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A Lady of Persuasion
352 pages
A witty and sultry historical romance where a battle of wills between a determined reformer and a vengeful rake ignites unexpected passion.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a lively, high-stakes parlor game where every glance is loaded with sultry tension. The narrative moves at a brisk, witty pace, driven by the crackling chemistry between a fiercely determined social reformer and an incorrigible libertine initially driven by revenge. The tone balances playful banter with wanton passion, creating a spirited mood that keeps the pages turning. As the battle of persuasion unfolds, the emotional texture deepens, shifting from calculated gambles and societal ambitions to the vulnerable surrender of unexpected love. The prose is sharp and seductive, perfectly capturing the racing pulses and long-buried desires of its protagonists. It is an absolute delight for readers who crave a fiery clash of opposites, where the quest for social status is ultimately eclipsed by matters of the heart.
- Mood
- romantic
- sultry
- spirited
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- passionate
- seductive
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · social reform vs reputation · revenge and redemption · duty versus desire
- The writing
- Sharp and seductive, balancing playful, witty banter with moments of intense romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from calculated revenge and rigid social ambition to the vulnerable surrender of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring a fiery battle of wits between a determined reformer and a charming rake.
Content notes
- revenge motifs
- seduction
About the book
Tessa Dare spins a witty, wanton tale of passion and conquest, as a reformer and a rake find unexpected love.Only one thing could convince Sir Tobias Aldridge, an incorrigible libertine, to profess undying fidelity to a woman he's just met. Revenge. What better way to get back at an enemy than by stealing the scoundrel's sister? Not that Toby finds it a chore, seducing a beguiling, sultry beauty freshly arrived from the West Indies. When the prize is Isabel Grayson, vengeance is doubly rewarding. Isabel is determined to marry a wealthy, powerful lord and become a lady of influence, using her rank and fortune to fight social injustice. Sir Toby, with his paltry title and infamous reputation, is unsuitable husband material--but he makes her blood race, her heart pound, and her long-buried passions come to the surface. If she can reform the charming devil, she'll get exactly what she craves: society's respect. But it's a dangerous gamble. For if Toby wins this battle of persuasion, Isabel could lose her heart. From the Paperback edition.
Description from Open Library.
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