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A Valentine's Day Gambit
319 pages
A festive Regency romance where a mischievous societal wager unexpectedly gives way to genuine matters of the heart.
What it feels like
Stepping into this traditional Regency romance feels like attending a lively, festive holiday ball where societal games are afoot. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining pace, driven by the inherent tension of a secret wager and the playful, sometimes pointed banter of the ton. The mood is decidedly lighthearted and charming, wrapped in the cozy, romantic atmosphere of Valentine's Day. Readers will find themselves swept up in the classic dynamic of a cynical bet colliding with innocent charm and protective familial instincts. The prose is mannered and polite, perfectly suited to the era, focusing on the subtle shifts from mischievous deception to earnest affection. It is a delightful read for anyone who loves the comforting, predictable joy of a classic historical romance.
- Mood
- festive
- lighthearted
- cozy
- charming
- Tone
- playful
- romantic
- mischievous
- traditional
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- societal games · unexpected romance · the folly of wagers · protective bonds
- The writing
- Light and mannered, capturing the polite but pointed banter of Regency society.
- The arc
- Begins with a mischievous societal game and softens into a genuine, heartfelt romantic awakening.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic Regency romance tropes, particularly the tension of a secret wager and festive holiday backdrops.
Content notes
- mild deception
About the book
For complicated reasons, Hayden St. James accepts a wager from his friends that he will be able to win the affections of Julia Preston's innocent young cousin, a country miss recently arrived in town.
Description from Open Library.
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