Once bitten, twice shy. Betrayed by his late first wife, Gallien will never give his heart to a woman again; however, he has a duty to remarry and sire heirs for the Montbryce earldom. Peridotte has long fancied herself married to a handsome Angevin nobleman. She fears the cold, arrogant Norman to whom she finds herself betrothed when political intrigue forces them into an arranged marriage. … Afraid to admit their growing feelings for each other, they appear doomed to a life of resentment and unrequited love. But there’s a more insidious, hidden threat that could cost Peridotte her life.
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I just don’t know how she can come up with such great books time after time!! Infidelity by Anna Markland is book 9 in The Montbryce Legacy Anniversary Edition Book is truly another great. Anna has a way of writing medieval politics with romance that I am in awe with every time I read one of her books. Her stories and characters are just wonderful with a true medieval feel. Though in a series you can read this as a standalone. This story has revenge, innocence, deceit, resentment, arranged marriages, torture, pain, injuries, loving families, death, pride, a dark past, sadness, acceptance and yes love. It has everything you want in this amazing story! I highly recommend this book!
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
This is dramatic, suspenseful, tragic and romantic. Gallien is untrusting, harsh, stubborn and insecure. Peri is naive, insecure, hopeful and caring. Gallien swore to never give his heart again after he found his first wife already pregnant on their wedding night. Peri was crushing on Geoffrey when she was sent to serve the king’s daughter. The king decides to betroth Gallien to Peri, Gallien is not happy about it, Peri is heartbroken. While Peri is living with the Montbryce’s before the wedding Gallien ignores her. On their wedding night Gallien is not very gentle with her, until he finds she’s a virgin, then he lets things heat up between them. But the next day he’s right back to ignoring her. This goes on until he leaves to go to war. The distrust Gallien has wreaks havoc on their lives iver and over. They face kidnapping, misconceptions and tragedy. This is one of the more gripping stories in the series, I loved it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
Although the sometimes cold, calculating antics of the characters in “true” regency romance are usually a bit off-putting, realistically, their arrogance and boldness will always stir up the emotions. This series always gives me the jaw-dropping shock-factor and that keeps me glued to the pages. It’s so enticing that you want to tell someone, can you believe they did/said…… I love the strength of Peridotte, she is a giver and a force to be reckoned with. Gallien is….very prideful aka stubborn as a mule. I enjoyed reading their story and the challenges that surface within and without. I am voluntarily reviewing a free copy.
This tale is part of the Montbryce family series. Page turning tale of Gallien and Peridotte as they find their way for love of the heart.
A great addition to the fabulous Montbryce Legacy. Each one seems even better than the next! Gallien has given his heart once but will never again. Betrayal cannot be forgiven, but he has a duty to wed and sire a heir for the earldom.
Peridotte (love that name!) has only wanted to marry a good man, but she is fearful when she finds herself in an arranged marriage to Gallien. Will he ever bend to allow himself to have feelings for her?
Anna Markland brings the history alive in these unsettling times full of political intrigue and struggles for power. The characters bring you into the story as it progresses and there is danger but also an unfolding romance.
Be prepared for another page turner that will leave you wanting more from this compelling author!!
Markland does it again. Great story, filled with intrigue, and lots of interesting trivia about the time period. Love the Montbryces!