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The Corinthians #1
A Sporting Affair
Pursuit at Point of Release
Rafe Fitz-Stephens lives a charmed good friends, loving family, academic success, and exclusive membership in the Vitruvian Society, a gentleman's sporting club. When the annual village competition calls him home from London, he's ready for a hero's welcome--after all, there is no one better to win the games than a well-trained Corinthian. If only his training had included how to avoid tripping into a leg-shackle.
Genevieve Slade dreams of a stable home with a stable gentleman, stable friends, and, perhaps, a stable. Her father, however wealthy, moves his family from manor to manor, living as veritable gypsies to escape that horrifying word no one in the Slade household dares responsibility. As she settles into yet another new home in yet another new village, both dreams and disposition are shaken when a madcap stranger tumbles, literally, through her bedchamber window.
Join Rafe and Genevieve as these enemies-of-circumstance race to break the betrothal before either stumbles headlong in love with the other.
historical romantic comedy, Regency
sweet romance, courtship, clean language
enemies to lovers, forced proximity, village/small town setting, alpha hero, obstinate and headstrong heroine, sporting events, opposites attract, compromised
Rafe Fitz-Stephens lives a charmed good friends, loving family, academic success, and exclusive membership in the Vitruvian Society, a gentleman's sporting club. When the annual village competition calls him home from London, he's ready for a hero's welcome--after all, there is no one better to win the games than a well-trained Corinthian. If only his training had included how to avoid tripping into a leg-shackle.
Genevieve Slade dreams of a stable home with a stable gentleman, stable friends, and, perhaps, a stable. Her father, however wealthy, moves his family from manor to manor, living as veritable gypsies to escape that horrifying word no one in the Slade household dares responsibility. As she settles into yet another new home in yet another new village, both dreams and disposition are shaken when a madcap stranger tumbles, literally, through her bedchamber window.
Join Rafe and Genevieve as these enemies-of-circumstance race to break the betrothal before either stumbles headlong in love with the other.
historical romantic comedy, Regency
sweet romance, courtship, clean language
enemies to lovers, forced proximity, village/small town setting, alpha hero, obstinate and headstrong heroine, sporting events, opposites attract, compromised
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325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2025
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About the author
Paullett Golden
16 books161 followersCelebrated for her complex characters, realistic conflicts, and sensual portrayal of love, Paullett Golden writes historical romance for intellectuals. Her novels, set primarily in Georgian England, challenge the genre's norm by starring characters loved for their imperfections and idiosyncrasies. The writing aims for historical immersion into the social mores and nuances of Georgian England. Her plots explore human psyche, mental and physical trauma, and personal convictions. Her stories show love overcoming adversity. Whatever our self-doubts, love will out.
Paullett Golden completed her post-doctoral work at King’s College London, studying Classic British Literature. Her Ph.D. is in Composition and Rhetoric, her M.A. in British Literature from the Enlightenment to the Victorian era, her B.A. in English. Her specializations include creative writing and professional writing. She has served as a University Professor for nearly three decades and is a seasoned keynote speaker, commencement speaker, conference presenter, workshop facilitator, and writing retreat facilitator.
As an ovarian cancer survivor, she makes each day count, enjoying an active lifestyle of Spartan racing, powerlifting, hiking, antique car restoration, drag racing, butterfly gardening, competitive shooting, and gaming. Her greatest writing inspirations, and the reasons she chose to write in the clean historical romance genre, are Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë.
Paullett Golden completed her post-doctoral work at King’s College London, studying Classic British Literature. Her Ph.D. is in Composition and Rhetoric, her M.A. in British Literature from the Enlightenment to the Victorian era, her B.A. in English. Her specializations include creative writing and professional writing. She has served as a University Professor for nearly three decades and is a seasoned keynote speaker, commencement speaker, conference presenter, workshop facilitator, and writing retreat facilitator.
As an ovarian cancer survivor, she makes each day count, enjoying an active lifestyle of Spartan racing, powerlifting, hiking, antique car restoration, drag racing, butterfly gardening, competitive shooting, and gaming. Her greatest writing inspirations, and the reasons she chose to write in the clean historical romance genre, are Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë.
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February 7, 2026
This book is the first one from the Corinthians series.
Two people, so very different from each other, will be on the center of a sensual, breathtaking, pure and adorable romance!
This book was such a pleasure to read, it was a positive and relaxing reading experience. I devoured it with a smile on my face! ☺️.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Two people, so very different from each other, will be on the center of a sensual, breathtaking, pure and adorable romance!
This book was such a pleasure to read, it was a positive and relaxing reading experience. I devoured it with a smile on my face! ☺️.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 28, 2025
A Sporting Affair by Paullett Golden is the first book in the The Corinthians series. It introduces a delightful romance between two unlikely characters. There’s some forced proximity and an enjoyable misunderstanding.
What I loved about the book:
• - Genevieve, a confident and fun character.
• - Rafe, an honorable, charming, and skilled sportsman.
• - The banter and chemistry.
• - The happy ending (HEA).
• - The clean romance genre.
Overall, A Sporting Affair is a lovely, well-written, and clean Regency romance that’s worth the buy. Thanks, Booksirens, for this eARC. All thoughts are my own.
What I loved about the book:
• - Genevieve, a confident and fun character.
• - Rafe, an honorable, charming, and skilled sportsman.
• - The banter and chemistry.
• - The happy ending (HEA).
• - The clean romance genre.
Overall, A Sporting Affair is a lovely, well-written, and clean Regency romance that’s worth the buy. Thanks, Booksirens, for this eARC. All thoughts are my own.
