To Woo a Wicked Widow

Jenna Jaxon

Mar 2018 · The Widow's Club Book 1 · Lyrical Press

About this eBook

First in the series starring “a group of merry widows who find love and lust in their second marriages” from the author of the Handful of Hearts novels (All About Romance).
 
The war years are behind them. The future is before them. And one by one, the widows of Lyttlefield Park are getting restless . . .
 
Lady Charlotte Cavendish is still the spirited girl who tried to elope in the name of love. That dream was thwarted by her father who trapped her into a loveless, passionless marriage. But now widowed, Charlotte is free to reenter the giddy world of the ton—and pursue her desires. For hardly your typical widow, she remains innocent to the pleasures of the flesh. Yet her life is finally her own, and she intends to keep it that way . . .
 
Nash, the twelfth Earl of Wrotham, is beguiled by Charlotte at first sight—and the feeling is mutual. When he receives her intriguing invitation to a house party, the marriage-minded lord plans to further their acquaintance. But even he cannot sway her aversion to matrimony, and only with great restraint does he resist her most tempting offer. For unbeknownst to Charlotte, the misadventures of the past are revisiting them both, and bedding her could cost him everything—or give him everything he ever wanted . . .
 
“An enjoyable read . . . A generally entertaining romance.”—Kirkus Reviews

Ratings and reviews

4.5 Stars Lady Charlotte Cavendish is still the spirited girl who tried to elope with her groom. That dream was thwarted by her father who trapped her into a loveless, passionless marriage with a man as old as her father. But now widowed, Charlotte is free to re-enter the giddy world of the ton—and pursue her desires. For hardly your typical widow, she remains innocent to the pleasures of the flesh. Yet her life is finally her own, and she intends to keep it that way. Nash, the twelfth Earl of Wrotham, is beguiled by Charlotte at first sight in Almack’s and the feeling is mutual. Charlotte retires to her home Lyttlefield Park in Kent, which happens to border on Nash’s principal seat Wrotham Hall. An easy reading delightful book that kept my interest all the way through. The characters are well fleshed. I particularly liked Nash, he fell for Charlotte at their first meeting & even though he thought she was a wicked widow he couldn’t quite believe she was. Charlotte was likeable but very obstinate, whilst I could understand her reasons for not remarrying I found her a little tiresome at times. The gang of robbers added some mystery to the story & I was surprised as to who the leader was. I would have liked to have had an update on Courtland progressed. I look forward to more in the series. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I love the start of a new series and this one really caught my attention. Widow's forming a club? Well yes and a great idea during this time period! Lady Charlotte Cavendish has paid her price of a forced marriage by her father and is determined to enjoy herself now that she is widowed. Forming a club with other widows has enabled them all to meet with men of their interest and purse marriage or anything else they might desire. Charlotte is not looking to be wed, but the man she meets, Nash, the Earl of Wrotham wants to settle down. Sparks fly between the two but Charlotte is very stubborn. I really could have shaken her because Nash was really very likable. Misunderstandings, suspense and some outside forces drive this story forward. Jenna Jaxon pulls you into the story with her wonderful descriptions and characters that seem real. Will Charlotte give in and marry Nash or stay determined to just enjoy herself without marriage? I cannot wait to read the next story in this series. With the descriptions of the other widows it has to be a lot of fun!

About the author

Jenna Jaxon is the author of the House of Pleasure series, as well as the historical romance trilogy Time Enough to Love. She lives in Virginia with her family and a small menagerie of pets. When not reading or writing, she indulges her passion for the theatre, working with local theatres as a director. Visit her at jennajaxon.wordpress.com.