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A Beastly Kind of Earl

by Mia Vincy, 2020 · 382 pages

A bantering, slow-burn romance wrapped in Gothic trappings, full of disguise, wit, and simmering attraction. The prose is light and warm even as it brushes against darker themes of isolation and past hurt, making for a cozy yet emotionally satisfying read.

historical romance · playful · tender · atmospheric

What A Beastly Kind of Earl feels like to read

• Page-turner: 60%
• Darkness: 35%
• Emotional intensity: 55%
• Humor: 70%
• Romance: 95%
• Complexity: 30%

Reading age: 18+ (adult)

Spice: 3 out of 5. a few on-page romantic/sexual scenes

A Beastly Kind of Earl tropes

• fake marriage
• grumpy x sunshine
• mistaken identity
• beauty and the beast undertones

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