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A Perfect Mismatch
218 pages
A sparkling Regency romp about the exhausting lengths we go to for love, and the profound relief of finally being seen.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a brightly lit Regency ballroom, complete with the rustle of silk and the thrill of whispered secrets. It is a brisk, sparkling romance that thrives on the tension between who we are and who we pretend to be for the sake of love. The narrative dances along on witty banter and playful misunderstandings, wrapping the reader in a cozy, cheerful atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously. Yet beneath the lighthearted charades lies a tender exploration of vulnerability and the deep-seated desire to be loved for one's authentic self. It is an absolute delight for fans of traditional historical romance who love watching a clever heroine and a stubborn hero stumble their way toward a genuine, heartfelt connection.
- Mood
- sparkling
- cheerful
- cozy
- romantic
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- lighthearted
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the burden of pretense · unrequited love · vulnerability and acceptance · being loved for oneself
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-driven, capturing the polite but pointed banter of the Regency ballroom.
- The arc
- Moves from the giddy thrill of a successful charade to the tender, nerve-wracking vulnerability of revealing one's true self.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave sweet, traditional historical romances where witty banter masks deep, long-held affections.
Content notes
- mild deception
About the book
Celia Jordan has loved Lord Dorian Leydon for as long as she can remember--and now that he's been jilted by a social climber, she's ready to set her sites on him in earnest. Since he's never paid the slightest attention to her as she is, Celia decides that to win him over, she'll remake herself into someone she isn't. Her plan works like a charm, but Celia is left to wonder--and worry--about how Dorian will react when she finally drops her charade...
Still smarting from his recent humiliation, Dorian has sworn off women indefinitely--particularly women like the flirtatious Miss Jordan. He is most surprised, therefore, when circumstance throws them together, and he discovers that he has more in common with Celia than he ever imagined. She is bright, witty, and seems to share all of his interests. But what Dorian thinks he wants may not be his heart's truest desire.
Description from Open Library.
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