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Brazen Brides #3
Oh What A (Wedding) Night
SPECIAL The sample pages of Oh What a (Wedding) Night may appear familiar. That's because they appeared in an earlier novella titled Lady Sophia's Rescue (no longer available). At readers' request, the story has been turned into a full-length novel with a completely different middle and ending. * * * As Lady Sophia Beresford (recently Lady Finkel) passes through the gates of her new bridegroom’s country estate and he begins to whisper in her ear of the delights that await her in his bed, Lady Sophia realizes she has made a most dreadful mistake. There’s only one thing to do. She must bolt. The bride-on-the-run is rescued by the exceedingly handsome William Birmingham who thinks she’s a woman named Isadore, and though he’s the richest man in England, she mistakes him for a common (but well-to-do) criminal. Since she’d rather be dead than wed to Finkel, Sophia pretends to be Isadore and take her chances with the provocative Mr. Birmingham. But how could she have known that her ruse would bring the gallant Mr. Birmingham into such peril from the wicked man she married? And how could she have known her enigmatic rescuer would ignite passions she’d never known she possessed?
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2016
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Cheryl Bolen
79 books1,667 followersSince being named Notable New Author for 1997, Cheryl Bolen has published more than 35 books with Kensington/Zebra, Harlequin, Love Inspired Historical, Montlake, and independently. She has broken into the top 5 on the New York Times and hit the USA Today bestseller list. Her 2005 One Golden Ring won Best Historical, Holt Medallion, and her 2011 My Lord Wicked was awarded Best Historical in the International Digital Awards, the same year her Christmas novella was chosen as Best Novella. Her books have been finalists for other awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, and have been translated into eight languages. She’s also been the number 1 bestselling historical romance author in Germany.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Houston. Her favorite pursuits are reading diaries of dead English women, traveling to England, and watching the Texas Longhorns play football and basketball. She and her recently retired professor husband are the parents of two sons. One is an attorney, the other a journalist.
Website: www.CherylBolen.com
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August 4, 2016
This book just irritated me. This is book three in a historical series I had decided to give a shot. It just drove me crazy that they would not talk to each other. Both of the main characters where just annoying for most of the book.
June 5, 2017
Just 1 more
I really hate it when I finish a great book, well this time, its a whole series . So this is number 3 in C.Bolens Brazen Bride series and I only have one more to go. I feel almost as if a good friend is moving away. I so enjoyed "oh what a wedding night." Mrs. Bolen once again proved me wrong so many times I will set up with a series to read and as I move along, something happens. Maybe its me and I am at fault . However I don't think so . as it has happened a few times. With a series it seems almost with some authors, that as the story moves along. The series seems to lose that special something . well I'll have you know Mrs. Cheryl Bolens stories do not have that problem. I couldn't stop, I had to keep reading on and on I went , and as I said I only have one more and I feel as if my friend is moving away. Mrs. Bolen has a way of keeping you engaged in the story as well as the series. Bravo ,kudos,and woot,woot to you . You by far are one of my favorite authors.
I really hate it when I finish a great book, well this time, its a whole series . So this is number 3 in C.Bolens Brazen Bride series and I only have one more to go. I feel almost as if a good friend is moving away. I so enjoyed "oh what a wedding night." Mrs. Bolen once again proved me wrong so many times I will set up with a series to read and as I move along, something happens. Maybe its me and I am at fault . However I don't think so . as it has happened a few times. With a series it seems almost with some authors, that as the story moves along. The series seems to lose that special something . well I'll have you know Mrs. Cheryl Bolens stories do not have that problem. I couldn't stop, I had to keep reading on and on I went , and as I said I only have one more and I feel as if my friend is moving away. Mrs. Bolen has a way of keeping you engaged in the story as well as the series. Bravo ,kudos,and woot,woot to you . You by far are one of my favorite authors.
April 13, 2016
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review.
Lady Sophia Beresford Finkel realizes that she's made the worst mistake of her life. She caved to pressure and manipulation and married Lord Finkel. So, instead of accepting her fate in his bed, she escapes out the window and runs. Not even the rain slows her down. When she arrives at a post inn, she sees that Finkel has sent his men after her! Fortunately, a wealthy looking gentleman has just entered.
