An Unwilling Bride (The Company of Rogues Series, Book 2): Regency Romance

Jo Beverley

Jul 2013 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

". . . what distinguishes Beverley's writing is the depth of compassion and human understanding." ~Kim E Power

The Duchess of Belcraven committed a folly, and bore her husband another man's child. But Lucien was a third son, so all was patched over.

Then the two older boys drowned, leaving disaster.

Now, over twenty years later, the duke learns he has a legitimate daughter—Beth Armitage, a child of his blood—and he compels Lucien and Beth to marry.

Lucien, now the arrogant ducal heir, is devastated to learn he is not his father's child and that the only way to his fortune is through his unwilling bride: an independent schoolteacher raised in the principles of the Rights of Women.

Can there be any common ground?

From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley.

Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Winner
Best Regency Romance, Romantic Times

"...vivid and mesmerizing characters . Top notch Regency reading pleasure." ~Romantic Times

"...reading about these two intelligent, strong people was such a treat." ~All About Romance

Ratings and reviews

The heroine is very tiring and difficult to like. Seriously, after 200+ pages with this heroine still acting so immature and unreasonable, my patience with the story has gone thin. Her character is very much like the unreasonable, annoying, argumentative Ms. Bunting in Downtown Abbey. The character just doesn't make sense. So, I cut my losses and stopped reading altogether.

A little bit of romance, some intrigue, and a whole lot of aggression, with boundaries being crossed left and right, made this book uncomfortable to read. When the Duke of Belcraven puts two young people in an impossible position, forcing them to wed, both Lucien and Beth reveal their true colors. Fortunately, compromises are reached, but it is almost too late as an old enemy makes inroads into their lives once again. I had a hard time liking Beth, although I could identify with her up to a point. I actually felt sorry for Lucien, who had the greater burden to bear. This book is a standalone and comes to a successful conclusion. Although I previously purchased this novel, I also received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

I really enjoyed the book. and wanted to finish it one go, which is always a good sign. The one thing I dislike is having a picture on the front cover supposedly of the leading character. It always spoils it for me. I would rather have the description from the author. She have taken the time to give you a good full description and you can fill in any gaps yourself. I think the authors ought to put their foot down with the publishers and not let them do this insult to a good book. I look forward to reading more.

About the author

The NYT bestselling author of over thirty historical romance novels, all set in her native England in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods, Jo Beverley firmly believes that reading should be fun, and every book should leave the reader with a smile. You can find Jo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jo.beverley and at www.wordwenches.com where she blogs regularly.