Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child―a man who left her with zero money, and two other wives she didn’t know about. Thankfully, she has her Aunt by her side, and the two other wives have become close friends. But still―with a baby on the way, her shipping business to run, and an enemy skulking about, she has no time to find the perfect match.
Enter Jonathan, Earl of Sykeston. Returned war hero and Constance’s childhood best friend, his reentry into society has been harsh. Maligned for an injury he received in the line of duty, Jonathan prefers to stay out of sight. It’s the only way to keep his heart from completely crumbling. But when a missive from Constance requests his presence―to their marriage ceremony―Jonathan is on board. His feelings for Constance run deep, and he’ll do anything to make her happy, though it means risking his already bruised heart.
With Constance, Jonathan, and the new baby all together, it’s clear the wounds―both on the surface and in their relationship―run deep. But when the nights come, their wounds begin to heal, and both come to realize that their marriage of convenience is so much more than just a bargain.
My Review
Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregorMy rating: 5 of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved being back in this world and getting Constance and Jonathan's story.
He's injured and a grump. She's a single mom determined to make this marriage work.
Constance is just about ready to give birth to her child and she needs to find a husband. He left her with no money and two other wives. Thankfully the women have all become friends and along with her aunt have formed a little family
With time running out she gets word to Jonathan, her childhood best friend, and the Earl of Sykeston, requesting his presence at their marriage ceremony. There's nothing he wants more but his life hasn't been easy since his return from war. He was injured and mostly prefers keeping to himself. But he can't bring himself to deny her this request.
He immediately leaves her after the marriage ceremony with a promise to send for her. But when he bumps into a pair of former soldiers/colleagues he learns that a program he was developing has been taken out from under him. When he goes to confront that person he's threatened into walking away and ridiculed for his injury.
So Jonathan figures it best to just stay away from Constance and the baby, figuring he has nothing to offer them. Until Constance finally shows up ready to take her place at his side and begin their married life.
Thank you so much to the author and St.Martin's for this ARC to review.
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