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Historical romances where the hero and heroine is discovered in a way that makes it appear there has been inappropriate (for that era)behavior between the couple.

Might also work if someone else has compromised the heroine and the hero offers to marry her to save her from ruination.

(Please only add historical romances)
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message 1: by Caz (new)

Caz Sebastian and Evie in Devil in Winter aren't compromised into marriage - they elope to Gretna Green by mutual consent.

And Ben and Samantha in Mary Balogh's The Escape aren't compromised into marriage either. I think there are a few more on here that don't fit the bill as well.


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) I'm sure some of Georgette Heyer's books will apply but I can't think of any at the moment.


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