September 24, 2025
A Sporting Affair, is the first book in the Corinthians Regency romances by Paulette Golden, every year Rafe Fitzpatrick looks forward to the athletic competitions in his hometown against the rival town but this year it finds him waiting to be called to the barr. He initially believes he cannot go but when he does decide to journey home to surprise his family the surprise is going to be on him. It seems Lord Fitzpatrick has rented their home out to Mr. Slate and instead of climbing into his window he climbed into the window of Geneva slate, the man’s daughter. when her social climbing father insist he make an honest woman out of his daughter despite the fact with the exception of him screaming it on the rooftops no one would’ve known. Rafe, however agrees to do the right thing. The problem comes in when Geneva isn’t as open to the marriage as her father. I love the fact in the beginning they barely knew each other‘s names and I loved watching how they got to know each other from her love of horses and reading to his athletic prowless and I always love the moment when they realize they’re falling for the other. This book was not only funny it was intelligently done swoon worthy and absolutely entertaining a definite five star Regency romance and I don’t say that lightly. I am very skeptical of historical books because most authors don’t do their due diligence when it comes to historical accuracy but I must say Miss Golden did it in spades this book was so good so on point and accurate and funny and everything you look for in a romance novel. #BookSirens, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #PauletteGolden, #ASportingAffair, #TheCorinthians,
May 7, 2025
Forced into a betrothal they are trying to get out of in the middle of a sporting event between two neighboring towns with the couple in witty bantering, it was touch and go if they would have their HEA. Very likeable characters, from chatty to grumpy, good tempered to coquettish, etc, makes for entertaining read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 5, 2025
I enjoyed this story. It is a sweet clean love story, but it is also humorous, which made it fun to read. I did start to get a bit impatient for the two main characters to admit to each other how they felt.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 20, 2025
I have loved romance novels since I was a teen, but as I got older, I stopped reading them because the male lead was always a rogue, and the female was always too whiny and prissy. Not the case here!
The author provides a refreshing gentleman character who isn't out carousing and drinking himself into oblivion. A respectable man, he still knows how to have fun. Instead of putting his own interests first, he strives to do what is right.
The female character is not a stereotypical debutant either. She prefers reading and nature rather than worrying about her social status. She is a complex character who becomes introspective, reflecting on her life. After taking to heart the observances of others, she is able to change her perception and see things from a new perspective.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys romance novels or loves reading about 19th century England.
The author provides a refreshing gentleman character who isn't out carousing and drinking himself into oblivion. A respectable man, he still knows how to have fun. Instead of putting his own interests first, he strives to do what is right.
The female character is not a stereotypical debutant either. She prefers reading and nature rather than worrying about her social status. She is a complex character who becomes introspective, reflecting on her life. After taking to heart the observances of others, she is able to change her perception and see things from a new perspective.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys romance novels or loves reading about 19th century England.
May 16, 2025
Through the bedchamber window
In A Sporting Affair, author Paullett Golden crafts a vibrant and whimsical portrait of Regency England, threading social farce with emotional subtlety. The story orbits around Rafe Fitz-Stephens, a privileged Corinthian whose assured place in elite sporting circles and London intellectual society is upended by an absurd domestic mishap—an unintentional intrusion into the private quarters of Genevieve Slade. What ensues is not merely a tale of romantic entanglement born from accidental proximity, but a meticulous exploration of imposed social roles and the comedic tensions that arise when characters resist, then renegotiate, their expected trajectories. Through witty repartee and energetic pacing, Golden stages a series of humorous misadventures, including a village games tournament and a reluctantly accepted engagement, all while drawing attention to the performative nature of gender, class, and responsibility in the period’s domestic and social spheres.
Genevieve’s resistance to her family’s peripatetic irresponsibility finds a compelling counterbalance in Rafe’s overconfident return to his rural origins, and their forced partnership quickly shifts from hostility to affection. The romance unfolds with patient deliberation, deploying the “slow burn” structure to allow each character’s vulnerabilities to surface gradually. Golden’s skill lies not only in her ear for historically inflected dialogue—initially dense, but soon infectious—but also in the construction of a world where secondary characters pulse with as much life as the protagonists. Indeed, the broader community plays an active role in shaping the protagonists’ emotional growth, offering a rich context that expands beyond the central love story.
Golden’s achievement lies in how seamlessly she balances comedic contrivance with emotional plausibility. Though grounded in genre conventions—mistaken identities, arranged betrothals, and meddling kin—the novel resists caricature. Instead, it delivers a layered meditation on intimacy and self-discovery, against a background of communal festivity and familial absurdity. A Sporting Affair ultimately charms through its fusion of chaos and courtship, presenting genre enthusiasts with a romance that is both classically structured and humorously quirky.
In A Sporting Affair, author Paullett Golden crafts a vibrant and whimsical portrait of Regency England, threading social farce with emotional subtlety. The story orbits around Rafe Fitz-Stephens, a privileged Corinthian whose assured place in elite sporting circles and London intellectual society is upended by an absurd domestic mishap—an unintentional intrusion into the private quarters of Genevieve Slade. What ensues is not merely a tale of romantic entanglement born from accidental proximity, but a meticulous exploration of imposed social roles and the comedic tensions that arise when characters resist, then renegotiate, their expected trajectories. Through witty repartee and energetic pacing, Golden stages a series of humorous misadventures, including a village games tournament and a reluctantly accepted engagement, all while drawing attention to the performative nature of gender, class, and responsibility in the period’s domestic and social spheres.
Genevieve’s resistance to her family’s peripatetic irresponsibility finds a compelling counterbalance in Rafe’s overconfident return to his rural origins, and their forced partnership quickly shifts from hostility to affection. The romance unfolds with patient deliberation, deploying the “slow burn” structure to allow each character’s vulnerabilities to surface gradually. Golden’s skill lies not only in her ear for historically inflected dialogue—initially dense, but soon infectious—but also in the construction of a world where secondary characters pulse with as much life as the protagonists. Indeed, the broader community plays an active role in shaping the protagonists’ emotional growth, offering a rich context that expands beyond the central love story.
Golden’s achievement lies in how seamlessly she balances comedic contrivance with emotional plausibility. Though grounded in genre conventions—mistaken identities, arranged betrothals, and meddling kin—the novel resists caricature. Instead, it delivers a layered meditation on intimacy and self-discovery, against a background of communal festivity and familial absurdity. A Sporting Affair ultimately charms through its fusion of chaos and courtship, presenting genre enthusiasts with a romance that is both classically structured and humorously quirky.
