Rescued by her enemy Will she meet him at the altar? Romani Selina Agres has despised the gentry ever since her mother was murdered by a cruel aristocrat. But she’s not sure what to think when Edward Fulbrooke, that very man’s nephew, rescues her from an angry horde. Edward may be different from other nobles, but Selina’s distrust runs deep. So she’s shocked when he proposes marriage to protect … marriage to protect her and her people! Can she accept?
The Marriage Rescue is Joanna Johnson’s gripping debut!
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The Marriage Rescue is author Joanna Johnson’s debut novel and I must say, I’m highly impressed! I look forward to seeing what Ms. Johnson has for us in the future. She is definitely an auto-buy for me from now on!
Edward Fulbrooke is the new Squire of Blackwell Hall since his father’s death. With his father’s will forcing him to marry or turn over his inheritance to his Uncle, Edward is running out of time and options. Selina Agres is a Romani woman. She has spent a lifetime hating the gentry for the way they treated her people and for the part they played in her mother’s death.
Wow! What a fabulous couple and storyline. I absolutely adored Selina, she’s strong, courageous and kind. She’s willing to marry the enemy temporarily to protect her people. Edward is handsome, powerful and an honorable man. Although he doesn’t believe in love, he definitely feels a surprising pull towards Selina. There is an immediate attraction between them, but both have their reasons to deny it in the beginning. I loved how Ms. Johnson gave this couple time to know each other. Being from two extremely different worlds and their insecurities from their past, they struggle to admit their true feelings.
Ms. Johnson did a wonderful job in this her debut novel. I have to admit, once I picked up this book I didn’t want to put it down! An extremely well written book with a fabulous couple, wonderful secondary characters, a storyline that captivates and pulls you in and an absolutely perfect ending! I loved this book and highly recommend it!
Selina Agres hasn’t lived an easy life the past twelve years. A member of the Romani, she was born into a world that sees her as less than, and is constantly reminded of it. She detests the English Gentry and blames them in part for her mother’s death. And years later, when they return to the cursed land, Selina is again in danger and only sees one way out of it, by way of a choice given to her by a member of the Gentry she has sworn to hate forever.
Edward Fulbrooke of Blackwell Hall must marry, despite his feelings on the matter. The society ladies that have been pushed into his path are far more interested in his station than him, something his calculating uncle Charles bets on. If Edward doesn’t take a wife soon, the estate will belong to Charles. But neither man expected a blast from the past in the form of a mysterious young woman dropping from a tree.
The pair met as children, their interaction leaving no mark but a scar on his cheek and the whisper of a memory. Years later, their worlds collide once again, resulting in a mutually beneficial marriage that sets off a chain reaction neither expects. But as their farce deepens, will it be enough to heal old wounds?
I adore the amount of research Johnson put into writing this book, especially when it comes to the Roma people. Some authors give a Romani character a crystal ball and BAM they’re a gypsy. That’s not how cultural identity works and it’s very refreshing to see how Johnson didn’t run along with stereotypes and really dove into what made the Romani so unique. It gave Selina a new edge not seen in some historicals.
I also want to say that I really like this cover. Does the man look a wee bit familiar? The model’s made the rounds on a few books now, and in the reader world, he’s basically Jamie Fraser from Outlander’s twin, making this book a lovely addiction to any bookshelf! But I digress.
Edward is adorable and Selina is sweet and smart as a whip. Together, they’re romantic perfection that any reader would fall in love with. The slow burn of their relationship was easy and natural. Nothing felt forced or out of place between them and you really root for the pair to fall in love. So if you’re looking for an indulgent romance to curl up with, look no further!
The Marriage Rescue by Joanna Johnson is a good book. I really liked the hero and heroine. Edward Fulbrooke is an amazing character – kind, compassionate and handsome. I liked Romani Selina Agres. I thought the pace of the story was a bit too slow. I wished for more scenes showing Edward and Selina’s attraction for each other. But on the whole, a good book. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.