William Birmingham is looking for a lady named Isadore. He's been told that she's going to find him and bring him a very costly shipment, but it's been days and he has yet to find her. So, when a woman approaches him at the inn he'd been forced to stop at, he naturally assumes that she's Isadore.
What follows is a truly funny romp with a fair amount of suspense and action. The book held my attention and I wanted to find out how long Sophia would keep up the ruse as Isadore. The suspense also rose around Lord Finkel and if he would catch her. And, as a reader, I wanted to know what would happen regarding her marriage to Finkel. I also loved the secondary characters and their story. That was sweet and touching.
However, I didn't like that the romance happened so soon. The whole book basically happens over the course of 2 weeks - during which time she was married to Lord Finkel. Granted, this becomes part of the plot, but I wish it had been done differently.
All in all, I enjoyed the book. I laughed in places and held my breath in suspense in other places. My main complaint is the timeline. It felt too fast for me.
Romance - PG / PG13 - some kisses and closed door romance scene
Language - PG /PG13 - some mild curses
Violence - PG - a couple of fight scenes. One involves a gun and sword. Blood is briefly mentioned.
Editing - needs improvement - nothing too extreme though.
My rating - 4 stars
Lady Sophia Beresford Finkel realizes that she's made the worst mistake of her life. She caved to pressure and manipulation and married Lord Finkel. So, instead of accepting her fate in his bed, she escapes out the window and runs. Not even the rain slows her down. When she arrives at a post inn, she sees that Finkel has sent his men after her! Fortunately, a wealthy looking gentleman has just entered.
William Birmingham is looking for a lady named Isadore. He's been told that she's going to find him and bring him a very costly shipment, but it's been days and he has yet to find her. So, when a woman approaches him at the inn he'd been forced to stop at, he naturally assumes that she's Isadore.
What follows is a truly funny romp with a fair amount of suspense and action. The book held my attention and I wanted to find out how long Sophia would keep up the ruse as Isadore. The suspense also rose around Lord Finkel and if he would catch her. And, as a reader, I wanted to know what would happen regarding her marriage to Finkel. I also loved the secondary characters and their story. That was sweet and touching.
However, I didn't like that the romance happened so soon. The whole book basically happens over the course of 2 weeks - during which time she was married to Lord Finkel. Granted, this becomes part of the plot, but I wish it had been done differently.
All in all, I enjoyed the book. I laughed in places and held my breath in suspense in other places. My main complaint is the timeline. It felt too fast for me.
Romance - PG / PG13 - some kisses and closed door romance scene
Language - PG /PG13 - some mild curses
Violence - PG - a couple of fight scenes. One involves a gun and sword. Blood is briefly mentioned.
Editing - needs improvement - nothing too extreme though.
My rating - 4 stars
April 27, 2016
Confusion reigns!
Lady Sophia Beresford knew she shouldn't have given into Lord Finkel's blackmailing tactics and married him even if it is to save the reputation of her sister. Fleeing her bridegroom prior to consummation of her wedding vows Sophia falls in with William Birmingham. Sophia mistakes him for a criminal. Birmingham, one of England's wealthiest men mistakes Sophia for a mysterious courier Isadora. That's fine with Sophia as she needs somewhere to hide out from the disgusting Finkel until she can sort her situation out. It seems that Birmingham is not adverse to helping her in the sorting out part. How is Sophia to become unmarried, help Birmingham with his quest to take possession of a gold shipment, rid herself of Finkel and not betray her feelings for Birmingham to him?
An Interesting storyline with just the right amount of humour and tension.
