Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5)
by Lisa Kleypas
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 24.8K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 332 pages.
About Love in the Afternoon
She harbors a secret yearning.As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. Even though she participated in the London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has never been swept away or seriously courted... and she has resigned herself to the fate of never finding love. Has the time come for the most unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man—just to avoid spinsterhood? He is a world-weary cynic.Captain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry Beatrix's friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from fighting abroad. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the battlefield has darkened his soul—and it's becoming clear that Christopher won't come back as the same man. When Beatrix learns of Pru's disappointment, she decides to help by concocting Pru's letters to Christopher for her. Soon the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something fulfilling and deep... and when Christopher comes home, he's determined to claim the woman he loves. What began as Beatrix's innocent deception has resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love—and a passion that can't be denied.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lisa Kleypas |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 332 |
| Genres | Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,803 |
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What genre is Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon is categorized as Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Love in the Afternoon worth reading?
Based on 24.8K reader ratings, Love in the Afternoon has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon has 332 pages.
Who wrote Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon was written by Lisa Kleypas. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Love in the Afternoon?
The ISBN-13 for Love in the Afternoon is 9780312605390.0.
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