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The Viscount And The Virgin
A charming, fast-paced Regency romp where an awkward wallflower unexpectedly captures the heart of London's most arrogant rake.
What it feels like
This brisk, delightful Regency romance wraps the reader in a cozy, swoony atmosphere where classic tropes are executed with earnest charm. The narrative balances the wry, cynical edge of an arrogant rake with the tender, hopeful journey of a self-doubting wallflower. It reads quickly, propelled by witty banter and the delicious tension of a marriage of convenience driven by an urgent need for an heir. The prose is accessible and dialogue-heavy, keeping the focus squarely on the emotional push-and-pull between two opposites. It is a perfect comfort read for anyone who devours stories of unassuming spinsters coming into their own and the cynical lords who are utterly, unexpectedly brought to their knees by them.
- Mood
- cozy
- swoony
- lighthearted
- hopeful
- Tone
- playful
- earnest
- romantic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- wallflower blooming · marriage of convenience · overcoming insecurity · unlikely attraction
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and classically romantic with a touch of Regency flair.
- The arc
- Moves from awkward insecurity and cynical motives to genuine vulnerability and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, sweet-to-steamy Regency romances where an arrogant rake falls for an unassuming wallflower.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
- pregnancy
About the book
"I AM NOT AT ALL THE KIND OF GIRL A FUTURE EARL OUGHT TO MARRY."
Imogen Hebden knew she was no diamond of the ton. A clumsy, gangling spinster more like! This last-chance Season was sure to be a disaster. What sort of suitor could she hope to catch?
Viscount Mildenhall, son of the Earl of Corfe, the most eligible, most arrogant rake in London, claimed to find her guileless ways irresistible. But even as inexperienced as she was, Imogen could tell he was in an indecent hurry -- particularly when it came to producing an heir....
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