May 27, 2025
Paullette Golden is a new author for me and this will not be the last book I read by her. I loved the interaction between Rafe Fitz-Stephens who is determined to become an Old Bailey Judge dealing with criminal cases and to live in London, and Genevieve Slade, a lovely young lady who resents her father's uprooting them time after time so he can make "new friends!" When Rafe returns home without advance notice and, due to circumstances beyond his control (a storm, his horse losing one of his horseshoes, etc.) arrives home very late and, finding all his usual entrances to his home locked, decides to climb into his bedroom through the window. Unfortunately, the home has been leased to the Slade family and his bedroom is now Genevieve's! Let the hijinks ensue!
I loved everything about this story, except the over-inclusion of Latin phrases. Even though I know Latin, I still thought it made Rafe seem a bit pretentious. That, however, was offset by the way others responded to him. When Genevieve's father forces Rafe, on his honor as a gentleman, to enter a betrothal with Genevieve, neither Rafe nor Genevieve is very happy with the situation, to put it bluntly. How these two work out their differences is a hoot! I loved the fact that neither are members of the upper classes but do quite well for themselves despite of or it because of that?
I heartily recommend this book. Although I received an Advanced Reader Copy, my opinions are my own and left voluntarily.
I loved everything about this story, except the over-inclusion of Latin phrases. Even though I know Latin, I still thought it made Rafe seem a bit pretentious. That, however, was offset by the way others responded to him. When Genevieve's father forces Rafe, on his honor as a gentleman, to enter a betrothal with Genevieve, neither Rafe nor Genevieve is very happy with the situation, to put it bluntly. How these two work out their differences is a hoot! I loved the fact that neither are members of the upper classes but do quite well for themselves despite of or it because of that?
I heartily recommend this book. Although I received an Advanced Reader Copy, my opinions are my own and left voluntarily.
June 18, 2025
Rafe Fitz-Stephens is a gentleman. So when he mistakenly tumbles into a young woman's bedchamber at night, he is intent on fixing the misunderstanding. Now betrothed to Miss Genevieve Slade, the couple are in a race to break the betrothment before either the wedding or before either falls in love.
A Sporting Affair is a well-written historical romantic comedy that follows some well-worn tropes, such as the enemies-to-lovers narrative. It is a comedy of misunderstandings, with well-placed humour that keeps the story lively and amusing.
Set in the summer of 1813, the author creates a lively world with compelling characters. This book feels well-researched, which is highlighted by the dialogue and customs of the characters. They seemed to come to life from the pages.
The protagonists are Rafe and Genevieve, with multiple other recurring characters. I enjoyed how the relationship developed and changed between the two. I especially enjoyed the barbs and wit displayed by the leading couple, which only adds to the humour. Entwined in this are some more serious themes such as the freedom of choice. Such themes are balanced with humour so that ideas of identity and self-reflection are explored, but the story remains humorous and entertaining.
Overall, this was a fun story with heartfelt moments and a little bit of chaos. Highly recommend!
A Sporting Affair is a well-written historical romantic comedy that follows some well-worn tropes, such as the enemies-to-lovers narrative. It is a comedy of misunderstandings, with well-placed humour that keeps the story lively and amusing.
Set in the summer of 1813, the author creates a lively world with compelling characters. This book feels well-researched, which is highlighted by the dialogue and customs of the characters. They seemed to come to life from the pages.
The protagonists are Rafe and Genevieve, with multiple other recurring characters. I enjoyed how the relationship developed and changed between the two. I especially enjoyed the barbs and wit displayed by the leading couple, which only adds to the humour. Entwined in this are some more serious themes such as the freedom of choice. Such themes are balanced with humour so that ideas of identity and self-reflection are explored, but the story remains humorous and entertaining.
Overall, this was a fun story with heartfelt moments and a little bit of chaos. Highly recommend!
May 17, 2025
Charming and clever
The novel is a sparkling romance that pairs wit with warmth and elegance with eccentricity. Beneath the surface of ballroom banter and village games lies a smartly constructed narrative about identity, expectation, and the tension between tradition and personal growth.
Golden plays with genre tropes in a refreshing way. Rafe, the polished Corinthian, embodies the perfect gentleman, until he doesn’t. His fall is less about romance and more about reckoning. Genevieve, on the other hand, is more than just a love interest, she’s a pointed commentary on the limits placed on women who crave rootedness and stability in a world shaped by male caprice and social mobility.
Golden also excels in thematic contrast, sport versus stillness, charm versus responsibility, and tradition versus transformation. The Vitruvian Society, while seemingly a background detail, becomes a clever metaphor for performative masculinity, and the book subtly questions what it really means to be a well trained man in a world that prizes appearance over substance. The dialogue is crisp, the humor lands with just enough absurdity to keep the tone light, and the romantic tension is satisfyingly organic.
The novel is a sparkling romance that pairs wit with warmth and elegance with eccentricity. Beneath the surface of ballroom banter and village games lies a smartly constructed narrative about identity, expectation, and the tension between tradition and personal growth.
Golden plays with genre tropes in a refreshing way. Rafe, the polished Corinthian, embodies the perfect gentleman, until he doesn’t. His fall is less about romance and more about reckoning. Genevieve, on the other hand, is more than just a love interest, she’s a pointed commentary on the limits placed on women who crave rootedness and stability in a world shaped by male caprice and social mobility.
Golden also excels in thematic contrast, sport versus stillness, charm versus responsibility, and tradition versus transformation. The Vitruvian Society, while seemingly a background detail, becomes a clever metaphor for performative masculinity, and the book subtly questions what it really means to be a well trained man in a world that prizes appearance over substance. The dialogue is crisp, the humor lands with just enough absurdity to keep the tone light, and the romantic tension is satisfyingly organic.
May 26, 2025
There were times that I laughed and others I wanted to pinch the Heroine!
Laughter won the day as there are plenty of laugh out loud moments!
We have Rafe Fitz-Stephens on the verge of becoming a barrister and also a second son to Mr and Mrs Fitz-Stephens!
