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The Duchess Deal

By: Tessa Dare
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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Publisher's summary

‘Prepare to Fall in Love’Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton

‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.Nicola Cornick

*WINNER OF THE 2018 AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST ROMANCE*

Mills & Boon presents The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

‘I am a Duke. I’m not asking you to marry me. I am offering to marry you. It’s a different thing entirely.’

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.

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 secrets and some rules of her own:
- They will have dinner together every evening.
- With conversation.
- And teasing.
- Last, and most importantly… Once she's seen the man beneath the scars, he can't stop her from falling in love…

Praise for The Duchess Deal

‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’
Publishers Weekly

‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.’
Library Journal

‘Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novel…’ Booklist

©2018 Tessa Dare (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Awesome

Loved it and would recommend it.Funny and captivating from beggining to end.The Narration was great as well.

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delightful

sweet and simple, and full of humor , laughter and loving firmness. Ema and Ash found each others' passion.

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Delightful!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Many laugh out loud moments, great characters, lovely story. Narrator was 👏 👏 👏 brilliant.

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Delightful, funny and romantic!

I enjoyed this story with the humour and descriptions of old English traditions and language. Glad to have found this book to listen to!

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Cute, sweet, lacking in tension

I dunno, there's a lot I like about it - Dare is great at writing damaged people who deserve love, and she has a lovely warm and gentle humour - it just feels like every time a problem arises, it gets sorted out very quickly, as if most of the book is the HEA epilogue. The dramatic tension just isn't very high.

Still a decent listen, though, and the reader is lively and entertaining to listen to.

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By far THE best book I've listened to!

If I had to recommend only one book in the regency genre, this would be it!

This book never gets old! This must be the third or fourth time I've listened to it. What makes this book such a hit is the perfect mix of a great story, hilarious witticisms and outstanding narration which seems to bring every character to life and give the story colour and vibrance. It also includes some of the most steamiest sex scenes I have ever encountered in a book (just quietly) so be prepared!

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