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Brought for Revenge
384 pages
A brooding, post-Waterloo Regency romance where a war-torn soldier's dark quest for vengeance collides with the healing power of innocence.
What it feels like
This steady-paced Regency romance immerses the reader in a shadowy, angsty atmosphere that gradually gives way to hopeful warmth. The narrative tone is deeply earnest and brooding, focusing on the heavy emotional toll of war and the bitter drive for retribution. As the story unfolds, the experiential themes of survivor's guilt and healing through love take center stage, contrasting a cynical, battle-scarred soul with bright, unwavering innocence. The prose is emotionally charged, lingering on the internal conflict of a man torn between settling old scores and embracing a softer future. It is a perfect read for those who devour historical romances featuring dark, troubled heroes whose hardened hearts are slowly melted by unexpected affection.
- Mood
- shadowy
- angsty
- hopeful
- tense
- Tone
- brooding
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- survivor's guilt · healing through love · the burden of revenge · innocence versus cynicism
- The writing
- Evocative and emotionally charged, focusing heavily on the internal turmoil of its scarred protagonist and the contrasting lightness of his counterpart.
- The arc
- Moves from bitter, trauma-fueled vengeance to the gradual, redemptive warmth of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love Regency romances featuring deeply brooding, war-torn heroes who are ultimately saved by the bright innocence of a debutante.
Content notes
- war trauma
- survivor's guilt
- themes of revenge and ruin
About the book
A Soldier's Return Captain Lucas Blackstone has survived Waterloo and come home uninjured while many of his loyal men have not. His body might be whole and still handsome, but as he returns to the burned-out shell of what was once his family mansion, his soul is dark and troubled.
Bright-eyed debutante Annabelle Havenham has no idea her fate is in his hands. His plans to settle old scores could mean her ruin. Is he villain enough to do it? Especially when Annabelle's innocence has started to melt his black heart....
Description from Open Library.
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