The Last Hellion
Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood, is the last of the scandalous Mallory family. Reforming journalist Lydia Grenville is determined to clean up London's streets and sees him as an obstacle. Their clashes ignite passion. A lively historical romance.
About This Book
The Last Hellion is a historical romance novel by Loretta Chase, first published in 2006 by HarperCollins. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 2006
- Format
- Electronic resource
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A headstrong journalist clashes with a scandalous Duke, sparking an unexpected and passionate connection in historical London.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy banter-heavy relationships
- Playful
- Features Enemies to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Competitive, with neither party clearly subordinate.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Heat information not available.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Vere Mallory, the last of the notorious Mallory family, is a Duke who has built a life on scandal. When Lydia Grenville, a reformer and journalist, targets him as a primary obstacle to her efforts to improve London, the two engage in a series of intense clashes that soon turn into a passionate romance.
Central Conflict
The ideological and social friction between the reform-minded journalist Lydia Grenville and the hedonistic Duke of Ainswood, Vere Mallory.
Setting
Historical London
Strengths
- Strong character-driven dynamic
- Clear interpersonal conflict
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?
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How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
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How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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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
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Loretta Chase
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2006
- Format
- Electronic resource
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780061145445
The Last Hellion: quick answers
- Who wrote The Last Hellion?
- The Last Hellion was written by Loretta Chase.
- When was The Last Hellion published?
- The Last Hellion was first published in 2006 by HarperCollins.
- What genre is The Last Hellion?
- The Last Hellion is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, opposites attract.
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