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The Daring Duke (1797 Club) Paperback – May 21, 2019

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The first book of the popular 1797 Club series from USA Today Bestselling author Jess Michaels.

The wild and charismatic Duke of Abernathe is the kind of friend anyone would wish to have. He even formed the 1797 Club, consisting of ten men who would all be dukes. But he has full-throatedly declared he will never marry and no one understands why.

But Miss Emma Liston doesn’t care why. A longtime wallflower with an absentee father who is a scandal waiting to happen, she needs to marry. Now. She decides to take a wild chance and ask the help of her friend Meg’s brother James. She asks him to pretend he’s interested in her just long enough to gain the attention of others. He agrees but is quickly taken aback by how easy everything is with Emma.

When her father returns, threatening her with a terrible future, their courtship swiftly becomes all too real. Will James ever reveal the true man beneath the outer shell? And can Emma discover her own worthiness before it’s too late?

Length: Full-Length (70,000 words)
Heat Level: Sizzling

This book is the first in The 1797 Club series.
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    The 1797 Club
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  6. ISBN-10
    1947770209
  7. ISBN-13
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USA Today Bestselling author Jess Michaels likes geeky stuff, Vanilla Coke Zero, anything coconut, cheese, fluffy cats, smooth cats, any cats, many dogs and people who care about the welfare of their fellow humans. She is lucky enough to be married to her favorite person in the world and lives in the heart of Dallas, TX where she's trying to eat all the amazing food in the city. When she's not obsessively checking her steps on Fitbit or trying out new flavors of Greek yogurt, she writes historical romances with smoking hot alpha males and sassy ladies who do anything but wait to get what they want. She has written for numerous publishers and is now fully indie and loving every moment of it (well, almost every moment). Jess loves to hear from fans! So please feel free to contact her in any of the following ways (or carrier pigeon): www.AuthorJessMichaels.com Email: Jess@AuthorJessMichaels.com Twitter www.twitter.com/JessMichaelsbks Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessMichaelsBks Jess Michaels raffles a gift certificate EVERY month to members of her newsletter, so sign up on her website: http: //www.authorjessmichaels.com/

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Passionate Pen LLC (May 21, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1947770209
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947770201
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
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Jess Michaels is a USA Today Bestselling Author who likes geeky stuff like Star Wars, playing video games, Bob’s Burgers and collecting POPs! She also drinks a LOT of Diet Coke. Probably an unhealthy amount, but it’s her only vice. She will eat (almost) anything coconut, truly anything cheesy and nothing spicy (yes, she is a walking stereotype when it comes to that). She likes cats, her dog Elton and people who care about the welfare of their fellow humans.

Although she started out traditionally published by Avon/HarperCollins, Pocket, Hachette and Samhain Publishing, in 2015 she went fully indie and has never looked back! She is lucky enough to be married to her favorite person in the world and live tucked between the ocean and the mountains in Oregon.

When she’s not watching Our Flag Means Death or trying out all the new flavors of Greek yogurt, she writes historical romances with amazing heroes and sassy heroines who do anything but wait to get what they want.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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The first Duke has fallen, and it was simply wonderful! I can’t wait to watch them all fall down….
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The first Duke has fallen, and it was simply wonderful! I can’t wait to watch them all fall down….
After reading the Duke’s By-Blows series, and getting glimpses of all of Roseford’s friends, I knew I had to read the 1797 series.*****Rating: 4 StarsSteam: 2 FlamesGenre: Fake Relationship / Historical Romance*****Who loves a stand-up broken man willing to help a wonderful wallflower? Me... it’s Me!! And that folks is just what happens with James, the Duke of Abernathe and Ms. Emma Liston.Emma, an intelligent “bluestocking” wallflower, who has been crushed by her parents. An absent father that has been the poster man-child for how not to be a good dad or husband, and a mother that is weak and selfish. The fact that Emma was such a beautiful soul was amazing with the childhood she has had.James, Duke, raised by a father that was abusive, unloving, and frankly just a terrible human being. He is set on never marrying and only trusts his sister and those in the 1797 club.The 1797 club is a group of 10 men that was formed when they were younger to help each other navigate the world of expectations, harsh realities, and just be moral support for one another. A club that started as a way to help James learn all that would be required of him as a Duke turned into a family.Emma becomes fast friends with James’ sister Meg after she thoughtfully rescued Meg from an embarrassing situation. From that point on, it seems that James is always around. One day in jest, Emma says James should pretend to court her to make her more appealing to the other men...and a plan is hatched. What could go wrong?Between trust issues, secrets, horrible childhoods, and stubbornness, these two will have a lot of work to pull this ruse off. Started this story last night and as soon as I got off work, I had to finish. I just had to know more of the 1797, James, Emma, and Meg. I very much enjoyed this story and I look forward to watching all the Dukes meet their match! I recommend and I have already bought the entire 10 book series, so I am in it for the long haul! This book gets a big recommendation from me!
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Roxana
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Gem!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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What a gem!
It has been some time since I picked up a book that I had me pretty engrossed that I would find myself thinking about it at work! James and Emma’s story did that for me.

