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Lie By Moonlight
496 pages
A witty, suspenseful romp through a remote castle where a pragmatic tutor and a mysterious hero team up to protect a quirky found family.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like wrapping yourself in a cozy, slightly gothic mystery where the shadows are quickly banished by sharp wit and capable characters. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-driven pace, propelled by a pragmatic heroine who refuses to be a damsel in distress and a hero who respects her intellect. It balances the eerie atmosphere of a remote, heavily guarded castle with the heartwarming chaos of four clever orphans forming a found family. The prose is snappy and arch, delivering the signature banter that fans of the genre crave. It is a delightful, comforting read for anyone who loves their romantic suspense served with a side of eccentric charm, mutual respect, and a triumphant, hard-won happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- cozy-gothic
- adventurous
- romantic
- Tone
- witty
- pragmatic
- suspenseful
- arch
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family · intellectual partnership · uncovering secrets · protective instincts
- The writing
- Snappy and dialogue-driven, featuring a signature blend of dry wit and pragmatic character voices.
- The arc
- Moves from isolated suspicion and mystery to a warm, triumphant sense of found family and romantic partnership.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love capable, no-nonsense heroines, eccentric found families, and a dash of gothic mystery mixed with witty banter.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- threat of violence
- organized crime elements
About the book
A hired tutor for four orphaned girls at a remote Castle, Concordia Glade is pleased to find her pupils both eager & smart they are bright enough to notice some odd things about their situation. Provided for by an unseen benefactor, they are surrounded at all times by hard-eyed guards in the guise of gardeners—and their previous tutor, she learns, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They get help from Concordia and Ambrose, a man who comes they're rescue.
Book #4 Vanza Series Series as Follows: Book 1- With this Ring Book 2- I Thee Wed Book 3- Wicked Widow Book 4- Lie by Moonlight
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