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The Marriage Gamble
First published 1992 · 202 pages
A spirited Regency romp where a fake engagement sparks a very real battle of wits and hearts.
What it feels like
This brisk and breezy Regency romance sweeps the reader into a delightful whirlwind of mistaken identity and playful deception. The narrative thrives on the crackling tension between a fiery, indignant heroine and a charmingly unbothered hero who leans into the absurdity of their sudden, fake engagement. It feels like a classic, lighthearted romp, filled with teasing banter and the delicious uncertainty of whether a courtship is a ruse or a genuine pursuit. The prose is lively and spirited, keeping the emotional stakes focused on the gamble of guarding one's heart against undeniable charm. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in the fake-relationship trope, witty parlor games, and the joyful surrender to unexpected love.
- Mood
- breezy
- spirited
- charming
- Tone
- playful
- teasing
- lighthearted
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- playful deception · guarding one's heart · the gamble of love · ruse versus reality
- The writing
- Lively and spirited, focusing on witty exchanges and the charming tension of a Regency courtship.
- The arc
- Moves from indignant confusion and guarded reluctance to playful surrender and romantic vulnerability.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring fiery heroines, charming rogues, and fake-relationship tropes.
About the book
SUDDENLY SHE WAS ENGAGED TO A TEMPTING STRANGER....
The papers announced Lady Damara's engagement to Simon Alton, Marquess of Emsley--but the lady herself had never heard of him! So the spitfire redhead rushed to London to correct the mistake.
Once in town, Damara found her boldly handsome "fiance" equally ignorant of the cause of the engagement announcement. Yet he obviously enjoyed playing along with the embarrassing ruse. Was he really courting her... or simply teasing her? Damara vowed not to risk her heart despite the man's considerable charms. But she was about to learn that in love's gambit, winner takes all!
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