‘Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James’ – Julia Quinn
Once upon a time, not so very long ago…
Tarquin, the powerful Duke of Sconce, knows perfectly well that the decorous and fashionably slender Georgiana Lytton will make him a proper duchess. So why can’t he stop thinking about her twin sister, the curvy, headstrong, and altogether unconventional Olivia? Not only is Olivia betrothed to another man, but their improper – albeit intoxicating – flirtation makes her unsuitability all the more clear.
Determined to make a perfect match, he methodically cuts Olivia from his thoughts, allowing logic and duty to triumph over passion . . . until, in his darkest hour, Tarquin begins to question whether perfection has anything to do with love. To win Olivia’s hand he would have to give up all the beliefs he holds most dear, and surrender heart, body and soul – but it may already be too late.
‘Eloisa James is extraordinary’ – Lisa Kleypas
‘Romance writing does not get much better than this’ – People
Once upon a time, not so very long ago…
Tarquin, the powerful Duke of Sconce, knows perfectly well that the decorous and fashionably slender Georgiana Lytton will make him a proper duchess. So why can’t he stop thinking about her twin sister, the curvy, headstrong, and altogether unconventional Olivia? Not only is Olivia betrothed to another man, but their improper – albeit intoxicating – flirtation makes her unsuitability all the more clear.
Determined to make a perfect match, he methodically cuts Olivia from his thoughts, allowing logic and duty to triumph over passion . . . until, in his darkest hour, Tarquin begins to question whether perfection has anything to do with love. To win Olivia’s hand he would have to give up all the beliefs he holds most dear, and surrender heart, body and soul – but it may already be too late.
‘Eloisa James is extraordinary’ – Lisa Kleypas
‘Romance writing does not get much better than this’ – People
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Reviews
James's Regency-era rendition of "The Princess and the Pea" hits the trifecta of sizzling romance, engaging characters, and an enthralling, quick-moving story
Eloisa James's writing is absolutely exquisite
A brilliant new spin on another classic tale; readers will never again look at peas, mattresses, or even heroes in the same way
A breathtaking addition to James's series of reimagined fairy tales... [A] funny, offbeat, deliciously sensual story that takes the famed fairy tale to a new level with its vivid description and exquisite writing
Treat yourself to a fairy tale that will keep you enchanted from 'once upon a time' til 'they lived happily ever after'
Her empowered and unconventional heroines, her intelligent heroes and her witty dialogue merge perfectly with modern themes, enthralling readers
Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love
