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The Duchess Deal

By: Tessa Dare
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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WINNER OF THE 2018 AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST ROMANCE

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

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

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Perfect for fans of:

Marriage of convenience

Rags to riches

High society

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‘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…

©2018 Tessa Dare (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Royalty Marriage Comedy
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Well written and read with heart and feeling. Both author and narrative was of excellent quality. The story was diverse and interesting. I could not imagine how the hero lived with the pain and scars left by burns.

Fantastic story of a war hero and parsons daughter

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I liked both characters sense of wit, Emma's group of friends and Ashes butler and young apprentice all made the story comical and endearing. I did find the adult themes a bit of a shock at first LMAO. The only thing I was slightly disappointed in was the missed opportunity in the epilogue to know what became of Emma's friends.

Witty sarcasm made this enjoyable

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This was a heart warming story and the narrator was great I thought! Easy to listen too

Nice little listen

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This is a story about two people who had endured hardships. One through war injuries and another through being rejected and cast out.

Some of the characterisations were over the top, which brought some great humour into their relationship.

A very humorous story

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First Tessa Dare book I’ve read and I enjoyed every minute, so much that I downloaded the other 2 x Girl Meets Duke books in this series. Great characters and unique stories and quite a few laugh out loud moments in all three. I truly enjoyed Mary Jane Wells narration of all three - especially the male hero’s, I’m only disappointed she hasn’t narrated more Tessa Dare books. Not sure why another reviewer didn’t like her I thought she was awesome!

Fun Regency romance and a great narrator

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this book is my new favourite. I have not laughed so hard in such a long time. I never wanted it to end. it was so perfect and I was so sad when I finished it. the writing is witty and wonderful and so on character. it was easy to fall in love with both Emma and Ash. if you've feeling down this is the book for you cause it's truly wonderful.

love it

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This story was so much fun, a lovely romance that made me laugh out loud

I laughed so much I cried

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So much fun. A unexpected story line. So much love and restoration. It gives hope and a fun filled story to escape into. Thank you and I loved the narrator and her reading of the book.

Just loved this witty interesting romance.

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What a wonderful story!! I loved Emma, she was such a beautiful, strong, loving character who wouldn't give up on Ash! And Ash was just the man she needed in her life.

I loved Ash too. His life after the war broke my heart and I was so glad Emma broke through his defenses and what a life with love would like.

I don't think I have ever laughed so hard, and enjoyed recency romance this much! I think this will forever be a favourite. I can see how it won awards in 2018.

Mary Jane Wells did a fabulous job narrating this story.

I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars.

Absolutely LOVED it 💘 Deserving of the awards❤💜❤

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I adored this. Hilarious and witty. Loved just how desperately they both wanted to live and be loved by each other

So thirsty yet so interrupted

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