Amanda Forester | In Search of a Winter Wedding
September 4, 2014
Sensible. Dependable. Reliable. These three words epitomize Miss Penelope Rose,
confirmed spinster. Of course, these are fine attributes for a lady...or a
cocker spaniel. After being the bridesmaid in the successive weddings of all of
four of her sisters, Penelope Rose is officially on the shelf. So she does the
most sensible thing and becomes the companion to the Dowager Duchess of Marchford. In addition to her regular duties as a companion, Penelope has also joined the
dowager to form a matchmaking service under the name of Madam X. Penelope
facilitates the love matches of many a happy couple. So adept is she in finding
matches, that the only one she seems unable to create a happy alliance for is
herself. Despite her penchant for practicality, Penelope longs to be seen as the bride,
not just the bridesmaid. However, when a proposal finally does arrive, it is not
the romantic offer she secretly dreams to receive. Here is the brash offer from
the Duke of Marchford from her perspective. “I need at least a fiancée, someone who will not plague me. Someone
who does not whine or cry or do other feminishy things,” grumbled Marchford. “Feminishy?” Penelope raised an eyebrow. “Someone sensible. Someone who can stand up to my grandmother without causing a
scene. Someone like…” Marchford narrowed his eyes at her, as if noticing she was
in the room for the first time. “Someone like you.” Penelope gasped. Or at least she would have had she been capable of speech. “What do you think? It would get me out of a jam.” He spoke in a casual manner,
which did not reveal any serious interest on his part. “I beg you would not speak such nonsense,” she stammered. “I am in earnest. You are a sensible girl. You get along with my grandmother.
You can hold intelligent conversation. You are…sensible.” “You said sensible.” “It is one of your better features.” Sensible. How she longed to be considered something more than sensible! “I thank
you for that unmitigated praise.” “Miss Rose, will you or will you not consent to be my wife?”
Of course sensible Penelope does not accept such a backhanded offer,
interpreting it as only the duke's strange sense of humor. Unfortunately, this
leads then to his second request... Marchford turned on her with an emotion she could not read
flickering across his face. “If you will not oblige me, then it is your
responsibility to find me someone who will, someone who meets the criteria I
delineated.” Penelope avoided his eye. “I can contact Madame X, the matchmaker, if you would
like to engage her services to help find a bride.” “Hang it, Miss Rose. I know Madame X is nothing more than a fictional character
you and my grandmother created. Now I want you, not my grandmother, but you
alone to find me a bride. What is your going rate?” “Exorbitant!” she declared bodly. “A little vague, but I am certain my solicitor can draw up the papers to your
liking. Good day, Madame X!”
So instead of being the next Duchess of Marchford, Penelope is contracted to
find Marchford a bride! What is a girl to do? Penelope must show Marchford a
different side of her if he is ever to see her in a new light. Of course it
starts by pairing him with the most ineligible potential brides possible! I confess, in writing the story of Penelope and Marchford, I am much more like
the reserved character of Penelope than the bold spy-hunting character of
Marchford. And yet, like Penelope, I find I must occasionally step out of my
comfort zone in order to experience new things, and shock my children out of
thinking I'm too predictable! To learn more about Penelope and Marchford, read WINTER WEDDING now available. To get you started in the
series, the first book in the trilogy, WEDDING IN SPRINGTIME is being offered FREE for a
limited time and MIDSUMMER BRIDE is currently only $1.99. I love to
hear from readers so come visit me at my website, facebook, or twitter. In what ways to do show your crazy, spontaneous, bold, utterly insensible side?
Comment for a chance at winning a copy of A WINTER WEDDING! *** Amanda
Forester holds a Ph.D. in psychology and worked for many years in academia
before discovering that writing historical romance novels was decidedly more
fun. Whether in the Highland hills or a Regency ballroom, Forester’s critically
acclaimed novels offer fast-paced adventures filled with wit, intrigue, and
romance. She lives with her supportive husband and naturally brilliant children
in the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at her website. About A WINTER WEDDINGThis adventurous duke... The Duke of Marchford requires a suitable bride, but catching spies for the
Foreign Office takes up most of his time. Not wanting to face another London
season as an eligible man, he employs the notorious Madame X to find him a match. Has met his match Miss Penelope Rose knows the rules of marriage among members of the ton better
than most. Her own unsuccessful attempts at matrimony did not stop her from
becoming London’s most exclusive matchmaker. Marchford proves to be a difficult
client, but as he draws on her social expertise to help him flush out a
dangerous traitor, they find that falling in love may be the riskiest adventure
of all.
Comments
31 comments posted.
