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The Secret Wedding
408 pages
A dramatic historical romance built on the tension of a surprise reunion and a fierce battle for independence.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a brisk, emotionally charged reading experience centered on the shock of a past returning to upend the present. The narrative thrives on the friction between duty and autonomy, wrapping the reader in a tense but deeply romantic atmosphere. It feels dramatic and sweeping, driven by the push-and-pull of a sudden reunion and a heroine fiercely guarding her hard-won independence against a ghost from her youth. The prose is accessible and focused squarely on the emotional stakes of its central relationship, making it an effortless, engaging read. It is perfectly suited for readers who love second-chance romances where past mistakes must be reconciled before love can truly take root.
- Mood
- tense
- romantic
- sweeping
- hopeful
- Tone
- dramatic
- romantic
- earnest
- sensational
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · unexpected reunions · fighting for independence · ghosts of the past · marriage of obligation
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally driven, focusing heavily on the internal friction and romantic tension between the leads.
- The arc
- Moves from the shock of an unexpected reunion through a tense battle of wills toward a hard-won romantic resolution.
- Who it's for
- Fans of historical romance who crave second-chance love stories and fierce heroines protecting their autonomy.
Content notes
- presumed death of a spouse
- past trauma
About the book
At the age of seventeen, Christian Hill impulsively defends young Dorcas Froggatt's honor — and finds himself forced into marriage. That doesn't stop him from pursuing his military career abroad, where he swiftly puts his young bride out of his mind — until the past comes back to haunt him. Not long after her traumatic marriage, Dorcas heard that her new husband died in battle. Now she's shocked to learn that he's not only still alive, but searching for her. But she's determined not to sacrifice her independence.... Sensational NEW historical romance from the author of A Lady’s Secret.
Description from Open Library.
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