A Change of Pace: Bridgerton meets Gentleman Jack, with the wit, scandal and seduction of high society,...

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J.A. Stevens

A Change of Pace

Bridgerton meets Gentleman Jack, with the wit, scandal and seduction of high society, reimagined...

J.A. Stevens

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English

Echo
24 February 2026

Romance; Historical romance

Strikingly beautiful, ferociously strongminded and famously rakish, London socialite Miss Georgina 'George' Pace has seduced many beautiful women in her time. Her days are not quiet: when she isn't running half-naked through the streets of London, she's attending masques and balls, or seeking pleasure - and occasionally oblivion - in decadent dens of iniquity.

But while she is cavalier in her attitude to romance, Georgina is deeply protective of her friends and family. When she learns that her dear acquaintance, the innocent and vulnerable Mr Arthur Coombes, has been swindled by a corrupt gaming house, she will stop at nothing to restore his fortune and bring his tormentors to account. Georgina's quest for justice forces her to navigate a complex world of villains and secrets, and confront long-suppressed memories of a family tragedy. It also leads her to the enigmatic, intriguing and potentially dangerous Lady Elizabeth Mortimer, who offers assistance while keeping her cards close to her chest and remaining impervious to Georgina's charms.

In attempting to save Mr Coombes, Georgina not only puts herself and those she loves in the path of danger, she also risks losing her heart. Will she keep herself safe - or surrender to her feelings?

This wickedly witty sapphic romp, filled with passion, intrigue and a fascinating cast of diverse characters, is sure to delight readers who enjoyed Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, Alexis Hall's A Lady for a Duke, and the glamorous, bisexual energy of Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

By: J.A. Stevens
Imprint: Echo
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781786588104
ISBN 10: 1786588102
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

J.A. Stevens is dedicated to reshaping historical narratives through a lens of inclusion. As a mother of a daughter with Down Syndrome and partner to a transgender woman, J.A. draws from a well of personal experience. Her own journey with Autism (ASD) coupled with her love for historical romance fuels her work to craft novels where visibility, equality and love flourish. Her writing weaves together themes of sexual orientation, gender, race and disability and invites all to see themselves on the page. A Change of Pace is her debut novel.