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Night Storm
First published 1990 · 466 pages
A spirited, gender-bending battle of wits wrapped in a classic, fast-paced historical romance.
What it feels like
Reading this classic 1990s historical romance feels like stepping into a whirlwind of spirited banter and theatrical disguises. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, driven by the fiery, combative chemistry between a fiercely independent heroine who refuses to be sidelined by her gender and an alpha hero who sees right through her trousers. The mood is lively and adventurous, balancing outrageous, slightly chaotic circumstances with moments of genuine, swoony tenderness, especially when a charming five-year-old enters the picture. The prose is breezy and dialogue-heavy, leaning into the melodrama and humor characteristic of the era. It is a perfect, nostalgic escape for readers who love a good battle of the sexes, cross-dressing shenanigans, and undeniable, explosive passion.
- Mood
- adventurous
- lively
- swoony
- chaotic
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- melodramatic
- spirited
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- battle of the sexes · defying gender norms · disguise and identity · found family · undeniable attraction
- The writing
- Breezy, dialogue-driven, and unapologetically dramatic, with a distinct 1990s historical romance flair.
- The arc
- Moves from combative, humorous misunderstandings to passionate surrender and fiercely protective love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, spirited historical romances featuring cross-dressing heroines, alpha heroes, and plenty of witty banter.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- historical sexism
- mild violence
About the book
Dear Reader,You met Alec Carrick in Night Fire. He returns full force-and believe me, this man's got force--in Night Storm, the third novel of the Night Trilogy which I wrote in the Fall of 1988.The Paxtons are shipbuilders in Baltimore. Alec Carrick is an English nobleman who wants to buy them out. Genny Paxton isn't at all what she seems. She dresses like "Eugene" and wants to build her own sailing ships without male interference. Alec, a man of great insight, knows exactly what lies beneath those britches. He gets Genny's goat more times than she can count.This is a love story filled with wit, humor, and outrageous circumstance. It's got more unexpected spins than a roulette wheel. Then there's five-year-old Hallie, Alec's daughter, a charmer who will take hold of your heart and never let go.Do enjoy Alec and Genny--and let me know which of the novels in the Night Trilogy you like best.
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