What the Lady Wants
Autumn, 1816…
Lady Ashby is grieving the death of her beloved husband, just two years earlier. Although still young and beautiful, Isabella is resolved never to marry again, and plans to leave London, return to her parents’ Yorkshire house, and resign from society before the year is over. But first, she wants one more taste of life…
Isabella has written a list, the contents of which, if discovered, would create a scandal that neither she nor her family would recover from. A list of things she would like to experience, just once more, before she surrenders herself to the life of a widow. And she knows just the man to help her: her friend, handsome and honourable Captain Leo Winterton.
But Captain Winterton has a secret of his own. He is in love with Isabella – and when she makes her most improper proposal to him, he is powerless to resist her, even if she is resolved never to love again. Can he persuade her they are destined to be together? Or will their impropriety be discovered, to the ruin of both?
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Author Bio
Emma was born in Salford and studied English Literature at the universities of Edinburgh and York. Her first job after graduating was as a Copy-Editor at Mills & Boon, where she met her husband in a classic enemies-to-lovers romance. Emma has worked behind the scenes in television and as a Literary Agent, and in 2020 started writing Georgette Heyer fan-fiction.
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Why Should You Read It?
Emma Orchard’s What the Lady Wants is a delightful exploration of love, loss, and the pursuit of forbidden desires in the opulent world of Regency London. The novel follows Lady Ashby, a young widow determined to live out her days in quiet resignation. Yet, before retreating from society, she decides to indulge in a list of secret desires—scandalous by any measure of the time. Enter Captain Leo Winterton, whose loyalty and secret love for Isabella make him the perfect confidant in her quest. Orchard’s vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters bring to life the tension between duty and passion, making this novel an engaging read from start to finish.
While the plot may tread familiar ground in the historical romance genre, it is the chemistry between Isabella and Leo that truly shines. Their interactions are charged with a sense of urgency and forbidden passion, keeping readers invested in their journey. The stakes are high as they navigate societal expectations and personal boundaries, and Orchard handles these themes with a deft touch. What the Lady Wants is a captivating read for fans of Regency romance, offering a satisfying blend of romance, scandal, and self-discovery.