Bride by Mistake
Anne Gracie
Berkley, Jan 3 2012, $7.99
ISBN: 9780425245798
Nineteen years old espionage agent Luke Ripon is undercover in Spain. However, he is diverted from his assignment to rescue thirteen year old Isabella from an assault by a deserter. Luke escorts her to her cousin, but realizes he is no protector of the young teen as the odious relative “sold” her into a marriage. Instead, honor has Luke marrying Isabella and placing her inside a convent. When she turns tweny-0ne, Luke will annul their marriage on the grounds of abandonment so that the virgin can wed someone else.
Eight years later, Luke arrives to take his spouse to England where he plans to end their marriage while taking care of Isabella financially. However, she is no longer docile as she demonstrates she can use weapons and ride a horse. Isabella insists she will not leave Spain until her half-sister is safe. Winning the debate, the pair journey to her home on a trek of discovery of each other and love, but for him to remain married he must face his haunting past; she is willing to help her beloved.
Although mistitled as the hero had an honorable motive to marry Isabella, fans will enjoy their renewed relationship. The female protagonist has matured into an independent person and Luke suffers from PTSD. The lead characters with a solid support cast propel the fast-paced Regency romance as love blooms during their second encounter but first real chance together.
Harriet Klausner
Anne Gracie
Berkley, Jan 3 2012, $7.99
ISBN: 9780425245798
Nineteen years old espionage agent Luke Ripon is undercover in Spain. However, he is diverted from his assignment to rescue thirteen year old Isabella from an assault by a deserter. Luke escorts her to her cousin, but realizes he is no protector of the young teen as the odious relative “sold” her into a marriage. Instead, honor has Luke marrying Isabella and placing her inside a convent. When she turns tweny-0ne, Luke will annul their marriage on the grounds of abandonment so that the virgin can wed someone else.
Eight years later, Luke arrives to take his spouse to England where he plans to end their marriage while taking care of Isabella financially. However, she is no longer docile as she demonstrates she can use weapons and ride a horse. Isabella insists she will not leave Spain until her half-sister is safe. Winning the debate, the pair journey to her home on a trek of discovery of each other and love, but for him to remain married he must face his haunting past; she is willing to help her beloved.
Although mistitled as the hero had an honorable motive to marry Isabella, fans will enjoy their renewed relationship. The female protagonist has matured into an independent person and Luke suffers from PTSD. The lead characters with a solid support cast propel the fast-paced Regency romance as love blooms during their second encounter but first real chance together.
Harriet Klausner
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