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A Second Wedding Night
My marriage was perfect – until my wedding night
Millie is a timid and young lady betrothed to Charles, the duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her.
Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom.
Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles’s mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night.
If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novella might be for you.
A Second Wedding Night is the first book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 20,000 words (81 pages) about second changes, lust and love with a happy ever after.
Millie is a timid and young lady betrothed to Charles, the duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her.
Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom.
Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles’s mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night.
If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novella might be for you.
A Second Wedding Night is the first book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 20,000 words (81 pages) about second changes, lust and love with a happy ever after.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2022
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About the author
Emilie Jacobsen
19 books5 followersEmilie Jacobsen is a Danish author who writes historical romance from the Regency and Victorian eras in England and Medieval love stories with a hint of fantasy set in a fictional medieval Denmark. Her first book was published in 2022.
She lives with her family in Copenhagen, Denmark, and tries to find time to write between playing tag, hiding behind a curtain, and impersonating a stuffed monkey. Besides writing one of her biggest passions is traveling and many of her stories are inspired by places she has been.
She lives with her family in Copenhagen, Denmark, and tries to find time to write between playing tag, hiding behind a curtain, and impersonating a stuffed monkey. Besides writing one of her biggest passions is traveling and many of her stories are inspired by places she has been.
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September 27, 2023
A short story. Some low steam scenes.
It’s a sad tale. I wonder how many women went through something like this back in those times. Some clear communication could’ve prevented so much heartache.
It’s a sad tale. I wonder how many women went through something like this back in those times. Some clear communication could’ve prevented so much heartache.
October 4, 2025
entertaining even tho she has to speak to his mistress she was way too chill about that. in my opinion
June 26, 2023
Was it that great? Not particularly. Was it entertaining? Absolutely
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June 29, 2025dnf @ 11% - i think we should have just skipped to the time jump forward
November 20, 2024
Adultery Justify?
At first I was going to rate it one star because the husband had mistresses through the 10 years of marriage. Then I thought this was closer to what marriage was like for the nobility, basically strangers getting married for status and economic reasons. The story was decent and kudos to the author for writing it but adultery is detrimental and painful when all is said and done.
At first I was going to rate it one star because the husband had mistresses through the 10 years of marriage. Then I thought this was closer to what marriage was like for the nobility, basically strangers getting married for status and economic reasons. The story was decent and kudos to the author for writing it but adultery is detrimental and painful when all is said and done.
April 10, 2024
Mil horrible advice
4stars
The mil gives Charlie wife some horrible advice and it detrimentally effects their first night ...later after talking to Charlie's mistress the wife finds making love can be fun.
4stars
The mil gives Charlie wife some horrible advice and it detrimentally effects their first night ...later after talking to Charlie's mistress the wife finds making love can be fun.
November 13, 2023
3.5 Estrellas.
Realmente nunca había tenido tantos problemas calificando un libro, a ver la historia no es mala de hecho la idea es buena pero es que no ahí mucho aquí es como el capitulo de algún libro, cortísima la "historia" y lo pongo así porque no puedo considerarlo una novela ni una historia es solo una idea.
Es la época de la regencia, una pareja esta por casarse, sus padres lo arreglaron pero ambos son atractivos tienen cosas en común como el amor por la lectura, así que están felices con la idea de casarse, pero la mama de Millie antes de la boda le advierte que el sexo es doloroso y nada placentero, Millie queda aterrada y la primera noche con su esposo es un desastre ella esta confundida, le han enseñado que no debe tener placer, así que trata de luchar con ello pero su esposo intenta sacarle el placer como sea al final las cosas acaban tan mal, que ellos nunca conectan, pasan 10 años y son un matrimonio llevadero pero no cercano ni amoroso, tiene hijos y se respetan pero el incluso tiene una amante, es entonces que pasa algo, Millie le confiesa por que nunca se ah entregado, deciden intentar y pues nada Chispas y fuego.....
La idea es buena enserio, pero es que es tan rápida y tan corta que no se disfruta ojala la autora nos hubiera dado una novela completa y compleja de esto, pero bueno si quieres algo corto y feliz esto es para ti por que a diferencia de la mayoría de las novelas, aquí el drama o las cosas malas pasan durante el primer 20 por ciento de la historia el 80 es pura miel y felicidad, en fin lo disfrute por eso le doy 3,5 estrellas.
Realmente nunca había tenido tantos problemas calificando un libro, a ver la historia no es mala de hecho la idea es buena pero es que no ahí mucho aquí es como el capitulo de algún libro, cortísima la "historia" y lo pongo así porque no puedo considerarlo una novela ni una historia es solo una idea.
