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Wetherby Brides #4
The Bedeviled Bride
The Wetherby Brides, Book 4
Lady Elizabeth Wetherby, formerly Crawley, has married the wrong man, after being duped by his identical twin brother. Now, to escape scandal, she and her new husband have taken refuge at Dunbocan, their Scottish estate. Having been a highly popular and active member of the ton, she worries that being stranded in the Highlands will be a horrible bore. But how can one be bored when a ghost haunts ones home?
Michael Wetherby has been in love with Elizabeth Crawley, now Wetherby, since the day he met her. So, when his identical twin brother suggested they trade places one night, he was happy to oblige. But the charade got out of hand, and the next thing he knew, he was leg-shackled to a woman who didn't want him.
Now, they both must make a choice: be miserable together, or learn to love one another. Either way, till death do them part.
Lady Elizabeth Wetherby, formerly Crawley, has married the wrong man, after being duped by his identical twin brother. Now, to escape scandal, she and her new husband have taken refuge at Dunbocan, their Scottish estate. Having been a highly popular and active member of the ton, she worries that being stranded in the Highlands will be a horrible bore. But how can one be bored when a ghost haunts ones home?
Michael Wetherby has been in love with Elizabeth Crawley, now Wetherby, since the day he met her. So, when his identical twin brother suggested they trade places one night, he was happy to oblige. But the charade got out of hand, and the next thing he knew, he was leg-shackled to a woman who didn't want him.
Now, they both must make a choice: be miserable together, or learn to love one another. Either way, till death do them part.
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First published March 8, 2011
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Jerrica Knight-Catania
53 books134 followersAfter obtaining a degree in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, and years of pursuing a career on the stage, Jerrica left the "glamorous" life of an actress in favor of writing romance. She continues to reside in the New York City area with her husband, cat and their precious daughter.
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December 8, 2011
I was happy to finally get some closure from the last book but the inconsistencies were annoying. There were several times where you weren't sure what was going on and where they were because the details contradicted themselves. There was also a point towards the end of the book where Micheal called Beth/Lizzie - Katherine (who is his sister).
**Spoiler alert**
The ending felt very rushed and when Andrew and Chloe arrived they had a son when clearly in the last book they had a daughter named Samantha.
Nothing annoys me more than authors who write a series and can't keep their character facts straight.
Overall I enjoyed the story but I don't think I'll read anything further from this author. I wish for better editing and story structure.
**Spoiler alert**
The ending felt very rushed and when Andrew and Chloe arrived they had a son when clearly in the last book they had a daughter named Samantha.
Nothing annoys me more than authors who write a series and can't keep their character facts straight.
Overall I enjoyed the story but I don't think I'll read anything further from this author. I wish for better editing and story structure.
May 26, 2021
Some people would call the whole thing far fetched but I enjoyed the premise of the book. However, it got worse from there. I didn’t understand the point of the whole ghost and Loch Ness monster things. It just seemed like the author had run out of ideas and was just trying to increase the length of the book.
July 27, 2017
I liked that the H/h had their happy ending, wrapping up the drama from Book 3 (be sure you read that one first) but this was definitely my least favorite in the series. Several points (some have been mentioned by other reviews too):
1. Editing consistency. For example: at one point H refers to h by his sister's name.
2. Continuity. I HATE when authors can't keep storyline continuity straight. At the end of book 3 (The Wary Widow), Andrew and Phoebe's oldest is a girl named Samantha. Here, they are referring to a boy named Benedict.
3. Storyline threads that are just hanging out there. Her fear of spiders? The appearance of the Loch Ness Monster? The silly discussion about Michael and Andrew's middle names? Just mentioned and then never referred to again.
4. The mystery building up around the ghost was alright, and I've enjoyed other regency romances that have a supernatural element in them. However, the final séance here just felt rushed and rather forced and then it was the Epilogue. Very weird and rather abrupt ending.
5. Elizabeth did get grating after a while. I've enjoyed some stories with spoiled heroines, but her wounded pride did get irritating after a while.
