Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh
Bedwyn Saga
Wulfric Bedwyn, the cold, proud Duke of Bewcastle, meets widowed Christine Derrick at a house party and is unexpectedly captivated by her laughter and lack of pretension. Christine wants nothing to do with him or his world. A beloved Regency romance.
About This Book
Slightly Dangerous is a historical romance novel by Mary Balogh, first published in 2005 by Dell. It is part of the Bedwyn Saga series and runs 400 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2005
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A reserved, powerful Duke finds his life upended when he meets a widow who challenges his guarded world.
- Fans of Regency romance
- Readers who enjoy character-driven conflict
- Romantic
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Minimal plot details provided in description
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Uneven due to the Duke's social status
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
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
At a country house party, the formidable and distant Wulfric Bedwyn encounters Christine Derrick. While Wulfric is accustomed to the rigid expectations of his dukedom, Christine’s refusal to play by his rules or inhabit his high-society world creates an unexpected spark of fascination for him.
Central Conflict
The clash between Wulfric’s aristocratic duty and aloof nature versus Christine’s desire to remain outside of his world.
Setting
Regency England (house party)
Strengths
- Established series pedigree
- Compelling central character dynamic
Consider before reading
- Minimal plot details provided in description
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?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Dell
- Published
- 2005
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780440241126
- ISBN-10
- 044024112X
Slightly Dangerous: quick answers
- Who wrote Slightly Dangerous?
- Slightly Dangerous was written by Mary Balogh.
- When was Slightly Dangerous published?
- Slightly Dangerous was first published in 2005 by Dell.
- What genre is Slightly Dangerous?
- Slightly Dangerous is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Slightly Dangerous?
- Slightly Dangerous is 400 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Slightly Dangerous part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Bedwyn Saga series.
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