Early Review: The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

Tessa Dare spins an irresistible novel of a marriage that breaks all the rules

When girl meets Duke, their marriage breaks all the rules…

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. Now there’s a new item on the list. He needs an heir-which means he needs a wife. 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.

His terms are simple:

• They will be husband and wife by night only.
• No lights, no kissing.
• No questions about his battle scars.
• Last, and most importantly… Once she’s pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again.

But Emma is no pushover. 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….

5 STARS

The hilarity ensues! Dare delivers another winning historical romance. Emma and the Duke are a true pairing.  Wonderful interactions between the main characters, witty sparing throughout. Together they have the power to heal each other regardless of their stations.   Dare composes a tale that causes you to experience a gamut of emotions. A must read. 

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Publisher: Avon

Pub Date: August 22, 2017

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