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1815, London
Arabella Latham is a free spirit who longs to feel the spark of true love, but few men can match her passion for Shakespeare or her zest for life. Though her prospects seem slim, Arabella knows she can always count on the handsome but stoic Lord Henry Northcott, dubbed "The Brooding Baron" by the ton, to be willing to engage in intelligent conversation and even share a congenial dance with her at almost every ball. His quiet demeanor is the opposite of her vivacious personality, and she finds herself drawn to him, despite their differences.
Lord Northcott has quietly admired Arabella for years, grateful that his friendship with her brother has allowed him to share in her company and even begin to secretly imagine a life together with her. But he knows he cannot pursue a romantic relationship with any woman—let alone someone as bright and beautiful as Arabella—because of the shadow that an old family scandal has cast over his life. He has vowed to preserve what is left of his family's reputation by holding himself above reproach apart from society and focusing the majority of his efforts at Parliament.
But Arabella is determined to show Lord Northcott that life is meant to be enjoyed, and she sets out to see what is behind the walls the Brooding Baron has built around himself. Could the spark of true love be enough to drive away the shadows holding Henry back?
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- ISBN: 9781649332554
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- ISBN: 9781649332554
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April 22, 2024
Flint’s solid, G-rated sequel to Games in a Ballroom pairs a plucky heroine with her brother’s stoic friend in Regency London. Though Baron Henry Northcott has a reputation for being morose and standoffish, Arabella Latham can’t forget the kindness he showed to her and her brother during their father’s dying days. Though Henry is attracted to Arabella, he feels he must hold himself aloof, having decided never to marry or have children for fear of passing on the mental illness that plagued both his mother and sister. Arabella, however, is entirely unperturbed upon learning his family history, and even executes a daring plan to free his sister from Bedlam hospital, where she remains wrongfully committed. Arabella’s progressive approach to mental health is admirable and Henry’s admiration of her feels well earned. Witty repartee fills the pages, and the protagonists especially bond when Henry recognizes the origins of Arabella’s frequent Shakespeare quotes. Readers looking for chaste historical romance will want to check this out. -
May 1, 2024
Infamous for his mother's murder of his uncle and a sister locked away in an asylum, Lord Henry Northcott, otherwise known as the brooding baron, promises to look after his friend's sister, Arabella Latham, while his friend is away from London. Arabella can see that Henry has secrets weighing on him, so she tries to engage him in her lively antics and conversation to better understand him. Henry enjoys spending time with Arabella, but he is reticent to get too close, as he does not want to inflict his family's controversies on her. Also conspiring against them is Henry's aunt, who controls Henry by using the guilt he feels for his mother's crime. Henry will need to confront the past before he can start living, and Arabella may be the only one he's willing to trust enough to do so. VERDICT Flint's (Games in a Ballroom) slow-burn romance focuses on many mental health issues related to Henry and his family, while Arabella is a major support to him. Readers may still be troubled by Henry's assumptions and inaction regarding his sister's well-being for much of the story.--Eve Stano
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