Otherwise, I did enjoy most of the book. I didn't hate the characters, I didn't feel like I lost brain cells reading this, and I didn't have to drag myself through the book to finish just to say that I did. I still enjoy the Wetherby family and will read the last couple books in the series to wrap up their stories. However, this one is, as I mentioned, my least favorite of the bunch so far. Thus, only 2 stars - an OK read. More one to read to finish the series and get closure, than one to read to draw you in.
1. Editing consistency. For example: at one point H refers to h by his sister's name.
2. Continuity. I HATE when authors can't keep storyline continuity straight. At the end of book 3 (The Wary Widow), Andrew and Phoebe's oldest is a girl named Samantha. Here, they are referring to a boy named Benedict.
3. Storyline threads that are just hanging out there. Her fear of spiders? The appearance of the Loch Ness Monster? The silly discussion about Michael and Andrew's middle names? Just mentioned and then never referred to again.
4. The mystery building up around the ghost was alright, and I've enjoyed other regency romances that have a supernatural element in them. However, the final séance here just felt rushed and rather forced and then it was the Epilogue. Very weird and rather abrupt ending.
5. Elizabeth did get grating after a while. I've enjoyed some stories with spoiled heroines, but her wounded pride did get irritating after a while.
Otherwise, I did enjoy most of the book. I didn't hate the characters, I didn't feel like I lost brain cells reading this, and I didn't have to drag myself through the book to finish just to say that I did. I still enjoy the Wetherby family and will read the last couple books in the series to wrap up their stories. However, this one is, as I mentioned, my least favorite of the bunch so far. Thus, only 2 stars - an OK read. More one to read to finish the series and get closure, than one to read to draw you in.
May 12, 2018
The story of Michael and Beth. Beth and Michael married to avoid scandal. Beth thought to marry Michael 'S twin brother, but was instead was being wooed by Michael. His twin married Beth's cousin and best friend Chloe,whom he loved. Beth and Michael travel to Scotland to Michael's family home. There Beth is haunted by a ghost. They hire servants and intent on remaining there. Beth becomes more and more upset by the ghost. They hire someone to conduct a seance. Much is revealed at the seance. What truths are revealed? Can Beth and Michael remain at the house? Can they have their happily ever after?
September 12, 2017
The Bedeviled Bride (The Wetherby Brides, Book 4)
A ghost story. Lady Elizabeth and Lord Michael are marry and have gone to Scotland to his estate. She has refuses to talk to him. Can love win out? When they get there things change, now she is seeing ghost.
A ghost story. Lady Elizabeth and Lord Michael are marry and have gone to Scotland to his estate. She has refuses to talk to him. Can love win out? When they get there things change, now she is seeing ghost.
February 12, 2020
Twin brothers switch lives and fall in love with the ladies they switched partners. She married the other brother and not the one she was engaged to marry. Not a very happy lady with brothers switching places.
June 4, 2018
Kind of dull and ridiculous.
March 9, 2012
The Bedeviled Bride (book 4) is a little different from The Wary Widow (book 3). In this story, the H/h find/admit love around the 30-40% mark, so there is a mystery ghost introduced to keep you interested. However I felt it was a little flat. The buildup was nice, but the ending was a ho-hum. Still not sure why she saw the Monster on the lake, or what her fear of spiders have to do with anything, and what about the tearful/emotional reunion for Bonnie… I seemed to miss something there.
More research would have been nice as well... using infamous or overused references such as Loch Ness, Haggis, and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata seems like an easy out and a missed opportunity. This is the authors chance to introduce you to new places, new sights, tastes, smells and sounds and instead I was given clichés. It was not horrible, but more a miss.
However, I would still recommend this book, because it does help finish the Twins’ story. And I do still like the author's writing style and story ideas. I will continue to read more from this author. Happy reading - Frankie
More research would have been nice as well... using infamous or overused references such as Loch Ness, Haggis, and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata seems like an easy out and a missed opportunity. This is the authors chance to introduce you to new places, new sights, tastes, smells and sounds and instead I was given clichés. It was not horrible, but more a miss.
However, I would still recommend this book, because it does help finish the Twins’ story. And I do still like the author's writing style and story ideas. I will continue to read more from this author. Happy reading - Frankie
August 24, 2012
The first of the story was alright. I wish this marriage started differently than it did from the previous book. The heroine was whinny and had to much pride to just let things go in their marriage. But the hero is not that great either. He gets upset over the stupidest things because he does not allow his wife to speak first before making assumptions. I continued to read because I read all the other books in the serious but I this should not have been a book.
