A Week to Be Wicked
by Tessa Dare
Spindle Cove
Bookish geologist Minerva Highwood needs to get to Scotland to present her discovery, and rakish Lord Payne needs money. They agree to a fake elopement and a week on the road together, which brings plenty of mishaps and real feelings. A beloved Regency road-trip romance.
About This Book
A Week to Be Wicked is a historical romance novel by Tessa Dare, first published in 2012 by Avon. It is part of the Spindle Cove series and runs 375 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 375 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To get to Scotland for a scientific presentation, a studious geologist enters a fake elopement with a rakish lord, leading to unexpected feelings on the open road.
- Fans of Regency rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy travel-based romance plots
- Lighthearted
- Features Fake Dating
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; both have a specific need the other can fulfill.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Minerva Highwood has a discovery she must present in Scotland, but her plans are thwarted until she meets Lord Payne, a rake whose financial situation aligns perfectly with her need for a traveling companion. They agree to pose as an eloping couple to bypass travel constraints. As they navigate the week on the road, mishaps force them into close proximity, testing their pretense and uncovering genuine chemistry.
Central Conflict
The tension between maintaining a fake elopement ruse for travel and the growing, unwanted real romantic feelings developing between the protagonists.
Setting
Regency England and Scotland (Road trip)
Strengths
- Clear, popular tropes
- Strong premise
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
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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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:
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About the Author
Tessa Dare
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Published
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 375 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062049872
A Week to Be Wicked: quick answers
- Who wrote A Week to Be Wicked?
- A Week to Be Wicked was written by Tessa Dare.
- When was A Week to Be Wicked published?
- A Week to Be Wicked was first published in 2012 by Avon.
- What genre is A Week to Be Wicked?
- A Week to Be Wicked is a historical romance novel, with forced proximity, opposites attract.
- How many pages is A Week to Be Wicked?
- A Week to Be Wicked is 375 pages long (Paperback).
- Is A Week to Be Wicked part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Spindle Cove series.
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