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The Rake's Wicked Proposal
304 pages
A delightfully classic Regency romp where a scandalous reputation collides with a spirited heart.
What it feels like
Reading this classic Regency romance feels like stepping into a brightly lit ballroom filled with sparkling banter and delicious scandal. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, driven by the crackling chemistry and exasperated push-and-pull between a notorious rogue and a heroine who refuses to be easily charmed. It is a breezy, lighthearted escape that wraps the reader in a comforting embrace of beloved historical tropes, from the forced proximity of a compromising situation to the slow-burn realization of true love within a marriage of convenience. The prose is accessible and heavily focused on dialogue, making the emotional journey feel immediate and playful. It is the perfect afternoon indulgence for anyone who delights in watching a hardened rake finally meet his match and surrender to an unexpected, sweeping romance.
- Mood
- breezy
- swoony
- scandalous
- cheerful
- Tone
- playful
- romantic
- lighthearted
- witty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the taming of a rake · marriage of convenience · unexpected attraction · societal expectations · hidden depths
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, focusing on the sparkling chemistry and emotional push-and-pull between the leads.
- The arc
- Moves from exasperated banter and reluctant duty to genuine affection and passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, trope-heavy Regency romances where a notorious rogue meets his match in a spirited heroine.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- period-typical sexism
About the book
Society knows Lucian St. Claire, 28, to be one of the wickedest rakes around. His heart is out of reach, but he can certainly charm a lady. Now the time has come for Lucian to produce an heir--so first he must choose a wife! Vivacious and high-spirited, Grace Hetherington is definitely not the kind of woman he's looking for. Yet there's something irresistible about her--and when they're caught in a rather compromising situation, he has no choice but to make her his convenient bride....
The Notorious St. Claires Series: Book 0.5: At the Duke's Service Book 1: The Duke's Cinderella Bride Book 2: The Rake's Wicked Proposal Book 3: The Rogue's Disgraced Lady Book 4: Lady Arabella's Scandalous Marriage Book 4.5: Regency Christmas Proposals
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