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Slightly Scandalous

Book 3 in the series:Bedwyn Saga

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'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.

Characters:

The characters include a headstrong Freyja and a charming Joshua, whose dynamic is central to the romance. Supporting characters enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is warm and engaging, featuring witty dialogue that adds humor and depth to the characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around Freyja's emotional escape to Bath after a heartbreak, leading to a fake engagement with Joshua that stirs unexpected feelings and tensions.

Setting:

The setting is Regency England, focusing on Bath, with a backdrop of high society and family dynamics.

Pacing:

The pacing of the story is steady, balancing moments of humor and emotional depth effectively.
By the time she went to bed, Lady Freyja Bedwyn was in about as bad a mood as it was possible to be in. She dismissed her maid though a truckle bed had been set up in her room and the girl had been pr...

Notes:

Slightly Scandalous is the third book in the Bedwyn series by Mary Balogh.
The main character, Freyja Bedwyn, is the eldest daughter in her family.
Freyja has a strong and bold personality, often described as haughty and headstrong.
She flees to Bath to escape emotional turmoil from her past love who is about to have a child with another woman.
In Bath, Freyja encounters Joshua Moore, the Marquess of Hallmere, who becomes her love interest.
Their relationship starts off tumultuously, with Freyja confronting Joshua in public.
Freyja and Joshua pretend to be engaged to deflect matchmaking pressures from his manipulative aunt.
The book features themes of personal growth, emotional vulnerability, and the complexity of love.
Freyja is described as not traditionally beautiful, which plays into her character development.
Readers have mixed feelings about Freyja, with some finding her abrasive but relatable due to her struggles with affection.

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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