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A Certain Magic

Mary Balogh (1991)

SubgenreHistorical Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SettingParanormal/Fantasy World
CSM age16
Goodreads3.85/5 (1064)

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Found Familyhappy endingplatonic loveredemption arcslow burn

Tropes

Age GapChildhood FriendsFriends to LoversHEA (Happy Ever After)Historical RomanceJealousyRegencySecond ChanceSlow Burn

Themes

emotional maturityfriendship to romancelove vs dutysacrificetiming and missed chances

Synopsis

Alice Penhallow and Piers Westhaven had always considered themselves to be best friends--that was until Piers called upon Alice's help and advice in his decision to marry a much younger woman. By the time they realize that it is love that is between them, it might just be too late.

Tags

Regency EraFriends to LoversCharacter-Driven