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The dragon's bride
464 pages
A windswept historical romance where past regrets and coastal secrets collide in a tense, passionate reunion.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like standing on the windswept cliffs of Dover—bracing, atmospheric, and steeped in hidden dangers. It delivers a briskly paced historical romance that balances the thrill of coastal smuggling with the heavy, lingering ache of past regrets. The mood is tense but deeply romantic, anchored by the friction between a war-hardened protagonist and a woman entangled in dangerous family secrets. The narrative leans into the dramatic atmosphere of a cliffside fortress, capturing both the grit of illicit operations and the tender vulnerability of a second chance at love. It is a perfect match for readers who crave historical romances where youthful mistakes give way to mature, hard-won passion, all wrapped in a cloak of mystery and seaside intrigue.
- Mood
- windswept
- atmospheric
- dangerous
- passionate
- Tone
- dramatic
- romantic
- nostalgic
- tense
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · rekindled passion · hidden secrets · the toll of war · youthful regrets
- The writing
- Evocative and historically grounded, balancing the grit of coastal smuggling with the emotional depth of a second-chance romance.
- The arc
- Moves from a tense, guarded reunion fraught with past mistakes to a passionate, hard-won reconciliation.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love atmospheric historical romances featuring reunited lovers, coastal secrets, and a blend of danger and deep emotional stakes.
Content notes
- gun threat
- smuggling and illicit activities
- references to war
About the book
Con Somerford, the new Earl of Wyvern, returns to his fortress on the cliffs of Dover to find a woman from his past waiting for him—pistol in hand.
Susan Kerslake, the new housekeeper at Crag Wyvern, was drawn back to Con's home by rumors of hidden gold and to help her family's smuggling operation.
The magic they once shared was destroyed by youthful arrogance and innocence. The years at war have hardened him, and the years at home have softened her...but can time teach them both to seize the passion that comes along only once—or twice—in a lifetime?
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