Half a Chance
Half a Chance by Emily E. K. Murdoch, published by Dragonblade Publishing, Incorporated in 2025, is a historical romance novel that delves into the complexities of societal acceptance and personal identity. The story follows Frederick Chance, Viscount Pernrith, who grapples with his status as the illegitimate son of the late Duke of Cothrom. Despite his title, he faces ostracism from high society, while Miss Edith Stewart, the season’s celebrated rose, seeks to escape the constraints of her social standing. Their unexpected engagement, born from an illicit encounter, sets the stage for a tale of romance and intrigue.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as class disparity and the search for belonging within the pages of this 282-page novel. As Frederick and Edith navigate their complicated relationship, they confront societal expectations and personal desires. The narrative incorporates elements of found family and the dynamics of a fake engagement, all while maintaining a steamy Regency atmosphere. This edition promises a satisfying conclusion without cliffhangers, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the Chance family drama at their own pace.
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Frederick Chance, Viscount Pernrith, isn’t really a Chance. Not entirely.
The illegitimate son of the late Duke of Cothrom, he’s tolerated by his three brothers and ostracized from the best circles. His title is a pity gesture from the family that never truly accepted him, and his bastard origins mean no one in Society will take him seriously.
Particularly not the latest rose of Society…
Miss Edith Stewart, on the other hand, is rather sick of Society’s attention. Flourishing rose of the Season? What rot. She’s far more interested in the forbidden. The edges of Society. Those to whom she should, apparently, not be speaking.
An illicit encounter leaves them forced, for now, to pretend there’s an engagement between them-one that they will, of course, break as soon as it is appropriate.
Most definitely break. Absolutely will break. Soon.
After all, it’s not like Frederick’s got more than half a chance of actually wooing Miss Edie Stewart…does he?
This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with four brothers and just as many problems. Tropes include: rich/poor, found family, fake engagement, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.
This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.
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