He scaled the wall to what was always HIS bedroom into the bedroom of none other than Miss Genevieve Slade!
His parents let the house for a year to fund his older brother’s expedition!
Needless to say with all the caterwauling Genevieve made Rafe a true gentleman rose to the occasion!
These two spent so much time trying to break the betrothal then having an honest conversation!
There are secret passages, meddling friends and well meaning parents just to name a few! When Genevieve is finally “free” does she realize she doesn’t want to be!?
I also loved the men’s group Rafe is a part of!
If you like laughing out loud in public and getting strange looks then this author and story are for you! Bravo! Well done!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Laughter won the day as there are plenty of laugh out loud moments!
We have Rafe Fitz-Stephens on the verge of becoming a barrister and also a second son to Mr and Mrs Fitz-Stephens!
He scaled the wall to what was always HIS bedroom into the bedroom of none other than Miss Genevieve Slade!
His parents let the house for a year to fund his older brother’s expedition!
Needless to say with all the caterwauling Genevieve made Rafe a true gentleman rose to the occasion!
These two spent so much time trying to break the betrothal then having an honest conversation!
There are secret passages, meddling friends and well meaning parents just to name a few! When Genevieve is finally “free” does she realize she doesn’t want to be!?
I also loved the men’s group Rafe is a part of!
If you like laughing out loud in public and getting strange looks then this author and story are for you! Bravo! Well done!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 8, 2025
A Comedy of misunderstandings and entanglements.
Rafe Fitz-Stephens, a budding Barister heads home to take part in the annual Fracas Frolic.
He has no idea that his father has allowed another family to take a lease on their house, and climbs in a window he believes to be his own bedroom.
Genevieve Slade wakes up and screams, and her family, and several servants with various utensils converge on her room.
So begins the misunderstandings, when Rafe is scandalised into entering into a betrothal with the lady Genevieve.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This is a lively story, which kept me enthralled to the end.
The author has researched the period very thoroughly, and brings the people involved to life.
Rafe Fitz-Stephens, a budding Barister heads home to take part in the annual Fracas Frolic.
He has no idea that his father has allowed another family to take a lease on their house, and climbs in a window he believes to be his own bedroom.
Genevieve Slade wakes up and screams, and her family, and several servants with various utensils converge on her room.
So begins the misunderstandings, when Rafe is scandalised into entering into a betrothal with the lady Genevieve.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This is a lively story, which kept me enthralled to the end.
The author has researched the period very thoroughly, and brings the people involved to life.
May 9, 2025
Summon the servants for a tea tray and prepare to be entertained by 'A Sporting Affair'. The racers are off and they won't stop until the village cup and fair lady have been won. Let the genteel among you fret not, because the path is littered with tea and cakes, and romantic trysts abound.
As always, Gold showcases her unique characters, sensual yet clean romance, and her fantastic portrayal of the social regulations that makes regency romance so unique. Her sub plots thrill with stunning romance, and a village sporting event that is incredibly sweet in its community spirit. I highly recommend!
As always, Gold showcases her unique characters, sensual yet clean romance, and her fantastic portrayal of the social regulations that makes regency romance so unique. Her sub plots thrill with stunning romance, and a village sporting event that is incredibly sweet in its community spirit. I highly recommend!
May 8, 2025
Witty and thoroughly entertaining, this is absolutely brilliant. Slow burn romance with flirtatious winks, scorching longing, and a few swoony kisses. This will keep you fully engaged as this love affair blooms.
Even the supporting characters drew me in, and I'm hoping we get to see more of them.
If friendly competitions, a forced engagement, and meddling family members sound like your cup of tea, this standalone romance is sure to delight your heart.
Even the supporting characters drew me in, and I'm hoping we get to see more of them.
If friendly competitions, a forced engagement, and meddling family members sound like your cup of tea, this standalone romance is sure to delight your heart.
May 19, 2025
I had a good time in this book. I love historical romance and I wanted something a bit more lighthearted without any impending big bad threatening the lives of millions - this book feels cozy, and the only people getting in the way of their own happiness is themselves. The banter was adorable and Rafe’s flirting had me kicking my feet at some points. I loved the character relationships and dynamics but I wish there had been more opportunity to see Rafe’s mother and together with other characters especially in the beginning.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 11, 2025
I so loved Rafe from the brash B&E to his huge wonderful heart and mind. He accepted a marriage he could easily have escaped. Why??? Convenient at the moment and Ms. Slade is fetching!!! To watch Rafe in action is a dream come true. Can you tell I'm enamored with him? This story was compelling, riveting, and a wondrous story. The humor and lightheartedness of the banter and interactions between Rafe and Gen was captivating. Their story was fantastic, but many secondary characters were interesting too. I hope to see much more to come. I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest opinion.
May 21, 2025
So fun and light with tons of good nuggets. I thoroughly enjoyed most of this, especially the week of games in the small town. Everything was going good for me until about the last 10%. The gentleman got a little too rogue-like for my taste and the banter started to wear on me. But the ending was funny. And the writing, as usual, was 🤌.
May 23, 2025
📚✨ BOOK REVIEW ✨📚
Title: A Sporting Affair
Author: Paullett Golden
Series: The Corinthians (Book 1)
Genre: Historical Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars)
📝 My Thoughts:
Reading A Sporting Affair felt like cozying up with a cup of tea you didn’t know you needed. Rich, warming, and full of depth. This is a gentle, intelligent slow burn romance that lets its characters grow, stumble, flirt, and spar. It’s a delicious, maddening dance between two people who are so clearly meant for each other, once they get out of their own way.
The story centers on Rafe and Genevieve, two principled, quick-witted characters caught in a very British misunderstanding involving a bedroom, a betrothal, and a few raised eyebrows. There’s no grand villain here. No war. No high-stakes peril. Just social expectations, family pressure, and the quiet, frustrating beauty of watching two people slowly learn how to be vulnerable with each other.
