The Shadow and the Star (Victorian hearts Book 2)

Name: The Shadow and the Star (Victorian hearts Book 2)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (672 reviews)
Author: Laura Kinsale

by Laura Kinsale

Romance Historical Fiction

4.4 (672)

4.4 stars from 672 reviews. Top 93% of Romance books we track.

$1.99KU78% off peak

Last checked: Jun 27, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love Victorian romances with genuinely complex emotional depth, not just surface-level passion.
You're drawn to stories where both characters carry real trauma and have to unlearn their deepest fears to be together.
You appreciate slow-burn romance that builds tension through longing and restraint rather than quick seduction.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer light, fun romances without heavy themes of past abuse or psychological struggle.
You want fast-paced plots with lots of external action. This book prioritises internal character work.
You need explicit romance scenes early and often. The emotional tension here sometimes outweighs the physical.

About this book

The New York Times–bestselling author of The Hidden Heart delivers "pure magic from beginning to end" in this unforgettable Victorian romance (Nora Roberts). The Shadow is wealthy, powerful and majestically handsome, he is a man of dark secrets—a master of the ancient martial arts of an exotic distant land. Scarred by a childhood of shocking degradation, he has sworn to love chastely . . . but burns with the fires of unfulfilled passion. The Star is lovely, innocent and nearly destitute, and drawn to him by a fevered yearning she could never deny—following her enigmatic "shadow warrior" into a dangerous world of desire and righteous retribution. Praise for Laura Kinsale"No one—repeat, no one—writes historical romance better." —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author"Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars." —Loretta Chase, New York Times–bestselling author"Laura Kinsale creates magic." —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author Read more

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Currently around #68K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 672 reviews

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