Tangled Reins
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Synopsis
Be swept away by the desire and daring of this classic Regency romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens.
Miss Dorothea Darent has no intention of ever getting married, certainly not to a rogue such as the Marquis of Hazelmere. A disreputable scoundrel, he is captivated when they meet by chance and is determined to win her heart, even while she’s busy dazzling the rest of London society. Now Dorothea has a choice to make: stick with her plan to remain a respectable spinster, or run into the arms of her dashing stranger…
Originally published in 1992
Release date: October 14, 2019
Publisher: MIRA Books
Print pages: 400
Reader says this book is...: classic themes (1) entertaining story (1)
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Dorothea starts Laurens’ recurring trait of strong, independent heroines who will only marry if they want. She is determined to enjoy her spinsterhood but looks forward to the London season to find a match for her sister Cecily. While she is willing to let Marc lead when it comes to their courtship, she is more than ready to stand ...
Dorothea starts Laurens’ recurring trait of strong, independent heroines who will only marry if they want. She is determined to enjoy her spinsterhood but looks forward to the London season to find a match for her sister Cecily. While she is willing to let Marc lead when it comes to their courtship, she is more than ready to stand her ground and go toe-to-toe with him when they argue.
Marc is enchanted with her from their first meeting and is determined to make her his Marchioness. It is fun to watch them play the courtship dance in Regency society while trying not to let the other know about their feelings. While Marc dreaming of her emerald eyes can be a little over the top, I prefer the eyes to other body parts. He loves and has a healthy respect for his mother, but I found it hilarious when he, in essence, ran and hid from her to avoid interrogation.
This is a fluffy book, so there isn’t a considerable amount of plot beyond the courtships of the Misses Darent. Some adventure does happen in the latter half of the book, dragging them out of London to the countryside. I found it very interesting that Laurens touched on how the ton saw the Prince Regent, which is the primary reason behind the strict social structure.
Tangled Reins is an impressive debut novel and a fun return to the romance novel scene of 1992.
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