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The Taste of Innocence

The Taste of Innocence

Historical FictionHistorical Romance
Pages
464
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Charles Morwellan, the Earl of Meredith, needs a wife to secure his lineage without repeating his father's destructive emotional mistakes. He sets his sights on Sarah Conningham, a woman of independent means who refuses to marry for anything less than true love. Charles wagers he can win her heart in two weeks, but even after their passionate union, his fear of vulnerability threatens to keep them apart.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

SpicyEmotionalAtmospheric
Family SagaMarriage of ConvenienceSlow Burn

Genres

Historical Fiction Historical Romance Regency Romance

About the author

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Stephanie Laurens

Stephanie Laurens originally began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science. Her hobby quickly became a career when her novels about the masterful Cynster cousins captivated readers, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors. She subsequently introduced the equally unforgettable members of the Bastion Club. Currently living outside Melbourne, Australia with her husband and two cats, she has been writing historical romance novels for more than 2...

Characters

Charles MorwellanProtagonist
Sarah ConninghamProtagonist
Lord ConninghamSupporting
All characters in The Taste of Innocence

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book connect to the author's other series?

    This novel features crossover appearances by characters from the author's Bastion Club series, integrating the two narrative worlds.

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the earlier Cynster novels?

    While the story functions as a standalone romance, reading the series in publication order provides better context for the evolving family dynamics and recurring character relationships.