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Goddess of the Hunt
384 pages
A playful, swoon-worthy romp where mischievous seduction lessons melt into genuine, fiery passion.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit drawing room filled with crackling banter and breathless, stolen glances. It balances the effervescent joy of a spirited, headstrong heroine with the delicious tension of a stoic hero desperately trying to maintain his ironclad control. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by sharp dialogue and the irresistible friction of practice seduction that quickly spirals into genuine, scorching heat. Beneath the playful exterior lies a tender emotional core, exploring how vulnerability and trust can heal old wounds. It is a warm, deeply romantic experience designed for readers who delight in watching a fiercely guarded heart be thoroughly and joyfully dismantled by love.
- Mood
- warm
- swoony
- spirited
- intimate
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- sensual
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- awakening desire · vulnerability of letting go · tension between control and passion · healing through trust
- The writing
- Lush and accessible, balancing sharp, sparkling banter with deeply sensual and emotional internal monologues.
- The arc
- Moves from lighthearted, mischievous scheming to an intense, vulnerable emotional surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love witty historical romances where a spirited heroine completely unravels a stoic, repressed hero through sheer charm and proximity.
Content notes
- childhood trauma (referenced)
- grief
About the book
In this lush and seductive novel, exciting new author Tessa Dare takes desire to brazen heights.
Ever the bold adventuress, 19 year old Lucy Waltham has decided to go hunting for a husband. But first she needs some target practice. So she turns to her brother’s best friend, 29 year old Jeremy Trescott, the Earl of Kendall, to hone her seductive wiles on him before setting her sights on another man. But her practice kisses spark a smoldering passion–one that could send all her plans up in smoke.
Jeremy has an influential title, a vast fortune, and a painful past full of long-buried secrets. He keeps a safe distance from his own emotions, but to distract Lucy from her reckless scheming, he must give his passions free rein. Their sensual battle of wills is as maddening as it is delicious, but the longer he succeeds in managing the headstrong temptress, the closer Jeremy comes to losing control. When scandal breaks, can he bring himself to abandon Lucy to her ruin? Or will he risk his heart and claim her for his own?
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