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An Affair To Remember
372 pages
A spirited battle of wills that melts into a heartwarming tale of found family and unexpected passion.
What it feels like
This historical romance reads like a lively, sunlit romp through a chaotic country estate, driven by the crackling friction of two stubborn opposites. The pace is brisk, fueled by sharp, exasperated banter and the delightful mayhem of unruly children who act as unwitting matchmakers. It feels warm and spirited, wrapping the reader in a cozy atmosphere where rigid societal expectations are gleefully dismantled by undeniable chemistry. The prose is breezy and dialogue-forward, keeping the emotional stakes grounded in character dynamics rather than heavy melodrama. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in classic enemies-to-lovers tension, where a fiercely independent heroine and an arrogant but overwhelmed nobleman inevitably surrender to both passion and the messy joy of a found family.
- Mood
- warm
- spirited
- cozy
- cheerful
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family · enemies to lovers · class differences · surrendering to passion · breaking societal rules
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-heavy, driven by sharp, humorous exchanges and lively character dynamics.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly, exasperated banter to a warm, undeniable surrender to love and family.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, banter-filled historical romances where a stubborn nobleman is brought to his knees by a fiercely independent woman and a house full of chaotic children.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- orphanhood
About the book
“The men of the St. John family are outrageously handsome and possess far too much wealth. It is enough to make one ill.”
Saddled with five unruly orphans, the Earl of Greyley, Anthony Elliot, is at his wits’ end. Unfortunately, the only person willing to deal with the adorable little terrors is Anna Thraxton, governess extraordinaire – and the one woman Anthony can’t abide. She’s too outspoken, too opinionated, and far too beautiful for his peace of mind. A woman should be meek and mild – words that perfectly describe his prospective bride, not the flame-haired temptress who haunts his dreams.
Anna knew this job would be trouble the moment she set foot in the door – but it’s Anthony who’s the problem, not the children! He’s too arrogant, too sure of himself, and far, far too wonderfully big and masculine. The young girl he’s courting will never be able to handle him, so someone clearly needs to teach Anthony a few things about women. But when lectures turn to kisses, igniting a passion they can’t ignore, how will they resolve the battle between honor and their hearts?
Description from Open Library.
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