Love Only Once

Regina Ashton, the high-spirited niece of the influential Malory family, finds her reputation compromised after Nicholas Eden abducts her due to a case of mistaken identity. To prevent a public scandal, the two are forced into a reluctant marriage. Nicholas, a man haunted by the secret circumstances of his birth, initially resists emotional vulnerability, while Regina uses her wit and charm to dismantle his defenses. The narrative follows their domestic battles and social maneuvers within Regency England, focusing on the resolution of Nicholas's personal insecurities and the couple's eventual romantic reconciliation.

This book serves readers of historical romance who appreciate the forced proximity trope and the dynamic of a large, protective family. Those interested in the specific social rigidities of nineteenth-century London read this to see characters navigate strict codes of honor and legitimacy. A reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of how the Malory series begins and how the internal conflict over ancestry and social standing dictates the behavior of the English aristocracy during this era.

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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