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The Best Intentions
Scotland's Melody
The Secret Society of Salzburg
Secret of the Sonnets
20-40-60-Minute Dinners: Meals to Match the Time You Have
Through the Wilderness: My Journey of Redemption and Healing in the American Wild
Secret Santa Claus Club: A Tool to Help Parents Unwrap the Secret of Santa
Mr. Pudgins
Revenge Never Rests
The Best Mistake
Meriden Park
More Inspirational Stories for Young Women
The Great Tree: A Christmas Fable
To Capture His Heart
The Call of the Sea
Esperance
Livvy and the Enchanted Woodland
Come, Gentle Night
The Bad Boy Theory
Guide To Smart Wedding Planning: What You want to know and everything you haven't thought of yet.


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Friday, January 26, 2024

Wedded to His Enemy Debutante By Samantha Hastings-Regency Romance Book Review


 Book Summary

Enjoy this enemies-to-lovers Regency romance 

Signed, sealed… 

Seduced! 

Lady Frederica is the last person Samuel, the new Duke of Pelford, wants to marry! His childhood nemesis might have grown into a beautiful woman, but she’s as bold, outspoken and badly behaved as ever! Except marrying her is the only solution to the debts he’s inherited. As memories of their tense years growing up make way for a surprising desire, Samuel realizes the walls he put in place between him and his convenient wife are quickly crumbling!

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical; Original edition (January 23, 2024)
  • Genre: Regency Romance
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335595961
  • ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****



My Review

Can childhood frenemies grow into love as adults? Lady Frederica and Samuel, the new Duke of Pelford, always knew their past life as joking children could turn into an arranged marriage. From their shared upbringing filled with amusing incidents (the bear cub left in Samuel's room was my favorite) to the witty banter between the couple, many of their experiences made for engaging reading. I found this take on the 'Enemies to Lovers' trope particularly riveting. Initially, neither Frederica nor Samuel preferred fulfilling their mothers' wishes. Despite their playful exchanges, there was always an underlying sense of intimacy resulting from their long-standing friendship.




Samuel serves in the military and as an aide to General Wellington during the Napoleonic wars. Samuel's life as an intelligence agent not only exposes him to danger but also puts Frederica in grave peril. This was such an intriguing aspect that a great Lady in society would spy with her betrothed. After hastily marrying, the story turns serious as the French army is knocking at their door. The horrors of war are shown as well as  the devastating loss that accompanies it.

"Wedded to his His Enemy Debutante" is an intriguing tale of two strong-willed individuals who find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. The book takes readers on a thrilling journey as Frederica and Samuel struggle to deny their intense chemistry, while also trying to let go of their guarded hearts and allow themselves to fall in love. The romance in this novel is nothing short of perfect, with fiery kisses that are sure to make the pages sizzle. Author Hastings expertly weaves together an enthralling story that keeps readers on their toes until the very end. All of her Stringham Family novels guarantee an exciting read with charming romances that leave readers enchanted and wanting more.


****Meet Author Samantha Hastings****

Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen.

Learn more at www.SamanthaHastings.com or connect with her on social media: Twitter @HastingSamantha, Instagram @SamanthaHastingsAuthor, and Facebook @AuthorSamanthaHastings



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