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Any Duchess Will Do
Any Duchess Will Do | Tessa Dare
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What's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without?Griffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this seasonor any seasonbut his diabolical mother abducts him to "Spinster Cove" and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl.Overworked and struggling, Pauline Simms doesn't dream about dukes. All she wants is to hang up her barmaid apron and open a bookshop. That dream becomes a possibility when an arrogant, sinfully attractive duke offers her a small fortune for a week's employment. Her duties are simple: submit to his mother's "duchess training" and fail miserably.But in London, Pauline isn't a miserable failure. She's a brave, quick-witted, beguiling failurea woman who ignites Griff's desire and soothes the darkness in his soul. Keeping Pauline by his side won't be easy. Even if Society could accept a serving girl duchesscan a roguish duke convince a serving girl to trust him with her heart?
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julesG
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Guess I've just found a new series to read.

#GhostCat did not let me #audioknit this afternoon, so I had to finish the tagged book.

#AwesomeAugust @Andrew65

IuliaC 😻 3y
Caroline2 Beautiful cat! 🤩 and beautiful wool too!! 3y
AlaMich I would think attempting to knit in the presence of a cat would be an exercise in frustration 🙀 3y
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julesG @AlaMich Both cats have learned that yarn I'm working with is a no-no. They get their own balls to play and unravel. 3y
AlaMich @julesG That makes total sense. 3y
Tamra Love that color combo! 3y
Andrew65 What great colours! (edited) 3y
Blueberry One of the women at the Novel Pairings podcast talks about that book all the time. But I haven't been able to find it available to me. 3y
rabbitprincess 😻 Pretty kitty! 3y
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julesG
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@wanderinglynn read a Tessa Dare book recently and I've decided to give this author a try.

This is the 4th book in a series, but it's my first by the author - it was the first I could get from my friend's library.

Guess I've found a new series/author to read. 😁

#AwesomeAugust @Andrew65

wanderinglynn 👍🏻 I love her Girl Meets Duke series. I haven‘t read this one tho. 3y
Andrew65 Hope you enjoy it. 3y
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EmilieGR
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One of my favorites- I don‘t know what intrigued me about this one

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swishandflick
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Oh man, I LOVED this book. I'd be hard-pressed to name a favorite by Tessa Dare, but I'd wager a guess that this one is near the top of the list. The characters are wonderful, the humor is great, and the chemistry is 🔥. I adored every second! #romantsy

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buzzylovesbooks
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5 strars

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Michollio
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Several bets occur, which leaves a serving girl receiving duchess lessons from a Duke's mother, while the girl tries her best to fail fantastically. But this is a romance, so we all know how it ends. Another great book from Spindle Cove.

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Purplerosiepage
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The Duke of Halford refuses to marry, so his mother takes him to “Spinster Cove” and tells him to choose a bride. She will turn her into a duchess. Touches of Pygmalion and an interesting cast of characters.

LectricSheep Spinster Cove sounds like my kind of place! 😂 6y
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Beckys_Books
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Spindle Cove series #4 and my favorite so far. My Fair Lady vibes (or Pygmalion if you prefer the play) are strong in this book.

ReadZenRites Do you find that series needs to be read in order? 7y
Beckys_Books @ReadZenRites Not necessarily. Characters from 1& 2 do continue to appear in subsequent books, but it wouldn't really matter if read out of order. 7y
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Christinak
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This is my favorite so far in the Spindle Cove series.
This had me laughing from the opening.
I started straightening up for company coming but when I picked up my book I got sidetracked. Fortunately it‘s family and they know me.
#cantspringcleanwhensnowedin

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BluestockingDuchess
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Reading in carpool line and cracking up!
☝️☝️☝️
#kindle #romance #monday #tessadare #fall #metime

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DGRachel
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I've discovered that romance novels are good for when I want to read but am having major issues with my chronic migraines and can't concentrate on heavier things. Tessa Dare is one of my favorite #romantsy authors and damned if I didn't stay up too late reading this book in one sitting. I laughed out loud many times. Great characters, a heartwarming plot, wit, humor, and much needed HEA. 5 🌟

pppooraikul Aww, hope your migraine ease soon! 😘 7y
queerbookreader I've never been able to get into romance which makes me super sad, but yesterday I discovered this romance manga story and I'm top level excited to read it ❣❣❣ 7y
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Dragon
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What is a mother to do ? Her son the Duke is miserable and obviously in need of a wife. Perhaps a sleeping potion and a spot of kidnapping is in order. A carriage ride to "Spinster Cove" and a room full of young ladies ready for Duchess "lessons". Of course the Duke chooses the serving girl. ( I'm a sucker for Pygmalion/ My Fair Lady type stories) Fun and frolics and plenty of ???

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Dragon
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Just finished this fun #romantsy Pygmalion story. I'm so happy I bought this iBook , a pure #blameitonLitsy purchase. It's been a tough week and escaping into this light hearted ( but still steamy 😉) novel saved my sanity 😀

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DGRachel
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Sace Puppy love! ❤️ 7y
AlaMich That dog wants something... 7y
batsy Awww those eyes 7y
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DGRachel @AlaMich He wants to know why I called him over (I wanted him in the picture) and why I didn't have treats in my hand. 😂 7y
DGRachel @batsy I have never met a dog that does "sad face" as good as this one. He's my first lab mix, and all I can say is the boy has mad skills. ? 7y
dsfisher Great shot of the Pilot! And why don't you have treats????? 7y
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AnnieReads
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Loved this historical romance!

