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The Duke of Shelbourne embarks on a quest to find a marriage partner whom he can tolerate, insisting that love is unnecessary. Tasked with this mission, Tessa Mansfield, a London matchmaker known for her unconventional methods, is hired to set up a contest among a group of affluent women. As Tessa navigates the competition and observes the candidates vying for the Duke’s interest, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him. When a stolen kiss confirms his feeling, Tessa realizes she has broken the matchmaker’s rule of never falling in love with the groom.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Vicky Dreiling
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