A NetGalley ARC
Lady Sophia Beresford knew she shouldn't have given into Lord Finkel's blackmailing tactics and married him even if it is to save the reputation of her sister. Fleeing her bridegroom prior to consummation of her wedding vows Sophia falls in with William Birmingham. Sophia mistakes him for a criminal. Birmingham, one of England's wealthiest men mistakes Sophia for a mysterious courier Isadora. That's fine with Sophia as she needs somewhere to hide out from the disgusting Finkel until she can sort her situation out. It seems that Birmingham is not adverse to helping her in the sorting out part. How is Sophia to become unmarried, help Birmingham with his quest to take possession of a gold shipment, rid herself of Finkel and not betray her feelings for Birmingham to him?
An Interesting storyline with just the right amount of humour and tension.
A NetGalley ARC
June 16, 2018
The vile husband.
Lady Sophia Funnel (new Beresford) has decided that she cannot, after all, share a bed with her new husband Lord Finkel. So she and her loyal maid climb out of a third story window to make their escape while the vile Lord Funnel waits in vain for his bride to be ready. They manage to get to a nearby inn which is full due to the bad weather conditions.
William Birmingham, one of the richest men in England, is surprised at first when a strange young woman accosted him as if she knows him. He assumes, incorrectly, that she is a contact he has been waiting for, by name Isadora. Isadora, for a payment of eighty thousand pounds, is to deliver a quantity of gold bullion to William which he will then have processed through the family bank. Sophia doesn't disabuse him of his mistake as he is her only way of escaping Finkel.
Once in London she contacts her brother to see if there is any way in which her marriage can be voided. Her brother's solicitor says that there isn't.
The plot becomes quite tangled with both Sophia and William working at cross purposes. Their feelings for each other become obvious but all the lies and mistakes make a happy ever after seem impossible.
This is a very well written mystery/romance even though I think that an unconsumated marriage could be annulled. Of course the woman involved had to undergo an examination to prove her virginity. Despite that I enjoyed it.
Lady Sophia Funnel (new Beresford) has decided that she cannot, after all, share a bed with her new husband Lord Finkel. So she and her loyal maid climb out of a third story window to make their escape while the vile Lord Funnel waits in vain for his bride to be ready. They manage to get to a nearby inn which is full due to the bad weather conditions.
William Birmingham, one of the richest men in England, is surprised at first when a strange young woman accosted him as if she knows him. He assumes, incorrectly, that she is a contact he has been waiting for, by name Isadora. Isadora, for a payment of eighty thousand pounds, is to deliver a quantity of gold bullion to William which he will then have processed through the family bank. Sophia doesn't disabuse him of his mistake as he is her only way of escaping Finkel.
Once in London she contacts her brother to see if there is any way in which her marriage can be voided. Her brother's solicitor says that there isn't.
The plot becomes quite tangled with both Sophia and William working at cross purposes. Their feelings for each other become obvious but all the lies and mistakes make a happy ever after seem impossible.
This is a very well written mystery/romance even though I think that an unconsumated marriage could be annulled. Of course the woman involved had to undergo an examination to prove her virginity. Despite that I enjoyed it.
May 1, 2018
SOMETIMES JUST SHARING YOUR TROUBLES CAN ALLEVIATE FRIGHTENING DEEDS IN THE FUTURE .
5 STARS for Cheryl Bolen for Oh What A (Wedding) Night (Brazen Brides Book 3) another winner in that series. Of course with this series you get Regency Romance, a rotten mean member of the Lords (just because he has a title he thinks he can get away with stuff), a mystery of gold bullion and a mystery Lady, the titled Lord related to a Lady and the questioning by the Cit Banker Birmingham spotlighted in this book William will he resent his sister being courted/and/or married to even though he has been educated as well if not better than the sons of the Nobility, plus schooled in boxing, horsemanship, weaponry and a bonus he is extremely wealthy and so is his brothers. William confuses Lady Sophie with his mystery lady, Isadore who is conducting the gold bullion business, Lady Sophie is hiding from the mean and horrible Lord Finkle , over hears enough to know William is waiting and pretends to be Isadore. Ah yes it is a wonderful laid out plot for a confusing storyline for two people to fall in love and to just throw in all the rest, oh my now Cheryl Bolen had a book with characters that you keep meeting and are glad to in this series, however, you do not need to have read any of the others to fully enjoy this book.
