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💖 WINNER OF THE 2018 AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST ROMANCE 💖

‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton

‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola Cornick

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Perfect for fans of:

💍 Marriage of convenience

👑 Rags to riches

🎩 High society

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‘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…

Critics Review

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PRAISE FOR TESSA DARE

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n u2018The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.u2019n Publishers Weeklyn

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n u2018This book is funny, itu2019s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.u2019n Smart Bitches, Trashy Booksn

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n u2018A rollicking and passionate romp that is just whatu2026 fans will relish.u2019n Library Journaln

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n u2018Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novelu2026u2019n Booklistn

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n u2018Prepare to Fall in Loveu2019n Julia Quinnn

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User Reviews

Book 3.0
Narration 4.0
Author Tessa Dare
Narrator Mary Jane Wells
Duration 7 hours and 56 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008274856
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Erotic romance, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful
Availability AU, GB, IE
Rating
3.0 (1 review)
Narration
4.0 (1 review)

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