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Devilish
608 pages
A fiery battle of wills melts into passionate surrender in this intense historical romance.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a deeply satisfying battle of wills, pitting a fiercely independent heroine against a guarded, emotionally tortured hero. The mood is tense and sweeping, driven by the crackling friction of two strong personalities forced into close proximity. As the narrative unfolds, the icy restraint of the protagonist slowly thaws, giving way to moments of sudden peril and intense passion. The prose focuses heavily on the internal emotional landscape, capturing the struggle between maintaining steely self-control and yielding to vulnerability. It is a brisk, emotionally charged read that will delight fans of classic historical romance who crave stories about breaking through formidable emotional walls and the ultimate surrender of a guarded heart.
- Mood
- tense
- sweeping
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- passionate
- dramatic
- intense
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- clash of wills · overcoming past trauma · emotional surrender · breaking down walls
- The writing
- Dramatic and emotionally focused, emphasizing the internal tension and fiery dynamic between strong-willed protagonists.
- The arc
- Moves from icy, guarded resistance and stubborn independence to vulnerable surrender and passionate connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring battle-of-wills dynamics, tortured heroes, and fiercely independent heroines.
Content notes
- past trauma
- peril
About the book
Two of the strongest wills in England clash when Lord Rothgar is commanded by the king to escort the fiercely independent Diana Westmount, the Countess of Arradale, to London. Though Rothgar, tortured by a tragic secret, has become a master at resisting temptation, Diana proves a challenge to his steely resolve. Then his icy self-control melts in a moment of peril -- and a night of passion -- and he must find the strength to surrender his heart to another...
Description from Open Library.
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