About

Tessa Dare

Tessa Dare is a bestselling American historical romance author known for her witty and passionate stories that often feature strong female characters. Born in Southern California, she earned a degree in English and Psychology from Brigham Young University. Dare's writing career took off in 2010 with the publication of her debut novel, "A Week to Be Wicked." Since then, she has authored a string of successful historical romances, including the Spindle Cove and Castles Ever After series. Dare's novels have received numerous accolades, including a RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Beyond her literary success, Dare is also known for her active engagement with her readers and her mentorship of aspiring authors. She has been praised for her ability to create captivating characters and for her insightful and humorous approach to historical romance.

Book Series by Tessa Dare

Castles Ever After Series

Romancing the Duke

2014

Say Yes to the Marquess

2014

When a Scot Ties the Knot

2015

Do You Want to Start a Scandal

2016

Girl Meets Duke Series

The Duchess Deal

2017

The Governess Game

2018

The Wallflower Wager

2019

The Bride Bet

2021

Spindle Cove Series

A Night to Surrender

2011

Once Upon a Winter's Eve (Short Story)

2011

A Week to Be Wicked

2012

A Lady by Midnight

2012

Beauty and the Blacksmith

2013

Any Duchess Will Do

2013

Lord Dashwood Missed Out (Short Story)

2015

Stud Club Series

One Dance with a Duke

2010

Twice Tempted by a Rogue

2010

Three Nights with a Scoundrel

2010

The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy Series

How to Catch a Wild Viscount / The Legend of the Werestag (Short Story)

2009

Goddess of the Hunt

2009

Surrender of a Siren

2009

A Lady of Persuasion

2009

Tessa Dare Short Stories/Novellas

The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright (Short Story)

2012

His Bride for the Taking (Short Story)

2018

When She Was Naughty (Short Story)

2020

Jane Austen Variation Series: The Quill Collective Anthology

The Darcy Monologues ( By: Joana Starnes, Susan Adriani, KaraLynne Mackrory, Jenetta James, Lory Lilian, Christina Boyd, Karen M. Cox, Sara Angelini, J. Marie Croft, Jan Hahn, Beau North, Ruth Phillips Oakland, Natalie Richards, Sophia Rose, Melanie Stanford, Caitlin Williams)

2017

Dangerous to Know ( By: Joana Starnes, Katie Oliver, Jenetta James, Amy D'Orazio, Christina Boyd, Karen M. Cox, J. Marie Croft, Beau North, Christina Morland, Lona Manning, Brooke West, Sophia Rose)

2017

Rational Creatures ( By: Elizabeth Adams, Joana Starnes, KaraLynne Mackrory, Jenetta James, Nicole Clarkston, Amy D'Orazio, Jessie Lewis, Christina Boyd, J. Marie Croft, Beau North, Sophia Rose, Anngela Schroeder, Karen Cox, Caitlin Williams, Christina Morland, Lona Manning)

2018

Yuletide ( By: Elizabeth Adams, Joana Starnes, Amy D'Orazio, Christina Boyd, J. Marie Croft, Anngela Schroeder, Caitlin Williams, Lona Manning)

2018

Elizabeth ( With: Elizabeth Adams, Joana Starnes, Jenetta James, Amy D'Orazio, Karen M. Cox, J. Marie Croft, Beau North, Christina Morland, Leigh Dreyer)

2020

Tessa Dare Anthologies

How the Dukes Stole Christmas

2018

Elizabeth

2020

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