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The Reluctant Bride Collection #3
To Wed The Widow
Come back to a time when manners are everything and rules are made to never be broken. Come back to a time when men are in charge and women do what they are told...
Yeah, that never happened.
Welcome to Megan Bryce's Regencyland, where ladies with backbone get what they want. Where a woman can thumb her nose at rules and care little for convention, and yet somehow, unexpectedly and most reluctantly, find love.
To Wed The Widow
A man with a Future, the Honorable George Sinclair would rather poke his eye out than take his place beside his brother and learn How To Be An Earl. But when an earl orders, a brother obeys. And when an earl tries to make his brother steady and responsible and old and gray, well... it just might kill them both.
A woman with a Past, Lady Haywood is a scandalous distraction that no honorable gentleman can ignore. Especially one who's just been told that his very happy life is changing irrevocably to the boring. But even if a scandalous distraction is what George wants, what he needs is a wife. A virgin wife. A scandal-less wife...
The earl would be the first to say that his brother has always had a problem choosing what he needs over what he wants. Lady Haywood would say that very few women who have buried five husbands would bother with a sixth. And George would say... why, this sounds like fine fun.
Yeah, that never happened.
Welcome to Megan Bryce's Regencyland, where ladies with backbone get what they want. Where a woman can thumb her nose at rules and care little for convention, and yet somehow, unexpectedly and most reluctantly, find love.
To Wed The Widow
A man with a Future, the Honorable George Sinclair would rather poke his eye out than take his place beside his brother and learn How To Be An Earl. But when an earl orders, a brother obeys. And when an earl tries to make his brother steady and responsible and old and gray, well... it just might kill them both.
A woman with a Past, Lady Haywood is a scandalous distraction that no honorable gentleman can ignore. Especially one who's just been told that his very happy life is changing irrevocably to the boring. But even if a scandalous distraction is what George wants, what he needs is a wife. A virgin wife. A scandal-less wife...
The earl would be the first to say that his brother has always had a problem choosing what he needs over what he wants. Lady Haywood would say that very few women who have buried five husbands would bother with a sixth. And George would say... why, this sounds like fine fun.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 9, 2014
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Megan Bryce
20 books281 followersMegan Bryce sits in front of a computer all day making up stories for a living. Which means she is not nearly as interesting (as well as tall, svelte, and/or dressed) as her characters. She gets bored quickly and just can't be bothered with anyone in her head who doesn't make her laugh--which translates into fun books, outrageous situations, and witty characters.
She writes both contemporary and historical romance, and you can visit her website at www.meganbryce.com
She writes both contemporary and historical romance, and you can visit her website at www.meganbryce.com
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October 29, 2018
George is the brother of the Earl of Ashmore. Elinor is known as the Widow because she has buried five husbands. Sebastian, the Earl of Ashmore, calls George home from India. He feels since he has four daughters it is George's responsibility to have a son for the earldom. Sebastian is grooming George to be the next earl. He also feels George should marry a perfect debutant to be his countess. During a ball George meets Elinor and sparks fly. Elinor Is searching for husband number six. She feels George isn't number six. Will he convince Elinor he is good husband material, or will he marry a debutant for the future earldom? Can Sebastian train George to be the next Earl?
This novel is a page-turner. I couldn't put it down. The novel has humor written in the dialogue and description. George is an optimistic and fun-loving character. The story also is about Sebastian and his wife, Flora. We get to read two stories -- the subplot of Sebastian and Flora's story is an HEA ending, while we follow the plot of George and Elinor's story from start to finish. The author uses secondary characters to warn George and Elinor apart. Well, except the Countess who sees the value in Elinor. I now have a back list to read; books one and two in the series.
This novel is a page-turner. I couldn't put it down. The novel has humor written in the dialogue and description. George is an optimistic and fun-loving character. The story also is about Sebastian and his wife, Flora. We get to read two stories -- the subplot of Sebastian and Flora's story is an HEA ending, while we follow the plot of George and Elinor's story from start to finish. The author uses secondary characters to warn George and Elinor apart. Well, except the Countess who sees the value in Elinor. I now have a back list to read; books one and two in the series.
February 8, 2015
I picked this up from Amazon Best Sellers free, thinking that it sounded like a fun romp sort of story from the blurb. The sort of book that you read and forget five minutes after you finish it – you know the sort of book – all fluff and improbable characters and the sort of ‘romance’ that, if it was real life, would come to a sudden and unpleasant end after a couple of months.
The blurb is misleading. This is a solid, hefty romance with wonderful, believable characters and some of the most beautiful writing I have encountered.
Yes, the beginning is a little ‘ropey’ in places; why, for example, the need to have two characters with virtually the same name? I was half-expecting some event later on involving confusion over the names, but there was nothing.
The story unfolds slowly, allowing us to learn all about the characters, and the author had me almost in tears at one stage. It’s a fairly simple story with only one real subplot, but for all its simplicity it packs a lot into the pages.
Not much drama, no eye-rollingly bad sex, no dominant ‘glowering’ males riding powerful stallions, just a wonderful love story with some achingly sad moments.
Beautiful. One to re-read. And read again. And I don't often do that.
Oh yes. one more thing.....ignore the ghastly cover. This book deserves better.
The blurb is misleading. This is a solid, hefty romance with wonderful, believable characters and some of the most beautiful writing I have encountered.
Yes, the beginning is a little ‘ropey’ in places; why, for example, the need to have two characters with virtually the same name? I was half-expecting some event later on involving confusion over the names, but there was nothing.
The story unfolds slowly, allowing us to learn all about the characters, and the author had me almost in tears at one stage. It’s a fairly simple story with only one real subplot, but for all its simplicity it packs a lot into the pages.
Not much drama, no eye-rollingly bad sex, no dominant ‘glowering’ males riding powerful stallions, just a wonderful love story with some achingly sad moments.
Beautiful. One to re-read. And read again. And I don't often do that.
Oh yes. one more thing.....ignore the ghastly cover. This book deserves better.
January 5, 2017
Funny, moving, rewarding.
This isn't a particularly long book, but within it, Megan Bryce manages to pack not just one but two terrific love stories. The main one is between George Sinclair and Elinor, Lady Haywood - complicated by her history of short-lived husbands & childlessness and his duty to provide his brother's earldom with an heir. The initial sparring is beautifully done - when George's friend George St. Clair introduces them:
The widow said, "George Sinclair and George St.Clair? However will I tell you apart?"
