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Scandal in Spring
437 pages
A sparkling, banter-filled romp where stubborn prejudice melts into breathless, long-harbored devotion.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit, bustling English country house filled with sharp wit and hidden longing. The narrative moves at a brisk, delightful clip, carried by the crackling friction of two people who think they are opposites but are actually perfectly matched. It is a deeply cozy yet emotionally vibrant experience, wrapping the reader in a warm atmosphere of sisterly bonds, societal maneuvering, and the intoxicating thrill of unexpected attraction. The prose sparkles with playful banter before softening into moments of intense, swoon-worthy sincerity. It is an absolute treat for anyone who loves the delicious tension of a secret, long-held devotion finally coming to light, offering a deeply satisfying and romantic escape.
- Mood
- sparkling
- warm
- romantic
- cozy
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- swoony
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- secret pining · enemies to lovers · family expectations · being truly seen · unexpected attraction
- The writing
- The prose is effortlessly charming and sensory-rich, balancing sharp, sparkling banter with moments of profound, heart-melting sincerity.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from stubborn, comedic resistance to a sudden, breathless realization of deep, long-harbored devotion.
- Who it's for
- Devourers of historical romance who live for the 'he fell first and harder' trope wrapped in witty dialogue and cozy, high-society settings.
Content notes
- mild blackmail
- classism
About the book
After spending three London seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman's father has told her in no uncertain terms that she must find a husband. Now. And if Daisy can't snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man he chooses—the ruthless and aloof Matthew Swift.
Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, and she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone... anyone... other than Matthew. But she doesn't count on Matthew's unexpected charm... or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.
But right at the moment of sweet surrender, a scandalous secret is uncovered... one that could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.
Description from Open Library.
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