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The conquest
318 pages
A sweeping medieval romance where fierce family loyalty collides with an irresistible, forbidden passion.
What it feels like
Dive into a sweeping medieval romance that crackles with the fiery tension of a bitter blood feud and the thrill of a hidden identity. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous pace, sweeping the reader into a world of rugged castles, fierce sibling loyalty, and undeniable attraction. The prose is emotionally charged and playful, perfectly capturing the lively banter between a fiercely independent heroine raised as a warrior and the magnificent knight determined to win her heart. It feels passionate and dramatic, balancing moments of genuine danger with swoon-worthy romantic pursuit. This is a perfect escape for readers who devour classic historical romances featuring stubborn heroines, determined heroes, and the intoxicating trope of enemies turning into desperate, devoted lovers.
- Mood
- romantic
- adventurous
- feisty
- sweeping
- Tone
- dramatic
- passionate
- playful
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- forbidden love · family loyalty · hidden identity · overcoming prejudice · healing old wounds
- The writing
- Descriptive and emotionally charged, with a focus on lively banter and sweeping historical atmosphere.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive hostility and fierce familial duty to vulnerable surrender and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic historical romance who love a fierce, cross-dressing heroine and a determined, swoon-worthy knight.
Content notes
- violence
- kidnapping
- family death
- threat of sexual assault
About the book
Lovely Zared Peregrine was the pride of her family, a treasure her rough-hewn brothers would strive at any cost to protect from their ancient enemies, the Howards. The Peregrines had suffered loss enough. Thus Zared's brothers trained her in the arts of war, and dressed her in boy's clothing. Beyond the castle walls, none knew that the youngest Peregrine was a girl.... Yet when the magnificent Knight Tearle Howard returned from a lengthy sojourn in France, it took him but one glance to discover that Zared was most definitely female, and beautiful. Now, as the enmity between their families raged on, Tearle would mount a bold campaign to win the ravishing spitfire's heart -- and save her from his brother's dark and deadly obsession!
Description from Open Library.
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