Lord Cade Byron, a wounded war hero living in seclusion, reluctantly allows Miss Margaret 'Meg' Amberley to seek refuge in his home during a snowstorm. As they spend time together, both Cade and Meg develop feelings for each other despite their initial differences. Cade, battling demons from his past, offers Meg a fake engagement to help her find a suitable husband, but their growing connection complicates their arrangement. The story explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and deception set against the backdrop of Regency England.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Cade as a tortured hero and Meg as a resilient young woman, both needing each other for healing.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and readable, creating a warm atmosphere that draws readers into the emotional depth of the characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Meg seeking refuge from a snowstorm at Cade's estate, where they are forced to confront their emotional scars and develop a relationship that leads to a fake engagement.

Setting:

The setting is a snowbound estate in Northumberland, reflecting the isolation and emotional states of the characters.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with an intriguing start, a slower middle section, and a quicker tempo leading to the climax.

Cade Byron tossed back the whiskey in his glass, then reached for the bottle on the side table next to his armchair. Pouring another hefty dram, he downed the second libation as quickly as the first, ...

Notes:

The main characters are Cade Byron, a reclusive lord, and Margaret 'Meg' Amberley, a lonely heroine.

Cade is recovering from emotional and physical scars from the war, and struggles with alcoholism.

Meg is an orphan who seeks refuge from a snowstorm at Cade's estate.

Cade creates a fake engagement to protect Meg's reputation when a neighbor discovers them together.

The story involves themes of love, healing, and overcoming past traumas.

The dynamics between Cade and Meg develop as they spend forced time together due to the snowstorm.

Cade's past includes the tragic death of his fiancée, which deeply affects his ability to love.

Meg initially feels guilty about the deception of their fake engagement, but grows close to Cade's family.

The book mixes elements of romance with some typical Regency tropes, like fake courting.

Readers have mixed feelings about Meg's behavior as the plot progresses, with critiques about her decisions.

The author's narrative style has been described as engaging and readable.

The story's conclusion has been noted to be somewhat predictable, yet enjoyable.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are medium content warnings due to themes involving grief, trauma, and implied consent.

Has Romance?

There is a strong presence of romance, showcasing the chemistry and emotional journey between the main characters.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

When orphaned beauty Meg Amberley is caught in a snowstorm, she takes refuge at Lord Cade Byron's estate. Stranded together, Meg soon finds herself falling under Cade's spell. When the roads finally clear enough for her to leave, fate intervenes, and Meg, against her better judgment, poses as Cade's fiance. Haunted by his past, Cade Byron has buried himself in the country. Then Meg - with her lush curves and soft, blonde hair - invades his house and his life. With her reputation compromised, he proposes a pretend engagement and a London Season where she can find a husband. But as their charade deepens, Cade can't let her go. Can he tempt her with a kiss that just may lead to forever;

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Tempted by His Kiss

Tracy Anne Warren

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