Tessa Dare is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fourteen historical romance novels and five novellas. Her books have won numerous accolades, including Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® award (twice!) and the RT Book Reviews Seal of Excellence. Booklist magazine named her one of the “new stars of historical romance," and her books have been contracted for translation in more than a dozen languages.
A librarian by training and a booklover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she lives with her husband, their two children, and a trio of cosmic kitties.
Genres: Historical Romance
Series
Toby and Isabel Trilogy
1. Goddess of the Hunt (2009)
2. Surrender of a Siren (2009)
3. A Lady of Persuasion (2009)
1. Goddess of the Hunt (2009)
2. Surrender of a Siren (2009)
3. A Lady of Persuasion (2009)
Stud Club
1. One Dance with a Duke (2010)
2. Twice Tempted by a Rogue (2010)
3. Three Nights with a Scoundrel (2010)
1. One Dance with a Duke (2010)
2. Twice Tempted by a Rogue (2010)
3. Three Nights with a Scoundrel (2010)
Spindle Cove
1. A Night to Surrender (2011)
1.5. Once Upon a Winter's Eve (2011)
2. A Week to Be Wicked (2012)
3. A Lady by Midnight (2012)
3.5. Beauty and the Blacksmith (2013)
4. Any Duchess Will Do (2013)
4.5. Lord Dashwood Missed Out (2015)
5. Do You Want to Start a Scandal (2016)
1. A Night to Surrender (2011)
1.5. Once Upon a Winter's Eve (2011)
2. A Week to Be Wicked (2012)
3. A Lady by Midnight (2012)
3.5. Beauty and the Blacksmith (2013)
4. Any Duchess Will Do (2013)
4.5. Lord Dashwood Missed Out (2015)
5. Do You Want to Start a Scandal (2016)
Castles Ever After
1. Romancing the Duke (2014)
2. Say Yes to the Marquess (2014)
3. When a Scot Ties the Knot (2015)
4. Do You Want to Start a Scandal (2016)
1. Romancing the Duke (2014)
2. Say Yes to the Marquess (2014)
3. When a Scot Ties the Knot (2015)
4. Do You Want to Start a Scandal (2016)
Girl Meets Duke
1. The Duchess Deal (2017)
2. The Governess Game (2018)
3. The Wallflower Wager (2019)
4. The Bride Bet (2022)
1. The Duchess Deal (2017)
2. The Governess Game (2018)
3. The Wallflower Wager (2019)
4. The Bride Bet (2022)
Omnibus
Rogues Rush In (2018) (with Christi Caldwell)
The Regency Bestsellers Collection (2018) (with Sophia James, Stephanie Laurens and Bronwyn Scott)
The Historical Collection (2019) (with Stephanie Laurens, Eva Leigh and Julia London)
The Regency Bestsellers Collection (2018) (with Sophia James, Stephanie Laurens and Bronwyn Scott)
The Historical Collection (2019) (with Stephanie Laurens, Eva Leigh and Julia London)
Collections
The Historical Collection 2018 (2018) (with Candace Camp and Eva Leigh)
How the Dukes Stole Christmas (2018) (with Sophie Jordan, Sarah MacLean and Joanna Shupe)
How the Dukes Stole Christmas (2018) (with Sophie Jordan, Sarah MacLean and Joanna Shupe)
Novellas
The Legend of the Werestag (2009)
aka How to Catch a Wild Viscount
The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright (2012)
His Bride for the Taking (2019)
When She Was Naughty (2020)
aka How to Catch a Wild Viscount
The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright (2012)
His Bride for the Taking (2019)
When She Was Naughty (2020)
Tessa Dare recommends

In the Arms of the Heiress (2013)
(Ladies Unlaced, book 1)
Maggie Robinson
"Downton Abbey fans will fall in love."

Once She Was Tempted (2013)
(Honeycote , book 2)
Anne Barton
"A delightful new voice in historical romance!"

The Rogue Returns (2013)
(Naughty in Nottinghamshire)
Leigh LaValle
"A captivating new voice in historical romance."

Forever Your Earl (2015)
(Wicked Quills of London, book 1)
Eva Leigh
"Delightful banter and delicious passion...simply divine!."

All In (2016)
(High Stakes , book 1)
Simona Ahrnstedt
"All in is sexy, smart, and completely unputdownable. Breathtaking, from start to finish. I loved this book, and I can't wait to go whatever Simona Ahrnstedt takes her readers next."

The Trouble with Dukes (2016)
(Windham Brides, book 1)
Grace Burrowes
"The Trouble with Dukes has everything Grace Burrowes's many fans have come to adore: a swoonworthy hero, a strong heroine, humor, and passion. Her characters not only know their own hearts, but share them with fearless joy. Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure."

The Lawrence Browne Affair (2017)
(Turner , book 2)
Cat Sebastian
"Cat Sebastian has a place on my keeper shelf!."

Mad, Bad & Dangerous To Marry (2018)
(Highland Brides , book 4)
Elizabeth Essex
"Elizabeth Essex sweeps readers away with romance to treasure."

An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (2021)
Manda Collins
"When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm in for a treat."
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