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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
"Valerie always delivers!"—5-star Amazon review
Genre: Historical Romance
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
"Valerie always delivers!"—5-star Amazon review
Genre: Historical Romance
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