On a Wicked Dawn (Cynster Novels)
Worth buying if: You follow the Cynster family chronicle and enjoy recurring characters.
Skip it if: You avoid explicit sensuality common to Stephanie Laurens' novels.
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Summary
When a bold marriage arrangement pulls together an unlikely Cynster couple, secrets, duels, and witty banter test loyalties across London and country houses in Stephanie Laurens' 2002 romantic adventure.
Why this book now
Fans of classic Regency romance and the long-running Cynster saga will find Laurens' trademark wit and plot propulsion still delivering heat and intrigue.
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Good fit if you want...
- You follow the Cynster family chronicle and enjoy recurring characters.
- You relish Regency drawing-room scenes, duel scenes, and marriage-of-convenience plots.
- When you like books that linger, the locations are rendered with such care that they anchor the story and shape characters’ choices.
- You avoid explicit sensuality common to Stephanie Laurens' novels.
- You prefer quiet historical realism over heightened romantic melodrama.
- When you need straightforward pacing, the form breaks conventions and can feel disorienting if you prefer classic structures.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060002053
Worth buying if: You follow the Cynster family chronicle and enjoy recurring characters.
Skip it if: You avoid explicit sensuality common to Stephanie Laurens' novels.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
At 432 pages, expect an immersive Regency read: several sittings for plot twists, extended dialogue, and detailed social maneuvering in the Cynster world.
What stands out here
This HarperCollins 2002 edition preserves Laurens' polished prose and series continuity—ideal for collectors tracking the Cynster chronology.
Best way to approach it
Read leisurely to savor Regency etiquette, character repartee, and cascading revelations; keep notes on family ties if you're following the Cynster series.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060002053
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