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The Devil's Bargain
384 pages
A classic Regency tale of a fake courtship that slowly unravels a dark rogue's vengeful heart.
What it feels like
This historical romance wraps the reader in the glittering, tension-filled atmosphere of Regency London ballrooms, where every glance hides a deeper motive. The narrative moves at a steady, engaging pace, balancing the glamorous facade of a sham courtship with the private, aching yearning of its protagonists. The tone is earnest and dramatic, leaning heavily into the delicious angst of a dark, dashing rogue battling his own vengeful schemes as he falls for an innocent, principled heroine. The prose is emotionally charged, capturing the quiet desperation of hidden desires and moral dilemmas. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in classic historical romance tropes, offering a swoony, tension-filled journey from a deceptive bargain to a fragile, blossoming love.
- Mood
- swoony
- tension-filled
- glamorous
- yearning
- Tone
- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
- angsty
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- fake courtship · revenge versus love · innocence and experience · hidden desires
- The writing
- Elegant and emotionally charged, leaning into the dramatic longing and societal constraints of the Regency era.
- The arc
- Moves from a pragmatic, deceptive arrangement into a fraught battle between vengeful duty and undeniable, passionate love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring dashing rogues, naive but principled heroines, and the delicious tension of a fake relationship.
Content notes
- manipulation
- revenge themes
About the book
Katherine Corbet abhors injustice -- and is happy to assist the disturbingly attractive Sir Alasdair St. Erth quash the brazen schemes of a marriage-minded opportunist. But appearing on the arm of the dark, dashing rogue at London balls as his interest will never be more than a sham -- no matter how Katherine's aching heart yearns for more.This naive country miss is ideal! With Katherine's unsuspecting assistance, Alasdair can at long last take his revenge on an old, hated enemy -- though it pains him to use such an innocent in this unscrupulous manner. Worse still is the longing she inspires within him, a passionate need to taste the sweetness of her lips. Alasdair knows his vengeful plan could destroy a fragile, blossoming love. And when he finally releases Katherine from his devil's bargain, will he truly be able to let her go?
Description from Open Library.
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