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Lord Stanhope's proposal
316 pages
A spirited battle of wits where a dutiful rescue mission turns into a delightfully unexpected romance.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a breezy, spirited reading experience built on the delightful friction of a battle of wits. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, driven by sharp-tongued banter and the simmering chemistry between a dutiful nobleman and a fiercely independent heroine who absolutely refuses to play the damsel in distress. Instead of a conventional rescue, the story unfolds as a playful, passionate courtship where expectations are constantly upended. The prose is lively and engaging, focusing on the humorous and sensual tension of two strong-willed people realizing they have met their match. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour lighthearted historical romances featuring capable, free-spirited women and the surprised men who fall head over heels for them.
- Mood
- breezy
- charming
- spirited
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected attraction · battle of wits · defying expectations · reluctant romance
- The writing
- Engaging and lively, focusing on sharp dialogue and the simmering chemistry between two strong-willed individuals.
- The arc
- Moves from a sense of dutiful obligation to surprised infatuation, culminating in a determined and passionate courtship.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring capable, sharp-tongued heroines who refuse to be rescued and the noblemen who fall for them anyway.
Content notes
- gambling wagers
About the book
Determined to clean up the mess his cousin Ossie has created, Tristan, Earl of Stanhope, finds himself taking an unscheduled trip to the country. His mission: Rescue a spinster from certain scandal as the object of a tasteless wager. But much to Tristan's surprise, Calista Ashton is more sharp-tongued free spirited than a raw country girl --- and more attractive than he ever imagined. Twenty-four and determinedly unwed, she's nobody's fool, and perfectly capable of taking care of herself, thank you very much. It's soon abundantly clear to Tristan that although rescuing a damsel in distress might actually have been an easier plan to carry out, sharing kisses --- and more --- with a strong, sensual woman is far more satisfying. Now all he has to do is convince Calista that she's fallen as hard as he has...
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