The Bashful Bride

Vanessa Riley

May 2018 · Advertisements for Love Book 2 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this ebook

A friend's newspaper advertisement for a groom nets the most famous actor in London, Arthur Bex. Shy heiress Ester Croome proposes to elope with the handsome man, who she's secretly loved for two years, in order to escape an impending engagement arranged by her overbearing family.

Trying to outlive the shadow of his villainous uncle, Bex needs to marry quickly—to a woman of good character. And smart, beautiful Ester fits the bill. But a harrowing trip to Gretna Green and dangerous abolition rallies prove to be a more treacherous stage than either imagined. Infatuation and a mutual love for Shakespeare might not be enough to bind a couple looking to outrun the chains and secrets of family and the past.

Each book in the Advertisements for Love series is STANDALONE:
* The Bittersweet Bride
* The Bashful Bride
* The Butterfly Bride
* The Bewildered Bride

Ratings and reviews

3.25 Stars A friend's newspaper advertisement for a groom nets the most famous actor in London, Arthur Bex,. Shy heiress Ester Croome proposes to elope with the handsome man, who she's secretly loved for two years, in order to escape an impending engagement arranged by her overbearing family. Trying to outlive the shadow of his villainous uncle, Bex needs to marry quickly—to a woman of good character. This is the second book in the series but could very easily be read on it’s own. I have mixed feelings about the book, I enjoyed reading it but didn’t love it. The characters were well portrayed & had plenty of depth, the story was well paced but everything just didn’t gel for me & what could have been so very very good just fell a bit flat. I think it was because I found the chemistry between Bex & Ester lacking. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

A sweet, tender romance fulled with wonderful characters and suspenseful moments. Ester Croome is set to marry a man her father has picked out when she has her 21st birthday. The man is a known rake and Ester holds little interest for the marriage. She has held a crush for Auther Bex, a well known actor who has many secrets and problems of his own. When she sees an advertisement in a newspaper, they meet and as one thing leads to another marry! But there is so much more to this story. Both had so many insecurities and Bex especially had trust issues. Can they find their happy ever after based off their short acquaintance and secrets each holds? This story contains a lot of history not touched upon that often and I really enjoyed that aspect of the story. It made me do more research. This was the first book I have read by this author and I look forward to many more!

About the author

Award winning, Amazon Bestselling author, Vanessa Riley, worked as an engineer before allowing her passion for historical romance to shine. A Regency era (early 1800s) and Jane Austen enthusiast, she brings the flavor of diverse, eclectic peoples to her stories. The author of Madeline's Protector, Swept Away, Unmasked Heart, The Bargain, and Unveiling Love, she has won the Beacon Award, the Colorado Award of Excellence, and placed in the International Digital Awards for her Regency romances.