Also, the writer could not keep names straight in this book. At one point the hero is talking about his wife but states his sister's name instead. It was a distraction.
Also, the writer could not keep names straight in this book. At one point the hero is talking about his wife but states his sister's name instead. It was a distraction.
May 6, 2013
This author needs to 're read her books if she is going to Dona series. I have found so many inconsistencies in the story it was horrible. For instance at the end of book three we read that Alex and Chloe had a girl named Samantha. At the end of book four we read that Alex and Chloe had a baby boy,am something is seriously wrong with that. There are plenty of.others,but will not go into them. Bought book one to read as well since I started with book 2, but I am not I wish to read it now. Oh well Will not be purchasing anymore'm of her books. Sorry.
September 23, 2012
This book was somewhat different to the other ones in the series, though I can say that I liked it better than the second book. The paranormal elements seemed a little tossed in, as if a gesture to make things interesting. There were the usual 'we're going to fight over a misunderstanding and be miserable for an unreasonable time, because we won't talk about it' episodes which I could have done without. Other than that, I rather enjoyed reading this.
August 7, 2012
Elizabeth was too much of a brat for me and unfortunately I had to skip over the majority of the story with regards to the ghost. I have a feeling that the boys are named Andrew Michael Wetherby and Michael Andrew Wetherby just from the what was said about his second name - I am most likely wrong though. As much as I like Michael I just couldn't stand 'Beth'.
June 8, 2013
As i read these regency romances, I find myself wondering how these seemingly well rounded & self assured men put up with the silly games some of the female characters play. I enjoyed the interplay of the protagonists and wouldn't mind visiting with them 15 years down the road. An entertaining read for a rainy day.
December 31, 2011
In this novel the author takes the reader on a romantic journey between two people who fall in love despite the fact that they were never meant to be together.
I really enjoyed this book, definately worth reading.
I really enjoyed this book, definately worth reading.
September 12, 2012
I do hope there is a other book to this one, with a little bit more of a happy'er ending... love how after everthing that did happened that they were to be able to love each other. but no baby :( sad...
August 28, 2012
I really liked these books. I just wish that the wpilogue would have been a little more detailed. I like for the stories to fell finished and I felt like I still wanted more info about all The Wetherby's at the end of this. (Maybe there is another book that I don't know about)
June 18, 2015
I want more!
This book was amazing! Ghosts, mystery, and you have one of the best stories I've read in a while. I just wish that I knew what happened to Michael and Beth after the book. Do they have children?
This book was amazing! Ghosts, mystery, and you have one of the best stories I've read in a while. I just wish that I knew what happened to Michael and Beth after the book. Do they have children?
October 19, 2014
Affianced to one twin only to find yourself married to the other twin and wondering how could your life be worse? Well finding yourself haunted sounds worse to me. Beautiful conclusion to the tale of two brides for twin brothers. Starts out bumpy but ends in love.
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January 9, 2013I was tempted to add this to my "made me cry" shelf, because honestly, this was just painful to read. And I'm not referring to sympathetic painful either! DNF.
February 21, 2012
I really liked this book.
July 26, 2012
I enjoyed the story but U wish Lizzie had a better ending. Are there any more Wetherby books in the future?
December 8, 2012
Loved this last book of the series on the Wetherby brothers. Was a bit confused by the ending though. The gender and name of Chloe and Andrew's child changed. A bit curious.
December 11, 2012
This was meh for a fluff novel. I was expecting a lot more ghost and was quite confused when the heroine decided she would love her huband. Decent effort for a lunch book but needs improvement
December 30, 2012
An addicting series. Cute stories, great plots, fun sexy scenes and inspirational characters. Well done. Worth the read!
February 22, 2013
Interesting change of style with the ghosts in this book. Not a fan of the abrupt ending though.
March 31, 2020
Michael and Beth/Elizabeth-
Loved this enjoyable story with a satisfying HEA
Loved this enjoyable story with a satisfying HEA
July 26, 2012
very good book
March 11, 2014
pretty standard historical romance
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