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Rendezvous
533 pages
A delightful, banter-filled romp where a disastrous attempt at ruining one's own reputation leads straight to unexpected love.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a perfectly executed, delightfully theatrical romantic comedy set in a slightly heightened version of Regency England. The pace is brisk, propelled by sharp, witty banter and the sheer chaotic energy of a heroine determined to orchestrate her own social downfall. It is a lighthearted, swoony experience that wraps the reader in a cozy, spirited atmosphere where the stakes are mostly matters of the heart and reputation. The prose is snappy and dialogue-heavy, focusing on the delicious friction between an eccentric, fiercely independent woman and a stern, formidable man who finds himself entirely disarmed. It is a joyful, escapist read designed for anyone who loves the classic opposites-attract dynamic, offering a deeply satisfying emotional arc that resolves in passionate, mutual devotion.
- Mood
- spirited
- swoony
- lighthearted
- cozy
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- theatrical
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · embracing eccentricity · battle of the sexes · scandal and reputation
- The writing
- Snappy and heavily dialogue-driven, the writing leans into theatrical flair and sharp, humorous banter.
- The arc
- The journey moves from comedic, stubborn resistance and theatrical misunderstandings to a deeply affectionate, passionate partnership.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic historical romance who delight in eccentric, trouble-prone heroines and the formidable men who cannot help but love them.
Content notes
- sexual content
- mild peril
- period-typical sexism
About the book
Determined to prove to her betrothed, the Earl of Greystone, that she is less than a model of virtue and an unfit choice for a wife, spirited Augusta Ballinger arranges a midnight rendezvous with disastrous results
Description from Open Library.
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