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Married To The Viscount (From The Swanlea Spinsters) Book 5
377 pages
A delightfully frustrating battle of wills where a marriage of convenience slowly melts into undeniable passion.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a perfectly choreographed dance of wit and simmering tension. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the crackling banter between a fiercely independent American heroine and a rigidly proper English lord. It is a delightfully frustrating battle of wills wrapped in the cozy, swoony atmosphere of a classic marriage-of-convenience trope. The prose is sharp and accessible, leaning heavily into the delicious exasperation of two people trying desperately to ignore their mutual attraction. As the emotional walls crumble, the story transitions from playful indignation to deep, satisfying warmth. This is a comfort read designed for anyone who devours stories about stubborn hearts melting under the weight of an unexpected, passionate connection.
- Mood
- spirited
- swoony
- lighthearted
- cozy
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- warm
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- duty versus desire · vulnerability of trust · melting a frozen heart · unexpected connection
- The writing
- Engaging and dialogue-heavy, focusing on sharp banter and the sensual tension between opposites.
- The arc
- Moves from indignant frustration and defensive posturing to undeniable attraction and deep, trusting love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic historical romance who love the marriage-of-convenience trope mixed with fiery, stubborn heroines and buttoned-up lords.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- family betrayal
About the book
Abigail Mercer was breathless with anticipation at being reunited with Spencer Law, whom she met once and later married by proxy. But now the dashing Viscount Ravenswood denies all knowledge of their union! Far too many witnesses have made it impossible for the secretive Spencer to reject his "bride" without causing a scandal. So he has proposed a marriage in-name-only until they can locate his mysteriously absent younger brother—who is responsible for everything!—and untangle this messy affair.Abigail is incensed, irate... and irresistibly attracted to this handsome, infuriating man who hides his smoldering passion behind a proper exterior. So the lady will agree to his terms on one condition: Spencer must seal their bargain with a kiss. But he finds that one deep, lingering, unforgettable kiss isn't nearly enough. And keeping his hands off his pretty wife is going to be much harder than he thought...
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