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A Practical Mistress
377 pages
A classic Regency romance where a strictly practical proposition inevitably surrenders to undeniable passion.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a classic, intimate Regency parlor where polite society masks simmering desires. The narrative unfolds at a steady, engaging pace, drawing the reader into a world where financial desperation forces pragmatic, scandalous choices. It balances a tone of earnest practicality with an undercurrent of heady sensuality, exploring the delicious tension between a woman trying to rule her heart with her head and a notorious rake harboring surprisingly honorable intentions. The mood is yearning and intimate, focusing tightly on the emotional push-and-pull of a transactional relationship destined to become something much deeper. It is a perfect escape for readers who devour traditional Regency tales of practical arrangements melting into undeniable romance.
- Mood
- intimate
- yearning
- tense
- Tone
- romantic
- pragmatic
- sensual
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- pragmatism versus passion · financial desperation · honorable intentions · the rake's redemption
- The writing
- Formal yet emotionally charged, capturing the polite constraints of Regency society alongside simmering private desires.
- The arc
- Begins with guarded, practical desperation and slowly thaws into a heady, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Devotees of classic Regency romance who delight in practical arrangements melting into undeniable love.
Content notes
- financial ruin
- familial betrayal
About the book
Sir Jason Hunter, 35, could not let a young widow fall into ruin when he could so easily help. His intentions were purely honorable, but then the lady herself surprised him with an offer of a carte blanche! Helen Marlowe's despicable brother had left her nearly penniless, and at 26, she knew that becoming Jason's mistress was the only practical solution. She told herself the decision was made with her head, not her heart, and had nothing to do with the way this notorious rake made her feel -- or the look in his eyes that promised such heady delights...
Read Mark Hunter's story in "A Wanton Bride"
Description from Open Library.
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