When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season’s most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London.Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is … Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can’t help but feel he’s been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke’s daughter should be out of his reach.
From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery’s past?
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I had read all of the books in this series but somehow missed this one, so I listened to it on audio and thoroughly enjoyed it, the narrator Janine Haynes did a fabulous job with all of the characters in the story and brought them to life and made me love them.
Avery Fox all of a sudden finds himself the heir to an Earl and comes into money like he has not had before, Avery led a terrible life growing up and has always fended for himself, he is more suited to the battlefields but now finds himself in the ballrooms of London society and at a loss as what he should do, that is until the beautiful Lady Lucy Radley steps in to help and Avery is not at all sure how he feels.
Lady Lucy Radley is finding herself alone with her friends and family finding love but she is strong and always does what she feels is right and the instant she sets eyes on Avery Fox she feels a pull to him and while doing her best to help him they end up in a situation that will mean marriage, and she is determined to make it work as she loses her heart to the man who is filled with honour.
Avery and Lucy do a lot of travelling in this story it is a journey to love and happiness across Scotland, England and France, I loved this one Avery was so vulnerable and Lucy strong and beautiful on the inside and out. The HEA is just the best so sensual and moving, I highly recommend this one and the series and I loved listening to this one as an audio book.
Another fun story although there were moments of heartache and painful memories. Avery was a man carved out of war and a cruel upbringing. I loved how Lucy wanted Avery to be happy even though it would hurt her. Together, they were a strong couple, and I enjoyed this story. Janine Haynes did a wonderful job bringing out the voices of these characters.
I received a copy of this audiobook as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
The Duke’s Daughter is another wonderful addition to the Duke of Strathmore series. Avery Fox needs to deal with his past, both his family and the war, and the fact that he is now heir to the Earl of Langham. Lucy Radley, the Duke of Strathmore’s daughter, means well when she offers to help Avery ease into society. When an unfortunate incident in the garden forces their marriage, neither is happy. Then a funny thing happens on the way to the Scottish divorce. Is it really what they want?
The road to happy ever after takes the couple from London to Scotland to Paris where Avery hopes to face and come to grips with his war experiences. Lucy hopes it will help him forgive himself and learn to love and be loved. All along the way, they have the support of the Radley and Langham families. This well-written story of forgiveness and acceptance holds your attention beginning to end. Once again, Janine Haynes does an excellent job narrating the engaging tale.
The audiobook is a gift. My review is voluntary.
Enjoyed this third book. will look to read the other books in the series.