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My Lady, My Love

Anne Herries (2005)

SubgenreContemporary Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SettingHistorical Earth
CSM age18+
Goodreads4/5 (2)

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