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A Scoundrel by Moonlight
512 pages
A sizzling, emotionally charged dance of revenge and temptation where a notorious reputation masks a surprisingly tender heart.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a moonlit garden where every shadow hides a secret and every glance is heavy with unspoken desire. The narrative moves at a brisk, propulsive clip, driven by the crackling tension of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic fueled by righteous vengeance. Yet beneath the dramatic, sensual surface lies a surprisingly tender exploration of hidden depths and misunderstood reputations. The prose is lush and evocative, wrapping the reader in the palpable, sizzling chemistry between a fiercely loyal heroine and a supposedly depraved rogue. It is an emotionally intense experience that sweeps from guarded suspicion to profound vulnerability, perfect for readers who crave high-stakes passion, dark reputations, and the irresistible pull of a love that defies all logic.
- Mood
- sizzling
- emotionally charged
- shadowy
- romantic
- Tone
- passionate
- earnest
- sensual
- dramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- misunderstood reputations · justice vs. vengeance · irresistible temptation · hidden depths · redeeming power of love
- The writing
- Lush and emotionally evocative, leaning heavily into sensory details and the palpable tension between the characters.
- The arc
- Moves from righteous indignation and guarded suspicion to a sweeping, undeniable surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of intense, high-stakes historical romances featuring misunderstood rakes and heroines driven by fierce loyalty.
Content notes
- sexual content
- discussions of past sexual ruin
- betrayal
About the book
Anything can happen in the moonlight... Justice. That's all ( Eleanor) Nell Trim wants--for her half sister and for the countless other young women the 32 year old Marquess of Leath (James) has ruined with his wildly seductive ways. Now she has a bold plan to take him down... as long as she can resist the scoundrel's temptations herself. From the moment Nell meets James Fairbrother, the air positively sizzles. Yet for all his size and power, there's something amazingly tender in his touch. Could he really be such a depraved rogue? The only way to find out is to beat the devil at his own game... one tempting kiss at a time.
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