Widow Theodosia Cecil is determined to protect her young son. If that means advertising in the newspaper for a husband to make sure her child’s newfound inheritance stays safe, well, that’s what she’s going to do. What she didn’t count on was Ewan Fitzwilliam coming back into her life at the worst possible time. Ewan has been at war for six years, and while he tries to fight his attraction to … attraction to Theo, the woman he believed betrayed him, he can’t understand why she wants nothing to do with him. She definitely has secrets, and he’s determined to find out what is going on.
But evil machinations at work are doing their best to keep Theo and Ewan apart…
Each book in the Advertisements for Love series is STANDALONE:
* The Bittersweet Bride
* The Bashful Bride
* The Butterfly Bride
* The Bewildered Bride
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Vanessa Riley is a genius when it comes to taking a standard Romance genre–Regency romance–and breathing fresh, new life into it. Theo and Ewan’s love story is heart-wrenching, exciting, and endearing on so many levels. I’m a big fan of reading stories about non-standard heroes and heroines, and this book did not disappoint! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
The Bittersweet Bride charms, entertains, delights, and, best of all, satisfies my craving for a great happily ever after.
A riveting, beautifully written, exquisitely detailed historical romance. Riley’s characters are unique, realistic, and compelling, and readers won’t want to put the book down before reaching Theodosia and Ewan’s happily ever after.
Vanessa Riley has written a brilliant book filled with wonderful characters. I loved the plot and the supporting cast.
Infused with sumptuous historical descriptions and brimming with vivid, memorable characters, The Bittersweet Bride is a powerful and poetic gift for fans of Regency romance.
Widow Theodosia Cecil is so desperate to find a new husband, she is advertising for one in the paper. The reason is to protect her young son, and her home from her son’s guardian. The man only wants control of her fortune and business. Because of her appearance and history, the man could easily take it all.
Ewan Fitzwilliam has returned home after his time in the army. He was once believed to have been killed and carries the scars.
The past has not been kind to our protagonists. Our hero made bad decisions and his family we’re incredibly cruel. Our heroine loved her husband and felt safe with him. She needs to feel that again.
This is a historical romance with a big twist. The prejudice our heroine and her friends face must have been very difficult in those days, even in England.
An emotional and intense story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Widow Theodosia Cecil needs a husband to help protect her son. The former flower seller turned estate owner posts an ad in the newspaper, and no one is more surprised than she when her first love, the man she thought dead, reappears. Ewan Fitzwilliam has been at war for six years. Now, the second son of a powerful earl is back but his beloved Theo needs a husband and will not consider him.
Not your usual Regency romance by any means & it was certainly bittersweet. The story was very well written & the characters were very well fleshed. The pace of the story was also very good. I particularly liked Theo & all she had achieved. I didn’t warm to Ewan for the majority of the book but he came through in the end. The road to their HEA wasn’t smooth but was a captivating read. This is the first book I’ve read by the author but won’t be the last
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Could not get into this book. Quit after 100 pages, which is unusual for me. I try to finish what I start, but couldn’t do it with this one.
The book was very slow paced.
Writing was a jumble. Poor sentences and transition.
I liked it but it was predictable and it fell flat at the end. I just didn’t believe the characters, they weren’t well developed. Other than that it was entertaining.
This book wrapped my heart from page one and didn’t let it go until long after I finished The End. Vanessa Riley is a true and unique talent you should not miss.
Good read