WARNING: 17 & Up. SEXUAL CONTENT
5 STARS for Cheryl Bolen for Oh What A (Wedding) Night (Brazen Brides Book 3) another winner in that series. Of course with this series you get Regency Romance, a rotten mean member of the Lords (just because he has a title he thinks he can get away with stuff), a mystery of gold bullion and a mystery Lady, the titled Lord related to a Lady and the questioning by the Cit Banker Birmingham spotlighted in this book William will he resent his sister being courted/and/or married to even though he has been educated as well if not better than the sons of the Nobility, plus schooled in boxing, horsemanship, weaponry and a bonus he is extremely wealthy and so is his brothers. William confuses Lady Sophie with his mystery lady, Isadore who is conducting the gold bullion business, Lady Sophie is hiding from the mean and horrible Lord Finkle , over hears enough to know William is waiting and pretends to be Isadore. Ah yes it is a wonderful laid out plot for a confusing storyline for two people to fall in love and to just throw in all the rest, oh my now Cheryl Bolen had a book with characters that you keep meeting and are glad to in this series, however, you do not need to have read any of the others to fully enjoy this book.
WARNING: 17 & Up. SEXUAL CONTENT
March 31, 2022
Lady Sophia Beresford percebe na noite de seu casamento o terrível erro que cometeu e foge da casa do noivo com sua criada de confiança.
Numa situação desesperada ela é resgatada pelo belo e rico William Birmingham, que a confunde com uma contrabandista de ouro chamada Isadore com quem ele deve fazer negócios.
O que ela não imaginava é que colocaria a vida do Sr Birmingham em perigo, que cairia rápido de amores por ele.
Uma romance muito louco, e corrido, pois tudo acontece em 2 semanas, é bem dinâmico e tem partes bem divertidas.
A mocinha é a rainha da mentira e afirma que "não tem raciocínio rápido"
E o mocinho que é para ser um cara muito esperto, não percebe a extensão das mentiras dela.
O que mais gostei foi o romance paralelo, entre a fiel criada Dothe que já tem 40 anos e o criado pessoal do mocinho, Thomas que também é um homem mais velho, é muito fofo a inocência de ambos. E claro, o fim do vilão, gosto quando os malvados recebem o merecido.
Numa situação desesperada ela é resgatada pelo belo e rico William Birmingham, que a confunde com uma contrabandista de ouro chamada Isadore com quem ele deve fazer negócios.
O que ela não imaginava é que colocaria a vida do Sr Birmingham em perigo, que cairia rápido de amores por ele.
Uma romance muito louco, e corrido, pois tudo acontece em 2 semanas, é bem dinâmico e tem partes bem divertidas.
A mocinha é a rainha da mentira e afirma que "não tem raciocínio rápido"
E o mocinho que é para ser um cara muito esperto, não percebe a extensão das mentiras dela.
O que mais gostei foi o romance paralelo, entre a fiel criada Dothe que já tem 40 anos e o criado pessoal do mocinho, Thomas que também é um homem mais velho, é muito fofo a inocência de ambos. E claro, o fim do vilão, gosto quando os malvados recebem o merecido.
November 24, 2021
This was a fun book to read! Lady Sophia grabs the chance to be the mysterious Isadore to escape her husband's henchmen. Her unwitting rescuer is William Birmingham, one of the richest men in England. He is waiting for Isadore to complete a transaction though he's never met her. Unable to think quickly Sophia claims to be Isadore Door. And her maid becomes her mute sister, Dorothea Door. As more Doors are added to the family tree William is even more amused and not believing it. Sophia has to figure out how to dump her husband (she ran away on her wedding night) while drawing out her masquerade. William is patiently waiting for Isadore to hand over what he is purchasing. Nothing is ever simple!
November 5, 2017
Third book in this series, however it is a standalone in that you don't need to read the previous to follow the book. Enjoyable historical romance of escaped bride with her maid on her wedding night. Blackmail began her marriage and she can't go through with it. Many adventures, mistaken identity, subterfuge, smuggling all take a place in this book. The characters were well formed and the relationship between the hero and heroine with their respective maid and valet was heartwarming. Looking forward to book 4.