Iindseyo Tessa Dare is the best 😊 7y
AnnieReads @Lindsey's I'm new to Tessa Dare but I'm convinced that she's great! 7y
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MissCarrieLou
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I should probably be studying, or cleaning, or...something....oh, well! 💗 #romantsy

ChasingOm I've never had the Cream Ale, but I LOVE the Root Beer! 7y
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Ms.Story
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Never imagined myself reading a book with a cover like this 😂😂Really, though is was a fun quick read! If you like the My Fair Lady plotline and a little 🔥💗, you'll probably enjoy this one. Perfect between heavier reads.

Verity I love a historical romance, but the US covers are definitely an acquired taste! I've developed a sneaky soft spot for them, but I read them in the safely of the house (rather than on the train) because they're so cringey! The UK covers (if they have one) are often quite different. 8y
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Leelee08
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You guys. These books. They're sooooooo awesome..... #fiestyfeb #allthefeels❤❤❤❤

Iindseyo 2 of my fav romance authors! All you need now is Courtney Milan 😍 8y
Leelee08 @Iindseyosborne Ooh, I have a few by her but haven't read them yet! What is your favorite one? 8y
Iindseyo The Duchess War has one of my favorite love scenes but I think The Suffragette Scandal is my favorite overall 💜 8y
Leelee08 @Iindseyosborne Thank you! I will check those out! 8y
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Megaled
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Griff was pretty amusing. I laughed pretty hard at this one. 😂🤓📖

BluestockingDuchess I just read this part today while I was eating out at a restaurant. I laughed so hard people around me thought I was nuts 7y
Megaled @GeorgiaPeach lol her books always make me laugh- this one esp! I‘m laughing now rereading this quote! Have you read her newest “The Duchess Deal” it‘s so funny- def avoid being in public! One of the best lines “at home it‘s Pumpkin.” 7y
BluestockingDuchess Yes I have and LOVED it! 7y
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Megaled
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One of my fav romance couples popped up in this! Behold Minerva and Colin from #AWeektobeWicked adorable and hilarious as always. And using the scientific method! 😍📖❤️

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BookThingo
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Rereading this book for the #LitsyAtoZ challenge, and as part of my Spindle Cove glom. I love this couple so much -- a serving girl from a country town, and a jaded duke. It's like My Fair Lady, but with a much more swoonable hero. http://fave.co/2iyOf1x

#romantsy Image: canva.com

JoRead I love her writing style 8y
BookThingo @JoRead Me, too! I love the combination of emotion and fun in her books. (edited) 8y
Chachic Little scraps of lewdness! Sounds like I need to read this one.😁 8y
BookThingo @Chachic This is my favourite Spindle Cove book so far (and I only have one more to go)! 8y
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Leelee08
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Ringing in the New Year with my favorite Tessa Dare novel! I hope everyone has an awesome night and future year! Can't wait to share it with my awesome Littens!!😘📚

leslieisreading My favorite Tessa Dare!! 8y
Leelee08 @leslieisreading Mine too!!!😍❤😍 8y
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CatLadyBibliophile
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I'm back and forth on this one. I finished it in under a day and it was beautifully written (the romance scenes were 🔥). But... I'm not a big fan of the 'Eliza Doolittle' esq stories. Taking an unfortunate woman and forcing her into your world and games for a chance at better always makes stories a little uncomfortable for me. I love Tessa's storytelling, this trope just isn't my cup of tea.

StephTKO I'm trying to break into the adult romance genre from YA and NA. Any suggestions? 8y
CatLadyBibliophile @StephTKO Sorry I just saw this!! What kind of genres/stories do you like? 8y
StephTKO @CatLadyBibliophile No worries - I don't have a real frame of reference for adult romance. But for YA/NA I like fantasy and paranormal... and a solid love triangle is the gold standard. I think I could get into historical. 8y
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MeganB
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Annnnd here's my pick for set in a library! Pauline and her sister's dream is to start a lending library of their own in Spindle Cove and it leads to the absolute BEST big romantic gesture EVER! I will say no more, to avoid spoilers, but I'm just saying, all book lovers should give this a read. You'll probably find it as swoon-worthy as I did 😍 #seasonsreadings2016 #romantsy

EloisaJames I love the hero's gesture in the end! 8y
MeganB @EloisaJames it's so perfect for them! I just about died ❤️ 8y
EloisaJames @MeganB I know! That's the moment when I decided I loved the book. 8y
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Tunde
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My first Tessa Dare ( I know, I know 😉) and it was a great read. Loved the settings, the basic premise of Cinderella taming the Beast :)

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a_ryan_writes
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So good!

MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay, I think you'll like it here 😎👍🏻. 8y
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anya
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The ending isn't one of your typical historical romance endings, the characters are complex and the romance is believable. I refuse to write proper review until I read it again, and I rarely reread a book but this one demands it because it's so good.