The Rake's Rescued Bride
(2023)(The fifth book in the Reluctant Brides series)
A novel by Josie Bonham
A Rake To The Rescue
Lucy Vaughan has never wanted a husband after witnessing her father’s mistreatment of her mother. Now she faces her worst nightmare, a forced marriage to a man she fears. Who better to help her to flee than Bertie Lovell, the boy who slayed dragons for her when they were children.Bertie is the black sheep of his family but longs to leave his wild ways behind him and settle down. Lucy’s suitor proves difficult to shake off. Spending so much time together on the road leads to their friendship developing into something deeper. Bertie offers to marry Lucy himself. Can Lucy overcome her fear of marriage and accept Bertie’s offer?
Georgette Heyer meets Mary Balogh in this romantic adventure.
This is book 5 in my Reluctant Bride series of standalone, Regency romances, linked by character.
Earlier books in this series
A Good match For The Major
The Viscount's Convenient Bride
The Marquess's Christmas Runaway
The Duke's Bluestocking
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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