Historical
This Wicked Gift
Courtney Milan
This Wicked Gift
In 1820s London, Lavinia Spencer is trying to keep her family's lending library afloat at Christmas. Clerk William White sees a chance to settle an old score, and finds himself falling for her instead. A historical holiday novella.
About This Book
This Wicked Gift is a historical romance novel by Courtney Milan, first published in 2016 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. It runs 150 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 150 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In 1820s London, a clerk intending to settle a score finds himself falling for the woman struggling to save her family's lending library.
- Readers who enjoy holiday-themed historical romance
- Fans of short novellas
- Cozy
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Short length may limit character development
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
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: Historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in 1820s London during the Christmas season, Lavinia Spencer fights to keep her family's lending library in business. When William White, a clerk, approaches her with the intent to settle an old score, the dynamic shifts as he unexpectedly finds himself falling for her instead.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must save her family business while navigating a connection with a man who initially sought to work against her interests.
Setting
1820s London
Strengths
- Strong historical setting
- Clear, focused premise
Consider before reading
- Short length may limit character development
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:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Courtney Milan
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 150 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781535328166
This Wicked Gift: quick answers
- Who wrote This Wicked Gift?
- This Wicked Gift was written by Courtney Milan.
- When was This Wicked Gift published?
- This Wicked Gift was first published in 2016 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
- What genre is This Wicked Gift?
- This Wicked Gift is a historical romance novel, with forbidden romance.
- How many pages is This Wicked Gift?
- This Wicked Gift is 150 pages long.
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