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A Rogue's Proposal
406 pages
A lush, sensual Regency romp where a fiercely stubborn rake meets his match in a capable heroine amidst a backdrop of mystery and horse racing.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like sinking into a velvet armchair by a roaring fire. The narrative unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, allowing the reader to luxuriate in the opulent Regency setting and the simmering, undeniable chemistry between the leads. It balances the cozy warmth of a sprawling, fiercely loyal aristocratic family with the thrilling edge of a light undercover mystery. The prose is lush and descriptive, lingering on sensory details and the intense internal emotional battles of a hero terrified of love. It is a deeply sensual and satisfying experience, perfect for readers who love watching a formidable, unapologetic rake slowly but surely surrender his heart to a clever, pragmatic heroine.
- Mood
- sensual
- opulent
- suspenseful
- warm
- Tone
- passionate
- earnest
- wry
- romantic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- surrendering to love · marriage of convenience · protective instincts · hidden identities · taming the rake
- The writing
- Lush and descriptive, with a slightly formal Regency cadence that luxuriates in sensory details and internal emotional processing.
- The arc
- A journey from stubborn pragmatism and purely physical attraction to a profound, undeniable emotional surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, steamy historical romances featuring fiercely protective alpha heroes and capable heroines entangled in a light mystery.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- mild peril
About the book
He would not marry for love...
Demon Cynster has seen love bring his brethren to their knees, and he's vowed that he will not share their fate... until he spies Felicity Parteger sneaking about his racing stable. Demon remembers Felicity as a mere chit of a girl, but now she stands before him, all lush curves and sparkling eyes...
Felicity knows Demon was one of the town's most eligible bachelors and a rogue of the worst sort, but he was the only one capable of getting her friend out of trouble. She knows Demon will never yield her the love she desperately seeks, but could a marriage of passion alone be enough?
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