{"product_id":"any-duchess-will-do-paperback","title":"Any Duchess Will Do - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTessa Dare\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA Today Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season--or any season--but his diabolical mother abducts him to \"Spinster Cove\" and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverworked and struggling, Pauline Simms doesn't dream about dukes. All she wants is to hang up her barmaid apron and open a bookshop. That dream becomes a possibility when an arrogant, sinfully attractive duke offers her a small fortune for a week's employment. Her duties are simple: submit to his mother's \"duchess training\"... and fail miserably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in London, Pauline isn't a miserable failure. She's a brave, quick-witted, beguiling failure--a woman who ignites Griff's desire and soothes the darkness in his soul. Keeping Pauline by his side won't be easy. Even if Society could accept a serving girl duchess--can a roguish duke convince a serving girl to trust him with her heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season--or any season--but his diabolical mother abducts him to Spinster Cove and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverworked and struggling, Pauline Simms doesn't dream about dukes. All she wants is to hang up her barmaid apron and open a bookshop. That dream becomes a possibility when an arrogant, sinfully attractive duke offers her a small fortune for a week's employment. Her duties are simple: submit to his mother's duchess training... and fail miserably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in London, Pauline isn't a miserable failure. She's a brave, quick-witted, beguiling failure--a woman who ignites Griff's desire and soothes the darkness in his soul. Keeping Pauline by his side won't be easy. Even if Society could accept a serving girl duchess--can a roguish duke convince a serving girl to trust him with her heart?\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's a duke to do, when the girl who's perfectly wrong becomes the woman he can't live without?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriffin York, the Duke of Halford, has no desire to wed this season--or any season--but his diabolical mother abducts him to \"Spinster Cove\" and insists he select a bride from the ladies in residence. Griff decides to teach her a lesson that will end the marriage debate forever. He chooses the serving girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverworked and struggling, Pauline Simms doesn't dream about dukes. All she wants is to hang up her barmaid apron and open a bookshop. That dream becomes a possibility when an arrogant, sinfully attractive duke offers her a small fortune for a week's employment. Her duties are simple: submit to his mother's \"duchess training\"... and fail miserably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in London, Pauline isn't a miserable failure. She's a brave, quick-witted, beguiling failure--a woman who ignites Griff's desire and soothes the darkness in his soul. Keeping Pauline by his side won't be easy. Even if Society could accept a serving girl duchess--can a roguish duke convince a serving girl to trust him with her heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 6.93 x 4.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rita Awards (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151129809031,"sku":"9780062240125","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e4f20c8c3ec60478b49af537bbd5bdd0.webp?v=1733204831","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/any-duchess-will-do-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}