November 5, 2021
Disclaimer: I won this book from Fresh Fiction.
I enjoyed reading this book. I have not read any previous books in the series. Based on the synopses, I don't think they have to be read in order. The story is novel and the characters are interesting. Finkel's servants/goons are not the brightest bunch, but the rich people also had lapses in judgment and communication problems. I would like to read more books by Cheryl Bolden.
Note: I probably would have read this book faster if personal events had not distracted me.
I enjoyed reading this book. I have not read any previous books in the series. Based on the synopses, I don't think they have to be read in order. The story is novel and the characters are interesting. Finkel's servants/goons are not the brightest bunch, but the rich people also had lapses in judgment and communication problems. I would like to read more books by Cheryl Bolden.
Note: I probably would have read this book faster if personal events had not distracted me.
June 12, 2017
Interesting and amusing!
This romance is filled with near misses and coincidences all adding up to an amusing story. I had a few questions left unanswered, but without adding a spoiler, I'll leave it up to other readers to puzzle out. An entertaining story, well worth staying up to finish.
This romance is filled with near misses and coincidences all adding up to an amusing story. I had a few questions left unanswered, but without adding a spoiler, I'll leave it up to other readers to puzzle out. An entertaining story, well worth staying up to finish.
November 9, 2019
Oh What A (Wedding) Night)
Sophia Beresford & William Birmingham's Story was OK, it could have been better.
I felt Sophia's Character to be Obnoxious, Selfish & Snooty.
Will was so besotted with Maggie he could never think straight.
I am not even sure how to explain this Story. It just wasn't Great. I was a tad disappointed.
Sophia Beresford & William Birmingham's Story was OK, it could have been better.
I felt Sophia's Character to be Obnoxious, Selfish & Snooty.
Will was so besotted with Maggie he could never think straight.
I am not even sure how to explain this Story. It just wasn't Great. I was a tad disappointed.
May 2, 2021
Lies and more lies
This is brother William's book. He falls in.l8ve with a woman he thinks is a mugger, then finds out she is married. There are many, many lies and misunderstandings and I don't want to spoil anything, but a smart, beautiful woman ends up happy. On to Adam's book.
This is brother William's book. He falls in.l8ve with a woman he thinks is a mugger, then finds out she is married. There are many, many lies and misunderstandings and I don't want to spoil anything, but a smart, beautiful woman ends up happy. On to Adam's book.
August 19, 2021
Wonderfully written and light hearted
The author has a delightful sense of humor and an ability to draw characters that express that humor in their words and actions. This novel is full of over the top declarations of love and an intricate plot in which even the bad men are delightful caricatures.
The author has a delightful sense of humor and an ability to draw characters that express that humor in their words and actions. This novel is full of over the top declarations of love and an intricate plot in which even the bad men are delightful caricatures.
June 18, 2017
Wedding Night
What a great book! Cheryl writes really good books. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures in this book. The characters were wonderfully entertaining. I recommend this book.
What a great book! Cheryl writes really good books. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures in this book. The characters were wonderfully entertaining. I recommend this book.
October 18, 2017
Book 3. William and Sophie/Isadora
Mistaken identities, blackmail, and smuggling gold mix rich Cits with aristocrats in this fast action regency romance. Fun series. This book focuses on William Birmingham the daring brother who thrives on dangers.
Mistaken identities, blackmail, and smuggling gold mix rich Cits with aristocrats in this fast action regency romance. Fun series. This book focuses on William Birmingham the daring brother who thrives on dangers.
June 20, 2018
OH WHAT A (WEDDING) NIGHT : has wonderful characters. Our heroine is crafty, funny, caring...all in the right proportions. The hero is virile, kind and ready to fall in love. The villain is evil, supporting characters are fine. The difficulty is in the total lack of communication and trust.
July 2, 2018
Weddings galore
Heroes and lovers, bad guys and good guys, ladies and ladies maids, drama and mischief, who could ask for more! I enjoyed the romp. Some of the story was rather predictable, but so what.
