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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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