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Always A Scoundrel
373 pages
A sparkling dance of wits where a notorious rogue and a desperate lady gamble with their hearts.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like attending a glittering Regency ball where the most interesting conversation is happening in the shadows. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, propelled by the sharp, flirtatious banter between a delightfully unrepentant scoundrel and a heroine who refuses to be easily charmed. The mood is sparkling and adventurous, balancing lighthearted high-society hijinks with moments of genuine emotional vulnerability. Enoch’s prose is breezy and dialogue-heavy, perfectly capturing the tension of two guarded people slowly dropping their masks. It is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who loves the trope of the charming rogue brought to his knees, offering a swoony, playful escape into a world of stolen kisses and hard-won trust.
- Mood
- sparkling
- adventurous
- swoony
- lighthearted
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- charming
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- vulnerability behind a mask · trusting the untrustworthy · finding honor in unexpected places · defying societal expectations
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-driven, characterized by sharp banter and elegant Regency flair.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded, mutually beneficial scheming to genuine vulnerability and hard-won trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love a charming rogue with a hidden heart of gold and heroines who can match them wit for wit.
Content notes
- forced marriage threat
- mild peril
About the book
Lord Bramwell Johns, the second son of a duke, is an unrepentant scoundrel. Now that his two closest friends are disgustingly ensconced in domestic bliss, Bram is feeling strangely restless. And not even relieving London's least deserving artistocrats of their ill-gotten jewels is enough—until the night he overhears an argument. It seems that Lady Rosamund Davies is about to be forced into marriage with a rogue even worse than himself.
Rose is well aware of Bram's scandalous reputation, so any reason for his sudden interest in her is suspect; more so since he's close friends with the man about to ruin her family! She has her own plan though, and Bram may be just what she requires—as long as she remembers that he is only looking out for himself. As long as she remembers that his kisses and caresses don't mean anything. As long as she can keep from wondering whether she can trust a scoundrel... with her heart.
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