Reluctant Royals book 2 · 2018
A Duke by Default
Portia Hobbs, determined to sort out her chaotic life, takes an apprenticeship with a gruff Edinburgh swordsmith, Tavish McKenzie, who turns out to be heir to a dukedom.
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Book facts
- Author
- Alyssa Cole
- Series
- Reluctant Royals, book 2 of 3
- Published
- 2018
- Setting
- Set in Edinburgh
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in A Duke by Default
4 recurring or key characters from Alyssa Cole’s chart. Introduces Portia Hobbs and Tavish McKenzie.
Lead 2
- Portia HobbsFirst appearanceHeiress apprenticed to a swordmaker
- Tavish McKenzieFirst appearanceSwordmaker and secret duke
Minor and cameo 2
- Naledi SmithEpidemiology student
- Prince ThabisoCrown prince of Thesolo