But a perfect match?
Major James Rossington, Viscount Austerfield, survived Waterloo, but can he survive the Season as London’s most eligible bachelor? Convinced his battle scars make him unlovable, and to escape Society’s matchmakers, Ross proposes a wedding in name only to shy, sensible Carenza Bettridge. Liberated from her cruel stepmother and bullying half-sisters, she blossoms into a confident, altogether desirable woman. He promised Carenza a convenient marriage, but inconveniently finds himself wanting more…
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Review
This was a delightful book with two leads I liked and could cheer for. Carenza is kind, efficient, and thinks nothing of sacrificing her future to look after her father. James is scarred in body and mind so thinks himself doomed to be alone, but sees a way he can help Carenza while keeping the matchmakers off his back. Of course they’re going to fall in love once they get over the mutual pining!
While definitely a Cinderella story, there were obviously Beauty and the Beast vibes, in part influenced by how Carenza‘s father is still alive - and uncomfortably aware of how he has failed his eldest daughter, which adds an interesting dimension to their courtship.
It’s an easy to read and wonderfully paced Regency rendition of Cinderella, best enjoyed with a glass of whatever you want because your life is yours to live!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel’s Random Resources; all opinions are my own
Author Bio
Sarah Mallory is an award-winning author who has published more than 30 historical romances with Harlequin Mills & Boon. She loves history, especially the Georgian and Regency. She won the prestigious RoNA Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013. Sarah also writes romantic historical adventures as Melinda Hammond. Sarah lived for many years on the Yorkshire Pennines, taking inspiration from the wild and rugged moors. Then in 2018 she fell in love with Scotland and ran away to live on the rugged North West Coast, which is proving even more inspiring.
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