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Forced Marriage + Regency Romance

The clang of a wedding bell rings with urgency when a forced marriage meets the elegance of a Regency romance. Picture a grand ballroom where a young lady, trapped by duty, must marry a man she barely knows. As the courtship unfolds under the watchful eyes of society, the tension ignites with every glimmer of stolen glances and heated debates at lavish dinners. The backdrop of high society's expectations creates an intoxicating mix of reluctance and desire, adding layers to their reluctant union.

Yet amid the pomp of cravats and corsets, there’s a slow unraveling of hearts. The structured world of Regency manners clashes with raw, unfiltered emotions, forcing both parties to confront their preconceived notions about love. Whether it’s the tension in a shared carriage ride or the spark during a heated argument over societal obligations, each encounter is fraught with a longing that neither can ignore. Varied interpretations of this setup allow for everything from simmering heat to sweet revelations, ensuring readers find what they crave-intense connection amid the constraints of their world.

21 matching books

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A Baronet's Wife
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A Hasty Marriage
A Hasty Marriage
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An Unwilling Bride
An Unwilling Bride
Jo Beverley
False of Heart
False of Heart
Elizabeth Hewitt
An Inconvenient Marriage
An Inconvenient Marriage
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An Inconvenient Wife
An Inconvenient Wife
Patricia Oliver
Pleasure for Pleasure
Pleasure for Pleasure
Eloisa James
To wed a scandalous spy
To wed a scandalous spy
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Lord Of Scoundrels
Lord Of Scoundrels
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A Victory for Love
A Victory for Love
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Compromising the Duke's Daughter
Compromising the Duke's Daughter
Mary Brendan
Midnight Pleasures
Midnight Pleasures
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The Earl's Return
The Earl's Return
Emma Lange
Never Laugh at Love
Never Laugh at Love
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Regency Valentine, Volume II
Regency Valentine, Volume II
Emma Lange, Patricia Rice, Joan Wolf
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The Substitute Bridegroom
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Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady
Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady
Bronwyn Scott