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A Proper Proposal
First published 1988 · 221 pages
A lively battle of wills where high-minded principles clash with irresistible, scandalous charm.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like watching a spark meet a powder keg, wrapped in the glittering, slightly scandalous trappings of high society. The narrative thrives on the brisk, entertaining friction of a classic romantic standoff, pulling the reader into a lively dance of moral outrage and undeniable attraction. It is a story built entirely on the tension between high-minded principles and effortless, sunny charm, creating an atmosphere that is both spirited and deeply romantic. The prose focuses sharply on character contrasts, highlighting the push-and-pull of a protagonist trying desperately to hold her ground against a suitor who easily disarms her. This is a perfect experience for readers who delight in fiery temperaments, scandalous reputations, and the delicious inevitability of a hard-won surrender.
- Mood
- lively
- tension-filled
- sparkling
- Tone
- spirited
- playful
- romantic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reluctant attraction · principles versus desire · battle of wills · scandal and reputation
- The writing
- Spirited and character-focused, leaning heavily into the sharp, entertaining friction between opposing personalities.
- The arc
- Moves from high-minded indignation and stubborn resistance to the thrilling inevitability of romantic surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic romance dynamics where a fiery, principled heroine clashes with an effortlessly charming rake.
Content notes
- infidelity (mention of a mistress)
About the book
LORD KINROSS, THE CONQUEROR
Even before high-minded and fiery-tempered Miss Nicola Lacy met Lord Alexander Kinross, she had heard all too much about him.
He was wealthy. He was handsome. He was charming. He had the best of tempers and the sunniest of natures. And he could, and often did, have any woman in London society he wanted.
Now it seemed he wanted Nicola as his wife--though he saw no reason to give up his beautiful married mistress, Judith Layton in the process. Nicola added this to the long list of faults of this idle, dissolute, womanizing wastrel whom she had so man reasons for rejecting... and such a hard time resisting....
Description from Open Library.
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