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The Lady Forfeits
304 pages
A spirited battle of wits where indignation quickly melts into irresistible attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this Regency romp feels like stepping into a brightly lit ballroom where the banter is as sparkling as the chandeliers. It moves at a brisk, delightful pace, driven by the fiery dynamic between a fiercely protective heroine and a hero who is entirely too handsome for his own good. The mood is breezy and swoony, leaning heavily into the delicious tension of a guardian-ward trope turned on its head. Mortimer's prose is accessible and dialogue-forward, ensuring the pages turn quickly as indignation gives way to undeniable chemistry. It is a perfect, comforting escape for readers who crave lighthearted historical romance, witty repartee, and the satisfying surrender of two stubborn hearts finding their match.
- Mood
- breezy
- swoony
- spirited
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected attraction · defying expectations · battle of wits · family loyalty
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-heavy, focusing on sparkling banter and immediate emotional reactions.
- The arc
- Moves from indignant confrontation to reluctant fascination, culminating in a joyful surrender to unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, fast-paced Regency romances with fiery heroines and charmingly arrogant lords.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- sexism typical of the era
About the book
"Lady Diana Copeland has hot-footed it to London to tell her new guardian, Lord Faulkner, exactly what she thinks of his outrageous marriage demands! Well, with her two flighty sisters having run off, no one else is going to do it.... Surely this magnificent man with a naughty glint in his eye can't be the pompous old fool she was expecting? Inhaling deeply, Diana fights not to get lost in the depths of Lord Faulkner's intoxicating gaze... or to make the worst forfeit--by agreeing to be the lord's new countess!"--Publisher.
Copeland Sisters Series: Book 1: The Lady Gambles Book 2: The Lady Forfeits Book 3: The Lady Confesses Book 4: A Wickedly Pleasurable Wager
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