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The Reluctant Suitor

  • 2003 first published
  • 486 pages
  • ★ 4.3 (3 ratings)
  • 6 editions

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's The Reluctant Suitor (2003) is a historical romance and historical fiction novel. It deals with veterans.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 51 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

It runs to roughly 486 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Reluctant Suitor

Adriana Sutton has always loved Colton Wyndham -- even when the proud boy fled from his betrothed to the British army. Now the decorated officer is back, and an older, sensuous, spirited Adriana tries to win his heart before a sinister rival can claim his life.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Romance
  • Historical fiction
  • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 in fiction
  • Veterans
  • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
  • Love stories
  • Historical romance
  • Historical
  • Napoleonic wars, 1800-1815

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Reluctant Suitor?

The Reluctant Suitor was written by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and first published in 2003.

What genre is The Reluctant Suitor?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Reluctant Suitor?

The median edition has 486 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Reluctant Suitor?

Readers who like it often enjoy El amante japonés, Voyager and Dragonfly in Amber.

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