The Duke's Disaster
"Between his high-handedness, her pride, and both of their bruised and tender hearts, what else could possibly go wrong? Noah Winters, Duke of Anselm, proposes to prim Lady Thea Collins because he's loath to waste time on courtship nonsense and Lady Thea should make a biddable duchess. Noah prides himself on his practicality, so he's dismayed when his engagement to Lady Thea embroils him in nothing but trouble. Is he courting a duchess of convenience or a ducal disaster? Lady Thea has fallen on hard times, and accepts His Grace's proposal because he shows every indication of being a distant and manageable husband. When the duke intrudes into every aspect of Thea's life, and adds humor, tenderness, and passionate kisses to their bargain, Thea must take His Grace firmly in hand"--Page [4] of cover.
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The Duke's Disaster is a novel by Grace Burrowes, first published in 2015 by Sourcebooks Casablanca.
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Why You May Love This Book
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- A practical duke looking for a convenient wife finds his life upended when his marriage of convenience evolves into a messy, tender reality.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy marriage of convenience stories
- Witty
- Features Marriage of Convenience
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: M/F
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Tension between the Duke's authority and Thea's push for agency.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
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Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
The Duke of Anselm, Noah Winters, desires a stress-free, practical marriage and targets Lady Thea Collins, who is struggling financially and seeking a distant husband. Their arrangement is intended to be one of convenience, but Noah finds himself constantly interfering in Thea's life. As the Duke adds humor, tenderness, and passion to their contract, Thea is forced to grapple with her own feelings and take control of their unraveling marriage.
Central Conflict
The conflict arises from the clash between Noah's high-handed desire for control and Thea's pride and need for independence, compounded by their developing emotional connection.
Setting
Historical (implied by title 'Duke', 'Lady', and 'courtship')
Strengths
- Promising setup involving clashing personalities
Discussion Guide
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Casablanca
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781492605300
- ISBN-10
- 1492605328
- ASIN
- B09XC7GYSR
The Duke's Disaster: quick answers
- Who wrote The Duke's Disaster?
- The Duke's Disaster was written by Grace Burrowes.
- When was The Duke's Disaster published?
- The Duke's Disaster was first published in 2015 by Sourcebooks Casablanca.
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