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Family Affairs
219 pages
A spirited Regency romp where a reluctant alliance between two scheming adult children sparks an unexpected romance.
What it feels like
Step into a breezy, spirited Regency world where theatrical outrage and social maneuvering set the stage for romance. This novel thrives on the delightful friction of a reluctant alliance, pairing two fiercely protective adult children who are determined to thwart their parents' scandalous match. The pace is brisk and playful, driven by witty banter, mutual suspicion, and the inevitable sparks that fly when supposed enemies combine forces. The prose captures the mannered elegance of the era while maintaining a lighthearted, farcical energy that keeps the pages turning. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in classic historical romances, matchmaking gone awry, and the irresistible tension of a scheming partnership that slowly unravels into unexpected love.
- Mood
- spirited
- romantic
- breezy
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- theatrical
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reluctant alliances · family meddling · social maneuvering · unexpected romance
- The writing
- Lively and mannered, leaning into the witty banter and theatrical outrage characteristic of Regency society.
- The arc
- Moves from mutual suspicion and shared outrage to a reluctant, sparkling romantic connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances filled with scheming, reluctant partnerships, and enemies-to-lovers tension.
About the book
Guinevere Hathaway is horrified when her widowed mother announces she will marry the infamous Lord Scarborough. Scarborough’s debonair son Chadwick, Viscount Fullerton, is aghast that his father has become ensnared by a fortune hunter. Perhaps Gwen and Chad should combine forces to plot a way to keep their parents apart?
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