A dare. A scandal. A marriage of convenience between a grumpy duke and a debutante with something to prove.
Lady Gemma Brooks never wanted to cause a scandal—she only took the dare to protect her fellow wallflowers from a bully. But when she’s caught asking the brooding Duke of Grovemont for a dance, the fallout is swift and brutal. Her reputation in tatters, Gemma is forced into a hasty marriage with a man who believes the worst of her.
Lucian Banks, Duke of Grovemont, wasn’t looking for a bride—especially not his friend’s younger sister. Blindsided by gossip and duty-bound by honor, Lucian agrees to the match but believes Gemma schemed her way into his life. He leaves London without a word, determined to keep his distance.
One year later, everything has changed.
Gemma has blossomed into the toast of the ton—confident, graceful, and utterly uninterested in her absent husband. But when Lucian returns, he’s shocked by the transformation…and haunted by regret. Determined to make amends, he sets out to win her heart, one tender moment at a time.
Can love grow from a reckless dare, or will past hurts keep them apart forever?
Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Sophie Jordan, The Duke Dare is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers Regency romance packed with marriage-of-convenience drama, second chances, and sizzling emotional tension.
Praise for The Duke Dare:
"Love this author, love the series, loved this book!"—5-star Amazon review
"Glued to every page, I read this in one sitting."—5-star Amazon review
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. When a dare leads to a scandal and a hasty marriage between a grumpy duke and a sweet debutante, will the final prize be true love?She took the dare.Lady Gemma Brooks was still in her awkward phase when a spiteful young woman dared her to ask the unattainable Duke of Grovemont for a dance. Gemma accepted, not for herself, but to protect the other wallflowers from malicious gossip. But what began as a harmless dare spiraled into scandal, and Gemma soon finds herself forced into an unexpected marriage with a man she barely knows. He paid the price.Lucian Banks, the Duke of Grovemont, was still grieving his mother's death when a simple wedding invitation turned his life upside down. Never did he imagine that his friend's younger sister would draw him into a compromising situation, one that led to a hasty marriage. As a gentleman, Lucian will do his duty, but he's convinced that Gemma trapped him, and has no plans to play the role of doting husband. Can love bloom from obligation?Lucian leaves London without a word, abandoning his new bride. But when he returns a year later, he's shocked to find that the awkward girl he left behind has transformed into a stunning beauty and the toast of the ton. When the truth about their marriage finally comes to light, Lucian embarks on a mission to win his wife's heart. Will Gemma be able to resist the man who once spurned her, especially when he turns from cold and distant to irresistibly charming? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781960015280
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