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Once and Always

  • 1987 first published
  • 400 pages
  • ★ 4.7 (16 ratings)
  • 16 editions

Published in 1987, Once and Always is a historical romance and Regency romance novel by Judith McNaught. It takes readers to London and England in the 19th century. It features Victoria Seaton and Lord Jason Fielding. It deals with marriage.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, and 164 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 16 editions across 3 languages.

It runs to roughly 400 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Once and Always

Sequels #1 Once and Always, one of Judith McNaught's most masterful and moving love stories, powerfully brings to life the fiery passion of a free-spirited American beauty and a troubled English lord. Suddenly orphaned and alone, Victoria Seaton sails the vast ocean, eager to reclaim her heritage at Wakefield, the sumptuous English estate of a distant cousin, the notorious Lord Jason Fielding. Bewildered by his arrogance yet drawn to his panther-like grace, she senses the painful memories that smolder in his eyes. When he gathers her at last into his arms, arousing a sweet, insistent hunger, they wed and are embraced by fierce, consuming joy -- free from the past's cruel grasp. Then, in a moment of anguish, Victoria discovers the treachery at the heart of their love . . . a love she had dreamed would triumph not just once, but always. Sequel Series: Once and Always (Sequels, #1) Something Wonderful (Sequels, #2) Almost Heaven (Sequels, #3) Characters from the Sequels Series appear across the Westmoreland Dynasty Saga. If you'd like to read in order: A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) Once and Always (Sequels, #1) Something Wonderful (Sequels, #2) Almost Heaven (Sequels, #3) Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2) Until You (Westmoreland, #3) Miracles (Westmoreland, #3.5) The following Contain "Miracles" (Westmoreland, #3.5): Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure (Westmoreland, #3.5) A Holiday of Love (Westmoreland, #3.5)
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Victoria Seaton
  • Lord Jason Fielding

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance
  • London, England
  • Marriage

Quick answers

Who wrote Once and Always?

Once and Always was written by Judith McNaught and first published in 1987.

What genre is Once and Always?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

How long is Once and Always?

The median edition has 400 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Once and Always?

Readers who like it often enjoy Tempt Me at Twilight, I Thee Wed and A Civil Contract.

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