This is a Dollar Princess historical and it's like a story in reverse—which I love.
Cora Dove has money; she needs a respectable, noble marriage. She goes to England, and by page 100 (if not sooner), she's married to an Earl who seems like a decent fellow with the best intentions in mind. He's even agreed to all of her marital conditions.
So, right up front, there's a happily-ever-after fairy tale in reverse. But also right up front is the marriage, which is where most romances end—(as if marriage is the end of life). This story is all about the marriage, which is always a fun twist.
New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might not be such an inconvenience after all. . . .
Cora Dove and her sisters’ questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York’s gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father’s reputation. So when the girls each receive a generous, guilt-induced dowry from their dying grandmother, the sly Mr. Hathaway vows to release their funds only if Cora and her sisters can procure suitable husbands—far from New York. For Cora, England is a fresh start. She has no…
This is a Regency book. It was fun to read because I got to go to one of her Merriwell Sisters book launches and celebrate with her in person. For me, it adds a personal appreciation to the book when you get to have a behind-the-scenes look at how this story came together and what the author wanted the story to convey.
Never Wager with a Wallflower is the third and final delightful installment in Virginia Heath's Merriwell Sisters Regency rom-com series.
Miss Venus Merriwell has been waiting for her prince to come since the tender age of fourteen. She wants a man who is a selfless academic like her, and free from all the wretched vices her gambler father enjoyed far too much before he left the Merriwell sisters practically destitute. Unfortunately, after a slew of romantic disappointments, there is still no sign of that prince at twenty-three and the only one true love of her life is the bursting-at-the-seams orphanage…
I liked this one because it tries hard to examine a less traditional romance with an age difference. I appreciate the effort and the chance to see how someone might approach it. I read a lot to learn and study the craft.
In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long's latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, a notorious rake meets his match in a lovely girl from the country, changing the course of both of their futures...
A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating. But the ton's glitter and decadence and casual cruelty threaten to crush her hopes of finding a husband before her season even begins...until she accidentally acquires one of the most scandalous men in England as a secret chaperone.
Famously fiery Lord Dominic Kirke can hold the House of Commons-and any woman…
Newly minted viscount Julien has his desire for a peaceful Christmas thwarted by some unwelcome houseguests…Years ago, Lady Aurelia refused Julien’s marriage offer. Now she’s on his doorstep, and this time, her recently impoverished father is encouraging a betrothal! But proud Julien won’t risk his heart again…
Being forced to reject Julien left Aurelia stricken, and now she guards her feelings closely. Tired of being a pawn, she proposes a pretend courtship to prevent further meddling from her father. But will the terms of their festive union change when they’re reminded of their passionate connection?
