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The Prince of Pleasure
Notorious #5
468 pages
A sweeping, sensual battle of wills where past heartbreak fuels a fiery game of seduction and espionage.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a heady rush of passion and intrigue, wrapping the reader in a world of glittering ballrooms and dangerous espionage. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, balancing the high-stakes tension of a spy mission with the deeply personal, emotionally charged battle of wills between two former lovers. The prose is lush and unapologetically dramatic, leaning into the sensual tension and bitter resentment that simmers just beneath the surface of their banter. It feels both adventurous and deeply romantic, creating a seductive atmosphere where every glance is loaded with history. It is a perfect escape for readers who love their historical romances laced with second chances, notorious rakes, and heroines who refuse to surrender without a fight.
- Mood
- seductive
- tense
- adventurous
- romantic
- Tone
- passionate
- dramatic
- sensual
- intense
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · vulnerability of love · duty versus desire · forgiveness and redemption · games of seduction
- The writing
- Lush and emotionally charged, leaning into the dramatic flair of historical romance with vivid, sensual descriptions.
- The arc
- Moves from bitter resentment and guarded hearts to a reluctant, fiery rekindling of trust and profound devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-stakes historical romance where espionage and political intrigue take a backseat to explosive, second-chance chemistry.
Content notes
- past betrayal
- explicit sexual content
- mild violence
About the book
The incomparable Nicole Jordan weaves a seductive tale of passion and betrayal, intrigue and destiny, in her most devastatingly delicious love story yet.... THE PRINCE OF PLEASURE...Jeremy Adair North, Earl of Clume, is England's most notorious rake. Known as Dare to his friends, the wicked, outrageously charming Marquess of Wolverton is a consummate pleasure-seeker. But the seductive lifestyle is just his way of burying painful memories of the dazzling actress who once shattered his heart 7 years prior. When treachery threatens the Crown, Dare, 33, resolves to use his former beloved to help unmask a deadly traitor. Forced to betray the only man she ever loved, Julienne(Jewel), 26, wants simply to forget the tender passion they had known as young lovers. But when Dare publicly vows to have her again as his mistress, she responds to his challenge with a vow of her own: to bring the Prince of Pleasure to his arrogant knees. As romantic adversaries, they play a provocative game of seduction. As patriotic allies, they embark on a perilous mission rife with danger and desire. And as their unforgettable passion rekindles, together they discover what Dare has long denied--that true love is the greatest pleasure of all.
Description from Open Library.
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