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The smuggler and the society bride
280 pages
A stormy, sensual historical romance where a ruined society darling finds liberation in the arms of a reckless coastal rogue.
What it feels like
Set against the dramatic, storm-tossed coast of Cornwall, this historical romance trades the stifling rules of polite London society for the thrilling danger of the untamed shore. The mood is passionate and escapist, driven by a brisk pace that mirrors the heroine's spirited rebellion and the hero's reckless charm. The narrative revels in the tension between a disgraced society darling and a dangerously tempting smuggler, exploring themes of social ruin, forbidden attraction, and the liberation found in embracing scandal. With evocative prose that highlights the contrast between glittering ballrooms and rugged cliffs, the story offers a sensual, dramatic emotional arc. It is perfect for readers who crave historical romances where impropriety is not just a mistake, but a thrilling destination.
- Mood
- stormy
- passionate
- escapist
- adventurous
- Tone
- romantic
- playful
- dramatic
- sensual
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- social disgrace · forbidden attraction · rebellion against society · embracing scandal
- The writing
- Evocative and dramatic, leaning into the atmospheric contrast between polite society and rugged coastal danger.
- The arc
- Moves from the sting of social ruin to the thrilling liberation of forbidden romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring spirited heroines and dangerous, roguish heroes set against dramatic backdrops.
Content notes
- scandal and social ruin
About the book
"Lady Honoria Carlow, leading Diamond of the Ton, is in disgrace. Her spirited nature has led her too far this time and she is, in reputation at least, ruined. Indifferent to polite London society, Captain Gabriel Hawksworth is a gentleman in bandit's clothing. On the storm-tossed coast of Cornwall, this smuggler is reckless, sexy and sinfully tempting. Gabriel is luring Honoria right back to what she's escaping - trouble! Only this time her impropriety won't be quite so innocent." - Taken from cover p.4.
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