Es la época de la regencia, una pareja esta por casarse, sus padres lo arreglaron pero ambos son atractivos tienen cosas en común como el amor por la lectura, así que están felices con la idea de casarse, pero la mama de Millie antes de la boda le advierte que el sexo es doloroso y nada placentero, Millie queda aterrada y la primera noche con su esposo es un desastre ella esta confundida, le han enseñado que no debe tener placer, así que trata de luchar con ello pero su esposo intenta sacarle el placer como sea al final las cosas acaban tan mal, que ellos nunca conectan, pasan 10 años y son un matrimonio llevadero pero no cercano ni amoroso, tiene hijos y se respetan pero el incluso tiene una amante, es entonces que pasa algo, Millie le confiesa por que nunca se ah entregado, deciden intentar y pues nada Chispas y fuego.....
La idea es buena enserio, pero es que es tan rápida y tan corta que no se disfruta ojala la autora nos hubiera dado una novela completa y compleja de esto, pero bueno si quieres algo corto y feliz esto es para ti por que a diferencia de la mayoría de las novelas, aquí el drama o las cosas malas pasan durante el primer 20 por ciento de la historia el 80 es pura miel y felicidad, en fin lo disfrute por eso le doy 3,5 estrellas.
October 7, 2023
Millie was looking forward to her marriage to Charles, the Duke of Camborne. Like most young ladies of 1792 she is timid and naïve. After the wedding her mother comes and talks to her, and it changes her life. Charles can’t wait for their wedding night when he can show his beloved how much he cares for her. Nothing goes as he thought it would. Not understanding why his perfect wife in every other way doesn’t enjoy being with him. It takes ten years, three children and a savvy mistress to them understand. This is a sad story but one that I am sure happened all the time then. Young ladies listen to their mothers or older woman to guide them. When given wrong information they never question it. This is a fast read with a happy ending and lots of lessons in between. I loved how both Millie and Charles handled the surprise encounter. A lot of readers may find fault with Charles but need to remember most men in this time had mistress. I was very happy with the way the story went and the ending was perfect. If you want a passionate, steamy read with wonderful characters this is the book for you.
October 21, 2024
Mildly steamy. Needs a good proofreader.
This is an intriguing story and being about a married couple makes it even better.
There are a number of errors throughout. This would benefit from a serious going over by a proofreader. Reef was used for reed; let for led; brought for broad; with for when; tucked for pulled. In a room entirely done in purple a chair was, "of course crimson". Crimson isn't purple. Gunter's had ices and sorbets not ice cream. Millie was " accustoming to feel passion" - becoming accustomed to feeling passion.
White wedding gowns weren't the fashion in 1782. They wouldn't be fashionable until 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert. That the gown was muslin isn't correct either. The fabric would be better even if the design was simple. This was a society wedding after all. Her mother would have made sure the gown reflected their status.
The story didn't have the lurid details a truly steamy book would. It was mild really. Having a married couple falling in love with each other was a lovely change.
This is an intriguing story and being about a married couple makes it even better.
There are a number of errors throughout. This would benefit from a serious going over by a proofreader. Reef was used for reed; let for led; brought for broad; with for when; tucked for pulled. In a room entirely done in purple a chair was, "of course crimson". Crimson isn't purple. Gunter's had ices and sorbets not ice cream. Millie was " accustoming to feel passion" - becoming accustomed to feeling passion.
White wedding gowns weren't the fashion in 1782. They wouldn't be fashionable until 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert. That the gown was muslin isn't correct either. The fabric would be better even if the design was simple. This was a society wedding after all. Her mother would have made sure the gown reflected their status.
The story didn't have the lurid details a truly steamy book would. It was mild really. Having a married couple falling in love with each other was a lovely change.
January 17, 2025
A Second Wedding Night written by Emilie Jacobsen is a relatively short but entertaining novella set during the Regency period. 18 year old Millicent is marrying 25 year old Duke Charles. The night before their wedding, Millie‘s mother sits her down and explains what will take place in the marriage bed; only loose women find enjoyment in marital relations. Not wanting her husband to think her a deviant, Millie is just short of welcoming her husband in her bed.
Charles is more than satisfied with his wife in social settings and in the time they spend together but becomes reticent with her demeanor in the bedroom.
After 10 years, Millicent, now a mother of three, aware her husband has taken a mistress wants an answer as to do women find pleasure with their husbands.
As I read the book, I found myself questioning how prevalent male’s mother’s attitude was within the women of the upper classes. Did men seek mistresses because their wives were cold or indifferent to their advances? This book deals into that question and gives us a little insight . It’s an entertaining read.
