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The Lady is Tempted
374 pages
A classic, swoon-worthy Regency romp where a snowbound inn and a scandalous proposition ignite a passionate chase across London.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, classic Regency daydream. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, sweeping the reader from the cozy, fire-lit intimacy of a snowbound country inn to the glittering, gossip-fueled ballrooms of London. The mood is warmly sensual and deeply escapist, balancing the playful banter of a spirited heroine with the earnest, swoon-worthy determination of a rogue undone by love. Maxwell’s prose is accessible and emotionally expressive, lingering on the breathless tension of stolen glances and the thrill of defying societal expectations. It is a delightful, comfort-read experience tailored for fans of old-school historical romance who love a passionate chase, a heroine discovering her own desires, and a hero who will stop at nothing to win her heart.
- Mood
- swoony
- escapist
- warm
- sensual
- Tone
- passionate
- earnest
- playful
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- awakening desire · defying societal expectations · duty versus passion · the reformed rake · pursuit and surrender
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally expressive, focusing heavily on the sensory details of attraction and the lushness of the Regency setting.
- The arc
- Moves from restless rebellion and impulsive temptation to a deep, undeniable romantic devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, trope-rich Regency romances featuring innocent but spirited heroines and the rogues who chase them across London.
Content notes
- sexual content
- mild peril
About the book
author Cathy Maxwell delivers another passionate romance wherein marriage is based on convenience not love, and only desire can get in the way.
Sometimes the opportunity to misbehave is very tempting indeed, even for the most well-bred young lady.
Marry the local vicar — a stodgy man with six impossible children — never! Deborah Percival is determined to discover passion in a man’s arms, not duty in a dull marriage. And when she becomes stranded at a countryside inn, tantalizing Anthony Aldercy, the Earl of Burnell, offers her the chance to fulfill her dreams. Deborah knows she should say no — but how can she resist?
The Lady is tempted...
The earl is determined to repair his roguish reputation — and a marriage to a demure highborn lady of the ton will do this — but he cannot deny Deborah’s charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. But when she disappears, he’s desperate, so he searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life — and his arms — again.
Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted...
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