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Daring the Duke

The Debutante Dares, Book 1

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A redheaded bluestocking in desperate need of a wealthy husband.

A handsome duke looking for his perfect duchess.

And a dare that shows that opposites may not only attract but can be so much more.

Lady Tabitha Hampton has the memory of an elephant. But this talent fails to help the twenty-seven-year-old bluestocking attract the attention of a single wealthy suitor. With three sisters of marriageable age, a sickly father, and a series of bad investments that left them impoverished, Tabitha's marriage could save or ruin her entire family.

Arthur, the Duke of Collingford, needs a wife but not just any lady will do. Arthur's future duchess must be perfect in every way-fair of face, impeccable manners, with enough social influence to impact his parliamentary projects. When he joins the whirl of the London season, the duke finds an insufferable, redheaded wallflower instead.

Tabitha insists she can be the perfect duchess, if he'll only give her the chance. Arthur agrees to test her abilities, but she tests his control. And one taste of her lips is enough to make him question everything.

Opposites may attract, but can they cooperate? Or will they lose everything, including their hearts?

©2021 Charlie Lane (P)2023 Tantor Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Royal Romance Royalty Marriage Heartfelt
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I had hopes of a intriguing romp with a strong heroine, 'a blue-stocking'. But I found her weak and irritating for not being herself, and not even capable of avoiding mud!
The narrator voiced dialogue between the characters extremely well, but the repetitive falling cadence of almost every descriptive sentence was jarring.
A disappointment.

Disappointing

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It started fine but dragged on. Had a few funny moments but otherwise had to keep skipping just to hear the end.

A bit boring

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Story jumped forward in strange ways, and it was not engaging. I did not like the way it was read either.

Boring

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