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Ravished
521 pages
A delightfully witty Beauty and the Beast retelling where the beauty is a pragmatic fossil-hunter who simply refuses to be intimidated by the beast's brooding angst.
What it feels like
Reading this classic historical romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, witty, and utterly charming blanket. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven largely by the sparkling, humorous banter between a notoriously grumpy, scarred hero and a delightfully eccentric, fossil-obsessed heroine. Instead of leaning into dark, gothic dread, the mood is surprisingly cozy and lighthearted, anchored by a heroine who completely steamrolls the hero's attempts to be intimidating. It is a masterclass in the grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamic, exploring themes of protective love, seeing past societal judgments, and the sheer joy of shared eccentricities. Fans of Tessa Dare and Loretta Chase will devour this playful, deeply affectionate story that balances a light mystery with a fiercely devoted romance.
- Mood
- cozy
- lighthearted
- romantic
- adventurous
- Tone
- wry
- humorous
- affectionate
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- Beauty and the Beast dynamics · eccentric passions · healing past trauma · protective love · unlikely alliances
- The writing
- Witty and dialogue-driven, relying on sharp banter and the delightful contrast between the characters' internal monologues.
- The arc
- Moves from a pragmatic, slightly chaotic alliance to a fiercely protective and deeply affectionate mutual devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore the grumpy-meets-sunshine trope, especially when the heroine is a pragmatic, hyper-focused nerd who completely ignores the hero's terrifying reputation.
Content notes
- past trauma
- scars and disfigurement
- mild violence
- kidnapping
About the book
From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering crush of the a fashionable London soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple... poised to discover the rapture of love.There was no doubt about it. What Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide their loot. But when Harriet summoned Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to her aid, she could not know that she was summoning the devil himself.... Dubbed the Beast of Blackthorne Hall for his scarred face and lecherous past, Gideon was strong and fierce and notoriously menacing. Yet Harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. For in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe... and a searing passion she yearned to answer. Now, caught up in the Beast's clutches, Harriet must find a way to win his heart--and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would see them parted for all time.From the Paperback edition.
Description from Open Library.
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