The Accidental Bride

Accidental #3

by Portia Da Costa

Now living together, Lizzie and John enjoy a state of blissfully uncomplicated pleasure - and an increasingly tumultuous sex life.

But when an old flame from John's past turns up unannounced, his and Lizzie's relationship is suddenly thrown into question.

Despite his marriage proposal, it is difficult to tell where John's heart really lies. Lizzie accidentally fell in love - will it be just as easy to accidentally lose him?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, BDSM, Erotica, Adult, Contemporary Romance, Ebooks

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

I'm a Sunday Times, New York Times and USA Today bestselling British author of romance, erotic romance and romantic fiction. My novels have been published by a variety of different houses, both in the US and the UK, and translated into many languages including German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian and Japanese. I'm best known for my many novels for the pioneering British erotica publisher Black Lace and I writing books with contemporary, paranormal and occasionally futuristic settings. I'm now venturing into historical erotic romance too, with a new novel for Harlequin Spice set in London in the year 1890.

I also write as Dorothy Starr and Megan Paul

I've been writing for publication since 1990, and have had over twenty novels published and around 100 short stories. I've contributed to many different short story anthologies and women’s magazines. I've also written a number Spice Briefs for Harlequin.

I'm a member of Romance Writers of America, the Passionate Ink RWA Chapter, the Romantic Novelists Association [UK] and the Society of Authors [UK].

I live in the heart of West Yorkshire, UK, with my husband and my cats. When I'm not writing I enjoy reading, watching TV and movies, hanging out on Twitter and Facebook, and online life in general. I was formerly a librarian and have also worked in local government.

Reviews

[Angie Naylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the Accidental series, it was breath taking, I loved John & Lizzie, am going to miss them now,, wish there was a fourth book ;),, Thank you Portia Da Costa , it was #BRILLIANT !!!!

[carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final part of the trilogy.

Past relationships hang over Lizzie and John’s future hopes to marry...plots and plans continue almost to the end.
I’m glad everything turned out as did.
Loved the erotic play sessions.

The age difference at their age is negligible...but future disparity is considered as should be.

I doubt his Lordship would be using the term, love, as pet name. Maybe, my Love, but love is very northern working class and not inkeeping with his social upbringing or class.

I disliked his ex, Clara, and there are Clara’s in all social classes...they are pariahs that ruin other people’s relationships for their own selfish ends, rarely for their love of the one they trying to separate from someone else’s ‘secure relationship’. Luckily, John is very aware of her and past her whiles.
Love the end, though would have liked more of the blessing and immediate parents involvement.

Overall this follows the other parts as a 4 star read for me.

[Jacqueline · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed with this. The little plot there was could have fitted into the second book if the repetitive sex scenes and the two half-hearted sub plots involving Lizzie's former house mates had been stripped away. I wasn't interested in Brent or Shelley at all.
Some of the dialogue struck me as out of place too. I don't know of anyone under 70 who jokingly calls someone a 'devil' or asks friends to stay for a 'natter' - yet Lizzie's supposedly only 24. Very strange.
The first book was the best for me.

[Isabella Giuliani Isagiu82 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sono arrivata in fondo alla trilogia con molta fatica ... in sé la storia é carina però

[Lucy Felthouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Accidental Bride is book three in the Accidental trilogy by Portia Da Costa. If you haven’t read the first two books, then I wouldn’t recommend reading this review as there will inevitably be spoilers.

Book three has loved-up couple John and Lizzie living together in the gorgeous house John purchased. They’re still having tons of fun together, and even more sex. Things are as complicated between them as ever, but they’re trying to keep it as simple as possible, otherwise.

And they’re doing a pretty good job until one of John’s old flames starts sniffing around. She was a pretty big and influential part of John’s past, and her contact with John sends him into a strange state of mind, bringing bad stuff from his past rushing back. Lizzie does her best to stand by him, not ask too many questions, and hopes that everything will resolve itself in time. In the meantime, the pair continue to have incredibly frequent and kinky sex.

Eventually, the threat from John’s ex causes him to propose to Lizzie. Part of her is delighted, but another part of her can’t help but wonder if he’s asking her to marry him for all the wrong reasons. Will the wedding go ahead, or is Lizzie kidding herself. She ended up with a millionaire quite by accident – can she manage to keep hold of him?

The Accidental Bride was a great ending to a very enjoyable trilogy. I found the secondary story lines concerning Lizzie’s friends, a pleasant aside from the tumultuous relationship between the main couple. It was another engaging, well-written, sexy and funny book from Portia Da Costa. So if you’re looking for a kinky, yet heart-warming story by an incredibly skilled author, then I’d definitely recommend checking out the Accidental trilogy.

[Amarilli 73 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ronf, ronf. Il primo volume della trilogia era stato godibile, nonostante lui per età sembrasse suo padre (e si comportasse da maturo protettore, quindi conferendo un alone squallido-perverso alla relazione), il secondo volume si è rivelato una delusione, questo terzo sembra essere stato scritto solo per rispettare il contratto che prevedeva una trilogia.

