Never trust a rake to find you a husband…
Lady Jaqueline Peabody is extremely vexed. Her nemesis, the Duke of Stone, has just ruined her life by matching her sister with a perfect gentleman. Except the gentleman in question has little in the way of income. With the family fortune in tatters, it means Jacqueline is tasked with marrying well—and must bid adieu to her dreams of a lovely spinsterhood with her pianoforte.
James Haven has a respectable title and a rogue’s reputation. After all, love and passion can lead only to disaster. While he’s eschewed marriage for himself, he enjoys great success with matching London’s most eligible ladies and gentlemen. So if Jacqueline needs a wealthy husband, he’ll find her one. Love need not apply!
Only, James is having the devil of time finding the perfect husband for the spirited female. And certainly not because he’s falling for Lady Jacqueline, who heats his desire and dares to stand slipper-to-boot with him. Ridiculous. But, when scandal erupts, Jacqueline’s hopes for the perfect husband might be replaced by the perfect rake…
My Review
The Duke's Accidental Bride by Eva Devon
Sweet, sweet slow burn. Jack and James have known each other since childhood but haven't seen each other in quite some time. It was interesting to learn about their pasts and the things that shaped them. These two slowly make their way to lovers. That final conflict was angsty.
Lady Jacqueline is not happy with James the Duke of Stone. He arranged a match between her sister and a perfect gentleman. The only problem is the gentleman doesn't come from wealth forcing Lady Jacqueline to marry well. She had plans to spend the rest of her days as a spinster playing the pianoforte.
Following his father's decline James vows to lead a respectable life yet never marry. But he really enjoys matching couples looking to marry. So when Lady Jack airs her grievances he agrees to help her find a wealthy husband.
Finding her the perfect husband is turning out to be more challenging than he anticipated. It doesn't help matters that he finds her attractive. When out of nowhere her brother/his best friend is approached making claims about James and Jack, so he has no choice but to marry her.
Thank you so much to the author, Entangled and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet, sweet slow burn. Jack and James have known each other since childhood but haven't seen each other in quite some time. It was interesting to learn about their pasts and the things that shaped them. These two slowly make their way to lovers. That final conflict was angsty.
Lady Jacqueline is not happy with James the Duke of Stone. He arranged a match between her sister and a perfect gentleman. The only problem is the gentleman doesn't come from wealth forcing Lady Jacqueline to marry well. She had plans to spend the rest of her days as a spinster playing the pianoforte.
Following his father's decline James vows to lead a respectable life yet never marry. But he really enjoys matching couples looking to marry. So when Lady Jack airs her grievances he agrees to help her find a wealthy husband.
Finding her the perfect husband is turning out to be more challenging than he anticipated. It doesn't help matters that he finds her attractive. When out of nowhere her brother/his best friend is approached making claims about James and Jack, so he has no choice but to marry her.
Thank you so much to the author, Entangled and NetGalley for this ARC to review.
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