Once Upon a Devilishly Enchanting Kiss

by Bree Wolf

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She moves through the ballroom like she belongs—though fear tells her otherwise. Lady Louisa Beaumont has mastered the art of appearances. Poised, elegant, admired… and hiding a secret she fears will cost her everything. She cannot read. It’s a truth she guards with silent shame, her smile concealing the worry that one misstep could unmask her.

He sees what he shouldn’t—and says what she’ll never forget. Lord Phineas Hawke, clever and aloof, wounds Louisa deeply with one careless remark. To him, she’s just a pretty face. To her, his words confirm her greatest fear: that she’s not enough. But when his tone shifts and his actions soften, Louisa finds herself caught between the comfort of distance and the risk of being truly known.

Two guarded hearts. One truth waiting to be. As the season unfolds, Louisa must decide whether to stay silent and safe—or step into the vulnerable honesty that could change everything. And as Phineas begins to see beyond her mask, she discovers that strength isn’t found in perfection—but in the courage to be seen.

If you’ve ever wished love could see you, know you, and still stay—this book might just feel like a quiet yes.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Regency (1811–1820)

Series

Whickertons in Love Series

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

January 14, 2021

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Depression or anxiety, Sexual assault or rape (off-page)

About the Author

Hi, I’m Bree Wolf—a USA Today bestselling author, former academic, and life-long lover of stories. I studied English and Specialized Translation, wandered the halls of universities, spending more years than I should have trying to be reasonable.Eventually, that quiet, persistent voice in my head said: It’s time to write.I’ve since published over fifty historical romances, each one stitched together from pieces of my own heart: doubts, regrets, fears, and messy, hopeful dreams. I love chocolate (especially when chapters get emotional), cry far too easily at my keyboard, and have a deep spiritual bond with cats… which is tragically one-sided, as I’m terribly allergic. A lifelong heartbreak, truly.