The Very Definition of Love
- Author Sophia Benoit
- Narrator Grace Blyth, Stewart Clarke
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date 23 June 2026
- Run Time 12 hours and 26 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Historical romance, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers.
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What to expect
'Sexy and witty . . . a clever regency romance that kept me giggling' JOSS RICHARD
1816 - Harriet Bancroft doesn't mind that she's on her fifth season with no marriage prospects, it gives her more time to write her dictionary of modern slang. Words are her passion, especially the exciting, filthy ones men have kept hidden from women for far too long.
Enter the ultimate teacher . . .
When Harriet accidentally finds herself in a compromising situation with the notorious rake Lord Alexander, she has no choice but to sort of kidnap him and strong-arm him into an elopement. This arranged marriage has a very particular condition - it will be in-name-only, leaving each of them to follow their own interests. For Harriet that's her work; for Alexander, that's women.
But love has a different lesson in mind . . .
Soon Alexander's rakish lifestyle is not nearly as fun as spending time with Harriet, and Harriet's beginning to worry that she might actually like her husband. Behind the closed doors of their respectable home, things become a little . . . complicated. After all, who better to teach her the very thorough meaning of these indecent words than the renowned lover, Lord Alexander Stirling?
Perhaps this marriage will teach them both a little more about that word they've been avoiding - love.
Tropes
❤️🔥 Enemies-to-lovers
💍 Marriage of convenience
🛌 There's only one bed
💘 Yearning
📚 He teaches her
💐Regency era
💕 Rake x wallflower
Praise for The Very Definition of Love
'Hot, heartfelt, and witty. This smart and sexy Regency romance is the very definition of a page-turner' Lauren Kung Jessen
'A witty, sexy, and deliciously fun romp! Historical romance readers will love Sophia Benoit's charming debut!' Liana De la Rosa
'Endless pleasures: a bawdy romance, a good laugh, and a sneaky education in the Regency era's filthiest slang . . . heartfelt, sizzling, and witty' Hannah Orenstein
'Wickedly nerdy and unapologetically hot . . . a sparkling new voice in romance!' Ella Dawson
'[A] playful and sexy Regency debut' Publishers Weekly
Critics Review
| Author | Sophia Benoit |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Grace Blyth, Stewart Clarke |
| Duration | 12 hours and 26 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781405569477 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Genre | Historical romance, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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