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Reader fitFans of character-first Regency romances and slow-burn courtship.
Chloe Fong is organized, pragmatic, and unwilling to tolerate nonsense; her childhood sweetheart vanished after promising to be serious. Years later Jeremy Wentworth returns—now the Duke of Lansing—hoping to win Chloe back while concealing his title and the fact that he owns the village where she lives. The setup focuses on whether a cautious, plan-oriented woman will make room for a mischievous, secret-keeping suitor.
Wide social scale - the book uses a narrow village world and the conventions of Regency society to create both intimacy and social pressure. Dialogue is brisk and often humorous, with scenes shaped by social rituals, obligations, and verbal sparring rather than rapid external plot. The emotional arc is deliberate: attractions accumulate through small gestures, misunderstandings, and disclosures, so readers who like slow-burn emotional payoff and layered social detail will feel rewarded. Caveat: the central conceit (a hero hiding a title and property relationship) requires tolerance for deception-driven tension and for resolutions tied to status and reputation.
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Courtney Milan, the pen name of Heidi Bond, is an American author renowned for historical and contemporary romance that blends sharp wit with emotional depth. Known for richly researched settings and vivid character voices, her work often explores power, privilege, and love’s resilience, leaving readers with a sense of invitation into complex, evolving worlds. Milan frequently writes with a keen eye for social nuance and intimate, character-driven storytelling, crafting narratives that feel both stylish and deeply human on the page. Her career spans traditional publishing and self-publishing, reflecting a versatile, steadfast commitment to romance that resonates with a diverse readership.
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