Book excerpt: Fall in love with these three gorgeous Regency romances by Olivia Drake, includes all books in the Unlikely Duchesses series; The Duke I Once Knew, Forever My Duke and When A Duke Loves A Governess. The Duke I Once Knew: Abigail Linton has devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings’ children. Eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighbouring estate. Unfortunately, her employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell – the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. Since he hasn’t set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes she’ll never have to see him... Until, one day, he appears. Both Abby and Max have changed over the years, but has their passion for each other stayed true? Forever My Duke: Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He even has the perfect one picked out. That is, until he meets outspoken American Natalie Fanshawe – the opposite of what a man of his high rank should desire in a wife. Natalie couldn’t care less about Hadrian’s title or his need to marry. He can’t understand what it’s like to be a busy woman, planning to open a school while trying to reunite a six-year-old orphan with his English relatives. Nevertheless, Hadrian launches his campaign to win Natalie’s heart. But can the American beauty ever find a way to love him? When A Duke Loves A Governess: Tessa James has worked tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The easiest way to track him down? Infiltrate the aristocracy by becoming a governess. Guy Whitby, the Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter, Sophy, has been scaring away her governesses. So when bold and beautiful Tessa applies for the job, he hires her despite his misgivings that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. But Guy’s murky past comes back to haunt him, and when an old enemy threatens his family, he and Tessa are thrown into the path of danger... A sweeping Regency romance series for fans of Bridgerton, Tessa Dare and Mary Jo Putney. Praise for Olivia Drake ‘A really lovely feel-good story that had me smiling throughout. There was never a dull moment... a jolly good passionate romance and a perfect read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Fast paced with strong characters & a lovely mix of intrigue, mystery & romance. I loved both Guy & Tessa... their chemistry simmers then sizzles. The road to their HEA isn’t easy but it made for a book that I found very hard to put down. A very well written engrossing read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘After a really long week at work, there's nothing better than a weekend with a lovely book... I would recommend this if you need a little romantic getaway. Really well worth a read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Olivia Drake always writes consistently good stories that keep her readers wanting more. I could not put these books down and absolutely loved them.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Loved the characters and the opposites attract concept. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review