When she realized that he was another duke who was a friend of Evan's, she wasn't sure what to make of him.but she did know that she was attracted to him. Upon their first meeting, Justin was quite taken with Cadence, even though she had mistaken him for her brother-in-law. (Again, to find out more about this relationship, you can read The Autumn Duchess book.) Although they weren't the closest of friends, the Duke of Wycliffe did not turn him away in his time of need. After having the ceiling literally cave in on him and interrupt a quite delectable threesome, Justin had his valet pack his things and they traversed to the Duke of Wycliffe's home, his neighbor and trusted friend. Justin, the very profligate Duke of Colebrook, had to find somewhere else to reside while his crumbling estate was being renovated. She also thought that she, not Hannah, was supposed to be the one who made the better match, that she was perfect, beautiful, witty and belle of the ball. Cadence was a bit hoity-toity, believing herself to be prettier, and even better than her sister, Hannah.

Upon realizing the wedding would never take place, Cadence fled to her sister's home in hopes of spending the holidays crying in her room and devouring chocolate to nurse her wounded heart.

Cadence was the sister to Her Grace Hannah Fairchild Wycliffe (the Heroine of The Autumn Duchess), so you might want to read that series first before starting this series, although, it's neither necessary nor recommended (on my part as my reviews of that series might reveal, but just a suggestion).Īfter expecting a proposal for months from the Earl whom she believed had been courting her, Cadence found herself rebuffed by Lord Harold Benfield instead. Side Note: This book picked up where The Autumn Duchess left off. The Winter Duke, Book 1 in the A Duke for All Seasons series, was about His Grace Justin Dearborn, Duke of Colebrook, and Miss Cadence Fairchild, third daughter of Baron Fairchild.

The winter duke