And let me say this: the banter is top-tier. Witty, playful, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Rafe is an absolute delight! clever, respectful, and quietly romantic. Genevieve, on the other hand, is a bit of a pill at times. Sharp, stubborn, and occasionally exasperating. But she’s also deeply layered, with real vulnerability beneath her armor. She’s a woman fighting to protect her freedom in a world all too ready to clip her wings.
There were moments I wanted to shout, “Just talk to each other!” But honestly, that’s part of the joy watching them get there slowly, awkwardly, and beautifully on their own terms.
🔖 Favorite Quote:
“Have I mentioned how masterful you wielded the bow?” he continued, kindling the fire with every word. “Your arrow pierced my heart, dearest. I’m quite undone, besotted, truth be told.”
📌 Final Verdict:
A slow, sparkling, smart romance that doesn’t rush the feelings or fake the drama. If you love witty dialogue, emotionally mature characters, and stories where the biggest obstacle to love is fear of it, this one’s for you. A Sporting Affair is the kind of book you close with a smile and maybe a little sigh. 💘🏹🎩
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Title: A Sporting Affair
Author: Paullett Golden
Series: The Corinthians (Book 1)
Genre: Historical Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars)
📝 My Thoughts:
Reading A Sporting Affair felt like cozying up with a cup of tea you didn’t know you needed. Rich, warming, and full of depth. This is a gentle, intelligent slow burn romance that lets its characters grow, stumble, flirt, and spar. It’s a delicious, maddening dance between two people who are so clearly meant for each other, once they get out of their own way.
The story centers on Rafe and Genevieve, two principled, quick-witted characters caught in a very British misunderstanding involving a bedroom, a betrothal, and a few raised eyebrows. There’s no grand villain here. No war. No high-stakes peril. Just social expectations, family pressure, and the quiet, frustrating beauty of watching two people slowly learn how to be vulnerable with each other.
And let me say this: the banter is top-tier. Witty, playful, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Rafe is an absolute delight! clever, respectful, and quietly romantic. Genevieve, on the other hand, is a bit of a pill at times. Sharp, stubborn, and occasionally exasperating. But she’s also deeply layered, with real vulnerability beneath her armor. She’s a woman fighting to protect her freedom in a world all too ready to clip her wings.
There were moments I wanted to shout, “Just talk to each other!” But honestly, that’s part of the joy watching them get there slowly, awkwardly, and beautifully on their own terms.
🔖 Favorite Quote:
“Have I mentioned how masterful you wielded the bow?” he continued, kindling the fire with every word. “Your arrow pierced my heart, dearest. I’m quite undone, besotted, truth be told.”
📌 Final Verdict:
A slow, sparkling, smart romance that doesn’t rush the feelings or fake the drama. If you love witty dialogue, emotionally mature characters, and stories where the biggest obstacle to love is fear of it, this one’s for you. A Sporting Affair is the kind of book you close with a smile and maybe a little sigh. 💘🏹🎩
#HistoricalRomance #BookReview #ASportingAffair #TheCorinthians #PaullettGolden #RegencyRomance #SmartHeroines #FeministFiction #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders #WomenWhoWrite #RomanceRecs #EnemiesToLovers #4StarRead #BookLaunch
October 25, 2025
I enjoyed this sweet and witty historical romcom by a new to me author. The plot is well written, has engagement by scandal, close proximity and reverse grumpy vs. sunshine tropes. It features an impulsive, charming and joking cinnamon roll hero and a somewhat prudish, headstrong heroine, and is full of farcical moments, banter and verbal sparring, lots of misunderstandings and misinterpretations, hidden feelings and a whole cast of funny supporting characters. I really liked how Rafe and Genevieve contradicted each other and teased each other throughout the book, and I loved the ending.
Soon-to-be barrister and dandy Rafe Fitz-Stephens awaits his call to the bar. In the meantime, he wants to surprise his family and travels home to participate with them in the annual Frantic Frolic, a competition between two neighboring towns, but when he climbs into his room at night, a nasty surprise awaits him. A young woman is lying in his bed, and her father expects him to propose marriage. No one told him that his father had rented the family home to an old friend for a year. Although it is a misunderstanding, Rafe, ever the gentleman, complies with the request, even though it disrupts his plans for the future. The lady in question, however, is anything but thrilled.
Genevieve Slade often feels alone and, due to her driven father who constantly needs to move, also homeless. She does not want to marry a stranger, and together they search for a way out of the situation, getting closer to each other in the process…
If you like sweet and clean opposites attract and forced engagement historical romances, with lovable characters, mishaps, LOL moments and heart, you are sure to enjoy this one.
I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.
Soon-to-be barrister and dandy Rafe Fitz-Stephens awaits his call to the bar. In the meantime, he wants to surprise his family and travels home to participate with them in the annual Frantic Frolic, a competition between two neighboring towns, but when he climbs into his room at night, a nasty surprise awaits him. A young woman is lying in his bed, and her father expects him to propose marriage. No one told him that his father had rented the family home to an old friend for a year. Although it is a misunderstanding, Rafe, ever the gentleman, complies with the request, even though it disrupts his plans for the future. The lady in question, however, is anything but thrilled.
Genevieve Slade often feels alone and, due to her driven father who constantly needs to move, also homeless. She does not want to marry a stranger, and together they search for a way out of the situation, getting closer to each other in the process…
If you like sweet and clean opposites attract and forced engagement historical romances, with lovable characters, mishaps, LOL moments and heart, you are sure to enjoy this one.
I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.
June 29, 2025
This book is excellent and full of so much education. After reading it you’d feel like you’ve lived the life of an aristocrat. I must have spent 20% of my reading time highlighting at least 50 new words to add to my vocabulary bank and a lot of Latin terms and lawyer language so this was highly educating. I liked this very much about this book.
Halfway through the book I think there had only been a handful of events in over 16 chapters. So this book is either a very good expansive story or one that should have been cut shorter to maintain the buzz of the exciting portions such as the ‘Gypsy King’ Mr Slade’s meddling and conniving and the impromptu and opportunistic plan to see his daughter Betrothed to a gentleman… who owns the house he’s renting. He certainly deserves more appearances in the story for his wit and devilish schemes. The story needed an antagonist so he could have sort of filled that more.