Heroes and lovers, bad guys and good guys, ladies and ladies maids, drama and mischief, who could ask for more! I enjoyed the romp. Some of the story was rather predictable, but so what.
October 18, 2022
Another thrilling addition to the series
This is another thrilling addition to this amazing series. The brilliantly crafted characters and emotional suspense make this story very engaging, and will keep you entertained thoughout.
This is another thrilling addition to this amazing series. The brilliantly crafted characters and emotional suspense make this story very engaging, and will keep you entertained thoughout.
February 4, 2018
Slightly annoying
Very good story but a bit annoying that the lie went on for as long as it did. Other than that it was pretty good.
Very good story but a bit annoying that the lie went on for as long as it did. Other than that it was pretty good.
August 14, 2021
A hated beast!
Cheryl Bolen really does a great job on writing a story that you can sink your emotions into. The Brazen Brides series doesn't disappoint. A must read,
Cheryl Bolen really does a great job on writing a story that you can sink your emotions into. The Brazen Brides series doesn't disappoint. A must read,
February 9, 2022
I enjoyed this romantic comical story! I found it sweet and fun!
May 20, 2022
I enjoyed this story because it made me laugh.
September 11, 2023
All is well that ends well, Sort of....
ADULT Regency Romance💕 and Adventure🐺🐎🗡💪
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited.
I enjoyed most of the book but the ending was a mess.
ADULT Regency Romance💕 and Adventure🐺🐎🗡💪
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited.
I enjoyed most of the book but the ending was a mess.
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September 30, 2023very good
May 9, 2024
4.5 stars,I enjoyed it, including the nicely wrapped happy ending.
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November 3, 2025Very good
March 29, 2016
Oh What a (Wedding) Night is the third book in the Brazens Brides series by Cheryl Bolen. It is also the first book that I have read in a long time that I have had to read in one sitting because I just could not put it down. Yes it was that good.
The story is about Lady Sophia Beresford. She marries unwisely and before she has to go through consummating her marriage, she runs away with her maid. Her husband, Finkel, unknown to her before their marriage, is an evil man, a blackmailer, and he is determined not to let his wife get away, after all, he has lusted after her for a very long time, and her dowry is equally attractive to him. He will get Sophia back, no matter what it takes, and he will rape her if it comes down to it to make sure the marriage is consummated.
Sophia is equally determined to make sure she never gets caught by him, and while she and her maid take shelter from a storm in an overcrowded Inn, some of Finkel's guards turn up. In a desperate move to keep hidden from them she approaches a noble looking gentleman at the bar, and mistaken identity on his part allows her to become somebody else. He manages to keep her and her maid safe by escorting them into a back room away from everybody's eyes, including the guards.
The gentleman in question is William Birmingham. He is at the Inn also taking shelter from the weather. When Sophia approaches him he thinks she is a woman called Isadore. He is supposed to be meeting Isadore in regards to a shipment of gold bullion he wants to buy from a man that she is acting on behalf of. That is how our couple meet.
Sophia and her maid, who is pretending to be her mute sister, take up residence in William's home, supposedly waiting for her 'contact' to bring the bullion to her. The time she spends there is also time that she hopes to get help in getting a divorce from her husband, while also staying hidden from him. Having to spend so much time together inevitably leads to a relationship developing between Sophia and William, but neither of them know the truth about each other, and each have big secrets.
Will any feelings they have for each other survive the truths coming out? So many lies have been told, are any of them forgivable? Will Sophia remain safe from Finkel? Is there anyway at all that she can divorce him, or will she always be considered his property to do with as he wishes? Will the real Isadore show up with the gold that William is counting on? There is so much going on in this story, so much intrigue, romance, excitement, it's a book that made me run the gamut of emotions, is there any wonder that I couldn't put the book down until I finished it?!
I recommend this book wholeheartedly and hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The story is about Lady Sophia Beresford. She marries unwisely and before she has to go through consummating her marriage, she runs away with her maid. Her husband, Finkel, unknown to her before their marriage, is an evil man, a blackmailer, and he is determined not to let his wife get away, after all, he has lusted after her for a very long time, and her dowry is equally attractive to him. He will get Sophia back, no matter what it takes, and he will rape her if it comes down to it to make sure the marriage is consummated.
