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Hero’s mother suffered from mental illness, and committed suicide by laudanum overdose (discussed). Hero found her body (situation and emotional trauma discussed in some detail).
There is a house fire – no one is hurt, but there is some peril and the heroine’s possessions are destroyed.
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The Duchess Deal
Hero has extensive battle scars and refers to himself in hurtful language.
Hero has previous opium addiction (discussed).
Heroine was banished from her home due to parental slut-shaming (discussed mostly, mild incident on page).
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Hero’s wards are orphans and have previously been emotionally neglected. Their mother’s death of infection is briefly discussed.
Heroine was orphaned as a teen (discussed).
Heroine was shipwrecked (discussed), leaving her with a phobia of drowning (phobic attacks shown on page).
Hero’s cousin died from wounds in a fight (discussed).
Hero’s uncle had life-limiting stroke after losing his sons (discussed).
Hero has a bout of life-threatening pneumonia.
Heroine has experienced sexual harassment previously (mentioned), and the harasser is confronted (on page).
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How the Dukes Stole Christmas book coverJust in time for the holiday season, How the Dukes Stole Christmas is now available as a mass-market paperback!

Christmas magic is in the air… From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up some unforgettable romance…with a little help from some enchanted shortbread.

This is a re-release of a collection published in digital format last year, so before purchasing as an ebook, you might check your e-reader to make sure you don’t already have it. Sarah, Sophie, Joanna and I are thrilled that our holiday romance collection is now available for readers to find in their local stores. If you missed it, now’s your chance to catch up! And might I suggest that the paperback would make an excellent stocking stuffer or hostess gift for the holidays?

Cover of His Bride for the Taking

His Bride for the Taking, a Regency romcom novella, is now available on its own!

It’s the first rule of friendship among gentlemen: Don’t even think about touching your best friend’s sister.

This novella was originally published in my 2018 duet with Christi Caldwell, Rogues Rush In. So again, check your e-reader first – but if you missed it last year, here’s your chance. This little historical romp isn’t linked to a series, so if you’re introducing a friend to my books, it makes an excellent entry point. His Bride for the Taking is now available widely as an ebook, and a print edition will soon be … Read More »

It’s the first rule of friendship among gentlemen: Don’t even think about touching your best friend’s sister.

Sebastian, Lord Byrne, has never been one for rules. He’s thought about touching Mary Clayton—a lot—and struggled to resist temptation. But when Mary’s bridegroom leaves her waiting the altar, only Sebastian can save her from ruin. By marrying her himself.

In eleven years, he’s never laid a finger on his best friend’s sister. Now he’s going to take her with both hands. To have, to hold…and to love.

 

This novella was originally published in Rogues Rush In, a Regency romance duet (2018), by Tessa Dare and Christi Caldwell

A print version will be available soon through Amazon.

This novella is available in audio as part of the Rogues Rush In duet.

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Potentially distressing content:

Character with a past history of physical and emotional child abuse. This is remembered and discussed, but is not depicted on the page.

Death of a family member at war. This happened in the past and is mentioned. No graphic details.

 

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Today marks the release of my 25th historical romance, The Wallflower Wager! I’m so grateful to all the readers who have read my books, recommended them to friends, and encouraged me with kind words over the years. I hope you will embrace Penny and Gabe’s story just as warmly.

Amazon * Amazon UK * Apple Books * Nook * Kobo * Audible * More links

While you’re here, check out my upcoming Events and Appearances. I might be coming to a city near you!

Oh, and Girl Meets Duke book 4 has a title!… Read More »

This book has lots of animals in it. None of them die. 

 

Potentially distressing elements include:

  • Heroine with a history of child sexual abuse (discussed and remembered, but does not happen on the page)
  • Heroine confronts her abuser (happens on the page)
  • Hero with a history of abandonment and extreme poverty in childhood (mentioned)
  • A duel is planned, but no shots are fired.
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These content advisories are offered for readers who want or need to avoid distressing content. Examples include (but aren’t limited to) physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, pregnancy loss, character death, PTSD, child abuse, and other kinds of trauma.

Content advisories may be spoilers. 

General notes: To varying degrees, all of my books include descriptive sexual content, drinking, and profanity. The occasional punch is thrown. Weapons are brandished. Attempted robberies and minor carriage accidents are not uncommon.

(This is a new feature to the site as of August 2019. I intend to update it with new books going forward, and plan to eventually add older books. The lack of a content advisory for any given title does not mean it has no difficult content—it means I haven’t gotten to it yet. I can’t promise that I’ve listed every possible trigger, but I’m making my best effort. If I’ve missed something, please let me know via my contact form.)

Girl Meets Duke series:

 

Castles Ever After series

 

Standalone novellas

 

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Important Note:

Over the past few years, there have been confusing placeholder publication dates set for The Bride Bet at various online retailers. I have recently learned that due to an internal error, one of those placeholder dates shows a paperback release date of January 15, 2024.

The Bride Bet is not releasing on January 15, 2024 in any format.

The publisher has promised me that they will resolve this issue immediately so that nobody is charged for a book that will not be shipped.

Please don’t believe any release dates unless you see them on my website. Unless it comes from me, it’s incorrect.

Many people have been anticipating this book. I’m so grateful that you’re excited. I wish that I was able to get this book in your hand. I don’t feel comfortable talking in detail about the reasons for this delay, other than to say that I have been trying my heart out, but health issues have gotten in the way. Your kindness has meant a lot to me.

~Tessa

 

How to lose a duke in ten years…without losing your heart.

Once upon a time, two sworn enemies—the bookish daughter of a scholar and the devilish heir to a duke—made a pact: If they were both still single in ten years, they would marry each other.

It was a joke, Nicola thought. A duchess? Her?

But when the Duke of Westleigh returns a decade later, he’s serious. He needs an heir, so he’s holding … Read More »