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On a wild night
406 pages
A lush, sensual romp through the glittering ballrooms and dangerous fringes of Regency London, where a restless debutante meets her match in a shadowy rake.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like stepping into a lavishly appointed drawing room where the fire is roaring and the tension is thick enough to cut with a silver letter opener. It is a deeply sensual, steady-paced experience that balances the glittering, restrictive world of the ton with the thrilling, shadowy danger of London's underbelly. The narrative luxuriates in the physical and emotional push-and-pull between a fiercely independent heroine and a classic, brooding alpha hero, lingering on smoldering glances and breathless encounters. It is a story steeped in the comforting dynamics of a sprawling, fiercely loyal family, yet it maintains a sharp edge of mystery and seduction. Perfect for readers who want their historical romances lush, passionate, and unapologetically dramatic, with a satisfying journey from restless boredom to consuming, undeniable love.
- Mood
- sensual
- opulent
- thrilling
- intimate
- Tone
- passionate
- confident
- romantic
- melodramatic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- taming the rake · female rebellion · intoxicating danger · familial loyalty · sexual awakening
- The writing
- Lush and sensory-rich, lingering heavily on physical sensations, smoldering glances, and elaborate internal monologues.
- The arc
- Moves from restless, naive curiosity into a whirlwind of consuming passion and hard-won emotional surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic historical romance who crave alpha heroes, spirited heroines, and the comforting meddling of a massive, fiercely loyal fictional family.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- mild peril
About the book
Where are all the exciting men in London?
After spending years in the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Amanda Cynster is utterly bored by the current crop of colorless suitors. Determined to take matters into her own hands, one night she shockingly goes where no respectable lady ever should, but where many an intriguing gentleman might be found.
But titillating excitement quickly turns to panic when Amanda discovers she′s quite out of her depth. She looks around for help -- and is unexpectedly rescued by the Earl of Dexter. Lean, sensuous, and mysterious, he has delayed re-entering society, preferring instead a more interesting existence on its fringes.
He′s the epitome of the boldly passionate gentleman Amanda has been searching for, but although his very touch makes it clear he′s willing to educate her in the art of love, Amanda has to wonder if such a masterful, lionized rake can be sufficiently tamed into the ways of marriage.
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