The description of the book *The Duchess Deal* by Tessa Dare
If this book seems unfamiliar to you, here is a generic description: What happens when a dashing, romantic duke wants a child and accidentally signs his soul up for a deal to never see the inside of his face? It begins with Emma, a wary seamstress in a peasant skirt who visits the home of the Duke to pay him a few favors he owes the (now) dead vicar’s daughter. Exhausted by war and scarred physically and mentally, the hero is faced with the task of recruiting a bride who can give him an heir.
Upon meeting the reluctant, introverted Emma, the duke makes a deal with her that only counts for the first time the two of them consummate their love: “The terms,” he says, “will always be the same. Come to my bed by nine at night. Tear off that awful peasants’ dress. Stay in my room until I wake up in the morning.” Quick to earn the nickname “the maid-loving adventuress,” Emma agrees, secretly planning her escape from the unwelcome engagement. But she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the solemn hero. And while their marriage is non-consensual, Emma must rely on him to help her and others survive the dangers ahead.
An exuberant new historical romance from Tessa Dare, the queen of standalone historical fiction, The Duchess Dea... explores consent, unconventional love, and Tom Cruise seduction in wartime England, written in the sparkling, playful voice readers have come to expect from the author.
“For Emma,” the Charles II of England decrees at a meeting of the right honorable Privy Council, “let me be married tomorrow.” There, sir, Your Grace, ladies and gentlemen, his Grace decrees. Thrice in that four syllable sentence: His Grace - beautiful. Sir, your Grace, Emma, ladies, gentlemen.
Электронная Книга «The Duchess Deal» написана автором Tessa Dare в году.
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Язык: Английский
Серии: Girl Meets Duke
ISBN: 9780008280390
Описание книги от Tessa Dare
Praise for Tessa Dare: ‘Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult on The Governess Game ‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola CornickPerfect for fans of Georgette Heyer‘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‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn
