Scandal's Bride
by Pamela Gibson
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GENRE: Historical (Regency)
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BLURB:
Lady Gwendolyn
Pettigrew longs to be a mother, but refuses to marry the lecherous old fool her
father has found for her. When her best friend convinces her to consider her
husband’s younger brother as a suitable candidate, Gwen agrees to a marriage of
convenience, hoping against hope that her dream of becoming a mother will have
a chance.
The Hon. John
Montague, a penniless younger son, is handsome, witty, and thrilled that a
woman with a dowry has agreed to wed him. Best of all she’s a fiercely
independent bluestocking, a woman who won’t want to bother with a family.
Because John has a shocking secret. He’s vowed never to bring a child into the
world, a child who, like his own mother, might carry the strain of madness.
As secrets unfold,
tension grows, threatening the fragile bonds they’ve forged. Worse, someone wants them to abandon their
home and leave Yorkshire, and they’ll stop at nothing to make it happen.
Excerpt :
“May I come in?”
A frisson of excitement made every nerve ending tingle in
anticipation. Did he want to consummate their marriage tonight? She looked down
at her serviceable white cotton nightgown with its high neck and long sleeves.
She’d put it on because it was heavy and warm. If she’d known John would be
joining her in her bed, she would have left her hair loose and worn the pretty
gown Miranda had given her as a wedding gift.
Oh
Lord, oh Lord.
She let out the breath she didn’t even realize she was
holding. Pulling the covers up to her chin, she called out, “Come in.”
He poked his head through the door. His coat and waistcoat
were off, and his cravat was in his hand. He looked mussed and adorable.
“I want to apologize for my behavior. I shouldn’t have run
off like I did. I was feeling . . . ill-tempered . . . and didn’t want to
subject you to my mood. I promise not to do it again.”
She peeked over the top of her covers. “You are forgiven.
But I must say I was worried about you. Where did you go?”
“I rode toward the village, turned around, and came back. I
gave my horse a good gallop and then a rub down in the stable.”
“I see.” She paused, not knowing what else to say.
He smiled. “We’ll play whist tomorrow night. I know you
enjoy the game.”
“I shall look forward to it.”
“Good night, Gwen.” He closed the door firmly, and his
footsteps echoed down the hall.
Why were her eyes filling with tears?
Review
Gwen & John...
She is considered a spinster and is too old to attract a suitor despite her nice dowry. John inherited a country home that needs many repairs desperately. He has no money for them being a second son. John & Gwen meet through his sister in-law. These two decide to strike a bargain they both need. A marriage of convenience. They both think they can handle the arrangement but fate decides differently.
She is considered a spinster and is too old to attract a suitor despite her nice dowry. John inherited a country home that needs many repairs desperately. He has no money for them being a second son. John & Gwen meet through his sister in-law. These two decide to strike a bargain they both need. A marriage of convenience. They both think they can handle the arrangement but fate decides differently.
The story really draws you in with how well it was written and the great details for the era. John & Gwen were great together. They had so much energy & chemistry for one another. This was a great historical romance that I really enjoyed!
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Author of
eight books on California history and twelve romance novels, Pamela Gibson is a
former City Manager who lives in the Nevada desert. Having spent the last three
years messing about in boats, a hobby that included a five-thousand-mile trip
in a 32-foot Nordic Tug, she now spends most of her time indoors happily
reading, writing, cooking and keeping up with the antics of her gran-cats,
gran-dog, and gran-fish. Sadly, the gran-lizard went to his final reward. If
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That's hard to say. I'm a full time caregiver and I write when I can, usually in the early hours after dawn. Longer books usually take six months, then the polishing starts. When it goes to my editor it's been through several rewrites.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful review. It is gratifying when someone likes your story as much as I liked writing it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review.
ReplyDeleteWhich one of the books that you've written is your personal favorite or do you love them all for different reasons?
ReplyDeleteMy personal favorite is the early California pre-gold rush book, Shadow of the Fox, because the rancho period was my area of expertise when I majored in history in college. I wrote non-fiction books about the area where this book takes place, but this was my first steamy historical romance novel with characters I had a real feel for. Of my contemporary novellas, The Christmas Angel is my favorite. Novel's? Sauvignon Blanc to Sigh For.
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