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Reluctant Bridegrooms
443 pages
A delightful double-feature of classic Regency tropes, serving up witty banter, fake engagements, and swoon-worthy misunderstandings.
What it feels like
Reading this anthology feels like stepping into a sunlit, bustling London drawing room filled with the comforting familiarity of classic Regency romance. The pace is brisk and engaging, driven by sharp dialogue and the delicious tension of beloved tropes, from amnesia-induced identity mix-ups to the frantic charade of a fake betrothal. The prose is crisp and pleasantly formal, capturing the spirited wit and social maneuvering of the era without ever feeling bogged down in historical minutiae. It is a cozy, cheerful reading experience that balances lighthearted comedic misunderstandings with genuine moments of tender vulnerability. Perfect for readers who crave the nostalgic charm of old-school historical romance, this collection offers a delightful, swoon-worthy escape into a world where pride inevitably yields to passion.
- Mood
- cozy
- cheerful
- nostalgic
- swoony
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected love · social facades · the folly of pride · vulnerability of trust · second chances
- The writing
- Crisp and pleasantly formal, relying heavily on spirited dialogue and traditional Regency cadence.
- The arc
- Moves from comical misunderstandings and guarded hearts to a tender, hard-won mutual surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, old-school Regency romances who delight in beloved tropes like fake engagements and witty banter.
Content notes
- amnesia
- mild classism
About the book
My Lady Love by Paula Marshall
A pauper may look at a queen... But he certainly can't marry one. That much was clear to Charles Shadwell, Viscount Halstead, who, after losing his memory, found himself employed as a stableboy by Nell Tallboys, Countess Malplaquet. Nor was that his only problem. Before his accident, Charles had wagered that the countess was no more virtuous than his faithless first wife. A bet he might win if the countess had her way!
Darling Amazon by Sylvia Andrew
Marriage is a desperate thing... Julia Marchant had made a fool of herself over Hugo, Marquess of Rostherne, when she was still a green girl. Now he had come back into her life because of a white lie she'd told her ailing father -- a lie that led him to believe that she and the marquess were betrothed. Unfortunately, Society got wind of the spurious engagement, and Julia and Hugo had no choice but to play out the charade...for now.
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