Alexa Aston’s historical romance book “Designs on the Duke” centers on Major Elijah Young and Miss Abigail Trent. After two deaths alter the course of his life, Elijah, who never met his father, the Duke of Bradford, takes on the role of the new duke. He wants the ducal line to stop with him, so he swears never to get married and have kids.
Abigail, on the other hand, traveled to far-off places for ten years after losing both of her parents. She sketches furniture influenced by her travels and uses her experiences to launch Trent Furnishings. Their attraction intensifies as she agrees to take on Elijah’s task to equip his entire London apartment.