She vowed never to let a man hurt her, especially not the famed rake next door…Merope Robbins is in a dire state. Without a father or a brother, the small inn she owns with her mother will, eventually, fall into the hands of a male relative. To secure an heir for her property, she must marry before it's too late.Then, a proposition comes from the last man she would ever choose.James Brookford, Lord of Albany is in search of a bride... moreShe vowed never to let a man hurt her, especially not the famed rake next door…Merope Robbins is in a dire state. Without a father or a brother, the small inn she owns with her mother will, eventually, fall into the hands of a male relative. To secure an heir for her property, she must marry before it's too late.Then, a proposition comes from the last man she would ever choose.James Brookford, Lord of Albany is in search of a bride. His rakish, womanizing ways are condemned by his family, and he is pressured to leave his old life behind.Determined not to be deceived by love again, he decides to court the most unapproachable woman in town, and he comes with an offer she can't refuse: a marriage of convenience.But before they reach an agreement, another woman will vouch openly for his hand: Merope’s best friend. And she comes with revelations that are about to destroy their marriage before it even begins…Merope will soon discover that even the best laid plans can fall apart and that nothing breaks like a heart…She swore never to love, he vowed never to be hurt again…*If you like seductive Earls, Dukes, and Barons with a soft heart but a strong will, and romance stories depicting the Regency period, then The Rake’s Hesitant Bride is the perfect novel for you.Dive into the epic world of the Regency Era Ladies, Governesses, and Bluestockings while Ella takes you on a suspenseful journey full of passion and true love!"The Rake’s Hesitant Bride" is a Historical Regency romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less
#2
