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Twin of ice

Jude Deveraux

514 pages

A sweeping, vintage romance where a fiercely proper lady discovers her hidden fire in the arms of a rugged, unapologetic outsider.

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Reading this book feels like stepping straight into the golden age of historical romance, complete with sweeping drama, fiery banter, and unapologetic passion. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the electric tension between a fiercely proper heroine and a rugged, rough-around-the-edges hero who refuses to play by society's rules. It is a story steeped in the delicious friction of opposites attracting, exploring themes of class divides and the intoxicating thrill of sexual awakening. The prose is emotionally heightened and deeply sensory, capturing every stolen glance and heated argument with vintage flair. It will thoroughly delight readers who love the nostalgic, tension-filled atmosphere of classic bodice-rippers and the satisfying arc of a good girl finally letting go of her inhibitions.

Mood
  • swoony
  • tension-filled
  • nostalgic
  • sweeping
Tone
  • passionate
  • melodramatic
  • playful
  • earnest
Pace
brisk
Themes
opposites attract · sexual awakening · class divides · repressed desires · the rugged outsider
The writing
Emotionally heightened and dialogue-heavy, leaning into the dramatic flair of vintage romance.
The arc
Moves from the stifling constraints of polite society to a fiery, uninhibited embrace of true passion.
Who it's for
Readers who crave the sweeping, unapologetic drama and alpha heroes of classic 1980s historical romance.
Content notes
  • dubious consent
  • outdated gender dynamics
  • mild violence

About the book

Twin of Ice Montgomery/Taggert (Publication order) #6; (Chandler Twins, #1) Happily betrothed to Dr. Lee Westfield, Houston is every bit the good girl she was raised to be. So when faced with Kane Taggert's brash marriage proposal, Houston is outwardly shocked. But beneath her gracious demeanor lies a woman of hidden longings -- and her defenses begin to melt the second this rugged stranger touches his hungry lips to hers.

Meet Houston's impetuous identical twin sister, Blair Chandler, in Jude Deveraux's Twin of Fire. Happily betrothed to Dr. Lee Westfield, Houston is every bit the good girl she was raised to be. So when faced with Kane Taggert’s brash marriage proposal, Houston is outwardly shocked. But beneath her gracious demeanor lies a woman of hidden longings — and her defenses begin to melt the second this rugged stranger touches his hungry lips to hers.

Montgomery/Taggert (in chronological order): The Black Lyon (Montgomery/Taggert, #1) The Maiden (Montgomery/Taggert, #2) The Velvet Promise (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #1) (Montgomery/Taggert, #3) Highland Velvet (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #2) (Montgomery/Taggert, #4) Velvet Song (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #3) (Montgomery/Taggert, #5) Velvet Angel (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #4) (Montgomery/Taggert, #6) The Velvet Quartet Velvet (Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #1-4) The Heiress (Montgomery/Taggert, #7) The Raider (Montgomery/Taggert, #8) Mountain Laurel (Montgomery/Taggert, #9) Eternity (Montgomery/Taggert, #10) The Duchess (Montgomery/Taggert, #11) Twin of Fire (Chandler Twins, #1) (Montgomery/Taggert, #13) Twin of Ice (Chandler Twins, #2) (Montgomery/Taggert, #12) The Temptress (Montgomery/Taggert, #14) Wishes (Montgomery/Taggert, #15) The Awakening (Montgomery/Taggert, #16) The Invitation from “The Invitation” (Montgomery/Taggert, #17) The Princess (Montgomery/Taggert, #18) A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery/Taggert Family, #19) Sweet Liar (Montgomery/Taggert, #20) Matchmakers from “The Invitation” (Montgomery/Taggert, #21) Change of Heart from “A Holiday of Love” (Montgomery/Taggert, #22) Just Curious from “A gift of Love” (Montgomery/Taggert, #23) High Tide (Montgomery/Taggert, #24) Holly (Montgomery/Taggert, #25) Someone to Love (Montgomery/Taggert, #26) Forever... (Forever, #1) (Montgomery/Taggert, #27) Forever and Always (Forever, #2) (Montgomery/Taggert, #28) Always (Forever Trilogy #3) (Montgomery/Taggert, #29) True Love (Nantucket Brides, #1)(Montgomery/Taggert, #30) For All Time (Nantucket Brides, #2)(Montgomery/Taggert, #31) Ever After (Nantucket Brides, #3)(Montgomery/Taggert, #32) Met Her Match (Montgomery/Taggert, #33) Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure (Montgomery/Taggert)

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