Romancing the Duke
by Tessa Dare
Castles Ever After
Izzy Goodnight inherits a crumbling castle, only to discover it is still occupied by its brooding, recently blinded owner, the Duke of Rothbury. Neither will leave, and sharing the castle sparks banter and attraction. A funny, warm Regency romance with fairy-tale echoes.
About This Book
Romancing the Duke is a historical romance novel by Tessa Dare, first published in 2014 by HarperLuxe. It is part of the Castles Ever After series and runs 416 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 416 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When Izzy Goodnight inherits a crumbling castle, she finds herself locked in a standoff with its brooding, recently blinded owner.
- Readers who enjoy Regency era settings
- Fans of banter-filled romances
- Warm
- Features Forced Proximity
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced between an inheritance owner and a residing aristocrat.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Izzy Goodnight unexpectedly inherits a castle, but her plans are disrupted by the presence of the current owner, the Duke of Rothbury. As neither is willing to leave, they are forced into close quarters, where shared space turns into banter, attraction, and fairy-tale-infused romance.
Central Conflict
The forced cohabitation of the protagonist and the brooding Duke in a shared castle.
Setting
A crumbling castle during the Regency period.
Strengths
- Clear, engaging premise
- Effective use of established tropes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Tessa Dare
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- HarperLuxe
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062298805
- ISBN-10
- 0062298801
Romancing the Duke: quick answers
- Who wrote Romancing the Duke?
- Romancing the Duke was written by Tessa Dare.
- When was Romancing the Duke published?
- Romancing the Duke was first published in 2014 by HarperLuxe.
- What genre is Romancing the Duke?
- Romancing the Duke is a historical romance novel, with forced proximity, opposites attract.
- How many pages is Romancing the Duke?
- Romancing the Duke is 416 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Romancing the Duke part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Castles Ever After series.
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