Pride and Pleasure is a Regency romance novel written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day.
At the time of publishing this guide, this story was available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
London, 1818. There are disadvantages to being an heiress, as Eliza Martin knows well. Fortune hunters corner her, friends become opportunistic, and lately, someone is engineering “accidents” designed to propel her into marriage. But Eliza is too smart to be bullied. To find the culprit, she just needs the right man to infiltrate the nest of suitors—and none comes more highly recommended than thief-taker Jasper Bond.
One look at the devastatingly handsome Jasper and Eliza knows he’s the wrong man for the job. No one will believe an intellectual like her could be matched with a man of action like him. But Jasper is determined to change her mind. The intriguing mystery—and the undeniable attraction they share—makes this a case he can’t resist. For Jasper, client satisfaction is a point of pride. And it’s his pleasure to prove he’s just the man Eliza needs.
Pride And Pleasure book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. Eliza wants calm confidence and smooth moves on the dance floor. What’s on your Regency-style wish list? Bonus: Add one scandalous must-have your mother would not approve of.
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. Jasper’s into Eliza’s effortless allure. Are you more “roll out of bed, still hot” or “red carpet prep ritual”? How do you feel when someone really sees you without the polish?
5. Eliza keeps it sharp, simple, and scandal-proof — until she doesn’t. Do you think fashion should be armor or expression? Would you thrive in her world or feel stifled?
6. “Bedding her would not be about the appeasement of his hunger, but a celebration of it.” Is this the sexiest line in the book? What makes a scene (or lover) feel like a journey, not just a destination?
7. Society thrives on polite lies, according to Eliza. Do you agree — and would you survive or combust in high society? When is honesty too costly?
8. Eliza draws a line between risk in business and risk in love. Do you agree love should be safer, or is the gamble what makes it worth it?
9. “If attractive men find only my fortune alluring and you find my brain alluring, does that make you unattractive?” Eliza delivers savage truths with silk gloves. Was this the ultimate burn or clever banter? How do you handle people who try to underestimate your power?
10. Miss Chilcott: queen of the twist or red herring? Did she surprise you — and how do you feel about her now?
11. That second twist with Terrance Reynolds – jaw-dropper or did you see it coming? Did it add to the tension, or feel like too much too late?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. Love isn’t logical — it’s wanting their joy even when it costs you. Is that beautiful, codependent, or just real? Did this story make you believe in that kind of love?
Bonus: What questions do you have for the author? If you could dog-ear a page with a question for the author, what would it be?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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