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Twice Tempted by a Rogue
378 pages
A windswept, emotionally satisfying romance where a brooding, battle-scarred lord finds redemption in the arms of a fiercely capable innkeeper.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping out of a harsh, windswept moor and into a warm, fire-lit inn. It balances the moody, atmospheric tension of a brooding, battle-scarred hero with the grounded, comforting presence of a fiercely independent heroine. The pacing is brisk, driven by a blend of sharp, witty banter, simmering physical chemistry, and a light thread of mystery that keeps the pages turning. While it touches on heavier themes of war trauma, grief, and the struggle for redemption, the overarching tone remains deeply romantic and ultimately hopeful. The prose is accessible and emotionally resonant, making it an absolute delight for readers who crave a classic, swoon-worthy tale of a tortured rogue being brought back to life by a capable woman's love.
- Mood
- atmospheric
- cozy
- passionate
- windswept
- Tone
- witty
- earnest
- romantic
- angsty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- healing from trauma · finding home · class divides · redemption · second chances
- The writing
- Engaging and accessible, balancing sharp, witty banter with moments of deep emotional resonance.
- The arc
- Moves from world-weary cynicism and guarded independence to vulnerable trust and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love a capable, no-nonsense heroine melting the heart of a brooding, battle-scarred lord against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.
Content notes
- war trauma
- PTSD
- grief
- murder (off-page)
About the book
"Luck is a double-edged sword for brooding war hero Rhys St. Maur. His death wish went unanswered on the battlefield, while fate allowed the murder of his good friend in the elite gentleman's society known as the Stud Club. Out of options, Rhys returns to his ancestral home on the moors of Devonshire, expecting anything but a chance at redemption in the arms of a beautiful innkeeper who dares him to take on the demons of his past--and the sweet temptation of a woman's love. Meredith Maddox believes in hard work, not fate, and romance isn't part of her plan. But when Rhys returns, battle-scarred, world-weary, and more dangerously attractive than ever, the lovely widow is torn between determination and desire. As a deep mystery and dangerous smugglers threaten much more than their passionate reckoning, Meredith discovers that she must trust everything to a wager her heart placed long ago."--P. [4] of cover.
Description from Open Library.
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