Once again Ms. Jess Michaels brings us a book full of robust, sensual and very interesting characters. I love picking up her books and being swept away by her stories.

In this new series we find ort handsome, sensual duke. James, Duke of Abernathe. Even with all his wealth, and financially stability he carries with him deep sorrow and anger towards a father that treated him, his sister and mother really badly. He endured humiliation, abuse and a loveless relationship and witnessed what his father’s treatment did to his mom, to the point that he has resigned himself not to marry.

Enter our heroine, a plain wallflower with beautiful striking eyes. She carries with her the shame of a gambling father, and a social climbing mother, she needs to find a husband so that she and her mother can be financially secured. She strikes up a friendship with James’s sister, Meg. As a result of this friendship she starts to enter the social circle of the Duke of Abernathe. Their close encounters become more heated as they slowly get to know each other.

James devices a plan that if he can pretend to court Emma that it will bring her more interest from other gentlemen and it will also help him steer away from all the debuntantes looking for a husband. This seems to be working perfectly at first but the attraction between these two is pretty intense and certainly makes for some pretty heated encounters.

I love James and Emma’s story. He was a strong hero. A bit damaged but certainly something that Emma can slowly heal. Emma was sweet. I thought I would miss having a spunky heroine, but I think her sweetness and calm demeanor complimented James perfectly. I lovely story! I can’t wait for all other future books in the series.

I received an advance copy in exchange for a fair review, and I loved it so much I bought my own copy!
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E.A. Reyes
4.0 out of 5 stars As adults they’ve become more like brothers and their unofficial leader James
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
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What’s it About? A group of boys in line to become dukes form a club they call “The 1797 Club” in order to help each other navigate the world that they’ll soon be a part of. As adults they’ve become more like brothers and their unofficial leader James, The Duke of Abernathe has sworn never to marry. He's making good on his promise until he meets wallflower Emma Liston. When James finds out that Emma needs to marry and fast, he agrees to a pretend courtship to improve her chances of attracting suitors. Except it's too easy for James and Emma to be together and when her scandalous father reappears with news for Emma, James quickly steps in to save her. By marrying her.

Describe the hero in five words: Kind. Intelligent. Vulnerable. Funny. Loyal.
Did you like him? I fell in love with him.
Why? James was a powerful man, a duke but throughout the entire story I saw him as this kind, patient, passionate man who was more than a little bewildered by his attraction to Emma. He was genuinely shocked and unsure of himself when it came to her and that vulnerability was endearing to me. He didn’t act like the world revolved around him, he was more of a reluctant duke and he truly cared for those in his inner circle. I loved the glimpses of his relationship with the other members of the 1797 Club because it showed just how much these men respect and care for each other. However it was James’ relationship with his sister that really got me right in the heart. He adores his sister Meg and would do anything for her and that’s clear in the way the two interact. They’re true siblings, teasing and supporting each other. My heart ached for James and how he was forced to grow up but in some ways it made him into such a caretaker of those too weak to defend themselves. I was in love from the moment I saw how he was with his sister and then with Emma.

