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A Good Debutantes Guide to Ruin
384 pages
A deliciously scandalous romp where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a forbidden, high-stakes attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like slipping behind the velvet curtains of a clandestine club—thrilling, slightly wicked, and utterly consuming. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, fueled by the crackling, prickly tension of a forbidden step-sibling dynamic. It is a story steeped in the opulent yet restrictive atmosphere of high society, where the only escape is found in shadowed alcoves and hidden identities. The prose is sensory and accessible, focusing heavily on the palpable chemistry and witty banter between two people desperately trying to deny their attraction. It will thoroughly delight readers who crave steamy, trope-tastic historicals where headstrong heroines take control of their own ruin and brooding dukes are brought entirely to their knees.
- Mood
- clandestine
- sizzling
- opulent
- tension-filled
- Tone
- playful
- passionate
- witty
- scandalous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- forbidden desire · hidden identities · taking control of destiny · blurred boundaries · societal expectations
- The writing
- Accessible and sensory-rich, prioritizing crackling dialogue and palpable romantic tension over dense historical exposition.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly mutual irritation and forced proximity to a breathless, scandalous surrender to forbidden love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour steamy historical romances featuring the step-sibling trope, secret identities, and the thrill of illicit encounters.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- dubious societal power dynamics
About the book
The last woman on earth he would ever touch...
Declan, the Duke of Banbury, has no interest in ushering Rosalie Hughes, his stepsister, into society. Dumped on him with nowhere else to go, he's determined to rid himself of the headstrong debutante by bestowing on her an obscenely large dowry... making her the most sought-after heiress of the Season.
is about to become the only one he wants.
But Rosalie isn't about to go along with Declan's plans. Surrounded by fortune hunters, how is she supposed to find a man who truly wants her? Taking control of her fate, Rosalie dons a disguise and sneaks into Sodom, a private club host to all manner of illicit activity—and frequented by her infuriatingly handsome stepbrother.
In a shadowed alcove, Declan can't resist the masked temptress who sets his blood afire... any more than Rosalie can deny her longing for a man who will send her into ruin.
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