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Deception
541 pages
A delightfully witty romp that pairs a chaotic, brilliant bluestocking with a secretive aristocrat on a swashbuckling treasure hunt.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit, slightly dusty library filled with ancient maps and the promise of adventure. It is a delightfully brisk and witty historical romance that balances cozy domestic chaos with the thrilling undertones of a pirate legend. The narrative thrives on the crackling, humorous banter between an endearingly absentminded scholar and a highly competent, secretive hero masquerading as a humble tutor. There is a breezy, swashbuckling energy to the story, keeping the pages turning without ever losing its warm, romantic core. It is perfect for readers who crave historical romances where intellectual equals spar, secrets are slowly unraveled, and love is discovered amidst the thrill of a shared, perilous quest.
- Mood
- cozy
- breezy
- swashbuckling
- warm
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- romantic
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · found family chaos · intellectual equals · the thrill of discovery · balancing duty and passion
- The writing
- Snappy, accessible, and dialogue-driven, balancing lighthearted humor with moments of genuine romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from chaotic domesticity and intellectual yearning to a thrilling, passionate partnership built on mutual respect and shared adventure.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring bluestocking heroines, competent but secretive heroes, and a dash of mystery and treasure hunting.
Content notes
- mild peril
- deception
About the book
From a cozy cottage in rustic Dorset to a magnificent mansion steeped in secrets comes a dazzling tale of lost pirate gold and legendary love...
Once, Olympia Wingfield was free to devote all her time to her true passion: the study of ancient legends and long-lost treasure. But now, with three hellion nephews to raise, the absentminded beauty has very little time for research. Which makes it seem all the more serendipitous when a handsome stranger strides into Olympia's library unannounced and proceeds to set her world to rights.
Tall and dark, with long, windswept black hair, Jared Chillhurst is the embodiment of Olympia's most exotic dreams—a daring pirate, masquerading in teacher's garb, whose plundering kisses and traveler's tales quickly win her heart. Yet all too soon innocent Olympia will discover that the enigmatic and wickedly sensual Mr. Chillhurst is no lowly tutor, but a future earl with a wealth of secrets—the kind that will lead them both on a perilous quest for a hidden fortune and a love worth more than gold
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