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Lord Calthorpe's Promise
347 pages
A spirited battle of wills wrapped in the comforting, traditional embrace of a classic Regency Season.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, comfortably familiar Regency gown. It delivers the classic, cozy satisfaction of a traditional historical romance, balancing the poignant aftermath of Waterloo with the sparkling, low-stakes drama of the London Season. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, propelled by the delightfully prickly banter between a rigidly honorable hero and a fiercely independent heroine who refuses to be managed. There is a warm, nostalgic texture to the prose that will instantly appeal to fans of Georgette Heyer and early Mary Balogh. It is a story that delights in its own tropes, offering readers a sweet, satisfying journey from exasperated obligation to genuine, hard-won affection without ever overwhelming them with heavy angst.
- Mood
- spirited
- cozy
- nostalgic
- warm
- Tone
- wry
- romantic
- traditional
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- duty and desire · enemies to lovers · reluctant guardianship · grief and healing
- The writing
- Classic and accessible, driven by sharp, witty banter and a comforting adherence to Regency conventions.
- The arc
- Moves from reluctant obligation and mutual irritation to grudging respect and deep, protective love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave traditional, low-angst Regency romances featuring exasperated heroes and fiercely independent heroines.
Content notes
- grief
- death of a sibling
- war aftermath
About the book
An Honorable Promise
Lord Adam Calthorpe, 30, had been rash in his promise to look out for a fellow soldier's sister before the soldier was killed at the battle of Waterloo. For Miss Katherine Payne, 21, was a golden-eyed shrew who took genuine delight in flouting Adam's authority at every turn. Surely bringing her to stay with his mother for the Season would absolve him of his responsibilities--though he sincerely doubted such a headstrong young woman would ever find herself a husband in the marriage mart. But when an unscrupulous cousin starts pursuing Katherine, Adam comes to realize that fulfilling his promise might actually involve marrying her himself....
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