Other editions of book The Earl's Reluctant Bride: Sweet Regency Romance Book One

Escaping a forced marriage, Susan accepts a fake betrothal to the handsome Earl of Malmesbury…Susan thought evil step-mothers were only in fairy tales, but she was wrong… she would rather earn her living scrubbing floors than marry the despot her stepmother has chosen.Intrigued, James persuades Susan to become his pretend betrothed to throw off her evil pursuer for reasons of his own.When Susan captures his heart, can James persuade his reluctant bride to say yes, forever?Fall in love with book one in the Brides of Somerset Series. A heartwarming, satisfying sweet Regency historical romance!Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone but will be a richer experience read in order. Always a clean, sweet happy ending, without losing the heat of romance!

Susan Hamilton was running away, determined to escape a forced marriage as her world fell apart. She thought evil step-mothers were only in fairy tales, but she was wrong.James, the Earl of Malmesbury, convinces Susan to become his pretend betrothed to throw off an evil pursuer, but when she captures his heart, can he persuade his reluctant bride to say yes, forever?"But what about you, James?" Susan replied. "Now that my fortune has turned, we can stop this engagement. This is no longer fair to you; things have gotten out of hand."Susan's breath caught as he moved in closer with steel in his eyes. Before she could think, his lips came down to claim her mouth in a kiss so intoxicating, she felt it through the breadth of her body. He pulled back just as quickly, leaving her breathless...She watched in a stupor as, his retreating figure left the room...She raised her finger to her lips, his words echoing in her head. She had given him a chance to be free, but he did not take it. Escape with a Clean and Wholesome Historical Regency Romance for some seriously sweet romance with plenty of twists. Each book can be read as a stand-a-lone but will be a richer experience if read in order. Clean, sweet without losing the heat romance! Always a sweet and happy ending.Brides of Somerset:The Earl's Reluctant Bride book oneCourting Eliza book twoLady Abigale's Wager book threeIsabella's Promise book four