Holy cracker jacks, Batman, THE DUCHESS DEAL is a delight. As you can tell from the other reviews posted by my colleagues, this is not a unique opinion. THE DUCHESS DEAL by Tessa Dare has gotten rave reviews from most reviewing outlets and all the pre-release stuff was tongue baths, so I waited. I waited until it was released, until I had time to read it all in one sitting and could block out the noise. I didn't want to be caught up in the opinions of everyone else.

It took me about 10 pages to realize the hype was on point.

THE DUCHESS DEAL by Tessa Dairis an original and witty piece of work that any fan of regency romance should enjoy. I was captivated and read it in one sitting - literally shushing my husband when he inquired about dinner plans. The book was simply more important than food. Ashbury's pain and Emma's compassion, and then vice versa...

Y'all, just get this book.