Who Would Like This Book:
If you love historical romance with a side of family drama and feisty, unconventional heroines, this one's for you! Freyja Bedwyn is bold, fiercely independent, and not afraid to ruffle society's feathers, while Joshua is a charming, secretly sensitive hero who's a perfect match for her. The fake engagement trope brings plenty of witty banter, sparkling chemistry, and entertaining escapades. Fans of enemies-to-lovers, strong female leads, and the found family feel of interconnected series will have a blast.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you're looking for a gentle, sweet heroine or find brash, combative leads off-putting, Freyja might not be your cup of tea. Some readers found her abrasive and even downright mean at times, with her tendency to punch first and talk later. The pacing of the plot and some over-the-top villains may also be a bit much for those who prefer subtler storytelling. Mild content warnings for mature themes in the backstory.
About:
'Slightly Scandalous' in the 'Bedwyn Saga' series by Mary Balogh follows Lady Freyja Bedwyn, a bold and independent woman who finds herself entangled with Joshua Moore, the Marquess of Hallmere. Their relationship starts with a fake engagement to thwart Joshua's matchmaking aunt but soon turns into a passionate and genuine connection. The story is set in the Regency era and features a strong-willed heroine, witty banter, family dynamics, and a satisfying romance that unfolds amidst societal expectations and personal vulnerabilities.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include references to past trauma, family manipulation, and psychological struggles related to societal pressures.
Has Romance?
The romance in 'Slightly Scandalous' is a central theme, showcasing a high level of romantic development between Freyja and Joshua.
From The Publisher:
Meet the Bedwyns…six brothers and sisters-men and women of passion and privilege, daring and sensuality.
Enter their dazzling world of high society and breathtaking seduction…where each will seek love, fight temptation, and court scandal…and where Freyja Bedwyn, the wild-hearted daughter, meets her match in a man as passionate, reckless, and scandalous as she.
Growing up with four unruly brothers has made Freyja Bedwyn far bolder than most society ladies. From feisty manner to long, tumbling hair, Lady Freyja is pure fire, a woman who seeks both adventure and freedom.
Adventure soon finds her on a visit to Bath, when a handsome stranger bursts into Freyja's room and entreats her to hide him. His name is Joshua Moore, Marquess of Hallmere, a man with a hell-raising reputation of his own who is quickly intrigued by the independent beauty. So intrigued, in fact, that he makes her a surprising request: to pose as his fiancée and help thwart his family's matchmaking schemes. For two people determined to be free, it's the perfect plan…until passion blindsides them both. For as Joshua sets out to achieve his complete seduction of Freyja, a woman who has sworn off love is in danger of losing the one thing she never expected to give again: her heart…
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About the Author:
Mary Balogh grew up in Wales and now lives with her husband, Robert, in Saskatchewan, Canada. She has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than forty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include…
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