Beyond the romance, it’s a story about two people who feel out of place in society finding a "home" in each other.
Long is known for her sharp, lyrical dialogue. Marianne and James’s verbal sparring is both intelligent and deeply flirtatious. After Dark with the Duke by Julie Anne Long
Because they are both staying at the same boarding house, the forced proximity creates a delicious, slow-burn tension. Beyond the romance, it’s a story about two