The Make-Believe Widow

Darcy Burke

Jul 2023 · Matchmaking Chronicles Book 5 · Zealous Quill Press

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Widower James Ludlow, Earl of Rotherham, attends a house party in search of a mother for his two daughters, and his primary requirement is that he doesn’t fall in love. Having already given that emotion to his former wife without reciprocation, he prefers an unsentimental, mutually beneficial arrangement. However, he meets a charming widow with seemingly wonderful maternal instincts, and he can’t ignore the sparks between them. Perhaps a little passion wouldn’t be so unwelcome…

Everyone thinks Charlotte Dunthorpe is a widow, but she’s only pretending to be. When her dear friend invites her to a matchmaking house party that isn’t only for the purposes of marriage, Charlotte is tempted to indulge in a short liaison. Instead, the dashing and kind-hearted Rotherham offers her the chance for the family she always wanted. She must refuse or risk exposing her devastating secrets and ensuring the absolute ruin of all that she holds dear.

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The Make-Believe Widow is a spectacular historical romance by Darcy Burke. Ms. Burke has crafted a well-written story that will hold readers captive. Charlotte's fiancee died just before they could wed. When he knew he wouldn't live to wed Charlotte, he gave her money to support her when he was gone. Charlotte lets everyone believe she's a widow and takes young girls into her home to train them so they will be able to find jobs. Roth attends a house party and meets Charlotte. He's looking

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