Sinclair leaned toward her. "Just remember, my lady, the sinner and the saint. And then forget the saint."
Her smile peeked out from behind her fan and she whispered conspiratorially, "Forgotten."
Sinclair leaned in even closer and didn't whisper. "Good."
Their developing relationship is marked by bouts of delightful one-upmanship ("I've come to scribble my name on your dance card. A pity dance for the widow."), and shot through with poignant contrasts between the rigid conventions that threaten their love and the freer, warmer life George left behind in India. Megan Bryce's skill shows up in the smallest details: the Indian haircombs George brings as presents generate pleasure and excitement, as if even these small touches of India were potent. The tension between love and duty is immense, and I wasn't certain right to the very last pages, whether George and Elinor would make it or not. And I think it's a tribute to the author that an unhappy ending would still have been satisfying to some degree.
The secondary story deals with George's brother, the earl, and his wife; they need to face up to the emotional consequences of not having a son, and what that does to their marriage. It's a more downbeat story, but still told with great subtlety and understanding. And I suppose in some ways there's a third story as well - the relationship between George and his brother is not straightforward, and Megan Bryce steers clear of all the clichés of feuding brothers. There's affection between them, certainly, but that almost makes their differences harder to bear. There's a lovely scene where the earl has dragged his brother out to see how estates are run.
Sebastian cut into a piece of mutton. "You're very good with people."
"And you with sheep. You may take that as a compliment."
All in all, this is one of the best and most satisfying romances I've read this year. If you've not read the other Reluctant Brides books, incidentally (To Tame A Dragon or To Catch A Spinster) you're in for a treat there too.
This isn't a particularly long book, but within it, Megan Bryce manages to pack not just one but two terrific love stories. The main one is between George Sinclair and Elinor, Lady Haywood - complicated by her history of short-lived husbands & childlessness and his duty to provide his brother's earldom with an heir. The initial sparring is beautifully done - when George's friend George St. Clair introduces them:
The widow said, "George Sinclair and George St.Clair? However will I tell you apart?"
Sinclair leaned toward her. "Just remember, my lady, the sinner and the saint. And then forget the saint."
Her smile peeked out from behind her fan and she whispered conspiratorially, "Forgotten."
Sinclair leaned in even closer and didn't whisper. "Good."
Their developing relationship is marked by bouts of delightful one-upmanship ("I've come to scribble my name on your dance card. A pity dance for the widow."), and shot through with poignant contrasts between the rigid conventions that threaten their love and the freer, warmer life George left behind in India. Megan Bryce's skill shows up in the smallest details: the Indian haircombs George brings as presents generate pleasure and excitement, as if even these small touches of India were potent. The tension between love and duty is immense, and I wasn't certain right to the very last pages, whether George and Elinor would make it or not. And I think it's a tribute to the author that an unhappy ending would still have been satisfying to some degree.
The secondary story deals with George's brother, the earl, and his wife; they need to face up to the emotional consequences of not having a son, and what that does to their marriage. It's a more downbeat story, but still told with great subtlety and understanding. And I suppose in some ways there's a third story as well - the relationship between George and his brother is not straightforward, and Megan Bryce steers clear of all the clichés of feuding brothers. There's affection between them, certainly, but that almost makes their differences harder to bear. There's a lovely scene where the earl has dragged his brother out to see how estates are run.
Sebastian cut into a piece of mutton. "You're very good with people."
"And you with sheep. You may take that as a compliment."
All in all, this is one of the best and most satisfying romances I've read this year. If you've not read the other Reluctant Brides books, incidentally (To Tame A Dragon or To Catch A Spinster) you're in for a treat there too.
November 21, 2014
Unfortunately, this wasn't a book for me. I really tried to like it and it had a really interesting idea, but it ultimately didn't work out for me.
My issue with the book was that I really couldn't connect with the characters. Okay, I understand that Elinor was married 5 times, but why? I got a little bit of explanation but not enough to understand why she would jump into marriage again and again. And, every time, she was oddly unemotional about it. Not coldly calculating. I just got the impression that she didn't really feel anything regarding her marriages. George was charming, but kind of an idiot. Honestly, he came across as shallow and a little selfish, particularly when he kept saying things like he blamed Flora (his brother's wife) for not having sons and making him return to England to take responsibility. He just didn't sit well with me.
In regards to the romance, I was actually much more interested in the reconciliation of George's brother and his wife. I got to the point where I would skip the other parts because their romance is what ultimately connected with me.
In all, this book just wasn't for me. I couldn't connect with the characters or the story and it just didn't work out for me.
My issue with the book was that I really couldn't connect with the characters. Okay, I understand that Elinor was married 5 times, but why? I got a little bit of explanation but not enough to understand why she would jump into marriage again and again. And, every time, she was oddly unemotional about it. Not coldly calculating. I just got the impression that she didn't really feel anything regarding her marriages. George was charming, but kind of an idiot. Honestly, he came across as shallow and a little selfish, particularly when he kept saying things like he blamed Flora (his brother's wife) for not having sons and making him return to England to take responsibility. He just didn't sit well with me.
In regards to the romance, I was actually much more interested in the reconciliation of George's brother and his wife. I got to the point where I would skip the other parts because their romance is what ultimately connected with me.
In all, this book just wasn't for me. I couldn't connect with the characters or the story and it just didn't work out for me.
March 24, 2015
"To Wed The Widow" is the third addition to "The Reluctant Bride Collection" Series by Megan Bryce and tells the historical romance story of 'if'.
Elinor Rusbridge, Lady Haywood has seriously bad luck with marriage. After five marriages in ten years she mourned five husbands and lost one child in childbirth. Then the Honorable George Sinclair arrives from India, summoned by his brother, the Earl of Ashmore. George and Elinor meet on at a society gathering and exchange some banters. However, George has to find a respectful virgin wife according to his brother, Sebastian and create a son since Sebastian and Flora, his Countess, got four daughters. Add to the mix, Elinor's mad brother Alan and a bitter best friend in George St. Clair and the result is an intriguing, dangerous and sensual romance story.
