Books matching: headstrong female lead
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- #1
Save:Lady August wants to avoid marriage and continue to manage her family's business. But after her parents drag her from New York to London to find a husband, she's forced into a pretend engagement with Evan, the Duke of Rothschild. Evan, destitute and burdened by his unexpected title, seeks to salvage his situation by pursuing a wealthy bride like August. The story unfolds as August and Evan navigate a complex dance of courtship, misunderstandings, and societal expectations, ultimately challenging each other at every turn.
The book delves into themes of marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, and gender expectations during the Gilded Age. It portrays a strong-willed heroine resisting societal norms, and a determined hero grappling with his newfound responsibilities. The writing style combines immersive settings with detailed character development, creating a story that oscillates between tender moments and confrontational interactions.
“Don’t look so vexed . . . please?” Camille managed to appear contrite from her side of the hansom cab. Her wide brown eyes took on a faintly desperate glow that went a long way toward soothing August... - #2
Save:'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.
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...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Bedwyn Saga ) - #3
Save:Eyes Like Stars follows the story of Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, known as Bertie, who resides in the magical Theatre Illuminata where all characters from classic plays come to life. Bertie must prove her worth to the Theater Manager to avoid being exiled, leading her to direct a play with the help of her quirky friends and dealing with the threat of the Theater's destruction. The book is praised for its imaginative setting, colorful characters from well-known plays like Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a writing style that seamlessly blends modern and pre-modern sayings with a touch of pirate talk.
The fairies flew suspended on wires despite their tendency to get tangled together. Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, busy assessing her reflection in the looking glass and thinking perhaps she shouldn’t ha...
