Historical Fiction
A Reluctant Bride
2009·181 pages
A widowed chaperone and a wary lord spar through a London season neither intends to end in marriage, in a clean Regency romance.
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A widowed chaperone and a wary lord spar through a London season neither intends to end in marriage, in a clean Regency romance.
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When young, widowed Patience Sinclair agrees to chaperone her godmother's daughter, she doesn't realize quite what's involved. Lord Orpington believes that his mother has, yet again, tried to trap him into matrimony by inviting Patience for the season. But Patience has no intention of giving up her independence for anyone, even someone as attractive as Lord Orpington. Regency Romance
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Courtship, attraction, and mild affection; clean closed-door Regency tone
Violence & gore
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No evidence found in available sources
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Period social drinking likely at balls and dinners
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Passing period church or clergy references possible
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Light Regency social norms and marriage-market pressures
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Heroine is a young widow; prior loss referenced in backstory
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