Actually, 28-year-old Elinor does not need a husband, at least not for money. What Elinor needs a husband for is to get a child. It is so sad that her deepest heart's desire is just for someone to love her for who she truly is. Something that was denied her by fate and she is hurting deeply. Mrs. Bryce captures the emotions with artful words and takes the reader on a journey through hurt, love and hope. Maybe George can give her back happiness. Just circumstances stand in the way of their happiness and I hated it. Elinor deserves to be treated kindly, she deserves to be loved and she deserves a child. The Ton was so cruel to her, not seeing behind her facade and just blamed her for every failed marriage. Still, Elinor stayed strong and did not give up.
30-year-old George was really in the middle of everything. He did miss the english society, but loved the India heat more. He wanted to help his brother, but was interested in the wrong woman with Elinor. The Earl and St. Clair push George to responsibility and away from Elinor, but that makes him seek her even more. When Elinor and George finally succumb to their attraction there is no going back. Their feelings are too strong and George finds in Elinor what he was missing his whole life, a companion and friend. For Elinor, he gives her peace and comfort.
There is a second side story inserted in the plot about Sebastian and Flora. They are married for ten years now and the last childbirth was very difficult for Flora why Sebastian is not sleeping with her anymore since he does not want to endanger her life with another pregnancy. The problem is he does not talk about his feelings and Flora thinks he is seeking his amusement elsewhere (which he never denies, so I wondered). Flora tries to seduce her husband with Elinor's help and succeeds. From then everything goes down for them. Sebastian needs to grovel to win Flora back.
I liked this couple since Flora loves her husband. She stands beside him even so she thinks he cheated (but I believe he did not). At first, I did not care for Sebastian he was so cold and detached all the time. In the end it becomes clear that he is merely frightened and hurt, but not able to express himself and open up. George had to point Sebastian in the right direction which shows how much he cares about his brother and his family.
Mrs. Bryce tells her story in such a light way, but still conveys the seriousness of life. The main narrators are Elinor and George, but occasionally other third persons lend an inside to the happenings. The plot deepens with all the views and it feels like standing beside them while the tragic transpires. It gives for a nice continuity without confusion or breaches. There is not much historical background portrayed the focus is mainly on the romance. However, Mrs. Bryce designed her story around the topic of needing a male heir and what happens if there is none.
I was not sure how the relationship between George and Elinor could end happy, but it did in a very satisfying way. I am quite interested in St. Clair's story now since he seems to be quite the cynic in this story.
This really was a nice read like the other two books of this series. Mrs. Bryce just knows how to tell a good story.
Elinor Rusbridge, Lady Haywood has seriously bad luck with marriage. After five marriages in ten years she mourned five husbands and lost one child in childbirth. Then the Honorable George Sinclair arrives from India, summoned by his brother, the Earl of Ashmore. George and Elinor meet on at a society gathering and exchange some banters. However, George has to find a respectful virgin wife according to his brother, Sebastian and create a son since Sebastian and Flora, his Countess, got four daughters. Add to the mix, Elinor's mad brother Alan and a bitter best friend in George St. Clair and the result is an intriguing, dangerous and sensual romance story.
Actually, 28-year-old Elinor does not need a husband, at least not for money. What Elinor needs a husband for is to get a child. It is so sad that her deepest heart's desire is just for someone to love her for who she truly is. Something that was denied her by fate and she is hurting deeply. Mrs. Bryce captures the emotions with artful words and takes the reader on a journey through hurt, love and hope. Maybe George can give her back happiness. Just circumstances stand in the way of their happiness and I hated it. Elinor deserves to be treated kindly, she deserves to be loved and she deserves a child. The Ton was so cruel to her, not seeing behind her facade and just blamed her for every failed marriage. Still, Elinor stayed strong and did not give up.
30-year-old George was really in the middle of everything. He did miss the english society, but loved the India heat more. He wanted to help his brother, but was interested in the wrong woman with Elinor. The Earl and St. Clair push George to responsibility and away from Elinor, but that makes him seek her even more. When Elinor and George finally succumb to their attraction there is no going back. Their feelings are too strong and George finds in Elinor what he was missing his whole life, a companion and friend. For Elinor, he gives her peace and comfort.
There is a second side story inserted in the plot about Sebastian and Flora. They are married for ten years now and the last childbirth was very difficult for Flora why Sebastian is not sleeping with her anymore since he does not want to endanger her life with another pregnancy. The problem is he does not talk about his feelings and Flora thinks he is seeking his amusement elsewhere (which he never denies, so I wondered). Flora tries to seduce her husband with Elinor's help and succeeds. From then everything goes down for them. Sebastian needs to grovel to win Flora back.
I liked this couple since Flora loves her husband. She stands beside him even so she thinks he cheated (but I believe he did not). At first, I did not care for Sebastian he was so cold and detached all the time. In the end it becomes clear that he is merely frightened and hurt, but not able to express himself and open up. George had to point Sebastian in the right direction which shows how much he cares about his brother and his family.
Mrs. Bryce tells her story in such a light way, but still conveys the seriousness of life. The main narrators are Elinor and George, but occasionally other third persons lend an inside to the happenings. The plot deepens with all the views and it feels like standing beside them while the tragic transpires. It gives for a nice continuity without confusion or breaches. There is not much historical background portrayed the focus is mainly on the romance. However, Mrs. Bryce designed her story around the topic of needing a male heir and what happens if there is none.
I was not sure how the relationship between George and Elinor could end happy, but it did in a very satisfying way. I am quite interested in St. Clair's story now since he seems to be quite the cynic in this story.
This really was a nice read like the other two books of this series. Mrs. Bryce just knows how to tell a good story.
September 4, 2023
This was different, which is meant as a compliment. I love different. Kudos to Bryce for managing to avoid or sidestep typical HR tropes, yet still provide a HEA… although it was a hold-your-breath-touch-and-go-win-by-a-nose HEA.
I was immediately fascinated with Elinor. An unlucky woman who buried five husbands but with enough pluck to look for a sixth. Sauntering into her life comes happy-go-lucky George who can charm any living fauna inhabiting two continents. They meet at a ball, and so starts their unconventional romance.
And if that’s not enough, there’s another second chance love story between George’s brother, the earl and his wife who were growing apart. Both stories include swoony sentiments and angst-filled dilemmas without easy answers.
Why not five stars? I loved it. I really did, but the epilogue, while charming, didn’t give me enough time to process emotions and wipe away tears. I needed an additional fifty pages lol
I was immediately fascinated with Elinor. An unlucky woman who buried five husbands but with enough pluck to look for a sixth. Sauntering into her life comes happy-go-lucky George who can charm any living fauna inhabiting two continents. They meet at a ball, and so starts their unconventional romance.
