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The naked marquis
349 pages
A spirited historical romance where a pragmatic proposal collides with flying pottery and hidden, passionate devotion.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a lively, sunlit drawing room where the banter is as sharp as the flying pottery. The narrative moves at a brisk, energetic pace, driven by the delightful friction between a fiercely passionate heroine and a seemingly pragmatic hero. It balances a playful, wry tone with a deeply romantic undercurrent, creating a cheerful and spirited mood that keeps the reader smiling. The prose is witty and engaging, leaning heavily into comedic timing and the charming absurdity of romantic misunderstandings. It is a perfect match for readers who devour lighthearted love stories where practical arrangements inevitably give way to earnest, swoon-worthy confessions of true love.
- Mood
- spirited
- lively
- cheerful
- Tone
- playful
- humorous
- wry
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- practicality versus passion · hidden affections · comedic misunderstandings · class differences
- The writing
- Witty and energetic, relying on sharp banter and comedic timing to drive the romance.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from exasperated, comedic misunderstandings to a deeply romantic and earnest confession of true love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in lighthearted historical romances featuring fiercely spirited heroines and pragmatic heroes who are secretly head-over-heels in love.
About the book
The Man Is PracticalAs marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith’s suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar’s daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he’ll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much. But The Lady Is PassionateThere’s something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib—oh no, not the ceramic dog... He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he’s madly in love...
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