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Seducing Mr Knightly
384 pages
A delightful, cheeky historical romp about a shy advice columnist who decides to take her readers' scandalous advice to win over her oblivious boss.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a lively, ink-stained newsroom where wit and longing collide. The pace is brisk and engaging, carried by a playful tone that perfectly balances comedic mishaps with genuine emotional vulnerability. It wraps the reader in a cheerful, swoony mood, offering the cozy satisfaction of watching a quiet wallflower finally step into the spotlight. The prose is breezy and accessible, sprinkled with the charming epistolary touch of advice columns that add a cheeky meta-layer to the romance. It is a story about finding one's voice and the courage to be seen, delighting readers who crave lighthearted historical rom-coms featuring oblivious heroes, relatable heroines, and the delicious tension of a workplace crush turning into something profound.
- Mood
- cheerful
- swoony
- spirited
- cozy
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- earnest
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- finding one's voice · the courage to be seen · unrequited longing · workplace romance · hidden depths
- The writing
- Breezy and accessible, the narrative is laced with clever banter, epistolary charm, and a warm, inviting voice.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from quiet, invisible pining to a bold, comedic awakening that ultimately blossoms into mutual, passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Fans of historical rom-coms who delight in watching a shy, bookish wallflower use her wits to finally capture the attention of her oblivious crush.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- period-typical sexism
About the book
He’s the only man she’s ever loved... For ages it seems advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly from a distance. Determined to finally attract her employer’s attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions...from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).
She’s the only woman he’s never noticed... Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she’s exquisite...and he can’t get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.
Will Dear Annabelle find her happy ending? But Knightly’s scandalous periodical has been targeted for destruction by a vengeful Lord Marsden, and the beleaguered editor now faces a devastating choice: either marry Marsden’s sister to save his beloved newspaper...or follow his heart and wed his Writing Girl.
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