: Some readers noted that certain plot misunderstandings felt juvenile or dragged on longer than necessary.
: Facing a desperate situation, Hannah agrees to a proposal from the Duke to act as his pretend match in exchange for payment.
: Generally described by readers as a "sweet" and "captivating" read with a traditional "Happily Ever After" (HEA). Critical Reception An Outrageous Deal with the Duke by Hazel Linwood
: Their "outrageous deal" begins as a calculated ruse to satisfy societal or familial expectations. However, as they play their roles in public, the line between acting and reality blurs.
: Fake courtship/relationship, business deal turned love, and class-based desperation. : Some readers noted that certain plot misunderstandings
The narrative centers on and Arthur , the Duke of Wareton.
by Hazel Linwood is a Historical Regency Romance novel published on December 28, 2022 , through Cobalt Fairy LLC . The story follows a classic "fake courtship" trope, where two individuals enter a business-like arrangement that eventually transforms into genuine affection. Plot Summary Critical Reception : Their "outrageous deal" begins as
: Hannah (delightful and likeable heroine) and Arthur (the Duke of Wareton).