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The Dedicated Villain (The Golden Chronicles #6)
410 pages
A playful, theatrical Georgian romance where a self-professed villain's mercenary plans are upended by a delightfully unpredictable heroine.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a lively, theatrical romp through Georgian England, where every character is playing a part. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous pace, sweeping the reader into a world of traveling caravans, secret political loyalties, and hidden treasures. The tone is distinctly playful and amused, perfectly capturing the sparkling dynamic between a self-professed rake and a heroine who refuses to take his dramatic romantic declarations seriously. It is a clean, lighthearted romance that delights in the tropes of disguise and deception, offering a spirited, engaging mood from start to finish. Readers who enjoy watching a dedicated rogue become thoroughly confounded by an unpredictable, charming woman will find themselves entirely swept away by this delightful historical adventure.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- adventurous
- spirited
- Tone
- playful
- amused
- theatrical
- witty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- theatrical deception · reforming a rogue · hidden loyalties · unexpected romance
- The writing
- Lively and charming, leaning into the dramatic flair and witty banter of classic Georgian romance.
- The arc
- A journey from self-serving deception and theatrical posturing to genuine, confounding affection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore clean historical romances filled with secret missions, traveling actors, and rogues who meet their match.
About the book
The Golden Chronicles #6
HOW THE DEVIL COULD A FELLOW MAKE LOVE TO A GIRL WHO GIGGLED WHEN HE TRIED TO KISS HER?!
Fiona Bradford was more amused than offended by handsome Roland Fairleigh Mathieson's passionate ardour. He was acting, she suspected--a talent that seemed to come quite naturally as he managed to wangle his way into the caravan of traveling actors led by Fiona's father.
Indeed, everyone had a part to play. The troupe was actually a band of Jacobite sympathizers secretly transporting Bonnie Prince Charlie's treasure. And Roland, a self-professed rake, duellist, soldier of fortune, and dedicated villain--who had every intention of profiting from these turbulent times--planned to steal the loot for himself. That is, until he encountered the charming, unpredictable, and thoroughly confounding Fiona...
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