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The Bridegroom
384 pages
A glamorous, tension-filled Regency romance where a dark vendetta collides with undeniable passion.
What it feels like
Immersing the reader in the glittering yet treacherous world of the Regency ton, this romance balances the bright glamour of high society with the shadowy depths of a revenge plot. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the electric tension between a fiercely guarded belle and a brooding, dangerously charming earl. Beneath the polished manners and customs of the era lies a turbulent emotional landscape shaped by past tragedies, judicial errors, and hidden vendettas. The prose is sweeping and passionate, capturing the breathless shift from deep-seated distrust to overwhelming desire. It is a perfect escape for readers who love classic historical romances where dark secrets and undeniable chemistry collide, proving that love can conquer even the most vengeful of hearts.
- Mood
- swoony
- tense
- glamorous
- shadowy
- Tone
- dramatic
- romantic
- passionate
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · hidden agendas · healing from tragedy · the tension between duty and desire · overcoming distrust
- The writing
- Sweeping and emotionally charged, focusing on the electric tension and societal glamour of the Regency era.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded cynicism and hidden vendettas to an overwhelming, undeniable passion that shatters old defenses.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic Regency romances where dark, brooding lords clash with fiercely independent belles amidst high-society secrets.
Content notes
- themes of revenge
- past tragedy
- judicial error
About the book
She was the reigning belle of the ton for the fourth Season in a row, but Lady Regina Wharton, the Duke of Blackthorne's daughter, was determined to avoid the perils of marriage. She had already seen enough to distrust all men. Then Clay Bannister, the dashing Earl of Carlisle, dared to steal a kiss and stir new and exciting desires. Scarred by tragedy, Carlisle intrigued her with his mysterious past and his dark, dangerous charm. She never suspected she was about to marry her father's most vengeful enemy - or that her greatest defense would be the passion he could not resist...
Description from Open Library.
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