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Man of My Dreams
First published 1992 · 416 pages
A fiery, banter-filled romp through the English countryside where pride clashes with unexpected passion.
What it feels like
Reading this classic historical romance feels like stepping into a spirited, delightfully dramatic battle of wits. The atmosphere is buoyant and fiery, driven by the crackling tension of a heroine who knows exactly what she wants and a hero determined to upend her every expectation. It moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, relying heavily on sharp banter, comedic misunderstandings, and the delicious frustration of hidden identities. The prose is unapologetically melodramatic and sweeping, capturing the breathless intensity of nineties romance. It is a perfect escape for readers who love the push-and-pull dynamics of old-school love stories, offering a cozy yet passionate journey where stubborn pride inevitably melts into sweeping, undeniable romance.
- Mood
- spirited
- romantic
- lighthearted
- fiery
- Tone
- playful
- dramatic
- cheeky
- passionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- battle of the sexes · hidden identities · pride and prejudice · social expectations versus true desire
- The writing
- Lively and melodramatic, driven by sharp, fiery banter and the breathless emotional intensity characteristic of classic nineties romance.
- The arc
- Moves from stubborn, prideful clashes and comedic misunderstandings to a sweeping, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the spirited, banter-heavy charm of old-school historical romance where stubborn heroines meet their match in arrogant, disguised lords.
Content notes
- dubious consent
- deception
- outdated gender dynamics
About the book
(The first book in the Sherring Cross series)
The most desirable beauty in the land, wildly unpredictable Megan Penworthy has set her amorous sights on Ambrose St James, Duke of Wrothston - a man she has never met but has every intention of marrying. No other suitor will satisfy her - especially not the common, if uncommonly handsome, horsebreeder, Devlln Jefferys. Posing as lowborn Jefferys to escape a potentially fatal confrontation, Ambrose is enthralled and infuriated by the brazen, duke-hunting redhead. Without revealing his true identity, the notorious rogue vows to foil Megan's plans to wed the man of her dreams - never imagining the enchanting schemer would turn out to be the only woman he would ever dream of marrying.
Description from Open Library.
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