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Once a Princess
First published 1992 · 428 pages
A sweeping, fiery clash of wills where royal destiny meets untamed American spirit.
What it feels like
Reading this is like stepping into a time capsule of classic 1990s historical romance, complete with all the sweeping melodrama and unapologetic passion the era is known for. The atmosphere is tempestuous and fiery, driven by a relentless clash of wills between a fiercely independent heroine and an impossibly arrogant alpha hero. The narrative moves at a brisk, theatrical pace, sweeping the reader from rustic Mississippi taverns to opulent European courts. It is an utterly escapist experience, steeped in lush, emotionally charged prose that leans heavily into grand declarations and high-stakes romantic tension. This will delight readers who love their historical romances big, bold, and unapologetically dramatic, where stubborn resistance inevitably melts into all-consuming devotion.
- Mood
- tempestuous
- sweeping
- fiery
- escapist
- Tone
- dramatic
- passionate
- earnest
- theatrical
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- clash of wills · hidden royalty · destiny and duty · enemies to lovers · overcoming pride
- The writing
- Lush, melodramatic, and heavily focused on the physical and emotional intensity of its characters.
- The arc
- A tempestuous journey from fierce, stubborn resistance to an all-consuming, undeniable devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the unapologetic drama, alpha heroes, and fiery heroines of classic 1990s historical romance.
Content notes
- dubious consent
- abduction tropes
- power imbalance
- mild violence
About the book
In a rustic Missiissippi tavern, a beautiful exiled princess was forced to dance for the pleasure of others--unaware of her regal birthright...and infuriated by a magnificent golden-eyed devil who crossed an ocean to possess her.
From A Far Off Land...
A bold and brazen prince came to America to claim his promised bride. But the 20 year old spirited vixen spurned his affections while inflaming his royal blood with passion's fire...impelling virile 30 year old Stefan Barany to take on a sensuous and searing conquest the love Tatiana vowed never to yield.
Description from Open Library.
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