The Headley’s and Mr Thorpe are a great addition to the story as they give it much needed love and my favourite part was the dance exchanges and surprising secret that came to light.
Moments between Rafe and Genevieve is to be treasured. It was never dull and it is witty full of love and intelligent denial of it from both parties though it seems obvious to all else. I loved that she plays hard to get and just plain strong headed and he’s a tease.
It is incredibly engaging and fantastic to be able to read this book. I think it deserves somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. I think it could have been much shorter but it’s an excellently crafted story with unique and relatable characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Halfway through the book I think there had only been a handful of events in over 16 chapters. So this book is either a very good expansive story or one that should have been cut shorter to maintain the buzz of the exciting portions such as the ‘Gypsy King’ Mr Slade’s meddling and conniving and the impromptu and opportunistic plan to see his daughter Betrothed to a gentleman… who owns the house he’s renting. He certainly deserves more appearances in the story for his wit and devilish schemes. The story needed an antagonist so he could have sort of filled that more.
The Headley’s and Mr Thorpe are a great addition to the story as they give it much needed love and my favourite part was the dance exchanges and surprising secret that came to light.
Moments between Rafe and Genevieve is to be treasured. It was never dull and it is witty full of love and intelligent denial of it from both parties though it seems obvious to all else. I loved that she plays hard to get and just plain strong headed and he’s a tease.
It is incredibly engaging and fantastic to be able to read this book. I think it deserves somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. I think it could have been much shorter but it’s an excellently crafted story with unique and relatable characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 3, 2025
This book was so much fun. I honestly didn’t expect to laugh this much while reading a Regency romance, but it totally surprised me—in the best way.
The story kicks off with Rafe, our charming, slightly too-confident hero, quite literally falling into Genevieve’s life (and her bedchamber), and it only gets more ridiculous—and more delightful—from there. Rafe is one of those characters who thinks he has everything figured out until life throws him a curveball, and Genevieve is exactly that. She’s smart, stubborn, and completely unimpressed by his gentlemanly swagger, which of course makes their chemistry even better.
There’s a lot to love here: the hilarious setup, the small village full of nosy neighbors, the absurd sporting events (which made me laugh out loud more than once), and that delicious slow build between two people who are absolutely not supposed to fall in love... but obviously do. The enemies-to-lovers vibes are strong, but it never feels mean-spirited—just sharp, witty, and a little chaotic.
Despite all the humor, there are some really sweet moments too. Genevieve’s craving for stability hit me harder than I expected, and watching Rafe slowly realize he might actually want something real (not just a trophy or a title) was incredibly satisfying. It's all clean and low-angst, but it still feels emotionally rich.
If you’re into historical romance with clever banter, a bit of chaos, and a guaranteed happy ending, you will like this one.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
The story kicks off with Rafe, our charming, slightly too-confident hero, quite literally falling into Genevieve’s life (and her bedchamber), and it only gets more ridiculous—and more delightful—from there. Rafe is one of those characters who thinks he has everything figured out until life throws him a curveball, and Genevieve is exactly that. She’s smart, stubborn, and completely unimpressed by his gentlemanly swagger, which of course makes their chemistry even better.
There’s a lot to love here: the hilarious setup, the small village full of nosy neighbors, the absurd sporting events (which made me laugh out loud more than once), and that delicious slow build between two people who are absolutely not supposed to fall in love... but obviously do. The enemies-to-lovers vibes are strong, but it never feels mean-spirited—just sharp, witty, and a little chaotic.
Despite all the humor, there are some really sweet moments too. Genevieve’s craving for stability hit me harder than I expected, and watching Rafe slowly realize he might actually want something real (not just a trophy or a title) was incredibly satisfying. It's all clean and low-angst, but it still feels emotionally rich.
If you’re into historical romance with clever banter, a bit of chaos, and a guaranteed happy ending, you will like this one.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
April 29, 2025
A Sporting Affair by Paullett Golden makes you fall headfirst into a whirlwind romance that you can’t step away from.
** I would like to express my thanks to ☆ Paullett Golden ☆ for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review **
It has been an absolute minute since the last release of Paullett Golden… but this book was sooooooooo worth the wait. The writing was superb, a pleasant balance of MMC and FMC POV, super fun banter and family dynamics. I think the pacing was amazing, not too rushed and not too slow, with just the perfect touch of tension, comedy, and mystery. So many parts of this book made me grin and was such a lovely read.
The FMC and MMC characters were both such complex characters. The MMC, Rafe, ever the gentlemen, funny, arrogant (but not too arrogant), ever the jokester, and the dedication to fun and tomfoolery made his POV such an enjoyment to read. The inner dialogue and the actions of that man really had me guessing and hooked on his every move and intention to the FMC. The FMC, Genevieve, was a treat to read as well. From her complex thoughts, her dedication to making herself better, her dreams on life, and her passion. Seeing her reactions to situations, and her reactions was thrilling to see. The balance of duty and love was strong with these two and I enjoyed every word.
If you want a fast paced, regency romantic comedy, with all the banter and jokes this is the book for you! 10000000% recommend!
** I would like to express my thanks to ☆ Paullett Golden ☆ for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review **
It has been an absolute minute since the last release of Paullett Golden… but this book was sooooooooo worth the wait. The writing was superb, a pleasant balance of MMC and FMC POV, super fun banter and family dynamics. I think the pacing was amazing, not too rushed and not too slow, with just the perfect touch of tension, comedy, and mystery. So many parts of this book made me grin and was such a lovely read.
The FMC and MMC characters were both such complex characters. The MMC, Rafe, ever the gentlemen, funny, arrogant (but not too arrogant), ever the jokester, and the dedication to fun and tomfoolery made his POV such an enjoyment to read. The inner dialogue and the actions of that man really had me guessing and hooked on his every move and intention to the FMC. The FMC, Genevieve, was a treat to read as well. From her complex thoughts, her dedication to making herself better, her dreams on life, and her passion. Seeing her reactions to situations, and her reactions was thrilling to see. The balance of duty and love was strong with these two and I enjoyed every word.
