His mental state wasn’t helped any by his fiance freaking out at the sight of him, forcing him to end their engagement. The Duke of Ashbury returned from war scarred both emotionally and physically. I was searching for books narrated by Mary Jane Wells in my library and found this, so I decided to give it a go. I read and enjoyed quite a few Tessa Dare novels some time ago, but I went on a mini-historical hiatus and anything published after 2015 has been languishing in my TBR pile. The Duchess Deal is the first book in Tessa Dare‘s Girl Meets Duke series. She has a few rules of her own: - They will have dinner together every evening.- With conversation.- And unlimited teasing.- Last, and most importantly… Once she’s seen the man beneath the scars, he can’t stop her from falling in love… No questions about his battle scars.- Last, and most importantly… Once she’s pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again.īut Emma is no pushover.

His terms are simple: - They will be husband and wife by night only.- No lights, no kissing. When Emma Gladstone, a vicar’s daughter turned seamstress, appears in his library wearing a wedding gown, he decides on the spot that she’ll do. He needs an heir-which means he needs a wife. Since his return from war, the Duke of Ashbury’s to-do list has been short and anything but sweet: brooding, glowering, menacing London ne’er-do-wells by night. When girl meets Duke, their marriage breaks all the rules…

Reading Challenges: Holly's 2019 GoodReads Challenge, Holly's 2019 Historical ChallengeĪmazon | Barnes & Noble | The Ripped Bodice | Google Play Books ‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.Also in this series: The Duchess Deal, The Duchess Deal, The Governess Game, The Wallflower Wager, The Governess GameĬliffhanger: View Spoiler » No « Hide Spoiler ‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’ ‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’ Last, and most importantly… Once she's seen the man beneath the scars, he can't stop her from falling in love… They will have dinner together every evening. She has secrets and some rules of her own: Last, and most importantly… Once she's pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again.īut Emma is no pushover. They will be husband and wife by night only. When the Duke of Ashbury returns from war scarred, he realises he needs an heir – which means he needs a wife! When Emma Gladstone, a vicar's daughter turned seamstress visits wearing a wedding dress, he decides on the spot that she'll do. ‘I absolutely loved it her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola Cornick ‘ Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult on The Governess Game ‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton

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