And if that’s not enough, there’s another second chance love story between George’s brother, the earl and his wife who were growing apart. Both stories include swoony sentiments and angst-filled dilemmas without easy answers.
Why not five stars? I loved it. I really did, but the epilogue, while charming, didn’t give me enough time to process emotions and wipe away tears. I needed an additional fifty pages lol
September 24, 2019
Read 30 pages before I gave up.
No connection to any of the characters, and 30 pages in, nothing was happening.
And I was bored.
Also, having 2 characters with similar names caused me, at the beginning, a little confusion.
And also, I was bored.
I generally like Regency Romances but this one missed the mark for me.
No connection to any of the characters, and 30 pages in, nothing was happening.
And I was bored.
Also, having 2 characters with similar names caused me, at the beginning, a little confusion.
And also, I was bored.
I generally like Regency Romances but this one missed the mark for me.
April 14, 2017
If I told you about the heroine, you would think she was so unlikable you couldn't bear to wrap a book around her. But the story really, really worked. One of the best romances I've read in a while --- I cried.
March 8, 2017
This was going to be a 3 star book, because it does start to drag on at a certain point, but any book that makes me both laugh and cry deserves an extra star.
November 15, 2019
Early Victorian with a Seductive Widow and an Earl’s heir, both want a child and marriage but just not to each other
George Sinclair loved India but when his brother’s wife gave birth to a fourth daughter, Sebastian, the earl, demanded his brother return to England as his heir. And he wanted George to marry. Any respectable woman would do, but not “The Widow”, Elinor, Lady Haywood. She’s been widowed five times and with no children to show for it. She is a distraction George very much wants in his bed, but what he needs is a wife from a good family. What Lady Haywood wants is a child and her next husband.
The story is well told with rich emotion and some great characters, even a villain in Elinor’s brother. No real history here except the references to India and trade, which George was once engaged in. But it’s a delightful story of the tug of war between George and his staid brother, the earl, that will draw you in. And there is a side story of the earl and his wife, who befriends Elinor. I recommend it.
George Sinclair loved India but when his brother’s wife gave birth to a fourth daughter, Sebastian, the earl, demanded his brother return to England as his heir. And he wanted George to marry. Any respectable woman would do, but not “The Widow”, Elinor, Lady Haywood. She’s been widowed five times and with no children to show for it. She is a distraction George very much wants in his bed, but what he needs is a wife from a good family. What Lady Haywood wants is a child and her next husband.
The story is well told with rich emotion and some great characters, even a villain in Elinor’s brother. No real history here except the references to India and trade, which George was once engaged in. But it’s a delightful story of the tug of war between George and his staid brother, the earl, that will draw you in. And there is a side story of the earl and his wife, who befriends Elinor. I recommend it.
February 8, 2015
This is well-written from the craft point of view, well-edited, the author knows how to turn a phrase and can paint moods with words. As I already knew from To Catch a Spinster (which I liked better than this).
Unfortunately what was charming and quite subdued there, was this time rather over the top. The characters came across as caricatures in places, their behaviour often quite anachronistic, sort of retconning the past, and this rarely sits well with me. I also felt a distinct revulsion towards Elinor, and was more or less exasperated with George Sinclair. Sebastian and Flora were slightly more to my taste, but again just slightly.
For me to enjoy a romance I need to root for the main characters, and in this case I didn't like them at all. Actually I liked George St. Clair best, and he is a secondary secondary character...
As to dead dogs: damn you!
I'll still try other books from Ms Bryce, given that her writing is excellent and I liked another of her books better.
Unfortunately what was charming and quite subdued there, was this time rather over the top. The characters came across as caricatures in places, their behaviour often quite anachronistic, sort of retconning the past, and this rarely sits well with me. I also felt a distinct revulsion towards Elinor, and was more or less exasperated with George Sinclair. Sebastian and Flora were slightly more to my taste, but again just slightly.
For me to enjoy a romance I need to root for the main characters, and in this case I didn't like them at all. Actually I liked George St. Clair best, and he is a secondary secondary character...
As to dead dogs: damn you!
I'll still try other books from Ms Bryce, given that her writing is excellent and I liked another of her books better.
June 8, 2017
If this book had not been recommended to me, and I would have relied on the cover and blurb to make my decision, I wouldn't have picked it up. And if you did, and expect to find a fluffy historical, be warned. The only fluffy thing about this, is the few appearances of a cute, pocket sized, puppy pomeranian. The rest of the book can be best compared to another set of canine characters: mastiffs.
The main hero and heroine are making difficult choices, and not the choices society expects them to make, which fits, because they do not fit society's standards either. It's an emotional story, there's hurt and pain, but in the end it's still a romance, so don't worry on that score.
There's also a secondary couple, their story told from the POV of those secondary characters. And it's sweet, and real, and in a sense the opposite of the main couple, because these have troubles because they want to do what they are suposed to.
Just read it.
I found the heroine (The Widow) a great character. Not an easy one, but strong, and vulnerable at the same time.
That said. There are some issues along the way, but just focus on the story.
The main hero and heroine are making difficult choices, and not the choices society expects them to make, which fits, because they do not fit society's standards either. It's an emotional story, there's hurt and pain, but in the end it's still a romance, so don't worry on that score.
There's also a secondary couple, their story told from the POV of those secondary characters. And it's sweet, and real, and in a sense the opposite of the main couple, because these have troubles because they want to do what they are suposed to.
Just read it.
I found the heroine (The Widow) a great character. Not an easy one, but strong, and vulnerable at the same time.
That said. There are some issues along the way, but just focus on the story.
March 20, 2017
Lady Elinor Haywood is the whisper of the ball. Everywhere tongues are wagging and low murmurs chase her as she regally transcends the stairs and weaves her way through the crowded ballroom, Dressed in black, a testament to her recent widowhood, only adds to her Nordic blond-haired beauty, as her piercing blue eyes survey the crowd. Lady Elinor, though still young, has succeeded five spouses and is contemplating who number six could be.
One may think, quite rightly, that she had something to do with her husbands’ demises. This is, however, far from the truth. The truth, in fact, that she is the victim of damnable bad luck. She may not have loved all of her husbands’, but she mourned them all.
