Second Sons of London Series by Alexa Aston / Historical Romance Book Series

Series overview: A group of friends meet at school. They’re all second sons and not expected to inherit their fathers’ titles. As they’re away at war, they each get called back home to take up their new titles as their elder brothers meet tragic ends. In coming back home, they seek to marry and carry on the line with heirs.

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Educated by the Earl

A new earl wants to find a wife quickly and avoid all the balls of the marriage mart. He attempts to save a young woman from a thief and irritates her instead. Despite her dislike for him at first, he attempts to woo her.

Print length: 270 pages

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Debating with the Duke

Shy and serious duke initially seeks a quiet and agreeable wife. He agrees to assistance from an outgoing and vivacious matchmaker, but finds himself attracted to her instead.

Print length: 254 pages

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Empowered by the Earl

The new earl doesn’t want to be tied down and intends to bed as many women as he can before settling down. He meets the cousin of his friends’ wives and changes his tune quickly.

Print length: 259 pages

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Made for the Marquess

One outgoing and sociable twin sister is back in England after a few years in Canada and meets a super shy and reserved new marquess. Despite their differences, opposites attract quite quickly.

Print length: 246 pages

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Dubious About the Duke

The shy and quiet twin of the lady from Book 4 arrives in London. She gets along well with her brother-in-law’s cousin, but he is not looking for a bride. When our hero takes in his rowdy illegitimate nephews, he needs help caring for them and our lady steps in to save the day.

Print length: 258 pages

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Valued by the Viscount

A viscount who has been rebuffed several times by women earlier in the series meets a vulnerable widow at a house party.

Print length: 255 pages

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Meant for the Marquess

After her father’s death, Lady Julia’s older half-brother tossed her out and forced her to find employment. She’s now the governess to the duke’s nephews from Book 5 of the series and has accepted her place as a mere miss and upper servant, never to take her place in Polite Society again. The duke’s army friend, Devin, has appeared at the big house to visit, after having recently been injured and sent home from the army. He’s looking for a purpose now that his military career has ended and learning how to use his left hand after his right was maimed. Devin and Julia meet and are instantly attracted to each other, though neither believe they are worthy of the other’s attentions. I enjoy reading the instant attraction and I love how both characters interacted with the six-year old nephews; however, I disliked how pushy Devin was towards Julia. It all works out in the end (as it often does in these books) and there’s a sweet little epilogue to tie up the entire series.

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