The Bewildered Bride

Vanessa Riley

Aug 2019 · Advertisements for Love Book 4 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this ebook

Ruth Croome, a Blackamoor heiress, was supposed to get married in a gorgeous wedding gown, made from her father’s exquisite fabrics. Instead, she eloped to Gretna Green with a man she deeply loved. But upon returning home, their carriage was beset by highwaymen...who ruthlessly murdered her new husband. Now, four years later—widowed and with a child—Ruth’s ready to move on with her life. It’s time for a new husband and, having already experienced a love for the ages, she’s content to seek a simple marriage of convenience...

Adam Wilky’s life has been filled with too much danger and so, so many secrets. Few know he is the heir to the Wycliff barony...including his beloved wife, Ruth. Four years ago, he was nearly beaten to death and sold into impressment. He believed Ruth was dead. But his plan to return—and seek revenge upon those who stole both love and life from him—is quickly thrown into disarray when he learns that Ruth is not only alive, but that she’s had a child. His son.

Now the secrets have begun to emerge, and Ruth is stunned to find her husband alive...and that he lied to her. And it will take more than the memory of passion if Adam hopes to win his reluctant wife back.

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

Ruth Croome, a Blackamoor heiress, & Adam Wilky eloped to Gretna Green and upon returning, their carriage was beset by highwaymen and she witnessed the murder of her new husband & she was sent to a brothel. Now, four years later, with a child, she wants to move on with her life. A marriage of convenience will do. Ruth already had a love for the ages. Adam Wilky is really the heir to the Wycliff barony, which he kept from Ruth. When he was nearly beaten to death and impressed, he thought Ruth had died, too. Ready for revenge, he finally returns and discovers Ruth alive & with his son and she is furious to discover he lied to her. This is the fourth book in the series & whilst previous characters make appearances it can still be read on its own. I found the opening of this book to be quite harrowing but it did set the scene for the rest of the book & explained the reasons Ruth had changed so much. Each time I read one of the author’s books it does take me a little while to get used to her writing style, which isn't the easiest. The flow of the book was also a bit haphazard. However strong characters saved it for me as did the storyline & I definitely wanted to read to see how this couple reached their HEA My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

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.