenson.net. You can also find her on Twitter and Facebook.
Also by Laurie Benson
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An Unsuitable Duchess
An Uncommon Duke
An Unexpected Countess
The Sommersby Brides miniseries
One Week to Wed
Convenient Christmas Brides
His Three-Day Duchess
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HIS THREE-DAY DUCHESS
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As she sat across the desk from her solicitor, it was beginning to feel as if Lizzy had been waiting all her life for Mr Simon Alexander. And as the newly widowed Duchess of Skeffington, she wasnât accustomed to waiting for anything or anyone. Her husband had died months ago and she had yet to meet Mr Alexander, her husbandâs heir or, as he would be referred to now, the Duke of Skeffington. His tardiness today at the reading of her late husbandâs will was doing nothing to help the annoyance she already felt towards a man she had never met.
âIâm sure he wonât be much longer,â Mr Nesbit said, furrowing his grey brows and glancing at his pocket watch for what must have been the fifth time since she had arrived at his office at promptly one oâclock in the afternoon.
Lizzy toyed with her emerald necklace and didnât even try to hide her irritation. âAt least one of us is confident in that. Youâre certain he knows where we were to meet?â