Book 4 of 4 in Smythe-Smith Quartet
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy
by Julia Quinn
When Sir Richard Kenworthy takes an interest in the often-overlooked Iris Smythe-Smith, she agrees to marry him despite her suspicion of his motives, but he is hiding secrets that threaten the love growing between them.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~384
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy?
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Third person, dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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How spicy is The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy?
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy a standalone?
No. The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy is book 4 of 4 in Smythe-Smith Quartet. Start with Just Like Heaven. The series is complete.
What tropes are in The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy?
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy features marriage of convenience, smart / nerdy heroine, regency. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy have content warnings?
Our notes for The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy include: slut-shaming. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy?
If you loved The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy, try Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean, One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare. They share its marriage of convenience and smart / nerdy heroine energy at a similar spice level.