A stranger interrupts Arabella Lacey as she's caring for
her precious orchids at her brother's country estate. He
brings news of her brother's suicide, which occurred after
he lost his fortune. Arabella feels no sadness for her
immoral brother. With his predilection for gambling, drink
and vice, she always knew he'd come to a violent end. The
offer of a marriage-of-convenience from the stranger does
surprise her.
Jack Fortescu, the Duke of St. Jules, carefully plotted the
destruction of Frederick Lacey, the Earl of Dunston.
Acquiring Lacey's sister completes the circle of vengeance
that has sustained him since the death of his sister.
Frederick sealed Jack's sister's fate when he betrayed her
to the French mob who screamed for aristocratic blood
during the bloody French Revolution. Jack's plan to wed and
then abandon Arabella changes abruptly when instead of a
meek spinster, Jack finds himself with a headstrong woman
who refuses to compliantly follow his wishes.
Arabella accepts Jack's proposal but she has her own
demands. Acceding to Arabella's wishes, Jack enters into a
marriage of inconvenience. Arabella delves into Jack's past
trying to uncover his secrets and discover the real reason
behind their marriage. Jack has met his match and the
sparks fly as Arabella chips through his hard exterior,
exposing his heart to love.
Ms. Feather brilliantly takes an ordinary plot and infuses
it with intense emotion and passionate, strong characters.
Complete with its dark hero and headstrong heroine, ALMOST
A BRIDE is impossible to put down. Readers should be ready
for a late-night read with this wonderful keeper.
Jack Fortescu gambles to win, and this time his prize is not
only his rival’s lavish mansion but everything in it–
including the man’s beautiful sister! But when it comes to
games, Jack has met his match...
Left homeless by her brother’s escapade, Arabella Lacey has
two appalling choices: pack her bags–or agree to marry the
lunatic who’s taken over her house. Why would such a
handsome and outrageously wealthy man want such an
unromantic arrangement? Arabella intends to find out, and
have a little fun in the process at Jack’s expense...
literally. As Jack discovers that his reluctant bride is no
ordinary beauty, he feels a stir of admiration, among other
emotions, that wasn’t part of the bargain. Now he’s the one
with everything to lose...
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