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The Marriage Bed

The Marriage Bed, July 2005
by Laura Lee Guhrke

Avon
Featuring: Viola Courtland; John Hammond
384 pages
ISBN: 0060774738
Paperback
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"Deeply emotional romance with Georgian England setting."

Fresh Fiction Review

The Marriage Bed
Laura Lee Guhrke

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted June 17, 2005

Romance Historical

At 17, Lady Viola met the love of her life. Three months later, she'd worn her brother down with her strong will and married Viscount Hammond. Within months, her fairy tale marriage ended, leaving her life in shambles. Viola's brother had been correct on all counts. John married her for her fortune and was a womanizer. She locked her bedroom door and within a month, they separated. For eight years, Viola endures the pain of watching John with his endless mistresses. Now, after all these years, he arrives on her doorstep with a request. After the death of a cousin, John needs an heir. He hasn't been this desperate since he inherited his title and discovered the neglect and poverty his father had left the estate. If history is any indication, reconciling with Viola will be a battle and a test of wills, but he must win. John remembers the passion and fun at the beginning of their marriage. The marriage died a fast death when John tumbled off the pedestal Viola put him on. She could never forgive him for being a mere mortal with flaws. Using his legendary charm, John attempts seducing Viola back to the marriage bed. Still susceptible to him, Viola realizes she can only win if she can teach John how to love. THE MARRIAGE BED is a romance with deep emotional intensity. Ms. Guhrke successfully draws readers into John and Viola's lives as they take the tortuous road defining themselves, their marriage and looking inward into their hearts. She'll leave not a dry eye among readers with this beautifully penned tale.

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SUMMARY

Love...Viola Courtland was a romantic and impulsive young girl when she fell instantly in love with the handsome and dashing Viscount Hammond... Honor...THen she discovers he married her for her money--and saw nothing wrong with that. Heartbroken, Viola vows never to allow the deceiving scoundrel in her bed again. and Obey...But John is in need of an heir, and now faces the intriguing challenge of seducing his own wife. He must persuade Viola back into their marriage bed, but this time, he may be the one to lose his heart.


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