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.
LilyElement Book Reviews – The Duchess Deal The Duchess Deal is book one of the Girl Meets Duke series. I’m addicted to books by Tessa Dare so of course, I had to grab this one. With this being the start to a new series it still brings all the great aspects that you’d expect from a Tessa Dare book. It’s full of heart melting romance, with hard headed leading characters you can’t get enough of.Â
Delightful Regency Romance mixed with Humor Emma Gladstone, age 22, is calling upon the Duke of Ashbury at Ashbury House in Mayfair. She is wearing a wedding gown that she had sewn for Miss Annabelle Worthing who had been engaged to the Duke. Annabelle had broken off their engagement when the Duke was injured in the war leaving him badly scarred.Â
Definitely ranks among my favorites! 🌟 4.9 stars No doubt I will keep this on my ‘Books to reread’ shelf. Though I may sequester myself next time. My family thinks I’m a loon for cackling through half the night.Â