Sophia is equally determined to make sure she never gets caught by him, and while she and her maid take shelter from a storm in an overcrowded Inn, some of Finkel's guards turn up. In a desperate move to keep hidden from them she approaches a noble looking gentleman at the bar, and mistaken identity on his part allows her to become somebody else. He manages to keep her and her maid safe by escorting them into a back room away from everybody's eyes, including the guards.
The gentleman in question is William Birmingham. He is at the Inn also taking shelter from the weather. When Sophia approaches him he thinks she is a woman called Isadore. He is supposed to be meeting Isadore in regards to a shipment of gold bullion he wants to buy from a man that she is acting on behalf of. That is how our couple meet.
Sophia and her maid, who is pretending to be her mute sister, take up residence in William's home, supposedly waiting for her 'contact' to bring the bullion to her. The time she spends there is also time that she hopes to get help in getting a divorce from her husband, while also staying hidden from him. Having to spend so much time together inevitably leads to a relationship developing between Sophia and William, but neither of them know the truth about each other, and each have big secrets.
Will any feelings they have for each other survive the truths coming out? So many lies have been told, are any of them forgivable? Will Sophia remain safe from Finkel? Is there anyway at all that she can divorce him, or will she always be considered his property to do with as he wishes? Will the real Isadore show up with the gold that William is counting on? There is so much going on in this story, so much intrigue, romance, excitement, it's a book that made me run the gamut of emotions, is there any wonder that I couldn't put the book down until I finished it?!
I recommend this book wholeheartedly and hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 19, 2016
William Birmingham is heading to a coaching inn for a rendezvous with a woman named Isadore who is to be bringing him gold bullion.
Lady Sophia Beresford, age 27, has just wed Lord Finkel at Upton Manor after which she realizes what a huge mistake she has made. (Lord Finkel makes his money by blackmailing wealthy people who don’t want certain information to be published.) So, she and her maid, Dottie are running away. She only agreed to marry the awful man because he threatened to ruin her sister after an indiscretion she made. Sophia and Dottie manage to walk through the rain and cold to a coaching inn where Sophia is mistaken by William and his “valet” Thompson to be Isadore. When Sophia sees Finkel’s men close by, she agrees that she is, indeed, Isadore, and is being pursued by some bad men. They take off in William’s coach only to be accosted by highwaymen that they manage to fight off.
When they finally arrive at William’s home in Grosvenor Square, Sophia discovers that he is a bachelor. She claims that Dottie is her mute sister and they settle into William’s home awaiting the gold bullion that Sophia says will be arriving any day now.
Sophia sends a message to her brother explaining why she had agreed to marry Finkel and asks him to help her get out of the marriage. In the meantime, she continues to hide out in William’s house so Finkel cannot find her. She extends this time by feigning illness.
Sophia and William soon give into their attraction to one another and a night of passion follows. What will happen when he finds out who she really is? Will that destroy their chance of a possible life together?
There is a lot of action in this novel as Sophia tries to avoid Finkel. What a truly dastardly man he is! Finkel the Fink. I can just see him twirling his mustache as he observes the young miss tied to the railroad track awaiting the train. (Sorry, my input!)
This is a very well written novel and I congratulate Cheryl Bolen on her talent.
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Lady Sophia Beresford, age 27, has just wed Lord Finkel at Upton Manor after which she realizes what a huge mistake she has made. (Lord Finkel makes his money by blackmailing wealthy people who don’t want certain information to be published.) So, she and her maid, Dottie are running away. She only agreed to marry the awful man because he threatened to ruin her sister after an indiscretion she made. Sophia and Dottie manage to walk through the rain and cold to a coaching inn where Sophia is mistaken by William and his “valet” Thompson to be Isadore. When Sophia sees Finkel’s men close by, she agrees that she is, indeed, Isadore, and is being pursued by some bad men. They take off in William’s coach only to be accosted by highwaymen that they manage to fight off.
