by Lisa Kleypas
First published 2008
A scholarly Georgian woman has resigned herself to spinsterhood when a notorious rake surprises her with a marriage proposal. She cannot fathom why this charming nobleman would want her hand when he could have any fashionable beauty in London. He insists his offer is genuine, but she suspects ulterior motives behind his sudden interest in matrimony. As Christmas approaches, she must decide whether to trust his declarations of love or protect her heart from inevitable disappointment. Their courtship unfolds against the backdrop of holiday celebrations, where family expectations and social conventions complicate an already uncertain romance. She discovers that beneath his rakish reputation lies a man capable of sincere devotion, while he learns that her intelligence and independence make her far more captivating than any conventional belle.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unexpected-romance
Period: Georgian Era
305 pages · Kindle Edition · Love Spell