The blurb: Penniless Julia Marsh and Sir Carey Fitzhugh met in Vienna, at the Congress, where Julia was governess to her sister’s children. When they met again, Julia was stranded without money or luggage, and had taken a job in a Bavarian inn. Sir Carey had been jilted, and needed a wife in order to claim his inheritance. He proposed a marriage of convenience to … [Read more...] about The Accidental Marriage by Sally James
Buried Secrets by Anne Barbour
The blurb: Christopher Culver, the Earl of Cordray, had not found one interesting woman at London ton gatherings, but he was intrigued by the midnight rides of Miss Gillian Tate. This spinster daughter of his reclusive estate tenant had secrets tucked in her satchel and a fierce independence which could ensnare even a dashing rake. We first meet CHRISTOPHER CULVER (Cord for … [Read more...] about Buried Secrets by Anne Barbour
A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh
From the book blurb: Grace Howard has every reason to be devoted to Sir Peregrine Lampman. After all, the gallant gentleman rescued her from poverty by making her his bride. Even more nobly, he did not withdraw his affection after she confessed to a youthful folly that had compromised her virtue. But Grace did not tell the whole truth about the handsome lord who betrayed … [Read more...] about A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh
The Temporary Wife by Mary Balogh
"It being not quite the thing to advertise in the London papers for a wife, Anthony Earheart, Marquess of Staunton, eldest son and heir of the Duke of Withingsby, advertised instead for a governess." What a great way to start a book about a marriage of convenience! And the book continues to deliver. The heroine, Charity, is a meek mouse - well at least that is what Anthony … [Read more...] about The Temporary Wife by Mary Balogh
An Affair of the Heart By Joan Smith
This is Joan Smith's first book (Dec 1976) and you can see that she is just getting started in her trademark style - there's the banter between the main characters; the slightly dim male friend; the independent heroine. From the book blurb on Amazon: The Marquis of Claymore had been rejected by the Beauty of the Season and he was determined to marry the first beautiful … [Read more...] about An Affair of the Heart By Joan Smith