An Unwilling Bride
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780786233342 (0786233346)
Publish date: June 1st 2001
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Pages no: 581
Edition language: English
Series: Company of Rogues (#2)
I did not find this an easy or always pleasant read. And I mean this in a good way mostly This is not a fluffy regency with a romancing hero and a sweet lovable heroine. The way the hero and the heroine are being thrown together and basically blackmailed into marrying is not pretty. And the thing...
I LOVE the angst involved in arranged/forced marriages, and in that aspect, this book was a joy. While the "romance" between Lucian and Beth wasn't really full of chemistry or sexual tension, I did enjoy their battles of wits, and the injustice of having to give up everything you've ever wanted in l...
Dragged a little at the very end, but overall I liked it. Want to read more of Ms. Beverley now...
The initial (and long-running) conflict between Lucien and Beth was quite well done, although it went on for too long IMHO. Their subsequent falling in love worked less well - things seemed to be settling down from a constant state of conflict into a comfortable "let's be friends" state - maybe they...
Ahhhh...*sigh*...Jo Beverley. It's like...coming home. Reading one of your novels is like wrapping myself up in a cozy blanket and sipping some hot cocoa and marshmallows while snuggling up with my teddy bear. They are just comfy, cozy, feel good reads. I really liked this story. Jo Beverley's histo...