One Dance with a Duke

Stud Club Trilogy, Book 1

By: Tessa Dare

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only 10 members - yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke - until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.

In a moment of desperation, the unconventional beauty claims the duke's dance and unwittingly steals his heart. When Amelia demands that Spencer forgive her scapegrace brother's debts, she never imagines that her game of wits and words will lead to breathless passion and a steamy proposal. Still, Spencer is a man of mystery, perhaps connected to the shocking murder of the Stud Club's founder. Will Amelia lose her heart in this reckless wager or win everlasting love?

Contains mature themes.

©2010 Eve Ortega (P)2020 Tantor

Most breathtakingly romantic book i've read

Absolutly loved the element of friendship in this book! I cannot wait for the next in the series!

Fine as always with Ms. Dare at the helm.

Tessa Dare is one of my favorite historical romance authors. She continues to hold her place there with this novel. Spencer and Amelia are quite the contrary pair and at times I fairly despaired how Ms. Dare would save them from themselves. However, the HEA reigned (as it should!), and I sighed happily at the end. I note, as usual, Ms. Dare has quite a way with snappy dialogue, headstrong characters and endearing plots. The summary more than adequately whet my curiosity with just enough information to have me grab the book on sale in Audible. Glad I did and again enjoyed narrator Justine Eyre bringing her own brand of drama, angst, reconciliation and love to the fore.

Great story!

Story was very well written, interesting twists in the plot. While set in England, the reader gave the duke an odd American accent. Otherwise thoroughly enjoyed the story

Just sad

Justine Eyre is the worst narrator story line was slow characters not well developed. I was so looking forward to on of Tessa Dare great story with humor and great story line sadly it didn’t happen here..

Great story of healing from horrors

Great pairing of couple! Loved them both. I would have even like more details in spots instead of one line wrap it up quick on several occasions in the book. Worth the credit as always with this author.

Surprisingly funny!

Spencer was my favorite character he was unintentionally funny but very endearing and smart. Great narration by JE as usual.

My kind of love story!!!

The book never had a dull moment. Loved the characters and the narration was superb!!! Can’t wait to finish the series.

This was pretty decent

I will not lie...Amelia pissed me off sooo much. She refused to see reason. I know family is everything, but sometimes you have to let a person hit rock bottom for them to learn anything. I'm glad things worked out in the end.

Great story and reading

I was not sure about the book but I’m glad I didn’t pay attention to the negative reviews, the story and Justine Ayer did not disappoint.

Tessa Dare Wins AGAIN!!

Do You Want To Start a Scandal was my favourite Tessa Dare novel... until NOW! One Dance With A Duke starts off very well with mentions of intrigue and the personal and interpersonal conflicts that will set up the story ahead. The chemistry between Spencer and Amelia is breathtakingly magnificent; they both had me on the edge for chapter after chapter. The plot twist at the last bits was also a surprise. Happy reading!!