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A Dishonorable Proposal
240 pages
A spirited Regency romp built on delightful misunderstandings, stubborn pride, and the irresistible pull of scandalous romance.
What it feels like
Reading this classic Regency romance feels like stepping into a brightly lit ballroom where the banter is as sparkling as the chandeliers. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, driven by a delightful comedy of errors, stubborn pride, and the delicious tension of unspoken desires. It wraps the reader in a cozy, lighthearted mood, balancing the dramatic stakes of high-society matchmaking with a playful, witty tone. The prose is elegant and dialogue-heavy, leaning into the formal yet cheeky cadence that fans of the era crave. It is a perfect escape for readers who love watching a fiercely independent heroine and a charmingly exasperating hero navigate a maze of their own assumptions before finally surrendering to an inevitable, swoon-worthy romance.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- swoony
- spirited
- cozy
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- romantic
- dramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- romantic misunderstandings · societal expectations · stubborn pride · hidden intentions
- The writing
- Elegant and dialogue-heavy, capturing the formal yet cheeky cadence of traditional Regency romance.
- The arc
- Transitions from frustrated longing and stubborn assumptions to delightful revelation and passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore classic, banter-filled Regency romps featuring spirited heroines and charmingly exasperating heroes.
Content notes
- period-typical attitudes
About the book
MISS HATFIELD'S DECISION
Beautiful and spirited Miss Annabelle Hatfield was certain she was in love--with the wrong man. Henry Ravenhurst might be handsome, brilliant, and charming, but he also had little desire to marry her, or so she thought.
On the other hand, Annabelle had to admit that her proposed marriage to the wealthy and powerful Duke of Paxton might be considered a perfect match by the ton--yet she scorned the nobility and despised the duke sight unseen.
Scandalous love or loveless marriage? Which would Annabelle wind up having? One? Or the other? Or neither? Or both...?
Description from Open Library.
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