One Dance With a Duke: A Rouge Regency Romance [Paperback] Dare, Tessa

A reclusive duke known as the Duke of Midnight. A country vicar's daughter who's supposed to be plain and forgettable. A scandalous wager involving a dance at a ball — and suddenly, everything spirals. Tessa Dare writes Regency romance with actual wit and heat, not just bonnets and ballrooms. This one has a grumpy, socially awkward hero who collects rare artifacts and doesn't do feelings, paired with a heroine who's sharper than anyone gives her credit for. There's a stolen regimental ring, a dead friend's final wish, and a marriage of convenience that becomes decidedly... inconvenient. Dare's dialogue sparkles, her chemistry simmers, and she never sacrifices character development for plot contrivance. For readers who want their historical romance smart, swoony, and not remotely predictable. First in the Stud Club trilogy, but works as a standalone.