The Winter Bride
by Anne Gracie
Chance Sisters
Damaris Chance has no wish to marry after a painful past. Rakish Freddy Monkton-Coombes is equally determined never to wed. A pretend courtship seems the perfect solution for both, until the pretense starts to feel very real. A tender Regency romance.
About This Book
The Winter Bride is a historical romance novel by Anne Gracie, first published in 2014 by Berkley Sensation. It is part of the Chance Sisters series and runs 324 pages. Readers can expect fake dating, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Published
- 2014
- Length
- 324 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two individuals determined to remain unmarried enter a fake courtship that threatens to turn into a genuine romance.
- Fans of Regency romance
- Readers who enjoy fake-dating tropes
- Tender
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Information on the specific pairing and heat level is absent
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Appears balanced as both parties enter the agreement voluntarily with mutual goals.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult readers of historical romance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Damaris Chance carries the weight of a painful past and has sworn off marriage. When she encounters Freddy Monkton-Coombes, a man equally committed to his bachelorhood, they agree to a pretend courtship. The arrangement serves as a convenient shield against outside expectations, but as their ruse progresses, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur in this Regency romance.
Central Conflict
The tension between the protagonists' firm vows to avoid marriage and their growing, unexpected romantic feelings for each other.
Setting
Regency era
Strengths
- Classic trope utilization
- Clear emotional stakes established
Consider before reading
- Information on the specific pairing and heat level is absent
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
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
Anne Gracie
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley Sensation
- Published
- 2014
- Length
- 324 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780425259269
- ISBN-10
- 0425259269
The Winter Bride: quick answers
- Who wrote The Winter Bride?
- The Winter Bride was written by Anne Gracie.
- When was The Winter Bride published?
- The Winter Bride was first published in 2014 by Berkley Sensation.
- What genre is The Winter Bride?
- The Winter Bride is a historical romance novel, with fake dating, opposites attract.
- How many pages is The Winter Bride?
- The Winter Bride is 324 pages long.
- Is The Winter Bride part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Chance Sisters series.
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