Praise for the first novel in the Unlikely Duchesses series

THE DUKE I ONCE KNEW

“Tightly plotted, well-paced … shows that sometimes, love is just meant to be.”

—National Public Radio

“A heart-melting story of forgiveness and second chances.”

—Booklist

And for Olivia Drake’s Cinderella Sisterhood series

“Drake proves the right pair of shoes can change your life—especially if they’re red and belong to the Cinderella Sisterhood.”

—RT Book Reviews on Bella and the Beast

“Lush historical romance, complete with all the sprinklings of a fairytale. Olivia Drake is an excellent writer, and this story knows how to submerge readers completely.”

—Fresh Fiction

“Breathtaking.”

—Night Owl Reviews on Abducted by a Prince

“A compelling romance filled with intrigue.”

—Affaire de Coeur on Stroke of Midnight

“Cinderella knew it was all about the shoes, and so does master storyteller Drake as she kicks off the Cinderella Sisterhood with a tale filled with gothic overtones, sensuality, sprightly dialogue, emotion, an engaging cast, and a beautiful pair of perfectly fitting slippers.”

—RT Book Reviews on If the Slipper Fits

About the Author

OLIVIA DRAKE is a New York Times bestselling author who lives in Texas. Her novels have won critical acclaim and numerous industry awards, including the prestigious RITA. She invites you to visit www.oliviadrake.com. Or sign up for email updates here.

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Contents

1. Title Page
2. Copyright Notice
3. Chapter 1
4. Chapter 2
5. Chapter 3
6. Chapter 4
7. Chapter 5
8. Chapter 6
9. Chapter 7
10. Chapter 8
11. Chapter 9
12. Chapter 10
13. Chapter 11
14. Chapter 12
15. Chapter 13
16. Chapter 14
17. Chapter 15
18. Chapter 16
19. Chapter 17
20. Chapter 18
21. Chapter 19
22. Chapter 20
23. Chapter 21
24. Chapter 22
25. Chapter 23
26. Chapter 24
27. Chapter 25
28. Chapter 26
29. Chapter 27
30. Chapter 28
31. Also by Olivia Drake
32. Praise for the first novel in the Unlikely Duchesses series
33. About the Author
34. Copyright

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

First published in the United States by St. Martin’s Paperbacks, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group.

FOREVER MY DUKE

Copyright © 2020 by Barbara Dawson Smith.

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