Sesso (il solito, senza ringhello o frusta questo proprio non lievita) e lunga serie di pippe mentali di lei, poi ancora sesso (lei che si bagna per la minima stupidaggine, lui che si eccita sentendosi dire: sì, signore...)e ancora pippe mentali di entrambi.
Pagine e pagine dove non succede praticamente nulla.
Quindi palpebra che cala, irritazione e ronf, ronf.

[Aulia Pisca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my fave book among the book in this series!
the complication make this book interesting.

[Dahiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

¡¡¡I love this trilogy!!! John it's so cute

[Lucie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trop de pages, trop de sexe, trop prévisible et pas assez de sentiments.
Une fin de série décevante.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute Perfection!

The “Accidental” series from Portia da Costa is 100% perfection! The story is an absolute winner with all successful parts needed for a bestseller!! I loved the ups and downs of the three part series! The love story between John & Lizzie held my attention the entire time. There was also plenty of yummy, delicious sexy time! It was all perfect!

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

As so often the final book in a series is the weakest. Enjoyable, nicely written but just a way of sorting out the loose ends. The sex was pretty predictable by this point and the Clara theme annoying.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It filled in all the gaps from the other two books. I am so disappointed that I have finished this series, I loved it

[Manon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trop plat, trop lisse, trop parfait, trop prévisible, trop lent… ça manque de peps tout ça!
Heureusement que la saga est finie…

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

so in the first two books and the start of this one it was the 'run of the mill' Portia DA Costa writing style and story. I loved the Brent / tom story line I smiled when I realised that tom was johns brother :) and Shelly's story line was okay but there could of been more to it not just a chapter on their first meeting then next there months into the relationship. there was so much hype about Clara that I feel the late night confrontation did not do the story line justice, I was expecting Clara to be evil and cunning and perhaps make Lizzie's life hell and try and brake john n her up. I do love a good evil conniving bit to a story. Maybe the bit about charlie should of been strung out a bit leave the suspense instead of 'he is your son' and the next page over 'Willis has confirmed the date of birth is wrong he cant be mine' seamed to easy after all the build up!!. It was very 'lovey dovey' in places like I was reading a non erotica romance novel. The end of the story seamed rushed and disappointing. It felt like there should be another half size book at the end. The entire wedding was skipped over!! I was looking forward to who was invited the hype about her dress and all that jazz. Instead I was left feeling like a kid who's candy had just been stolen because part of the story was missing. Over all, I loved the three books, and apart from the end off the third book where I kept getting bored and putting it down, I will probably read them again, at some point!! As I have several friends queuing up to borrow them and I've already lent the first two books out. Defiantly worth a read. I've still got the post end of book blues I always get after a good read.

[Anita Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great finish to this series, it was so good and it was packed full of love, hot sex, drama, and wonderful happy endings all around. I enjoyed reading about them in France, all the sexy things they did while there and all of the things we learned about John's past explained so much about his issues and even his personality. I was so happy that Lizzie moved in with John and that things were finally working out for her with her love of sewing. I liked reading about their first time entertaining friends in their new home, her meeting Caroline for the first time, John meeting her parents, and then finally Lizzie meeting his family. I was not thrilled with why a certain decision was made or how it was even done even though I knew the reason behind it, but I really didn't see how this stopped Clara from trying to do horrible things to their relationship. I could not believe she just showed up at his parent's home and the cruel thing she tried to do to John, Lizzie, and even Charlie. I loved how John handled this situation and was so happy for Lizzie. I was so glad that we didn't have to wait long to figure out the truth and then they could move forward. I thought the ending was perfect, how they reenacted the first time they met was great, how passionate it was, loving, just beautiful, and to read about what happened earlier in the day was great, all of the festivities, the people that were present, and how Lizzie looked on this day, I loved it all.

[My Little Nook · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+ Stars!



I totally loved this third book. It was perfect!!! The perfect combination of hotness and plot!! Lizzie and John entered in my favorite couples books list!!

Lizzie showed so much strength and maturity in the whole series, I totally enjoyed it. She's one of the smartest heroine I have read, she is a no-nonsense heroine. John is lovely but he has too much baggage and not every women would have dealt with all that with the strength and maturity that Lizzie did. She was amazing!

I wished there was a 4th book, because the story now was becoming even more amazing and interesting and they grew so much as a couple. Maybe book 2 should have had more plot development, some of those in book 3, and so would have given space to book 3 for even more Lizzie&John engagement or married couple parts.

Lizzie and John were truly the perfect match!! I will miss them, and I enjoyed also Brent and Shellys parts.
I totally recommend this series!!

[Ava · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the end, I found this book very lovely and enjoyable... more than I expected. Even for the fact that they were like rabbit but anyway I found all the characters very charming.
Lizzie : young but I could easily understand her and found her perfect without being one. I can see how John was so full in love with her. They matched pretty well.
John : old man? It bugged me a bit but 22 years apart yeah that quite a thing and she even mentioned you didn't even know I exist by that time, wasn't even born. As for his personality, he was forgiving, caring, generous ( overdo and not overdo but taking charge). Somehow well described as charming.
And the others, just awesome. This last book gave us a bit of everyone.
But also gave us the whole story.

