A Scandalous Bride: The Earl's Unexpected Wards

by Fenella J. Miller

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2026

About the author

Fenella Jane Miller was born in the Isle of Man. Her father was a Yorkshire man and her mother the daughter of a Rajah. She has worked as a nanny, cleaner, field worker, hotelier, chef, secondary and primary teacher and is now a full time writer.

She has over twenty five Regency romantic adventures published plus one Jane Austen re-telling and one YA romantic fantasy.

see also Fenella-Jane Miller

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, given to me by Boldwood Books via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“A Scandalous Bride”, by Fenella J. Miller, is a historical romance, with lots of adventure, about a love story between an independent heroine and a wounded hero adapting to civilian life.
The characters, Annabel and Ralph, are relatable and likeable and the plot and setting are interesting.
I found the scene where they meet very funny and Annabel’s spontaneity refreshing.
In general, I enjoyed the romantic relationship. The honesty and openess between them is also compelling. Having a hero so smitten with the heroine is always engaging.
I also appreciated how the author conveyed Ralph’s needs and changes/adaptation because of his arm.
I felt the story dragged in the second half and there was too much dialogue.