An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick One of Publishers Weeklys Buzz Books of Romance 2017 An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick 2017 RT Reviewers Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT Reviewers Choice Nominee for Best Historical Love & Laughter When girl meets Duke, their marriage breaks all the rules.
Since his return from war, the Duke of Ashburys to-do list has been short and anything but sweet: brooding, glowering, menacing London neer-do-wells by night.
Now theres a new item on the list.
He needs an heir--which means he needs a wife.
When Emma Gladstone, a vicars daughter turned seamstress, appears in his library wearing a wedding gown, he decides on the spot that shell 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 shes 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 shes seen the man beneath the scars, he cant stop her from falling in love.