Recommendations based on One Dance with a Dukeby Tessa Dare

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  1. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.

    A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)

  2. A Week to Be Wicked

    by Tessa Dare
    A bluestocking and a rake embark on a scandalous journey to Scotland, discovering love and adventure along the way.

    When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin... time is not on their side., Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Night to Surrender

    by Tessa Dare
    A headstrong woman and a war hero duke fall in love in a small English village. A charming and witty historical romance.

    The novel is set during the Regency era , in the remote seaside community of Spindle Cove. Local woman Susanna Finch has turned the village into a retreat for young ladies who do not quite fit into ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Devil in Winter

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.

    "I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Then Came You

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A wealthy American businessman falls in love with a British aristocrat who is determined to marry for duty, not love.

    A woman with a secret . . . Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants . . . and she is determined to stop her younger sister from ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Duke and I

    by Julia Quinn
    A tale of forbidden love and unexpected romance between a duke and an ordinary woman.

    A #1 New York Times bestseller From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Governess Game

    by Tessa Dare
    A governess and a duke fall in love while caring for two mischievous children. A heartwarming and humorous historical romance.

    He’s been a bad, bad rake—and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson The accidental governess. After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: ... (Goodreads)

  8. A Kingdom of Dreams

    by Judith McNaught
    A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.

    Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Because of Miss Bridgerton

    by Julia Quinn
    Two headstrong people in Regency-era England fall in love despite their differences.

    Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Raven Prince

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A forbidden romance between a duke and a governess, set in the backdrop of Regency England.

    There comes a time in a lady's life... Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant male on horseback nearly squashes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Gift

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman is forced into marriage with a Scottish laird, but finds love and adventure in the Highlands.

    Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here, A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would ... (Goodreads)

  12. Prisoner of My Desire

    by Johanna Lindsey
    A medieval romance novel about a noblewoman who is kidnapped by a knight and falls in love with him.

    CAPTIVE OF LOVE Spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir–or incur the dangerous wrath of a ruthless stepbrother, who stands to forfeit his ill-gotten wealth. And the magnificent Warrick ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Chief

    by Monica McCarty
    A Scottish chief must choose between loyalty to his clan and his love for an Englishwoman during the turbulent times of the Scottish Wars of Independence.

    An elite fighting force unlike the world has ever seen... Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands and Western Isles, Robert the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to help him in his quest to free ... (Goodreads)

  14. For the Roses

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman flees her past and finds love in the arms of a handsome rancher. But her secrets threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.

    Alternate-cover edition for ISBN 9780671870980 , can be found, here, 1879. In Blue Belle, Montana, everyone knew better than to mess with the Claybornes. The brothers had once been a mismatched gang ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband

    by Julia Quinn
    In order to help her injured brother, a woman pretends to be married to a man she's never met. But when he returns from war, things get complicated.

    An alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780062388186 can be found, here.,, While you were sleeping..., With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Prize

    by Julie Garwood
    A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, where a strong-willed woman is forced to marry a powerful laird to protect her people.

    Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here,. In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive Lady Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband ... (Goodreads)

  17. Yours Until Dawn

    by Teresa Medeiros
    A blind soldier returns from war and falls in love with the woman who nursed him back to health, but she has a secret identity.

    Gabriel Fairchild's valor during battle earns him the reputation of hero, but costs him both his sight and his hope for the future. Abandoned by the fiancée he adored, the man who once walked like a ... (Goodreads)

  18. Married by Morning

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman and her guardian discover a powerful love as they face unexpected challenges.

    He's everything she wants to avoid., For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Governess Affair

    by Courtney Milan
    A romance between a governess and a duke, as they confront the social conventions of their time.

    She will not give up… Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, ... (Goodreads)

  20. Blue Dahlia

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and reconnection to her family, uncovering secrets and lies.

    Recently widowed Stella Rothschild has found a new love in Logan Kitridge. But there is someone who isn't happy about Stella's growing feelings for Logan: the Harper Bride, an unidentified woman ... (Goodreads)

  21. When Beauty Tamed the Beast

    by Eloisa James
    A witty and charming retelling of the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, set in Regency England.

    “Eloisa James’s writing is absolutely exquisite.”,—,New York Times, bestselling author Teresa Medeiros “Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.” —,New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

    by Jennifer Ashley
    A Victorian romance novel featuring a scandalous hero with a mysterious past and a headstrong heroine who falls for him.

    The year is 1881. Meet the Mackenzie family—rich, powerful, dangerous, eccentric. A lady couldn't be seen with them without ruin. Rumors surround them—of tragic violence, of their mistresses, of ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Duchess War

    by Courtney Milan
    A tale of two lovers struggling to overcome a web of lies and secrets to be together.

    Sometimes love is an accident.,This time, it’s a strategy. Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of ... (Goodreads)

  24. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

    by Holly Jackson
    A high school senior investigates a murder case for her senior project, uncovering dark secrets and putting herself in danger.

    The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.But having grown up in the same small town that was ... (Goodreads)

  25. On the Edge

    by Ilona Andrews
    A woman with magical abilities must navigate a dangerous world of supernatural creatures to protect her family and uncover the truth about her past.

    Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, between the world of the Broken (where people drive cars, shop at Wal-Mart, and magic is a fairy tale) and the Weird (where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings ... (Goodreads)

  26. Darkness Dawns

    by Dianne Duvall
    Immortal warrior falls in love with a human woman while protecting her from vampires.

    In this dazzling, sensual novel, Dianne Duvall beckons readers into a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts…where passion can last forever, if you’re willing to pay the ... (Goodreads)

  27. Damien

    by Jacquelyn Frank
    A demon prince falls in love with a human woman, but their love is forbidden by the laws of their worlds.

    They are the Nightwalkers, mysterious beings who dwell in the shadows of our world, and Damien, the Vampire Prince, is among the most powerful of them all. But one woman will tempt him with a desire ... (Goodreads)

  28. Broken Hart

    by Ella Fox
    A second chance romance between a woman who has lost everything and a man who has always loved her.

    Sabrina Tyler is head over heels in love with her boss and best friend, Dante Hart. She thinks that Dante has no romantic interest in her but she's wrong. Dante doesn't believe in love or commitment ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Noah

    by Jacquelyn Frank
    Noah, a powerful demon, is summoned to the human world by a woman who needs his help. As they work together, they fall in love.

    The Nightwalkers have lived in the shadows of our world for centuries, gifted with abilities few humans can comprehend. For Noah, duty is all–until he meets the woman who is his destiny... SHE WILL ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Marriage Merger

    by Jennifer Probst
    A business merger turns personal when a CEO proposes a marriage of convenience to his rival's sister.

    “Nonstop sexual tension crackles off the page” (Laura Kaye) in the sizzling final installment in the, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling Marriage to a Billionaire saga by Jennifer ... (Barnes & Noble)