🔥I Threw Mud at a Stranger in the Road — Then Learned He Was the Duke Who Could Evict My Family”

Dive into a heartfelt historical romance audiobook as Duke James Ashford discovers unexpected love with village girl Elinor Hart in the English countryside.

Story Overview
In “I Threw Mud at a Stranger in the Road — Then Learned He Was the Duke Who Could Evict My Family,” Elinor Hart’s desperate act in a muddy lane changes her life forever. When she throws mud at a “rude stranger” blocking the road, she later discovers he is James Ashford, the new Duke of Merrick who holds her family’s home and future in his hands. As estate power, tenant hardship, and a broken wedding collide, Elinor must choose between safety with steady blacksmith Tom Reed and a risky, honest love with the duke who actually listens to her. This slow-burn historical romance explores class, courage, and a brave young woman who refuses to lie at the altar—or bow to a title.


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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Chapter 1: Mud in the Road – Elinor’s desperate act changes everything
10:45 – Chapter 2: The Duke at the Door – James Ashford visits the Hart cottage
22:30 – Chapter 3: Whispers and Promises – Village gossip, Tom’s doubts, and a wedding date
35:15 – Chapter 4: Harvest and Broken Vows – The duke’s big lease speech & a shocking moment at the altar
48:40 – Chapter 5: The Harvest Proposal – A harvest supper, a bold proposal, and a new beginning

👑 An emotional, slow-burn historical romance for fans of Bridgerton-style love stories, mature heroines, and dukes who learn to feel. Expect rich feelings, historical charm, and a payoff that lingers.

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