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On the way to Gretna Green
First published 1998 · 216 pages
A delightful, witty romp through Regency England where an exasperated alliance transforms into an unexpected, tender romance.
What it feels like
This delightful traditional Regency romance reads like a warm breeze, carrying the reader from a frantic carriage chase straight into the glittering drawing rooms of London. The pace is brisk and engaging, driven by sparkling dialogue and the wry, exasperated chemistry between two sensible adults forced into an unexpected alliance. It feels wonderfully cozy and cheerful, wrapping you in a world of societal maneuvering, protective instincts, and the quiet thrill of a mature, slow-burn romance. The prose is crisp and period-appropriate, capturing the gentle humor of the era without ever feeling bogged down. It is an absolute treat for fans of classic, closed-door historicals who love watching a practical heroine and a steadfast hero accidentally fall in love while trying to manage everyone else's business.
- Mood
- cozy
- cheerful
- breezy
- romantic
- Tone
- witty
- lighthearted
- wry
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected alliances · second chances · protective instincts · mature romance · societal maneuvering
- The writing
- Crisp and historically grounded, featuring sparkling dialogue and gentle situational humor.
- The arc
- Begins in exasperated cooperation and softens into a tender, protective, and deeply felt romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic, closed-door Regency romances featuring sensible heroines and witty, slow-burn banter.
Content notes
- past heartbreak
About the book
Claudia Wentworth and Lord Thornton join forces to prevent her niece and his brother from eloping. Later when his aunt invites Claudia and her niece to London, Lord Thornton feels determined for some reason to make sure she doesn’t fall in love again with a caddish officer who jilted her years before.
Description from Open Library.
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