[Hannah Lindsey Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dissapointed having just finished the very good 'Accidental Mistress' the plot itself was obviously going to be quite thin but it wasnt even very interesting in the end, I could have done without the introduction of the housemates stories as well simply because it didnt really have any connection to what was going on with John and Lizzie - would have been better placed with a spin off.

The thing that bothered me the most was the way they talked to each other, it started to be more tiresome then amusing, what grown man refers to himself as a nervous nelly?! and what 24 year old calls someone a clod? ridiculous IMO

Received three stars because the series as a whole is worth picking up.

[Mountbatten · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poslední díl trilogie o Lizzie, ktera v baru sbalila milorda Johna na jeho domnenku, ze ona je na prodej.
Uz davno si ji on nekupuje, jsou hrozne zamilovani, ziji spolu, i na svatbu dojde. V tomto dile se vubec nic nedeje, oni furt cukrblikuji a soulozi. Hraji ruzne role-play, porad je tam nejaky spanking (je to sice softove a limonadickove, ale svym zpusobem tematicke).
Ani dramu s Johnovou ex neni venovan prilis prostor a turbulence, vyresi to se na par strankach a bez nejakych veletocu. V druhem dile naznacovany fokus na milostny zivot Shelly a Brenta je taktez odbyty-vse jim klape, Shelly se provda (tak jasne, je uplne bezny si koupit noc s gigolem, ktery se do vas zamiluje, escortu necha a vezme si vas:-D)....

[Gloria Herrera for As You Wish Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just like the previous two books in this series, this is an erotic , emotional and moving story. This third book is the conclusion but I still want to read some more about these characters.

There is no accident to Lizzie's love for John. He has courted her and has worn her heart over by his kindness, gentle heart, and erotic moves. All that is left to be resolved is his ongoing feud with his father and resolution to his love affair with Clara. She is still the b**ch from hell lurking in dark corners trying to destroy their relationship.

I loved this trilogy. Absolutely recommend it to everyone over 18 year old.

[Bookaholic Angie ❤ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finally finished this book i couldn't wait for it to end but i have a rule to finish books and not leave midway especially when a lot of the reviews are 5*.

I feel the story was very boring and repetative and the only good part was squeezed into the last 2 or 3 chapters! I also hated the way the characters spoke and was cringing through most of it i thought Lizzie was supposed to be in her early twenties but pictures her a lot older.

Such a shame to have to give this book 2 stars as the previous 2 books were good.

[Primrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just when I get excited about the happenings between John and Lizzie the book comes to an end. I like their story and the level of maturity that Lizzie has with John is refreshing. Most wouldn't react the way she did with all of John's issues but the love you have for another gives you the ability to look past their mistakes and to the person you ultimately want to be with. Thank goodness for John though. He is a force to be reckoned with and his passion for Lizzie is true. The ending was great as well.

[Titou · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,75/5

Une histoire un peu conte de fée. C'est très « lisse », pas de grand coup de gueule. J'ai apprécié cette maturité, ça ne rend cette histoire d'amour que plus belle. Néanmoins, je reste persuadée que l'auteur aurait pu condenser son histoire et faire une duologie plus rythmée.

Mon avis : http://les-lectures-de-titou.over-blo...

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome trilogy

The Accidental Bride is a fabulous conclusion to the series. The story is fun, sexy, yet suspenseful. The author continues the tale of Lizzie & John's escapades while giving the reader a look into their private lives; which aren't always peaches and cream. 2 Thumbs Up and this reader is looking forward to reading more of Ms. Da Costa's works.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little read, though kind of similar to 50 Shades in a way. Not that a billionaire who falls in love with a girl isn't the plot of many a romance novel, but having 50 Shades recently on the brain, that's what this book felt like.

The characters are more likable than Ana and Christian though and the ending was sweet.

[Annina_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stelline. Libro scorrevole, ma un pò monotematico (sono davvero dei conigli in calore). Clara è comparsa un pò alla fine.. mi aspettavo uno tsunami e invece... nì. Questo 3°libro l'ho trovato più piatto rispetto ai precedenti.

[Elaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finally got around to finishing this and I have to say I found it disappointing.

Think the author put in a lot of repetive scenes to fill the book. It is a shame as I have previously really enjoyed this authors work.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice ending to the series, albeit it felt a bit drawn out. A lot of repetition of "I can't believe s/he loves me!” and sex, sex, sex. I didn’t know that I could get tired of sex scenes.

Bought from kobo

[melanie jane askew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A+

Loved reading these.. Love reading but find some stuff hard to read but enjoyed reading all of these like.. First book was a bit harder to get in to but the story linevgot better as the books went on xx

[Ali Mears · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved loved loved it