A lady in her third Season. A lord who is a rake. A case of mistaken identity changes their lives.
Miss Julianna Martins has never allowed herself a moment to consider the rakes of London. She is not at all considered a ‘diamond of the first water’ and will soon be a spinster. However, a moment of mistaken identity sets her into a whirlwind of both horror and delight – and she is forced to wed a … – and she is forced to wed a rake she has never once set eyes on before.
Lord Altringham enjoys the London pleasures and is considered to be a rake. When he drunkenly confuses Julianna with one of his paramours, society demands he marry a lady he never met.
When her husband leaves her in the country and returns to London, Julianna plucks up the courage to take a step forward in her life.
With the help of a trusted friend, she sets out to force her husband to not only engage with her but perhaps, just perhaps, fall in love with her too.
If you like gripping historical romance with period-perfect detail, then you’ll love this page-turning Regency romance. Grab your copy today!
The Convenient Arrangements series tells the stories of ladies who manage to find love and a Happy Ever After amidst some difficult and “convenient” situations.
Other books by Rose Pearson:
The Duke’s Daughters Series
The Duke’s Daughters: A Sweet Regency Romance Boxset
A Rogue for a Lady
My Restless Earl
Rescued by an Earl
In the Arms of an Earl
The Reluctant Marquess (Prequel)
A Smithfield Market Regency Romance
The Smithfield Market Romances: A Sweet Regency Romance Boxset
A Rogue’s Flower
Saved by the Scoundrel
Mending the Duke
The Baron’s Malady
The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square
The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square: A Regency Romance Boxset
The Waiting Bride
The Long Return
The Duke’s Saving Grace
A New Home for the Duke
The Spinsters Guild
A New Beginning
The Disgraced Bride
A Gentleman’s Revenge
A Foolish Wager
Convenient Arrangements
A Broken Betrothal
In Search of Love
Wed in Disgrace
A Family for Christmas
Mistletoe Magic
Love and Christmas Wishes: Three Regency Romance Novellas
more
A wonderful must read story.
This is a story that will grab you right away! This has a young woman getting an arranged marriage that wasn’t her fault. Then she’s married and sent to a country estate as her new husband leaves her to return to London and fun. She decides that she’s going to follow and get him to realize that they are married! I love women with spunk and lets their men know it!
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Julianna was had been an easily overlooked wallflower for the last 3 seasons. Until her grandmother decides to take her in hand and try to re-launch Julianna. As fate would have it a drunken Lord Altringham accosts her in the middle of a ballroom and does irreparable damage to her reputation. Given that he publicly humiliated her, he does the honorable thing and marries her. Then he abandons immediately after their vows are spoken.
Encouraged by her grandmother, Julianna seeks to right the wrong done to her and claim her place beside her husband.
Lord Altringham, a proud and self professed rake and champion of the ton, compromises Miss Juliana Martins whilst soundly in his cups. After a hurried marriage with his new wife banished to his estate, life continues on as before. Or does it? It seems to be a little tarnished and less comfortable. Then he meets Miss Sussex which is even more confusing. Someone is out to get him but who? Rose Pearson balances the anguish and emotions of both main characters exceeding well so this is not one story but two, and the tale of their lives unraveling and then entwining. Enjoyable and entertaining!
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I have read a number of Rose Pearson books. I have liked some a lot and didn’t care for others. Each one of her books is different. I had a really had time with this one. The Hero if you can call him that is a jerk. Lord Altringhan is a rake, using women as he likes, with no care to their feelings. He has a mistress, but still steals attractions from other Ladies at balls and musicals. He cares for nothing but what he wants doing whatever he wants. He treats everybody unfavorably, even his own staff, but still has the felicitations of the ton. One night at a ball when he is drunk out of his mind he mistakes a young Lady for a women of bad character. He grabs her and kisses her on the dance fall before passing out. Her grandmother Lady Newfield steps in to save her reputation by announcing their engagement !
Miss Julianna Martins, has spent two seasons hiding in the shadows, trying not to be noticed. Her father is a gambler, drunkard, and a pauper. She has almost no dowry. Now her Grandmother is taken her under her wing and plans to have her married by end of this season. Unfortunately she is the young lady that Lord Altringhan has just ruin.
Lord Altringhan marries her cause he can’t get out of it, then right after the wedding he sends her to his Estate and leaves the church for London. Where he sets out to forget about his bride and go on with his life as it was. Which he does.
I really wanted to smack Thomas a number of times in this book, I don’t think I every liked him.
Julianna and her Grandmother go to London to show him what he is thrown away, only to have him run into her and does not know she is his wife.
Julianna puts up with a lot for this guy. She meets him under a different name, Miss Sissex . He has an attraction for her from the start. He follows her, meets her in the park ect. Never knowing he is courting his wife. What a cad…
He has a number of close calls, as someone wants him dead.
AS Julianna, Her Grandmother and Tomas grow closer they will have to find out who is trying to kill him. Tell him who she really is, and see if there is any chance of a happy every after.
All of Rose’s book are clean romance.
I received and ARC from the author and want to thank her. I am giving my opinion voluntarily.
I absolutely loved this book! Julianna, such a sweet girl but strong and knew her own mind. Lord Altringham, her husband by arranged marriage, a pompous, arrogant rake, full of himself and very undeserving of having a girl like Julianna as his wife. But she had the support of her grandmother, so she stayed calm and managed her situation with dignity. The story just goes to show you that with love, second chances are possible. This is a well written, clean and sweet romance with a very nice happily ever after. The characters are wonderful and engaging, and it was a pleasure to read from cover to cover. Rose Pearson has done it again, all her books are always a pleasure to read.
Julianna is forced into marriage with Thomas, a man she had never met. He doesn’t want to be married to her and leaves her at his estate in the country so he can return to London and entertain himself. Julianna’s Grandmama comes up with a solution that requires Julianna to gather all her courage. Will her ploy work to gain the attention of her “husband”? A wonderful story with a great ending!
I received an advance copy of this book from BookFunnel and I voluntarily wrote an honest review.
ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY!!!
Mistake indeed! Rose blew me away with this impressive work of art, a wondrous approach, delivering one exceptional storyline and gripping plot, kicking this baby into overdrive, throttle wide open, throwing it into a hissy with a life altering, mind-blowing culmination. A raging tempest of astonishing events and baffling circumstances, blasts those spinning emotions into play front and center. Add drama, turmoil, intrigue, mistaken identity, betrayal and mounting suspense, along with unexpected situations and a boatload of danger, while dodging calamity, you have one block busting masterpiece. The chemistry and attraction builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable connection and amplifying affections, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with such depth and individuality that flow along fluidly without a glitch. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive it gives the illusion you were along for the ride. Awesome job Rose, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Fantastic and original!
This was a great story. Not knowing where the story was going was a breath of fresh air. Having romance, new friendships and mystery make this a story filled with pages that fly by.
The characters are entertaining and very enjoyable.
Julianna has a boor for a father and two unsuccessful seasons under her belt. She then backs into marriage, unwillingly and surprisingly. Later, The man doesn’t even recognize her! She decides to fight back against society and her “husband!” Meanwhile, the gentleman in question finds himself at a crossroads – whom will he choose to be? A rake or, perhaps, a gentleman? Honorable or a rogue? What will he do about his new “wife?” The plot thickens as someone tries to kill him – multiple times. A rollercoaster ride of a mystery and regency romance.
An enjoyable story full of life, surprises and more…. that will kept reading until the end…
A young lady… and a rake… a forced wedding…
A help… and a new beginning…
Surprises for all!
I love this story!
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