Marrying Mr. Gibson

Alina K. Field

Oct 2019 · Sons of the Spy Lord Book 1 · Havenlock Press

About this ebook

She won't be forced into marriage to a nobleman's by-blow.

Paulette Heardwyn rushes to visit her dying guardian, set on learning the truth about her father and the treasure he supposedly left her. But the only man with answers takes his secrets to the grave, leaving her penniless—unless she marries his illegitimate son.

He won't be trapped into marriage by a father he's never known.

With Napoleon vanquished, an ex-soldier has plans for India. But before he can leave England, he's summoned to the deathbed of an Earl who's a spymaster, a complete stranger...and his father. And the meddlesome Earl expects him to marry the daughter of one of his spies.

Thrown together when an old enemy strikes, the would-be spouses soon realize: the Earl has set a trap that neither of them wants to resist

Previously titled The Bastard’s Iberian Bride

Ratings and reviews

The dying Earl of Shaldon summons Bink Gibson, an ex-soldier, to his deathbed before the man can leave for India where he put up all of his savings to secure a spot with the East India Company and make his fortune. The Earl, a spymaster and a complete stranger to Bink, turns out to be the father he never knew. To receive his inheritance of money and property, the Earl requires him to marry the orphaned daughter of one of his spies. His immediate reaction is that he will not be trapped into marriage by a father he's never known. The impetuous Paulette Heardwyn needs to find out about her father and the treasure she believes he supposedly left to her. But before she can get any answers about him, the Earl dies without telling her anything, which effectively leaves her with no money -- unless she will agree to marry his son whom she has never met. Her immediate reaction is that she will not allow herself to be forced into marriage to a nobleman's illegitimate son! With many secrets hidden from them, what will they decide to do? Will he help her try to use the few clues she has to find her treasure? Or will the old Earl’s scheme bring two lonely people together? This was a well-written book that I enjoyed from start to finish! The story line was clever, the mystery intriguing, and the characters likable. Grab your copy and see what paths they choose to follow!

Plan seems to be changing. This has a great deal going on between its pages, first, we have a young soldier summoned to the death bed of a father he never knew then this man wants him to marry and again someone he has never met. Now the Earl does not just summon Bink but his ward Paulette and guess what he wants her to marry Bink. Now neither is inclined to follow thru with such an idea. The author deals with a very serious issue in her book and did it very well. This book will satisfy any need you have for mystery, suspense, adventure, and romance. I enjoyed this book and look forward to other works by this talented author. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

A mysterious summons to attend the dying Earl of Shaldon, Bink Gibson, did not know what to expect. To find out that the man was his father, a spymaster he had actually met when the Earl was in one of his disguises, totally threw him for a loop. Even further, the young lady he had aided on his ride, Paulette Heardwyn ended up in the room with the Earl, demanding he tell her who her real father was. What Bink does not expect is the Earl advises him to receive his inheritance, he must marry Paulette, daughter of one of his spies who had worked for him. What would happen? Could they make it work? A great mystery, suspense and a slow build to romance kept me riveted to the pages. Two people who are brought together in the most unusual circumstances try to find their way to love!!