Mr. George Sinclair is the second son of an Earl and has spent years in India; far away from the social minutiae and scandals of London society. He has been summoned back to England by his brother, the current Earl of Ashmore. After ten years of marriage, Lord Sebastian Sinclair has fathered four daughters and his hopes of a son no longer exist. His only hope for the next generation lies with his younger brother, George.
A mutual attraction is shared between Elinor and George and through witty conversational exchanges, the relationship slowly develops. Is their marriage be the answer to everyone’s desires or will it also end in death, making George number six?
This story is like a Georgette Heyer novel with benefits. This is a regency novel without the constraints Heyer had to contend with. Although it isn’t as steamy and explicit as many recently written novels in this genre, it leaves much to the imagination. I have an overactive imagination, making this story a perfect for me. This story leans toward pleonasm, in an interesting and entertaining way.
One may think, quite rightly, that she had something to do with her husbands’ demises. This is, however, far from the truth. The truth, in fact, that she is the victim of damnable bad luck. She may not have loved all of her husbands’, but she mourned them all.
Mr. George Sinclair is the second son of an Earl and has spent years in India; far away from the social minutiae and scandals of London society. He has been summoned back to England by his brother, the current Earl of Ashmore. After ten years of marriage, Lord Sebastian Sinclair has fathered four daughters and his hopes of a son no longer exist. His only hope for the next generation lies with his younger brother, George.
A mutual attraction is shared between Elinor and George and through witty conversational exchanges, the relationship slowly develops. Is their marriage be the answer to everyone’s desires or will it also end in death, making George number six?
This story is like a Georgette Heyer novel with benefits. This is a regency novel without the constraints Heyer had to contend with. Although it isn’t as steamy and explicit as many recently written novels in this genre, it leaves much to the imagination. I have an overactive imagination, making this story a perfect for me. This story leans toward pleonasm, in an interesting and entertaining way.
September 2, 2023
Excellent. The previous book in this series was a lot of fun, but this one had bite. Lots of terrific dialogue, characters who come alive in the reader’s head, and deep emotion ran just below the surface of every paragraph in this book. I loved it.
August 1, 2019
Rich characters, complex motivation, and fun dialog. I loved it. George is a sweet heart. His only conflcit derives from his love for his brother—who can fault that? Well done!
January 18, 2015
Book THREE of “The Reluctant Bride” series
SENSUALITY RATING: Euphoric codes word i.e. groin; Mildly sensual; Plot not centered on sexual relations which may have been no more than 2 in entire book.
GENRE: Historical romance
SETTING: England
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: ELINOR RUSBRIDGE LEMMON GILBERTI WOOTEN HEADLEY aka LADY HAYWOOD: A woman who knows how to control men.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: GEORGE SINCLAIR: a man with a sense of duty; Ignores attempts to be controlled.
SYNOPSIS: She has had many husbands and on the hunt for another. He just arrived in England from India after being summoned by his brother. He finds her worth the chase but she does not think he fits the bill for her husband to be.
WHAT I LIKED: Elinor teaching Flora how to outsmart men and Flora had a good ole time at the party. His dog in the pocket and Her dogs love Alan.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: What did Alan hold against his sister? Book never addressed in detail. The main characters dance of romance is quite boring. A yawner.
SENSUALITY RATING: Euphoric codes word i.e. groin; Mildly sensual; Plot not centered on sexual relations which may have been no more than 2 in entire book.
GENRE: Historical romance
SETTING: England
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: ELINOR RUSBRIDGE LEMMON GILBERTI WOOTEN HEADLEY aka LADY HAYWOOD: A woman who knows how to control men.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: GEORGE SINCLAIR: a man with a sense of duty; Ignores attempts to be controlled.
SYNOPSIS: She has had many husbands and on the hunt for another. He just arrived in England from India after being summoned by his brother. He finds her worth the chase but she does not think he fits the bill for her husband to be.
WHAT I LIKED: Elinor teaching Flora how to outsmart men and Flora had a good ole time at the party. His dog in the pocket and Her dogs love Alan.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: What did Alan hold against his sister? Book never addressed in detail. The main characters dance of romance is quite boring. A yawner.
January 29, 2019
I would have given it five stars if the side story with the hero’s brother didn’t contain cheating. (He in no way redeemed himself, didn’t even try)
At some point I stopped caring about the heroine and the hero , and got pissed about Sebastian and flora. Wtf Sebastian! You’re all up in arms about the thought of flora being with another man but it’s completely okay for you to fuck a widow for a whole year? while your poor wife is at home with your children. That bull shit excuse about not wanting to get her pregnant again? Okay so risking pregnancy with your side chick is totally okay? Or did he conveniently forget how to prevent pregnancy when it came to his wife ? F you You stupid stupid son of a bitch !
In my mind Flora got her side piece too, now I’m happy
So yeah if you don’t like cheating, maybe skip this one
At some point I stopped caring about the heroine and the hero , and got pissed about Sebastian and flora. Wtf Sebastian! You’re all up in arms about the thought of flora being with another man but it’s completely okay for you to fuck a widow for a whole year? while your poor wife is at home with your children. That bull shit excuse about not wanting to get her pregnant again? Okay so risking pregnancy with your side chick is totally okay? Or did he conveniently forget how to prevent pregnancy when it came to his wife ? F you You stupid stupid son of a bitch !
In my mind Flora got her side piece too, now I’m happy
So yeah if you don’t like cheating, maybe skip this one
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2016
This was an enjoyable read. The pacing is very good, and I fell in love with the hero and heroine. I did have one problem which made this book a bit confusing in the beginning. The hero's name sounds the same as his best friend. Both have the first name George, the hero, George Sinclair, and his best friend George St. Clair. Since I listened to the audio, my head was spinning, trying to figure out which one was the hero. It would have been less confusing if the names were not so similar, not sure how that made it past an editor. Happy reading!
July 21, 2023
George Sinclair has returned to England after eight years in India when his brother, an Earl requested he come home because he needed him.
From the first page George is a loveable and loving man with a great sense of adventure, fun and humor. His first night out in society he spots Lady Haywood, a widow five times with a reputation. He finds her irrespirable and throughout this entertaining Regency plot finds ways to have fun, cause trouble for his straight laced brother and enjoy life.
I loved the ending and found it just perfect for the fun loving George and his merry widow.
From the first page George is a loveable and loving man with a great sense of adventure, fun and humor. His first night out in society he spots Lady Haywood, a widow five times with a reputation. He finds her irrespirable and throughout this entertaining Regency plot finds ways to have fun, cause trouble for his straight laced brother and enjoy life.
