Ravishing the Heiress

Sherry Thomas

Jul 2012 · The Fitzhugh Trilogy Book 2 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well. She gets to be a Countess by marrying an impoverished Earl. And in return, the Earl Fitzhugh receives the benefit of her vast wealth, saving his family from bankruptcy. Because of her youth, they have agreed to wait eight years before consummating the marriage--and then, only to beget an heir. After which, they will lead separate lives.

It is a most sensible arrangement. Except for one little thing. Somehow Millie has fallen head over heels in love with her husband. Her husband, who has become her very best friend, but nothing more...Her husband, who plans to reunite with his childhood sweetheart, the beautiful and newly widowed Isabella, as soon as he has honored the pact with his wife...

As the hour they truly become husband-and-wife draws near, both Millie and Fitzhugh must face the truth in their hearts. Has their pact bred only a great friendship--or has it, without either of them quite noticing, given rise to a great love?

Ratings and reviews

So a self-indulgent hero, a doormat heroine and a skewed sense of honor don't make for a love story I can believe in. Lots of reviewers have written about what a jerk Fitz is. I have to go a step ahead and disagree with the premise of the book that in spite of all his failings Fitz is a man of honor. He is so honorable in fact that he has lovers all over the place and he discusses them with Millie. He is a sensitive man, yet he worries about Isabelle's needs and his own, never Millie's. Sheesh!

I wanted to love this book, but I think Millie gave a lot. I think there could have been a little more to him having to win her at the end. I am getting a little tired of female counterparts that allow the male to do what they want while they simper and say oh I love you anyway.... I do like Sherry Thomas's writing though...

It's bounced around a lot ,hard to keep focused . Good read.

About the author

The USA Today bestselling Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today, winning the RITA Award two years running, and appearing on innumerable "Best of the Year" lists, including those of Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Dear Author, and All About Romance. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and sons.