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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild
Trigger warnings
Dubious ConsentManipulationOn-Page Sex
Positive tags
redemption arcslow burn
Tropes
Dark RomanceEnemies to LoversForbidden LoveGothic RomanceHistorical RomanceInstant AttractionMorally Gray HeroPossessive HeroRedemption ArcStrangers to Lovers
Themes
Class Differenceslove vs dutypower and corruptionRevenge
Synopsis
A tale of passion set at the start of the nineteenth century Justin St Arnaud arrives in New Orleans, where he meets Estelle Lebrun, the daughter of a French Creole gentleman. But Justin is out for revenge and the payment of a debt owed by Estelles father. In a fit of devilry, Justin offers her an infamous bargain: for one night in her arms, he will relinquish her fathers debt.
Tags
Regency-adjacentNew Orleans Setting