Re: Amanda Forester | In Search of a Winter Wedding
I'm afraid I'm rather sensible, like Penelope. I was, however, a winter bride, if that helps! (G S Moch 4:28pm September 4, 2014)
I always wanted to be a Winter Bride, but was the next best thing, an Autumn one! (Carolyn Di Leo 8:48pm September 4, 2014)
I was a Oct. bride, I love this series can't wait to read this one. Penney (Penney Wilfort 9:06pm September 4, 2014)
I am not really the spontaneous type... I like to plan things out... loved WEDDING IN SPRINGTIME... looking forward to more from this series!!! (Colleen Conklin 9:26pm September 4, 2014)
My favorite couple from the series! I wouldn't really call it spontaneous but I would just act childish from time to time to lighten up the mood at school. All my friends would be stressing and I would try to cheer them up by being childish (Sandy Xiong 12:39pm September 5, 2014)
I rarely am crazy or bold or insensible. haha Madame X, eh?? (Lisa Hutson 3:18am September 5, 2014)
I'm going to love Miss Penelope Rose. She sounds like someone I know. (Mary Preston 7:56am September 5, 2014)
Once in a while, that wild streak shows it's ugly head, if you want to call it that. I may be older, but in my mind, I'm always thinking like a teenager, which keeps me young!! Where I live, it's a rural part of the state, and I'll ask my Husband to pull off the road, to check out something totally out of character for both of us!! The other day I was on the phone talking to my Sister about something personal between the two of us, and out of the blue, she told me that I was a little demon and that I was devious!! I just laughed, because I was always a bit of a prankster from the time I was small, so anything I say can be taken more than one way. I, too, was a Winter Bride, who woke up on my Wedding day to an ice storm, which didn't make me the happiest in that respect, but I was thrilled to marry the man of my dreams. I've been married over 31 years now. The cover to your book is beautiful, and I'm sure the story is going to be a very worthwhile and heartfelt read!! I'm looking forward to it very much!! Congratulations!!! (Peggy Roberson 8:03am September 5, 2014)
Married twice - once in August - didn't last. Next time in October - lasted 30 years until he passed. 5 kids. (Gerri Lauzon 10:03am September 5, 2014)
What a delightful novel and a gorgeous cover. Winter has its beauty which is why all of us were born during winter season. Best wishes and much happiness. (Sharon Berger 10:39am September 5, 2014)
This book sounds wonderful. I am pretty sensible, so I don't show my wild and crazy side much. Now, when I was young and in college... (Cheryl Castings 10:42am September 5, 2014)
I am too sensible, but this sounds like a super great read. thanks for the giveaway:) (Barbara Studer 11:23am September 5, 2014)
I like to try new adventures. (Lisa Garrett 11:30am September 5, 2014)
I love historicals, specially when the women think they want one thing & get something else. Can't wait to read this book. Thank you! :) (Tina Meissinger 12:02pm September 5, 2014)
I have a rather zany sense of humor which I love to use on unsuspecting friends. LOL (Marcy Shuler 10:02pm September 5, 2014)
I was a September Bride and still feel that way after 39 years. I always wondered what it would be like to be a winter bride and would love to read how you portray this. (Cindy Olp 11:15pm September 5, 2014)
Winter is what I love the most. I could wear nice clothing without feeling hot and uncomfortable in the warmer and hot weather. (Kai Wong 2:39am September 6, 2014)
Ah! just in time for the winter season! Miss Penelope Rose... (Hannah Brown 9:23am September 6, 2014)
I love the cover of this book! I'm afraid at my age I'm more on the sensible side for doing things but I do still have a great sense of humor. HA (Bonnie Capuano 9:44am September 6, 2014)
I am not the wild crazy person anymore. I was when I was younger eloped to Reno in my twenties and in my forties married a man and moved with him to Scotland. Neither lasted am now very happily single. (Denise Austin 10:23am September 6, 2014)
Most of the time I'm too sensible, but there are times when I say things without enough thought. That's when I realize I've put my foot in my mouth --- again. A Winter Wedding sounds like a great read and reminds me I married in winter. (Anna Speed 1:37pm September 6, 2014)
I am a very sensible person. Sometimes it just sucks because I see my wild and crazy sister have a lot of fun because she is so impulsive! (Vicki Hancock 1:43pm September 6, 2014)
I'm on the sensible side, don't know if that's good or bad. (Wilma Frana 3:57pm September 6, 2014)
I am already matched and I can be both sensible and wild depending on the circumstances (Diane McMahon 7:00pm September 6, 2014)
My father used to come home and say "let's go fishing" and we went. This was in Texas and we always slept outside. I can take a day trip this way. Loooking forward to this read. (Leona Olson 7:56pm September 6, 2014)
I'm not often very spontaneous, but once in a while I've bought something not on sale! (Diane Sallans 9:28pm September 6, 2014)
I love reading (Susan Deutsch 9:38pm September 6, 2014)
Oh, I was a summer bride and totally sensible. But, the one area that I've indulged myself over the years is with jewelry. Not small tasteful pieces, but large semi-precious stones that make statements whenever they are worn. And now I've reached the fun part where I will take old pieces and have them remade into something new. Looking through estate jewelry for bits and pieces that can be remade into something new and exciting is such a pleasure! (Marcia Berbeza 10:29pm September 6, 2014)
Historical romance is so much fun to read! (MaryAnne Banks 11:15pm September 6, 2014)
Although I consider myself a bit sensible I sometimes tend to be a bit too bold in my honest opinions. I don't mean to but they just come out! Some people appreciate that side of me but others find it overly intimidating. But I swear I can be nice, just don't ask me to sugar-coat the truth for you because that can be a great feat for me, ha! =D (Joanna Moreno 5:31pm September 18, 2014)
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