Hello Stranger
by Lisa Kleypas
The Ravenels
Dr. Garrett Gibson, one of the first female physicians in England, keeps her heart well guarded. Ethan Ransom, a mysterious agent working in the shadows of the government, keeps protecting her from afar. A Victorian romance with intrigue and danger.
About This Book
Hello Stranger is a historical romance novel by Lisa Kleypas, first published in 2018 by Avon. It is part of the The Ravenels series and runs 400 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, secret identity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Mass market paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A trailblazing female physician and a clandestine government agent navigate danger and attraction in Victorian London.
- Fans of historical intrigue
- Readers who enjoy professional, independent heroines
- Intrigued
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively balanced between professional status and tactical ability.
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?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In Victorian England, Dr. Garrett Gibson challenges social norms as one of the country's first female doctors, keeping her personal life strictly isolated. Her routine is complicated by the presence of Ethan Ransom, a mysterious man involved in government intelligence, who has taken to protecting her from dangers she barely perceives. As they are drawn into a web of intrigue, the walls around Garrett's heart are tested.
Central Conflict
The tension between Garrett Gibson’s desire for professional autonomy and personal independence versus the protective intervention of the mysterious Ethan Ransom amidst external threats.
Setting
Victorian England
Strengths
- Strong professional character framing
- Compelling atmospheric 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?
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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
Lisa Kleypas
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Format
- Mass market paperback
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062371911
- ISBN-10
- 0062371916
Hello Stranger: quick answers
- Who wrote Hello Stranger?
- Hello Stranger was written by Lisa Kleypas.
- When was Hello Stranger published?
- Hello Stranger was first published in 2018 by Avon.
- What genre is Hello Stranger?
- Hello Stranger is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, secret identity.
- How many pages is Hello Stranger?
- Hello Stranger is 400 pages long (Mass market paperback).
- Is Hello Stranger part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Ravenels series.
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