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Written by: Tessa Dare
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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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.

©2017 Eve Ortega (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Romance Romance Marriage Funny

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Hilarious and loving

I kept laughing throughout the story, although predictable, I really enjoyed it. I also liked the narrator Mary Jane Well, she did a fantastic job with all the banter and punch lines!

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The narrator’s man voice ruined it

That’s it, the story was cute and cozy, I thought it was good. What ruined it was the narrator. She does a fine woman voice but her man voice made Ash sound like he was 60 years old.

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Great

This could be Tessa Dare's best book. I keep listening to it and reading it over and over again. It is a fun read.

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What a thrilling story

I finished listening to this book in two days, I went about my daily work but could not take my attention away from it. The sex scenes were particularly exciting. I would read it again!

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Enchanting!

While I'm not a fan of Tessa Dare's habit of not following the rules of historical accuracy in her historical romances, this story was delightful. Ash and Emma were a charming couple, and their romance was truly enchanting.

The narration by Mary Jane Wells was, as always, superb. I honestly don't know how she does it so well, but she manages to capture every bit of emotion and every inflection like she's living the book. It's genuinely amazing. #Audible1

I look forward to reading the next in the series!

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Love

This is the best story and listen great interestin a long time. The story is good the characters well defined and the narrator is subperb I will listen to some of her other novels with

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Absolutely loved it

I have read hundreds of Regency romance novels, from Johanna Lindsey to Lisa Kleypas Julie Garwood to Elizabeth Hoyt this one is a keeper! I will definitely buy more of her books.
The narrator is fabulous. I enjoyed the book so much more because of her narration

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An afternoon delight

A great summer read. Light and sexy. Perfect for a lazy afternoon at the beach.

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love tessa dare

this book is one of my favorites. well written and funny in all the best places

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Love it.

Second time I’ve listened to it and I still laugh out loud and beam throughout.

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