I loved the ending and found it just perfect for the fun loving George and his merry widow.
February 15, 2015
At times I wanted to yell at the characters about how they could let themselves be brought down to anyones level of disgrace and at times I wanted to know more about the people (5 husbands) who made up the dowagers life. But by the end of the book I was crying for the dog Retribution than for anybody else oh I was happy that they were finally able to have children and get rid of one sick brother but again the dog broke my heart.
November 8, 2017
One of the absolute best romances
If ten stars were possible, I would give them to this. The widow is one of the most complex, best drawn characters I have ever met in the pages of a book. The hero, while much simpler, is also believable, and the twist at the end (before the sappy epilogue) is both realistic and satisfying. A really fine read by an author with a lot of life experience and understanding of human nature.
If ten stars were possible, I would give them to this. The widow is one of the most complex, best drawn characters I have ever met in the pages of a book. The hero, while much simpler, is also believable, and the twist at the end (before the sappy epilogue) is both realistic and satisfying. A really fine read by an author with a lot of life experience and understanding of human nature.
May 7, 2016
Megan Bryce is good.
Very well written. Not your usual historical romance. Great characters, even those you disliked.
This one was a little sad though. A lot of death and disappointment. Great twists too and some laughs.
Another great read.
Very well written. Not your usual historical romance. Great characters, even those you disliked.
This one was a little sad though. A lot of death and disappointment. Great twists too and some laughs.
Another great read.
July 16, 2015
it was a nice read... really funny ;)
December 30, 2016
Another winner from Bryce. Solid 4.5 stars. Misses the five stars by a hair's breadth for reasons I’ll go into later, but I’ll probably re-read this in the future and think I was terribly stingy.
Bryce has a great, unique style. This was very dialogue heavy with emphasis on characterization. There's scant description of places or some great weighty plot with vast elements requiring exposition. That's fine if the dialogue and the characters are well done and Bryce's, as ever, are. She's very, very engaging with a style all her own. I've liked everything I've read of Bryce's but this is the best so far. Her other historical have moved at breakneck speed whereas this one felt better paced. I raced through it and stayed up into the wee small hours to finish.
This novel has a primary and a secondary romance but they link to such an extent they're basically equal players in this story and I found myself invested in both.
We have four excellently crafted characters. The heroes, brothers, two opposites. The Earl, all about duty - stoic and serious and, the spare, George - returned from his true home in India to fulfill his duty to his brother and the succession.
The heroines. Flora, the Earl's wife married him out of duty but loves him now and is upset by their four daughters and no heir and her husband's refusal to try again (she thinks because of lack of desire on his part). And then the Widow, Elinor, a woman who has made her way through five husbands, all of whom died within the year and wants number six to give her a child before she marries him. She's scandalous and mysterious and entirely unsuitable for George who needs to marry a suitable woman to give birth to the next heir.
The love stories intertwine because if Flora can convince the Earl back into her bed to try again and give birth to a boy, George will be free to marry the Widow.
Each of the two stories is different. The Earl and Flora's is about an unacknowledged love between two people who know each other well but have yet to fully appreciate the other. Their romance isn't built on flirtation or banter but on an exploration and an extension of what they already have. In some ways this made their declarations more emotional than the 'main' love story.
For George and The Widow their love story is a flirtation and conversation filled classically romantic development. Two people who are simply meant to be.
Within all of that there's also an exploration of relationships between siblings and friends and women all handled with aplomb.
So, why no five stars? Sex. I wanted it, I didn't get it, the fade to black was frustrating in the context of a book which implied on page sex would take place. The conclusion of George and the Widow's story also felt rushed and was, at points, difficult to follow.
However, this is a great book and I very much recommend it.
Bryce has a great, unique style. This was very dialogue heavy with emphasis on characterization. There's scant description of places or some great weighty plot with vast elements requiring exposition. That's fine if the dialogue and the characters are well done and Bryce's, as ever, are. She's very, very engaging with a style all her own. I've liked everything I've read of Bryce's but this is the best so far. Her other historical have moved at breakneck speed whereas this one felt better paced. I raced through it and stayed up into the wee small hours to finish.
This novel has a primary and a secondary romance but they link to such an extent they're basically equal players in this story and I found myself invested in both.
We have four excellently crafted characters. The heroes, brothers, two opposites. The Earl, all about duty - stoic and serious and, the spare, George - returned from his true home in India to fulfill his duty to his brother and the succession.
The heroines. Flora, the Earl's wife married him out of duty but loves him now and is upset by their four daughters and no heir and her husband's refusal to try again (she thinks because of lack of desire on his part). And then the Widow, Elinor, a woman who has made her way through five husbands, all of whom died within the year and wants number six to give her a child before she marries him. She's scandalous and mysterious and entirely unsuitable for George who needs to marry a suitable woman to give birth to the next heir.
The love stories intertwine because if Flora can convince the Earl back into her bed to try again and give birth to a boy, George will be free to marry the Widow.
Each of the two stories is different. The Earl and Flora's is about an unacknowledged love between two people who know each other well but have yet to fully appreciate the other. Their romance isn't built on flirtation or banter but on an exploration and an extension of what they already have. In some ways this made their declarations more emotional than the 'main' love story.
For George and The Widow their love story is a flirtation and conversation filled classically romantic development. Two people who are simply meant to be.
Within all of that there's also an exploration of relationships between siblings and friends and women all handled with aplomb.
So, why no five stars? Sex. I wanted it, I didn't get it, the fade to black was frustrating in the context of a book which implied on page sex would take place. The conclusion of George and the Widow's story also felt rushed and was, at points, difficult to follow.
However, this is a great book and I very much recommend it.
May 17, 2017
George Sinclair's brother, the earl, has summoned him back from India and ordered him to marry. Unfortunately for George, he is immediately fascinated by Lady Haywood, a woman who has been widowed five times already, which infuriates the earl. George and Elinor have a sweet romance with enough scenes of them talking or doing things together that I believed in their relationship.
