A Compromised Gentleman
(2025)(The third book in the Marriage Mandate series)
A novel by Beatrix St John
Their marriage born from scandal sets the stage for seduction…
Orphaned at a young age and without a title, Simon Langley has always felt the sting of inadequacy in a world that values status above all. Yet, one thing has remained unwavering—his deep, unspoken love for Hannah Talbot, the spirited girl who grew up beside him and has always seen him as nothing more than a brother.
When Hannah’s beloved fiancé dies tragically, her heart shatters, and she retreats into years of mourning, vowing never to marry. But when her father declares it is time for her to wed and arranges a match, Hannah sees only one way out—ruin herself. In a reckless bid for freedom, she lures Simon into a scandalous embrace, ensuring they are caught in a moment of searing passion that neither of them can deny.
With their reputations on the line, Simon and Hannah are forced into a marriage neither truly wanted—one forged in deceit and simmering with unspoken desire. Furious at being used as a pawn, Simon whisks Hannah away to London, only to distance himself, leaving her to navigate a life with a husband who won’t even look at her.
When Hannah stumbles upon hidden love letters from the previous owner of their new home, she becomes consumed with uncovering the story behind them. As Simon begrudgingly joins her in unravelling the mystery, the tension between them reaches a fever pitch. Old wounds begin to heal, and the walls between them start to crumble, revealing a passion that threatens to consume them both.
But as new feelings blossom, the ghost of Hannah’s first love lingers, casting a long shadow over their burgeoning romance. Hannah must learn that love is not finite, and Simon must finally believe that he is worthy of the love he has always yearned for. Will they discover that the true love they have been searching for has been right in front of them all along, or will their past heartbreaks tear them apart forever?
Genre: Historical Romance
Orphaned at a young age and without a title, Simon Langley has always felt the sting of inadequacy in a world that values status above all. Yet, one thing has remained unwavering—his deep, unspoken love for Hannah Talbot, the spirited girl who grew up beside him and has always seen him as nothing more than a brother.
When Hannah’s beloved fiancé dies tragically, her heart shatters, and she retreats into years of mourning, vowing never to marry. But when her father declares it is time for her to wed and arranges a match, Hannah sees only one way out—ruin herself. In a reckless bid for freedom, she lures Simon into a scandalous embrace, ensuring they are caught in a moment of searing passion that neither of them can deny.
With their reputations on the line, Simon and Hannah are forced into a marriage neither truly wanted—one forged in deceit and simmering with unspoken desire. Furious at being used as a pawn, Simon whisks Hannah away to London, only to distance himself, leaving her to navigate a life with a husband who won’t even look at her.
When Hannah stumbles upon hidden love letters from the previous owner of their new home, she becomes consumed with uncovering the story behind them. As Simon begrudgingly joins her in unravelling the mystery, the tension between them reaches a fever pitch. Old wounds begin to heal, and the walls between them start to crumble, revealing a passion that threatens to consume them both.
But as new feelings blossom, the ghost of Hannah’s first love lingers, casting a long shadow over their burgeoning romance. Hannah must learn that love is not finite, and Simon must finally believe that he is worthy of the love he has always yearned for. Will they discover that the true love they have been searching for has been right in front of them all along, or will their past heartbreaks tear them apart forever?
Genre: Historical Romance
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