If you want a fast paced, regency romantic comedy, with all the banter and jokes this is the book for you! 10000000% recommend!
June 5, 2025
This was my very first historical romance— It was an interesting entry to the genre.
I’ll admit, it took me a little while to adjust to the older English style (contemporary girl problems 😅), but once I found the rhythm, I was hooked. I laughed, I learned, and yes… I may or may not start saying things like “happy tidings!”, “fiddlesticks!”, and “poppycock!” on a daily basis now. 🫣
The story follows Rafe Fitz-Stephans, a London law student who returns to his village, Grand Lindis, for their annual Fracas Frolic. In his excitement to surprise his parents, he jumps through a window... only to land in the bedroom of Genevieve Slade—the fierce, headstrong, curler-wearing FMC. How scandalous! 😳
Genevieve is everything I love in a historical heroine—smart, determined, longing for a place to belong. I adored her. And Rafe? Fluent in Latin, tender-hearted, observant… chef’s kiss. 😍
What really stood out was how the book captured the beauty of the little things—a handkerchief on her seat, remembering what she wore, filling her plate before his… It’s those small, quiet acts of love that made my heart melt. 🥹
The pacing? It’s a slow burn with a capital SLOW. The first half kept me interested, but I won’t lie—I was getting a bit impatient. And yes, it’s a closed-door romance.
Bonus points for Alfie and Philomena—the horses that totally stole the show.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’ll admit, it took me a little while to adjust to the older English style (contemporary girl problems 😅), but once I found the rhythm, I was hooked. I laughed, I learned, and yes… I may or may not start saying things like “happy tidings!”, “fiddlesticks!”, and “poppycock!” on a daily basis now. 🫣
The story follows Rafe Fitz-Stephans, a London law student who returns to his village, Grand Lindis, for their annual Fracas Frolic. In his excitement to surprise his parents, he jumps through a window... only to land in the bedroom of Genevieve Slade—the fierce, headstrong, curler-wearing FMC. How scandalous! 😳
Genevieve is everything I love in a historical heroine—smart, determined, longing for a place to belong. I adored her. And Rafe? Fluent in Latin, tender-hearted, observant… chef’s kiss. 😍
What really stood out was how the book captured the beauty of the little things—a handkerchief on her seat, remembering what she wore, filling her plate before his… It’s those small, quiet acts of love that made my heart melt. 🥹
The pacing? It’s a slow burn with a capital SLOW. The first half kept me interested, but I won’t lie—I was getting a bit impatient. And yes, it’s a closed-door romance.
Bonus points for Alfie and Philomena—the horses that totally stole the show.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 20, 2025
This was my first read for Paullett Golden and I found the story enjoyable and the characters relatable. Mr. Rafe Fitz-Stephens travels home from London to surprise his family and attend the much-beloved annual village competition. However, it’s Rafe who is surprised when he climbs into his bedroom window to find his bed occupied by a young woman, Miss Genevieve Slade. When Genevieve’s father demands a betrothal, Rafe decides to acquiesce and these two would-be strangers are thrown into each other’s orbit. When Genevieve will do anything to get out from under her father’s demands and Rafe will do anything to make the courtship real, what ensues is a delightful love story full of twists and turns and bumps.
I loved learning about the importance of the village competition and the MMC’s strong affinity to better himself through the Vitruvian Society. The Latin expressions sprinkled throughout were an added delight. I not only liked the main characters and their dynamic but I also enjoyed the secondary characters and the way they added to the story and plot.
Read this story for:
❤️Sweet Regency romance
❤️Third-person dual POV
❤️MMC who is a barrister (almost!), loves Latin, and is a polymath
❤️FMC who feels like an outsider and wants to feel connected
❤️Forced proximity
❤️He falls first
❤️Quaint village competitions
❤️Engaging family dynamics
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved learning about the importance of the village competition and the MMC’s strong affinity to better himself through the Vitruvian Society. The Latin expressions sprinkled throughout were an added delight. I not only liked the main characters and their dynamic but I also enjoyed the secondary characters and the way they added to the story and plot.
Read this story for:
❤️Sweet Regency romance
❤️Third-person dual POV
❤️MMC who is a barrister (almost!), loves Latin, and is a polymath
❤️FMC who feels like an outsider and wants to feel connected
❤️Forced proximity
❤️He falls first
❤️Quaint village competitions
❤️Engaging family dynamics
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 5, 2025
Rafe and Genevieve’s Surprise . . .
Rafe Fitz-Stephens is a privileged Corinthian, member of a gentleman’s sporting club, known for his academic success, and fully confident in his expected performance in the annual village competition. Genevieve Slade’s father is a wanderer who moves them from home to home, village to village, the antithesis of stability and more like a group of roving gypsies, and it leads to an unpleasant “accident” when they move into their newest leased property and a man dives through the window of what is now Genevieve’s bedroom! Rafe, arriving late at night, had not known new occupants had moved in, so when he sneaked into the bedroom, climbing to the dark casement window and expecting a settee under the window inside that was no longer there, he accidentally fell inside with a loud crash to the floor. And a totally innocent young woman who had been asleep in the bed sat up and stared at the stranger who had just dived headfirst through her window. This action has of course "compromised" her and requires that he has to marry her. This should certainly mess up his plans for the easy win in the village sporting competition this year. And will Rafe and Genevieve find a way to break the required betrothal? Or will they begin to fall in love and decide to see where it takes them?
Rafe Fitz-Stephens is a privileged Corinthian, member of a gentleman’s sporting club, known for his academic success, and fully confident in his expected performance in the annual village competition. Genevieve Slade’s father is a wanderer who moves them from home to home, village to village, the antithesis of stability and more like a group of roving gypsies, and it leads to an unpleasant “accident” when they move into their newest leased property and a man dives through the window of what is now Genevieve’s bedroom! Rafe, arriving late at night, had not known new occupants had moved in, so when he sneaked into the bedroom, climbing to the dark casement window and expecting a settee under the window inside that was no longer there, he accidentally fell inside with a loud crash to the floor. And a totally innocent young woman who had been asleep in the bed sat up and stared at the stranger who had just dived headfirst through her window. This action has of course "compromised" her and requires that he has to marry her. This should certainly mess up his plans for the easy win in the village sporting competition this year. And will Rafe and Genevieve find a way to break the required betrothal? Or will they begin to fall in love and decide to see where it takes them?