Charles is more than satisfied with his wife in social settings and in the time they spend together but becomes reticent with her demeanor in the bedroom.
After 10 years, Millicent, now a mother of three, aware her husband has taken a mistress wants an answer as to do women find pleasure with their husbands.
As I read the book, I found myself questioning how prevalent male’s mother’s attitude was within the women of the upper classes. Did men seek mistresses because their wives were cold or indifferent to their advances? This book deals into that question and gives us a little insight . It’s an entertaining read.
November 19, 2024
I found only the first part of the book interesting. Millie’s mother basically tells her only wanton women like sex so she hides her sexual feelings from her husband, afraid he’ll look down on her if he knows what she really feels. Thinking Millie doesn’t love him, Charles looks elsewhere for sex Ten years and three children later Millie learns that what her mother told her isn’t true and she goes to her husband’s mistress to be educated
I found going to the mistress unbelievable and the mistress’s reaction ridiculous. After Millie tells her husband she really likes sex everything turns around for the couple and the book becomes a typical romance novel with Millie and Charles both obsessed with sex and each other. For me the plot became mostly boring.
I found going to the mistress unbelievable and the mistress’s reaction ridiculous. After Millie tells her husband she really likes sex everything turns around for the couple and the book becomes a typical romance novel with Millie and Charles both obsessed with sex and each other. For me the plot became mostly boring.
November 9, 2023
A steamy story. A Novello about a couple betrothed for years, they marry and seem very suited other than in the bedroom. It was a nice story, but it did not really grab me. Idly I did wonder that as Millie was such a great help to Charles socially, with the children, writing speeches etc etc and they seemed to get on so well and enjoy each others company that the question around the bedroom had not actually been mentioned or discussed. Millie even was thinking he did not like her dressing too overtly, and I think this aspect of the topic would have been discussed. So not terrible, as said a nice read.
November 24, 2023
This was a sad story with a happy ending. Inexperienced Millie gets some very bad advice from her mother on her wedding day. Millie takes the advice to heart and it nearly destroys her marriage. Like many other men of the time, her husband Charles ends up taking a mistress because Millie does not enjoy his attentions in the marital bed. Millie and Charles don't realize the depth of their misunderstanding until 10 years and three children later. Once they understand what happened, the two of them start behaving like newlyweds all over again. I read this story very quickly and it was quite entertaining. I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's books in the future.
March 1, 2025
Great story, poorly executed
This book was very frustrating! After about three chapters I almost quit reading the book. There were so many dropped words, incorrect words, and other grammar errors it was very annoying and distracting. Practically every page had at least one error!
The book's saving grace was the story itself, so I continued. The author also does a decent job writing for that time period.
If this story gets the grammar and proofreading errors fixed, I would likely rate it a 5...
This book was very frustrating! After about three chapters I almost quit reading the book. There were so many dropped words, incorrect words, and other grammar errors it was very annoying and distracting. Practically every page had at least one error!
The book's saving grace was the story itself, so I continued. The author also does a decent job writing for that time period.
If this story gets the grammar and proofreading errors fixed, I would likely rate it a 5...
May 24, 2025
A mother's misguided comments
How many brides were given this misguided advice which ruined many marriages and the enjoyment of marriage.? Many husbands more or less raped their wives to beget an heir and spares. Wives must have lived in fear a lot of the time. Men found mistresses who were liberated, and no-wonder. This author wrote about this topic with sensitivity. It seems that teenagers are not the only ones who suffer 'growing pains'. A gentle and enjoyable read.
How many brides were given this misguided advice which ruined many marriages and the enjoyment of marriage.? Many husbands more or less raped their wives to beget an heir and spares. Wives must have lived in fear a lot of the time. Men found mistresses who were liberated, and no-wonder. This author wrote about this topic with sensitivity. It seems that teenagers are not the only ones who suffer 'growing pains'. A gentle and enjoyable read.
January 3, 2026
3.5 stars
An easy to read novella about second chance romance and love in an arranged marriage. Charles and Millie have been married for 10yrs. Intimacy has been perfunctory more than pleasurable and non existent for 2 yrs. Charles really tried but Millie was not receptive. He still greatly admires, respects and cares for his wife, and is still attracted to her but thinks she doesn’t feel the same for him. In the last 2 years Charles got a mistress who he visits regularly, he does not know that Millie is aware of this. Until he discovers Millie at his mistress’s house one day. This discovery leads to them have a much needed honest conversation and Millie at last discloses to Charles things which help him understand his wife much better. This evening is almost like their second wedding night as per the title. They come to know each other in ways that they didn’t in preceding 10yrs and the romance and passion is reignited.
