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To seduce a bride

a novel

Nicole Jordan

559 pages

A delightfully scandalous game of cat-and-mouse where a fiercely independent heroine meets her match in a charmingly relentless rogue.

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What it feels like

Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a lively, scandalous parlor game where the stakes are matters of the heart. The pacing is brisk, driven by the crackling banter and undeniable chemistry between a fiercely independent heroine and a charmingly relentless rake. The mood is warm, playful, and delightfully improper, especially as the setting shifts from glittering ballrooms to the unexpected camaraderie of a high-class brothel. Jordan's prose is lush and sensual, perfectly capturing the tension of a high-stakes courtship. It is an absolute delight for readers who crave a battle of wits, where the thrill of the chase slowly melts into a tender, passionate surrender, proving that even the most guarded hearts can be won.

Mood
  • romantic
  • spirited
  • scandalous
  • warm
Tone
  • playful
  • sensual
  • witty
  • lighthearted
Pace
brisk
Themes
thrill of the chase · fear of vulnerability · battle of wits · unconventional independence · surrendering to love
The writing
Lush and lively, balancing sharp, witty dialogue with deeply sensual descriptions.
The arc
Moves from a spirited, defensive battle of wills to a tender, passionate surrender as walls of independence crumble.
Who it's for
Readers who love a stubborn, independent heroine matching wits with a determined, charming rake in a slightly scandalous historical setting.
Content notes
  • explicit sexual content
  • mild historical sexism

About the book

To Seduce a Bride (Courtship Wars #3)

Seduction has never been more enticing than in this third novel of Nicole Jordan's enthralling trilogy, The Courtship Wars.

Spirited beauty Lilian Loring, 21, believes that love is too risky a venture and that marriage is best avoided entirely–even if her unwanted suitor comes as deliciously packaged as 32 year old Heath Griffin, the Marquess of Claybourne. The charismatic rogue has never met a woman who can discourage his advances, and after a show of resolve Lily too melts under Heath’s sensuous kisses. Perhaps that is why she decides to hide out in the last place a gentleman would look for a lady: a house of scandalous repute.

In bold pursuit, Heath discovers his enchanting spitfire cheerfully instructing the demimonde in the art of deportment. Now the thrill of the chase is exceeded only by his powerful need to possess Lily as his bride. For Heath, victory in their game of passion means nothing less than winning Lily’s elusive heart....

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