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Castles
First published 1993 · 586 pages
A delightfully chaotic marriage of convenience wrapped in witty banter and fierce, swoony devotion.
What it feels like
Reading this classic historical romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, nostalgic blanket of witty banter and swoony devotion. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-driven pace, effortlessly balancing lighthearted humor with moments of genuine, heart-fluttering tenderness. You are immediately drawn into a world where a fiercely protective hero and a charmingly chaotic, fish-out-of-water heroine clash and ultimately connect. The atmosphere is adventurous yet deeply comforting, relying on the irresistible trope of a marriage of convenience that inevitably catches fire. It is a delightfully earnest and playful experience, perfect for readers who crave the golden era of romance novels where alpha protectors are brought to their knees by sweet, tempestuous love.
- Mood
- swoony
- adventurous
- comforting
- Tone
- playful
- warm
- earnest
- witty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · protective devotion · fish out of water · found family · reluctant guardian
- The writing
- Dialogue-heavy and breezy, characterized by witty banter and a warm, accessible narrative voice.
- The arc
- Moves from humorous, reluctant guardianship to a fiercely protective and deeply tender romantic devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic historical romance featuring fiercely protective heroes, charmingly chaotic heroines, and plenty of humorous banter.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- threat of violence
- orphanhood
About the book
Orpahned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knew that only hasty marriage to an Englishman could protect her from the turmoil in her own land. To the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood, the bold raven-haired beauty instantly captivated London society. But when Alesandra was nearly abducted by her unscrupulous countrymen, the fighting instincts that won Colin a knighthood for valor were kindled. Deceiving himself that he wanted only to protect her, Colin swept her into a union meant to be a marriage in name alone...yet Alesandra's tender first kiss and hesitant caress ignited a wildfire in his soul. As the lovely princess dashed headlong into unforseen dangers, Colin would follow, knowing he must claim her as his own forever. Now he would risk life itself before he would lose this sweet, tempestuous angel...
The 4th book in the Crown's Spies series
Description from Open Library.
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