In the book 'One Wicked Winter' by Emma V. Leech, the story revolves around a Marquess who is portrayed as a complex character suffering from PTSD after the Battle of Waterloo. His encounter with a strong and caring woman named Belle leads to a heartwarming romance filled with emotional depth and vivid descriptions of historical events. The plot delves into themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the struggles of individuals dealing with the aftermath of war, all set against the backdrop of Regency England.
The writing style of the book is praised for its realistic depiction of marriage, complex character development, and the unique portrayal of relationships that go beyond the typical Regency romance tropes. The author skillfully weaves together a narrative that captures the challenges and triumphs of love, while also exploring social history and the intricacies of human emotions in a compelling manner.
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Content warnings for the book include themes of PTSD related to war, mental health struggles, and the emotional weight of the characters' experiences.
Has Romance?
Romance plays a central role in One Wicked Winter, with a focus on the evolving relationship between the main characters, Belle and Edward.
From The Publisher:
One Wicked Winter
ROGUES & GENTLEMEN: BOOK SIX
Edward Greyston, Marquess of Winterbourne, is a haunted and violent man.
Blackmailed by his sister into giving a Christmas house party to celebrate her recent marriage, Edward is quite certain that the next few days will be an utter nightmare.
Nightmares, however, are something Edward is all too familiar with. After the bloody battle of Waterloo, he has returned from the war a changed man, full of rage and guilt.
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The party is as he feared, but he hadn't banked on one of his house guests, the bluestocking Belinda 'Belle' Holbrook, to try and trap the unsuspecting, and quite gullible, Lord Nibley into marriage. Anticipating the worst, he tried to warn him… only to get caught by Belinda himself.
Furious, but honour bound.
Edward finds himself furious, but honour bound to do the right thing and not long after finds himself married to a woman whom he doesn't trust and knows nothing about.
More to the point, he has no intention of trying to find out more. Belle, however, is made of sterner stuff and refuses to be afraid of the angry man she married.
Somehow, she determines to melt icy Lord Winterbourne's frozen heart, and she's prepared to be wicked to do it.
The sixth book of the acclaimed Rogues & Gentlemen historical romance series from Emma V Leech, the multi-award-winning Amazon Top 10 romance writer. Author of fan favourites such as Flaming June and Last Man in London, both listed in the 20 'Romance Reads You Can't Miss' in the Amazon Kindle Storyteller Awards 2018.
**** Warning: This book contains haughtiness of the highest degree, a smattering of mild swearing and after some time and effort, a small amount of graphic and descriptive sex scenes. We are at pains to point out, however, that this book - or series - is in no way verging on erotica ****
The Rogues & Gentlemen series can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the wider series. If the full series appeals, the suggested - but by no means essential - reading order would be:
Book 1: The Rogue
Book 2: The Earl's Temptation
Book 3: Scandal's Daughter
Book 4: The Devil May Care
Book 5: Nearly Ruining Mr Russell
Book 5.5: Winter's Wild Melody
Book 6: One Wicked Winter
Book 7: To Tame a Savage Heart
Book 8: Persuading Patience
Book 9: The Last Man in London
Book 10: Flaming June
Book 11: Charity and The Devil
Book 12: A Slight Indiscretion
Book 13: The Corinthian Duke
Book 14: The Blackest of Hearts
Book 15 Duke and Duplicity
Book 16 The Scent of Scandal
Book 16.5 The Christmas Rose
Book 17 Melting Miss Wynter
Book 17.5 The Winter Bride, a Rogues & Gentlemen Novella
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