The Bargain by Mary Jo Putney

The Bargain

Regency #1

Mary Jo Putney

384 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Mismatched lovers and unexpected attraction catch fire in this timeless Regency romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Forced to wed to keep her inheritance, independent Lady Jocelyn Kendal finds an outrageous solution: she proposes mar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.41

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