Historical
The Bride Goes Rogue
Joanna Shupe
The Bride Goes Rogue
by Joanna Shupe
Katherine Delafield wants nothing to do with the engagement her father arranged, and tycoon Preston Clarke has no intention of honoring it either. Then they meet at a masquerade without knowing who the other is.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Secret Identity
- Heat
- Steamy
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The Bride Goes Rogue
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two individuals resisting an arranged marriage find themselves drawn to each other at a masquerade without realizing their true identities.
- Features Secret Identity
- Classic masquerade trope
- Mutual distaste for arrangement dynamics
This may not be ideal if…
- Dependent on execution of the reveal
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Implied equal footing through their mutual rejection of the engagement
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Historical romance readers who enjoy masquerade scenarios.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Katherine Delafield is determined to defy the marriage arrangement her father has put in place, while Preston Clarke, a wealthy tycoon, is equally committed to rejecting it. Their paths cross at a masquerade, where the masks they wear allow them to connect without the baggage of their impending union.
Central Conflict
The conflict arises from the tension between their arranged engagement, which both parties reject, and their secret, chemistry-filled encounter at a masquerade.
Setting
Historical
Strengths
- Classic masquerade trope
- Strong initial premise
Consider before reading
- Dependent on execution of the reveal
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Joanna Shupe
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Publication Details
- Language
- English
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