It is a delightful read. Millie is really quite naive for a lot of the book, but the author explains her sheltered outlook. It is easier to warm to Charles. The kids are fun and add to the story nicely.
An easy to read novella about second chance romance and love in an arranged marriage. Charles and Millie have been married for 10yrs. Intimacy has been perfunctory more than pleasurable and non existent for 2 yrs. Charles really tried but Millie was not receptive. He still greatly admires, respects and cares for his wife, and is still attracted to her but thinks she doesn’t feel the same for him. In the last 2 years Charles got a mistress who he visits regularly, he does not know that Millie is aware of this. Until he discovers Millie at his mistress’s house one day. This discovery leads to them have a much needed honest conversation and Millie at last discloses to Charles things which help him understand his wife much better. This evening is almost like their second wedding night as per the title. They come to know each other in ways that they didn’t in preceding 10yrs and the romance and passion is reignited.
It is a delightful read. Millie is really quite naive for a lot of the book, but the author explains her sheltered outlook. It is easier to warm to Charles. The kids are fun and add to the story nicely.
June 13, 2025
Good, but lack of editing detracted
The premise of the story is good. I enjoyed reading it and will read others by this author. I like the characters and plot -- good job with those, four stars. That's a high rating from me, as a book must be truly exceptional to get five.
However, I caught more typos and grammatical errors than I am comfortable with in e-books, thus only three stars.
The premise of the story is good. I enjoyed reading it and will read others by this author. I like the characters and plot -- good job with those, four stars. That's a high rating from me, as a book must be truly exceptional to get five.
However, I caught more typos and grammatical errors than I am comfortable with in e-books, thus only three stars.
December 3, 2024
Delightful
I couldn't stop reading this book, loved it from the beginning! If you're looking for a good entertaining book, and you're into historical romance like me, this is the perfect book for you.
I couldn't stop reading this book, loved it from the beginning! If you're looking for a good entertaining book, and you're into historical romance like me, this is the perfect book for you.
December 16, 2024
Learning
Milli and Charles married young. Their marriage was good, but because her mother gave her bad advice before they married, things turned sour. Then 10 years later Milli learnt the truth of a true marriage and so a second wedding night was born.
Thank you ❤️
Milli and Charles married young. Their marriage was good, but because her mother gave her bad advice before they married, things turned sour. Then 10 years later Milli learnt the truth of a true marriage and so a second wedding night was born.
Thank you ❤️
January 10, 2025
A Second Wedding Night
Hilarious and funny? Why, I'm positively tickled pink! The characters in this book must be a real hoot. I can't wait to dive in and see what kind of zany antics they've cooked up.
Hilarious and funny? Why, I'm positively tickled pink! The characters in this book must be a real hoot. I can't wait to dive in and see what kind of zany antics they've cooked up.
February 23, 2025
What a disaster when Mama tells her daughter that only wanton women experience pleasure in bed, and that showing pleasure would disgust her husband. Ten wasted years and 3 children later she finally learns the truth.
May 26, 2025
An interesting yet easy read
An interesting yet easy ready of times gone by but not a lot has changed in some societies. It seems wealth comes with a price but it can be overcome with love & honesty .
An interesting yet easy ready of times gone by but not a lot has changed in some societies. It seems wealth comes with a price but it can be overcome with love & honesty .
June 6, 2025
Family can be a curse.
Antiquated ideas always seem to stay in each new generation. It is shocking what our ancestors believed. Living under the thumb of someone who believes them can have devastating effects.
Antiquated ideas always seem to stay in each new generation. It is shocking what our ancestors believed. Living under the thumb of someone who believes them can have devastating effects.
August 9, 2025
Was so slow and uneventful at first. When the spice scenes came up they were alright for the most part could have been longer but still very sad that this probably happened back in the olden times as well.
June 26, 2023
A second wedding Night
I loved this story. I look forward to reading more of her books. I recommend everyone to read her books. I look forward to reading the next one. Kattie
I loved this story. I look forward to reading more of her books. I recommend everyone to read her books. I look forward to reading the next one. Kattie
July 16, 2023
Sampling a short Kindle novella.
Regency romance with interesting premise.
Regency romance with interesting premise.
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September 6, 2023Awesome
January 12, 2024
Great read
Short sweet spicy that's how I would say to this little novella my 1st from this author and definitely will be looking to see what other books she has for this era
Short sweet spicy that's how I would say to this little novella my 1st from this author and definitely will be looking to see what other books she has for this era
November 16, 2024
3.5 Needs editing
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