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  • The Duchess Deal

  • By: Tessa Dare
  • Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
  • Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (345 ratings)

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The Duchess Deal

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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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I laughed so hard!

This was the first book I ever listened to by Tessa Dare, and it certainly wasn't the last one! I laughed so much, my husband thought I went crazy! I loved the Beauty and the Beast theme because, let's be honest, most of the time the characters in romances are wealthy, clever and mouthwateringly good looking. Well, not this Duke, who has met his match and fallen head over heels in love with her, whilst trying to be the Beast he is not, to the reader, I mean listener's great delight! :D

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fabulous narration

I loved this. after months of seeking ... the Duke was worth waiting for ...

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A laugh out loud good read!!

Tessa Dare's The Duchess Deal is a regency Beauty and the Beast rendition.
This book made me smile, giggle, swoon and laugh out loud.
I have never read any Tessa Dare books before but after this book I will definitely be reading more stories by her.

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Brilliant!!

Funny and brilliantly written. Loved all the characters. Narrator fantastic- brought the story alive!. I thought Bridgerton was good, This is even better. Can't wait to listen to the rest of the series

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Nice witty listen

Very easy listen, witty and entertaining. Great for walking. Excellent narrator, will look for her again for sure!

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Brilliant. Enjoyable. Laughed all the way through

I so enjoyed this book. Great fun Thank you Looking forward to listening to the others in the series.

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Brilliant!

The story is great, fairly predictable, but still very enjoyable. But what I enjoyed the most were the sense of humour, language used and the narrator. Mary Jane Wells should read every book for me!

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funny and lovely

I love this book my first by Tessa Dare. All the mishaps that before the couple are fun. Mary Jane Wells brought all the characters to life. off to read next book

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Best novel I've read in years.

Witty, romantic and totally engaging. It was so well written and spoken. I couldn't stop listening!!

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Made me chuckle

Really well written. Made me laugh out loud in places. But had a really good amount of spice.

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