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By love undone
376 pages
A swoony, tension-filled historical romance where a ruined reputation collides with an irresistible, heart-risking attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a world of rigid societal rules and the thrilling sparks that fly when those rules are broken. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, sweeping the reader from the quiet exile of the English countryside back into the glittering, perilous aristocratic circles of London. The mood is swoony yet laced with the genuine tension of a heroine guarding her already bruised reputation against a society of predatory rakes. It is a story built on the delicious friction of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, where sharp banter masks deep vulnerability. Readers who delight in classic tales of social redemption, arrogant lords making amends, and the terrifying thrill of risking a broken heart will devour this emotionally charged journey.
- Mood
- swoony
- tension-filled
- aristocratic
- Tone
- romantic
- earnest
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- social redemption · enemies to lovers · vulnerability of reputation · class and privilege
- The writing
- Elegant and emotionally charged, balancing sharp societal observations with tender romantic tension.
- The arc
- From defensive resentment and social exile to vulnerable surrender and romantic reclamation.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic historical romances featuring scandalous pasts, arrogant but redeemable lords, and intense emotional stakes.
Content notes
- social ostracization
- unwanted advances
About the book
"Madeleine Willits was shunned by London society for a scandal that was no fault of hers, and forced to seek a paid position in the country. So when Quinlan Bancroft, Marquis of Warefield, comes to direct the household during his uncle's illness, Maddie is determined to detest the nobleman on sight. But though the marquis is easy to dislike, the man himself is a different matter. Small wonder, then, that Maddie quite forgets herself when he enfolds her in a sweet embrace. Caught kissing his uncle's lovely young companion, Quinlan feels he should make amends, and uses his rank to re-establish Miss Willits in society. Unfortunately, it is soon apparent that Maddie has no idea how to resist importunate young rakes who deem her ripe for the plucking. But Maddie knows there is only one rake whose attentions she truly needs to fear--because only Quinlan Bancroft possesses the power to break her heart." -- from publisher's web site.
Description from Open Library.
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