Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. Good thing he likes a challenge.Rose Allen was supposed to be duchess when next she came to London. Instead, she was thrown over in favor of her sister. Now, no respectable gentleman, let alone a man of title, will have anything to do with her-except a fortune hunter desperate for her large dowry.Not only had Lord Oliver Brandon just lost his father, but he … lost his father, but he had discovered the family coffers are empty. If he is to save his family from total ruin, he needs to find a solution and fast. When approached with an offer for a marriage that includes a handsome dowry, he doesn’t know whether to thank his good fortune or curse his bad luck- because the match also comes with a discontented wife.
In choosing a marriage of convenience, Rose and Oliver may forfeit their pride, but what of their hearts?
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Regency is not my preferred genre, however I read it occasionally. It is well written and clean romance with interesting circumstances. Perseverance pays off for Oliver, he is certainly a patient man… Rose, well what can I say, she got more than she deserved!!
Watching Rose and Oliver rise above difficult situations in which they were placed was worth the read. Oliver faced with crushing debt left by his father needs a wealthy wife. Rose faced with scandal not of her making ( totally) needs a husband.
While they work through the anger, frustration and rumors… they both seek love and forgiveness.
This sequel is a stand alone but so much richer when read after “An American in Duke’s Clothing “
did not like rose one bit. not sure if i will read this authors books again.
I really enjoyed this book. They are perfect for each other. He is so sweet and romantic. She’s looked at the world sideways. But together they are a beautiful couple.
A different love story. But, an enjoyable read.
Difficile de se passionner pour un couple aussi terne et ennuyeux que celui formé par les protagonistes de cette histoire confondante de niaiserie. L’héroïne passe son temps à pleurer sur son sort parce qu’elle s’est fait doubler par sa petite sœur qui lui a chipé un duc, et elle ne s’en remet pas. On ne sait pas au juste ce qu’elle fait de ses journées: elle ne lit pas, ne s’intéresse à rien, ne sait rien faire, n’accomplit même pas le minimum requis: gérer sa maisonnée, faire la dame patronnesse pour des bonnes œuvres. Au moins, elle ne fait pas semblant, parfaitement autocentrée sur une intériorité particulièrement aride, dominée par l’obsession des apparences et de la réussite sociale. Mais elle a effectivement trouvé un partenaire parfait: son époux arrangé est un dadais botaniste, pas très doué non plus pour la gestion de ses affaires, dont la seule occupation semble être de lui acheter un bouquet de fleurs par jour…Particulièrement édifiante également la scène où il menace de licenciement l’une des femmes de chambre coupable d’avoir exécuté ses ordres, et surtout de lui faire remarquer qu’ils la mettaient en danger. En bref un couple édifiant d’égoïsme insatisfait, totalement privé d’empathie envers le prochain, dans une aventure insipide qui laisse pourtant un goût amer dans la bouche.
A romance told in the love language of flowers
The Baron’s Rose is a courtship conducted almost entirely by bouquets. The Baron knows the symbolism of each flower that he sends to Rose, while the reader and the heroine do not always know.
There are many tender moments when the meanings of the flowers help propel the story forward and prompt the characters to take action. The unfolding of love and forgiveness are beautiful to watch as the different relationships and friendships blossom.
A quick, fun, satisfying read.
This was the first book I’ve read by this author. I couldn’t put it down. Even better, it was clean romance.
It was okay. I read all of it but not a fan of this one.
You want to shake Rose to make her wise up a little. She is resentful, a woman scorned, and hard woman to see reason.
Waste of my time
After reading the first in the series I had to buy this one to find out what Rose’s story would be. She was so awful in the first one that I wasn’t convinced I could ever find her likable. I was really hoping this one would not be just that she was misunderstood and not that terrible. I was not disappointed. Instead of just glossing over her evils Rose redeemed herself. She underwent a great transformation that did make me like her by the end and I was rooting for Oliver and Rose to gain their love match.
Oliver was super sweet and I loved that he used the language of flowers to express what he felt like he couldn’t say with words. It is unfortunate that she had no clue that flowers had a meaning beyond being pretty to look at and smelling nice. Ha.
No sex, language or violence
Rose Allen was supposed to be a duchess when she next came to London. Instead, she duke chose Rose’s younger sister, and that caused Rose to be “damaged” to the ton. Now no respectable gentleman, let alone a man with a title, will have anything to do with her. Only a fortune hunter desperate for her large dowry is interested. Lord Oliver Brandon just lost his father and discovered the family coffers are empty. When approached with an offer for a marriage that includes a handsome dowry, he does not know whether to thank his good fortune or curse his bad luck. The match also comes with a discontented wife. In choosing a marriage of convenience, Oliver and Rose may forfeit their pride but what of their hearts. – Rose was bitter and full of self-pity. She was difficult for all to deal with but got along best with her maid, Mary, and Oliver’s young sister, Hannah. Oliver was patient and kind. This is an interesting tale.
I wasn’t impressed by the main character of this story.
Loved this period setting with stories of titled men and the ladies in their lives. If course just like in today’s world, others looking on want to cause trouble for them. Love doesn’t always go smoothly when in love.
Heroine not likable. Hard to root for.
Well-developed characters who reach a point in their lives where they have the courage to look at their imperfections and change what they can. Good plot – very readable – Enjoy!
A sweet story of second-chances!
I hadn’t read the first novel in the series, so Rose was a brand new character, but I still enjoyed the novel nonetheless.
It was lovely to see Oliver thaw Rose’s hurt heart and I was rooting for them to find love!
I did think that the characters could’ve communicated a bit more to save some unnecessary problems, but I suppose that’s just progressing the novel!
I couldn’t quite get into the novel, and the dialogue sometimes felt a bit forced, but there were enough good moments to make it worthwhile.
Overall, not my favourite novel, but worth reading if you like stories of redemption
the author failed to go into much detail about Rose’s personality so she was fairly uninteresting and not a sympathetic character.
Very fun how Oliver tried to communicate with Rose through the flowers he chose to send her.