"The Scandalous Proposal of Lord Bennett" by Raven McAllan is a novel about a reluctant debutante named Clarissa who shares a forbidden kiss with infamous rake Theodore Bennett. Despite her efforts, she is set on fire by his sexual charisma - whether she wants to admit it or not. As fate would have it, Theodore comes to the rescue of Clarissa during a party, where she soon finds herself engaged to his best friend and his most eligible bachelor.
However, as they are soon to be married, Clarissa puts up a fight, withholding her sexuality and resisting Lord Bennett's seductive advances. Nevertheless, their unspoken sexual tension escalates, leaving them facing the ultimate challenge: to save their relationship before they burn down together.
Raven McAllan's novel is wonderfully written and captures the character quirks of pre-eminent Victorian era with admirable accuracy. With its vivid and passionate scenes of sexual contention, it's sure to appeal to readers looking for a retro perspective, free of gender stereotypes, and full of unique characters.
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