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His Unexpected Bride
375 pages
A charming Regency romp where a shocking morning-after gives way to a tender, hard-won romance.
What it feels like
This Regency romance delivers a delightful blend of lighthearted shock and earnest emotional development. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, pulling the reader through the initial bewilderment of an accidental proxy marriage into a deeper, more dramatic story involving hidden plots and protective instincts. The mood shifts from playful and slightly chaotic to swoony and tender as the stubborn protagonists navigate their forced proximity. The prose is accessible and focused on the crackling tension and growing affection between a brooding nobleman and his determined bride. It is a perfect read for fans of classic historical romance who enjoy watching reluctant partners slowly realize they have found exactly what they never knew they wanted.
- Mood
- swoony
- charming
- tender
- Tone
- romantic
- playful
- dramatic
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reluctant partnership · unexpected affection · protective instincts · navigating deception
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, focusing on character dynamics and the internal emotional shifts of the protagonists.
- The arc
- Moves from bewildered reluctance and stubborn pride to protective devotion and genuine love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic Regency romance who love the marriage-of-convenience trope mixed with a touch of mystery.
Content notes
- alcohol consumption
- deception
About the book
It Was An Unusual Beginning...
The last thing Tess Masterson expected when she woke was to find a stranger--in her bed! The man said he was Cameron Hawksmoor, a marquess, which was surprising enough. Then Tess's father told her that handsome Cameron was her husband, thanks to a proxy ceremony. Nothing could be further from Tess's wishes, despite Cameron's brooding good looks. Yet, it somehow stung that her new husband obviously wanted nothing to do with her...
To An Extraordinary Love
To Cam's dismay, an annulment was out of the question, despite the fact he was too foxed to remember the ceremony. It appeared he and Tess had spent the night together, after all. And Tess--as stubborn as she was lovely--soon proved determined to carry out the charade of a marriage. Then Cam discovered the cleverly vicious plot that had brought them together, and he found protecting her was his first concern. For against all the odds, he had fallen in love with his unexpected bride.
Description from Open Library.
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