May 18, 2025
I think the lady protests too much in this book. The inciting incident involves Rafe Fitz-Stephens accidentally entering Genevieve Slade’s bedroom, causing a breach in propriety. Ever the gentleman, he feels obliged to marry her, ensuring both their reputations are preserved. She feels she is being forced into something against her will and spends most of the novel trying to escape the betrothal. She is not released from her obligation until after three-quarters of the book. This makes the angst very drawn out and any reconciliation rushed.
There are some interesting scenes with the fair or frolic, as it is called, and the assembly dance, but we are only given part of the detail and are not involved in the events sufficiently for it to make an impression. Rafe is an interesting, cheeky and loveable character and Genevieve Slade is willful and annoying to the point of being little else. The supporting characters are confined mainly to the background and make little material difference to the plot. I’m afraid this isn’t Pride and Prejudice.
There are some interesting scenes with the fair or frolic, as it is called, and the assembly dance, but we are only given part of the detail and are not involved in the events sufficiently for it to make an impression. Rafe is an interesting, cheeky and loveable character and Genevieve Slade is willful and annoying to the point of being little else. The supporting characters are confined mainly to the background and make little material difference to the plot. I’m afraid this isn’t Pride and Prejudice.
June 6, 2025
A comedy of errors found Rafe Fitz-Stephens climbing through a window into a bedroom occupied by Genevieve Slade. Of course her parents declared her ruined and insisted on an immediate betrothal. Genevieve was furious and immediately sought a way to dissolve the engagement while Rafe was trying to make the best of things. Genevieve and Rafe spent a great deal of time together and although she found that she enjoyed his company, she could not let go of the fact that this marriage was being forced on the two of them by her father. She wanted a choice. Meanwhile, Rafe’s friend Rupert and his sister Diana, as well as Genevieve’s friend Alan Thorpe joined the village’s week long festival, adding support and levity to the tale. This story is filled with flirtatious banter, verbal challenges, go away closer moments, a phlethora of characters and multiple surprises. It gives you a feel for small town life, innodates you with Latin phrases and has a rather adorable ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 7, 2025
A Sporting Affair is easily one of the most memorable historical romance novels I've had the pleasure of reading. Paullett Golden weaves this story with grace and precision, bringing to life a heartfelt journey between two well developed and engaging characters.
What stood out most to me was how authentically the novel captured the aloofness and charm of British mannerisms. These cultural nuances not only shaped the story’s tone but also deeply influenced the characters’ growth especially Rafe, whose gentlemanly chivalry was nothing short of flawless.
I found the character development exceptional; each figure felt layered, relatable, and genuinely human. Personally, I would have loved to see a bit more detail toward the end of the story but knowing this is part of a series, I'm excited to see where the journey continues.
If you're a fan of historical romance that blends elegance, emotional depth, and charming storytelling, this book is a must-read. Highly recommended.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion.
What stood out most to me was how authentically the novel captured the aloofness and charm of British mannerisms. These cultural nuances not only shaped the story’s tone but also deeply influenced the characters’ growth especially Rafe, whose gentlemanly chivalry was nothing short of flawless.
I found the character development exceptional; each figure felt layered, relatable, and genuinely human. Personally, I would have loved to see a bit more detail toward the end of the story but knowing this is part of a series, I'm excited to see where the journey continues.
If you're a fan of historical romance that blends elegance, emotional depth, and charming storytelling, this book is a must-read. Highly recommended.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion.
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June 6, 2025I have not read this author before, but will be reading more from her. Though I thought the story did drag a bit in parts, this is one sublime tale of a mischievous soon to be barrister, Rafe and Genevieve- the lady not even on his radar until he literally falls into her lap. The ins and outs of their relationship was very entertaining, as I love banter. But the underlying issue they faced put a damper on what would have been a lovely relationship. I adored how the author weaved the tale and kept the reader guessing how it would all be resolved. I enjoyed the climax and should have seen it coming. The characters were very well developed, especially Diana with her constant chatter- that was hilarious. Mr Thorpe was very sweet and different. Cecelia is a bit of a pill and can only imagine what her story would be. A great story, that kept my attention and worth every minute to read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 15, 2025
From Scandal to Romance
This delightful romp through Regency England is full of charm, chaos, and cheeky surprises. Rafe Fitz-Stephens, with his winning smile and accidental bedchamber break-in, meets his match in the sharp and spirited Genevieve Slade. What begins as an awkward entanglement turns into a lively tale of love, mistaken identities, and one very competitive village games event.
I’ll admit, I struggled a bit with the historical dialogue at first, but once I got into the rhythm of it, I was completely hooked. The witty banter, sweet romance, and quirky cast made it easy to stay engaged. I especially enjoyed the playful tone of the story. Golden weaves humor and heart into every chapter, making the slow-burn romance both entertaining and endearing. If you enjoy lighthearted, historical rom-coms with a dash of mischief, this should be your next book.
This delightful romp through Regency England is full of charm, chaos, and cheeky surprises. Rafe Fitz-Stephens, with his winning smile and accidental bedchamber break-in, meets his match in the sharp and spirited Genevieve Slade. What begins as an awkward entanglement turns into a lively tale of love, mistaken identities, and one very competitive village games event.
I’ll admit, I struggled a bit with the historical dialogue at first, but once I got into the rhythm of it, I was completely hooked. The witty banter, sweet romance, and quirky cast made it easy to stay engaged. I especially enjoyed the playful tone of the story. Golden weaves humor and heart into every chapter, making the slow-burn romance both entertaining and endearing. If you enjoy lighthearted, historical rom-coms with a dash of mischief, this should be your next book.
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