When they finally arrive at William’s home in Grosvenor Square, Sophia discovers that he is a bachelor. She claims that Dottie is her mute sister and they settle into William’s home awaiting the gold bullion that Sophia says will be arriving any day now.
Sophia sends a message to her brother explaining why she had agreed to marry Finkel and asks him to help her get out of the marriage. In the meantime, she continues to hide out in William’s house so Finkel cannot find her. She extends this time by feigning illness.
Sophia and William soon give into their attraction to one another and a night of passion follows. What will happen when he finds out who she really is? Will that destroy their chance of a possible life together?
There is a lot of action in this novel as Sophia tries to avoid Finkel. What a truly dastardly man he is! Finkel the Fink. I can just see him twirling his mustache as he observes the young miss tied to the railroad track awaiting the train. (Sorry, my input!)
This is a very well written novel and I congratulate Cheryl Bolen on her talent.
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2016
Cheryl Bolen’s latest Regency romance, Oh What a (Wedding) Night, the third in her Brazen Brides series, features mistaken identity, smuggling, and blackmail. Perfect setting for romance, right?
Lady Sophia Beresford has realized, just a bit too late, that she never should have married Lord Finkel, not even to save her younger sister’s reputation. So she climbs out the boudoir window, her timid maid in tow, and escapes, leaving Finkel in a state of . . . anticipation.
Desperate for shelter at a crowded coaching inn, and pursued by Finkel’s armed servants, Sophia approaches the only well-dressed traveler in sight, and boldly announces that she’s been searching for him.
William Birmingham, the youngest of the wealthy Birmingham brothers we met in One Golden Ring, is not as startled by this claim as one might expect, since he is at the inn to meet a beautiful woman called Isadore, who wishes to sell him eighty thousand pounds of smuggled gold bullion.
Although she has no idea who (or what) Isadore might be, Sophia takes on the role, passing off her maid as her conveniently mute older sister, and traveling back to London with William. As she slowly puts the pieces together and finds ways to stall on the delivery of the gold, she finds herself regretting that ill-timed marriage more with every moment she spends with William. Surely this man was meant to be the love of her life, but it’s too late.
In order to hide from Finkel, Sophia must remain secluded in William’s house on Grosvenor Square, where the real Isadore, and the gold, may show up at any time. Her pretense becomes even more complicated as William learns more about Isadore, and Finkel learns more about Sophia.
To tell more would spoil the surprises Bolen lays out for her characters and for her readers.
Oh What a (Wedding) Night is another most enjoyable tale of the members of Bolen’s many interconnected families.
Lady Sophia Beresford has realized, just a bit too late, that she never should have married Lord Finkel, not even to save her younger sister’s reputation. So she climbs out the boudoir window, her timid maid in tow, and escapes, leaving Finkel in a state of . . . anticipation.
Desperate for shelter at a crowded coaching inn, and pursued by Finkel’s armed servants, Sophia approaches the only well-dressed traveler in sight, and boldly announces that she’s been searching for him.
William Birmingham, the youngest of the wealthy Birmingham brothers we met in One Golden Ring, is not as startled by this claim as one might expect, since he is at the inn to meet a beautiful woman called Isadore, who wishes to sell him eighty thousand pounds of smuggled gold bullion.
Although she has no idea who (or what) Isadore might be, Sophia takes on the role, passing off her maid as her conveniently mute older sister, and traveling back to London with William. As she slowly puts the pieces together and finds ways to stall on the delivery of the gold, she finds herself regretting that ill-timed marriage more with every moment she spends with William. Surely this man was meant to be the love of her life, but it’s too late.
In order to hide from Finkel, Sophia must remain secluded in William’s house on Grosvenor Square, where the real Isadore, and the gold, may show up at any time. Her pretense becomes even more complicated as William learns more about Isadore, and Finkel learns more about Sophia.
To tell more would spoil the surprises Bolen lays out for her characters and for her readers.
Oh What a (Wedding) Night is another most enjoyable tale of the members of Bolen’s many interconnected families.
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