I expected the barriers thrown in George and Elinor's way to be just misunderstandings or families being overbearing; I didn't expect the subplot of yearning and tragedy between the earl and his wife. She bore him five daughters, and the last pregnancy nearly killed her. He's adamant that another pregnancy is too risky. She thinks this means he's lost interest in her, and even after he explains his fears, misses being intimate. Over the course of the novel they come to understand each other's points of view and figure out how to still sexually satisfy each other (this isn't graphic) without risking a pregnancy. I really appreciated that this book took maternal mortality seriously, and further, that the resolution isn't that the wife successfully bears a son against all odds. Meanwhile, George and Elinor have their own troubled feelings toward children: they desperately want them, but Elinor has had five childless marriages and fears she's infertile. Both George and particularly Elinor take the issue of providing an heir to the earldom seriously, and Elinor doesn't feel that she can honorably marry George if that means the line dies with him. I'm not used to that level of period-appropriate mindsets in regency romances.
All in all, not a serious novel but also not as frothy as I expected.
I expected the barriers thrown in George and Elinor's way to be just misunderstandings or families being overbearing; I didn't expect the subplot of yearning and tragedy between the earl and his wife. She bore him five daughters, and the last pregnancy nearly killed her. He's adamant that another pregnancy is too risky. She thinks this means he's lost interest in her, and even after he explains his fears, misses being intimate. Over the course of the novel they come to understand each other's points of view and figure out how to still sexually satisfy each other (this isn't graphic) without risking a pregnancy. I really appreciated that this book took maternal mortality seriously, and further, that the resolution isn't that the wife successfully bears a son against all odds. Meanwhile, George and Elinor have their own troubled feelings toward children: they desperately want them, but Elinor has had five childless marriages and fears she's infertile. Both George and particularly Elinor take the issue of providing an heir to the earldom seriously, and Elinor doesn't feel that she can honorably marry George if that means the line dies with him. I'm not used to that level of period-appropriate mindsets in regency romances.
All in all, not a serious novel but also not as frothy as I expected.
February 23, 2019
I've read Ms. Bryce before and quite enjoyed it, so I dove into this one with no qualms. I really should have had some qualms.
I did like the characters. They all had real problems and had to go through actual character arcs, some smaller than others, but true arcs. The biggest problem I had with this book was the dialogue. The conversations would be interspersed with quite a bit of the character's thoughts, and then the dialogue would follow those unspoken thoughts. I don't know if Ms. Bryce was trying to have quirky dialogue or show that her characters were telepathic. All I know is that if I were sitting in the room during these discussions, they wouldn't make any sense. I got lost several times and I hate getting thrown out of the story like that.
I also had a problem with the massive insta-love. The second time the H/h meet, he's got half her clothes off. Insta-lust I get. But somewhere in all the nearly immediate sex, follows the immediate love. Within a week of meeting, they're both thinking that they're in love, and fighting against it. Until they suddenly aren't. Then George is chasing some teenager to be his wife, and ending the evening back in Elinor's bed. All very annoying.
The subplot of Sebastian and Flora's story is interesting and well handled. Probably the best part of the book. But I certainly didn't understand George's sudden shift at the end. Sure that's what he wanted to do, but when did it overcome his sense of duty? Where was I when this major personality change happened? Did I miss it in one of the dialogue issues? It fell really flat for me.
I already have another book from this series, so I'll give it a try. Maybe this one was an aberration. I hope.
I did like the characters. They all had real problems and had to go through actual character arcs, some smaller than others, but true arcs. The biggest problem I had with this book was the dialogue. The conversations would be interspersed with quite a bit of the character's thoughts, and then the dialogue would follow those unspoken thoughts. I don't know if Ms. Bryce was trying to have quirky dialogue or show that her characters were telepathic. All I know is that if I were sitting in the room during these discussions, they wouldn't make any sense. I got lost several times and I hate getting thrown out of the story like that.
I also had a problem with the massive insta-love. The second time the H/h meet, he's got half her clothes off. Insta-lust I get. But somewhere in all the nearly immediate sex, follows the immediate love. Within a week of meeting, they're both thinking that they're in love, and fighting against it. Until they suddenly aren't. Then George is chasing some teenager to be his wife, and ending the evening back in Elinor's bed. All very annoying.
The subplot of Sebastian and Flora's story is interesting and well handled. Probably the best part of the book. But I certainly didn't understand George's sudden shift at the end. Sure that's what he wanted to do, but when did it overcome his sense of duty? Where was I when this major personality change happened? Did I miss it in one of the dialogue issues? It fell really flat for me.
I already have another book from this series, so I'll give it a try. Maybe this one was an aberration. I hope.
December 9, 2025
After the wild humor of the first two books in this set, I was disappointed (at first) with the conflict between George Sinclair and his brother, the Earl. However, the fascinating play between the characters kept me reading.
Lady Haywood has been married five times and has lost each marriage after no more than a year. She has no children from these marriages. She is now seeking another husband, and George Sinclair has recently returned home from India. However, he wears his greatcoat at all times because he cannot adjust to the cold and damp of England.
George and Lady Haywood are instantly attracted to each other. However, the Earl called George back to England because he had four daughters and no hope of begetting a son to inherit his earldom. After four children, Sebastian (the Earl) has been warned that Lady Flora will not survive another child. Thus, Sebastian wants George to marry and beget an heir for the family.
Sebastian has rigid rules about who can marry George. His brother, who is light-hearted and fun-loving, disagrees. This makes for a compelling study of emotions, duty, love, and more. This book reminds me of the deeply emotional works of M. A. Nichols, one of my favorite authors. Overall score = E.
Reluctant Bride Collection
1. To Catch a Spinster (2012)
2. To Tame a Dragon (2012)
** 3. To Wed the Widow (2014)
4. To Tempt the Saint (2015)
To Tame a Lady: Volume 2 (2016)
Lady Haywood has been married five times and has lost each marriage after no more than a year. She has no children from these marriages. She is now seeking another husband, and George Sinclair has recently returned home from India. However, he wears his greatcoat at all times because he cannot adjust to the cold and damp of England.
George and Lady Haywood are instantly attracted to each other. However, the Earl called George back to England because he had four daughters and no hope of begetting a son to inherit his earldom. After four children, Sebastian (the Earl) has been warned that Lady Flora will not survive another child. Thus, Sebastian wants George to marry and beget an heir for the family.
Sebastian has rigid rules about who can marry George. His brother, who is light-hearted and fun-loving, disagrees. This makes for a compelling study of emotions, duty, love, and more. This book reminds me of the deeply emotional works of M. A. Nichols, one of my favorite authors. Overall score = E.
