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

Nice little listen

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Thoroughly enjoyed this one, loved the the dry humour throughout, another great reading by Mary Jane Wells (favourite narrator). This is my first Tessa Dare book, definitely not the last

Funny, great performance

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