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The Errant Earl
320 pages
A classic tale of youthful heartbreak, a dramatic glow-up, and the delicious tension of a second chance at love.
What it feels like
This traditional Regency romance offers a steady, emotionally driven journey through the classic tropes of a hasty marriage and a long-awaited reunion. The mood is steeped in the angst of youthful heartbreak and the lingering resentment of a neglected bride, slowly giving way to the hopeful tension of a second chance. The prose is accessible and focused on the internal emotional landscape of its heroine as she transforms from a gawky girl into a confident woman determined to protect her heart. It is a deeply satisfying read for fans of historical romance who delight in the delicious friction of a marriage of convenience, the satisfaction of a dramatic glow-up, and the slow thawing of a long-held grudge.
- Mood
- angsty
- hopeful
- romantic
- Tone
- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- second chances · marriage of convenience · unrequited love · coming of age
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally focused, leaning into the classic conventions of traditional Regency romance.
- The arc
- From youthful heartbreak and lingering resentment to the tentative rediscovery of a mature romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring dramatic time jumps, glow-ups, and the delicious tension of a marriage of convenience.
Content notes
- emotional neglect
- war themes
About the book
When man-about-town Scott Kendall agreed to marry gawky, young Laura Milford, she thought her prayers had been answered. But their hasty wedding before he left to fight Napolean was considerably less romantic than she had dreamed it would be.
Laura was hurt and angry when Scott left. And he didn't seem to notice or care!
For the six years he was gone, Laura nursed her grudge against him. And upon his return, the beautiful woman she had become was determined not to fall in love with him again....
Description from Open Library.
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