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Bliss
518 pages
A fiery battle of wills transforms into a passionate surrender in this spirited historical romance.
What it feels like
This spirited historical romance delivers a delightful battle of wills, wrapping the reader in a playful and sensual atmosphere. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the fiery bickering and comedic schemes of a stubbornly resistant heroine and a battle-hardened hero who is instantly smitten. The prose is accessible and focused on the crackling sexual tension between the two leads, balancing lighthearted antagonism with lush, swoony moments of physical attraction. As the emotional arc shifts from stubborn enmity to passionate surrender, the story explores the friction of arranged marriages and the joy of overcoming preconceptions. It is a perfect read for those who devour enemies-to-lovers historicals where sharp banter inevitably melts into absolute pleasure.
- Mood
- romantic
- spirited
- swoony
- Tone
- playful
- sensual
- humorous
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · overcoming preconceptions · sexual tension
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, focusing on witty banter and lush, sensual descriptions.
- The arc
- Moves from stubborn antagonism and comedic resistance to mutual attraction and passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances filled with fiery bickering, stubborn heroines, and determined, smitten heroes.
Content notes
- sexual content
- references to war trauma
About the book
Love thy neighbor, 'tis said. A fine idea, except when the neighbor in question is Lord Holden. Lady Helen Tremay has complained frequently about his treatment of his people. Too frequently perhaps, for the king intends to curb their constant bickering by ordering them to wed. Helen can't refuse a royal decree, but she'll do everything possible to drive away her devilishly attractive husband-to-be.
Holden faced all manner of horrors on the battlefield. But marriage to "the tyrant of Tiernay" is still a worrying prospect --until he glimpses Helen in the flesh. What flesh it is... soft, lush, made for his touch. If she weren't so intent thinking up devious ways to prevent consummating their bond, Helen would see how perfect they are together, and that a marriage begun as enemies can turn to absolute pleasure.
Description from Open Library.
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