The Duchess Deal

• Series: Girl Meets Duke #1
• Author: Tessa Dare
• Publisher: Avon
• Year: 2017
• FictionDB Listing : [1]
• Goodreads Listing : [2]

Book Description

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…

Awards

• 2017 RT Reviewers Choice Award Winner - Historical Love & Laughter

Recognitions

• 2018 All About Romance Top 100 Romances
• 2017 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance
• 2017 Library Journal Starred Review
• 2017 Publishers Weekly Starred Review
• 2017 RT Seal Of Excellence
• 2017 RT Book Reviews Top Pick