Reluctant Bride Collection
1. To Catch a Spinster (2012)
2. To Tame a Dragon (2012)
** 3. To Wed the Widow (2014)
4. To Tempt the Saint (2015)
To Tame a Lady: Volume 2 (2016)
January 16, 2018
This may not be the greatest book ever written, or the greatest book I've ever read, but it was still worth taking the time to read. The synopsis is two people are quite attracted to one another, however, neither feel they can fulfill what the other needs so they try to stay apart. But will love conquer all?
*Spoiler alert*
The Earl of Ashmore has 4 beautiful little girls, but no son. He refuses to try for a son because his wife nearly died after the last child and he cannot lose her. The earl has ordered his brother, George, home from India to learn the duties of being an earl. After all, that's what being a "spare" is all about, right?
George has returned under duress and although he knows he must fulfill his duties by marrying a virgin debutante, he has set his sights on Elinor, Lady Haywood, a widow of five husbands. She is looking for husband number six, but he must first prove himself before she will commit. The Earl of Ashmore does everything in his power to keep the two of them apart and orders George to marry a young lady of good standing. George relents and almost convinces himself that he can accept a marriage with Miss Westin as well as keep Lady Haywood as his mistress. Lady Haywood, however will not give in for anything less than marriage, but she has to be with child first or no deal.
*Spoiler alert*
The Earl of Ashmore has 4 beautiful little girls, but no son. He refuses to try for a son because his wife nearly died after the last child and he cannot lose her. The earl has ordered his brother, George, home from India to learn the duties of being an earl. After all, that's what being a "spare" is all about, right?
George has returned under duress and although he knows he must fulfill his duties by marrying a virgin debutante, he has set his sights on Elinor, Lady Haywood, a widow of five husbands. She is looking for husband number six, but he must first prove himself before she will commit. The Earl of Ashmore does everything in his power to keep the two of them apart and orders George to marry a young lady of good standing. George relents and almost convinces himself that he can accept a marriage with Miss Westin as well as keep Lady Haywood as his mistress. Lady Haywood, however will not give in for anything less than marriage, but she has to be with child first or no deal.
September 3, 2022
Short but good!!
Very well executed tension, banter and slow burn between George and Elinor. There were some very sad parts regarding Elinor’s past and her feelings of loneliness and wants. Especially her girl who died when she was born and Elinor had not mourned truly until after meeting George.
It was quite a natural transition from friends to lovers and then to partners which I do prefer. And, the female was not crazy in love to do something irrational in the beginning as sometimes many regency books illustrate. She was headstrong. They did have attraction from the beginning but it was a slow burn which was done well.
Elinor was fun to read about, her determination was to be admired. Her facade of not showing feelings because then the situation would be real was very relatable.
Essentially the book was about duty, forbidden relationships, prejudice, longing for children, a woman’s position in society etc.
I also enjoyed Flora’s and the earl’s relationship and was very invested in their issues. The jealousy and misunderstandings were quite well written and made it intriguing to read about their “rocky” marriage. It all worked out, the earl was very stubborn but it took a brawl with his brother to truly understand what his wife was requiring. As was the widow’s advice even if he did not want to admit it to himself.
Very well executed tension, banter and slow burn between George and Elinor. There were some very sad parts regarding Elinor’s past and her feelings of loneliness and wants. Especially her girl who died when she was born and Elinor had not mourned truly until after meeting George.
It was quite a natural transition from friends to lovers and then to partners which I do prefer. And, the female was not crazy in love to do something irrational in the beginning as sometimes many regency books illustrate. She was headstrong. They did have attraction from the beginning but it was a slow burn which was done well.
Elinor was fun to read about, her determination was to be admired. Her facade of not showing feelings because then the situation would be real was very relatable.
Essentially the book was about duty, forbidden relationships, prejudice, longing for children, a woman’s position in society etc.
I also enjoyed Flora’s and the earl’s relationship and was very invested in their issues. The jealousy and misunderstandings were quite well written and made it intriguing to read about their “rocky” marriage. It all worked out, the earl was very stubborn but it took a brawl with his brother to truly understand what his wife was requiring. As was the widow’s advice even if he did not want to admit it to himself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 29, 2023
3.90
1,683 ratings172 reviews
Come back to a time when manners are everything and rules are made to never be broken. Come back to a time when men are in charge and women do what they are told...
Yeah, that never happened.
Welcome to Megan Bryce's Regencyland, where ladies with backbone get what they want. Where a woman can thumb her nose at rules and care little for convention, and yet somehow, unexpectedly and most reluctantly, find love.
To Wed The Widow
A man with a Future, the Honorable George Sinclair would rather poke his eye out than take his place beside his brother and learn How To Be An Earl. But when an earl orders, a brother obeys. And when an earl tries to make his brother steady and responsible and old and gray, well... it just might kill them both.
A woman with a Past, Lady Haywood is a scandalous distraction that no honorable gentleman can ignore. Especially one who's just been told that his very happy life is changing irrevocably to the boring. But even if a scandalous distraction is what George wants, what he needs is a wife. A virgin wife. A scandal-less wife...
The earl would be the first to say that his brother has always had a problem choosing what he needs over what he wants. Lady Haywood would say that very few women who have buried five husbands would bother with a sixth. And George would say... why, this sounds like fine fun.
1,683 ratings172 reviews
Come back to a time when manners are everything and rules are made to never be broken. Come back to a time when men are in charge and women do what they are told...
Yeah, that never happened.
Welcome to Megan Bryce's Regencyland, where ladies with backbone get what they want. Where a woman can thumb her nose at rules and care little for convention, and yet somehow, unexpectedly and most reluctantly, find love.
To Wed The Widow
A man with a Future, the Honorable George Sinclair would rather poke his eye out than take his place beside his brother and learn How To Be An Earl. But when an earl orders, a brother obeys. And when an earl tries to make his brother steady and responsible and old and gray, well... it just might kill them both.
A woman with a Past, Lady Haywood is a scandalous distraction that no honorable gentleman can ignore. Especially one who's just been told that his very happy life is changing irrevocably to the boring. But even if a scandalous distraction is what George wants, what he needs is a wife. A virgin wife. A scandal-less wife...
The earl would be the first to say that his brother has always had a problem choosing what he needs over what he wants. Lady Haywood would say that very few women who have buried five husbands would bother with a sixth. And George would say... why, this sounds like fine fun.
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