Describe the heroine in five words: Observant. Caring. Intelligent. Funny. Honest.
Did you like her? Yes. She’s best friend material.
Why? Despite Emma’s low view of her place in society, she’s a doll. She was kind and courteous even when people didn’t deserve it and she had a different kind of strength in her that came from having lived her life waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak. I loved her pragmatic attitude but at the same time I loved watching Emma become more hopeful and trusting when it came to James and Meg. Emma was such a sweet and likable character that even I wanted to jump into the book and defend her whenever she was treated badly. I hardly ever feel like that about a character! Emma definitely had the most growth in the book, going from someone who didn’t dream of much happiness to someone who fought for the dreams she was starting to have and who started to stand up for herself because she her own worth. I love characters like that, especially female ones.

How convincing were the main characters as a couple? Jess Michaels brought the heat and sexual tension to the relationship but an added bonus was the deep friendship that James and Emma built along the way. They were both so honest with each other and it definitely influenced the direction and tone of their relationship in the best way, they saw through the other’s pretenses as well which definitely deepened their strong connection but their attraction to one another was what was surprising to both of them. I loved watching James and Emma navigate the unexpected obstacles that their attraction brought. Their frustrations, their self torment, all

Is there a “Scooby Gang” worth mentioning? With ten dukes being the focus of the series some or all of them were bound to make appearances. The 1797 Club isn’t a typical men’s club like had thought. These men have a great affection for each other beyond the regular shoulder slapping, drink guzzling, womanizing relationship that usually defines these kinds of clubs. To put it in more blunt terms, it’s one big bromance going on and I loved it. These men are bonded through emotional struggles, not physical ones and that did change the dynamic of their friendships. James’ closest friends are fun but they also knew when to let their guards down and be there for James. I’m dying to get to know all of them but it was Simon and Baldwin who drew my attention the most. Simon seemed to be hiding something having to do with James’ sister Meg whom James betrothed to his other friend Graham. And Baldwin had a moment with James where he offers some advice and it was a personal piece of advice that showed how much these men trust one another. The only supporting character I just couldn’t stand was Emma’s mother. I can’t stand a scheming, nagging, mother who expects to be taken care of. She drove me nuts!

How “Lost” did you get in the story? Oh man, it didn’t take me long to become engrossed in James and Emma’s romance. But it wasn’t just the romance though! There’s an entire cast that is both mysterious and engaging. Jess Michaels has something special here with her group of dukes who are more family to each other than anyone else. I loved the dynamics between the men and though all of the club members have yet to be introduced, if James is any indication on how these men are I just know that this is going to be one heck of a series.

Click It or Skip It? Click It and prepare to fall in love with James and his fellow club members!
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Matante7
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely lovely
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2023
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I do love a good Beauty and the beast twist and this one tops the grade. I enjoyed every page. Hard to put down. Nice premise, vibrant characters and interesting situations. I have to read the next one.
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Reviewed in Brazil on December 2, 2018
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Beautiful!!
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Vipra Jena
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, gripping
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2018
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Emma Liston is a perpetual wallflower. At a ball she comes to the rescue of the Duke of Abernathy's drunk mother and sister, Meg. After that a friendship forms between the 2 ladies. Meg requests the Duke to dance with Emma so she can garner a little more attention and make a avoid match. The dance commences their romance. They are open and honest with each other which each finds refreshing and interesting. Both are struggling with the demons planted in their minds by their own parents. They muddle through a pretend courtship which becomes real when Emma's father cones raging back into her life, intending to sacrifice her for a bet he lost at cards.
It is a sweet, emotionally charged book. I loved it.
I am going to read the other Duke stories as well.
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Kindle-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-ordered the next one ...
Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2017
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that says it all...Its a fast paced easy read never gets boring and lovely character development. I can only recommend this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it greatly
Reviewed in Australia on November 17, 2018
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It was a great easy read. Happy ever after. Every girl's dream. Something easy for a lazy Sunday read. Thank you Jess
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