Supply and demand--marriage by chance or choice?
The Arrangement by Sylvia Day, Minerva Spencer, Kristin Vayden
Three stories joined together by the 'marriage of convenience' trope. Each story is very different from the normal take in most instances. Of course some racey scenes present, as do those of friendship, acceptance and understanding. After all when passion takes a hand a viewpoint can skew.
I really enjoyed how each author tackled the joining thread.
Well written novellas that come together to produce a heartily appreciated read!
Mischief and the Marquess by Sylvia Day
“Who knew such mischief could hide beneath the exterior of an angel?”
Justin, the Marquess of Fontaine, and Lady Sophie Milton-Riley are subjected to attempts by their mothers to reunite them. Misunderstandings and a checkered past are amongst the things these two must overcome if they so choose. Humor plays a part, as does re-examining the past to move forward into the future.
The Duke's Treasure by Minerva Spencer
Well this was rather more a raunchy read than racey. When Beaumont Halliwell, the impoverished Fifth Duke of Wroxton, needs an heiress, Josephine Loman becomes his bride. Jo has always been attracted to Beau but he had eyes only for her friend. A history exists between Beau, his new Duchess and his brother's widow, now the Dowager Duchess. And then there's his mother! As Beau so aptly ponders, "What man deserved to be stuck with three ... duchesses?" But stuck Beau is and its up to him and Jo to overcome any hurdles to their marriage of convenience. And Jo? She has her own reasons for choosing marriage.
The Inconvenient Countess by Kristin Vayden
Charles Brook, Earl of Barrington, "realized a sobering truth. He was in danger. Danger of actually liking his wife", Diana Katherine Lambson, the eldest daughter of a poverty stricken family who chose this marriage of convenience. But what are the chances for something more?
A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
****
I really enjoyed how each author tackled the joining thread.
Well written novellas that come together to produce a heartily appreciated read!
Mischief and the Marquess by Sylvia Day
“Who knew such mischief could hide beneath the exterior of an angel?”
Justin, the Marquess of Fontaine, and Lady Sophie Milton-Riley are subjected to attempts by their mothers to reunite them. Misunderstandings and a checkered past are amongst the things these two must overcome if they so choose. Humor plays a part, as does re-examining the past to move forward into the future.
The Duke's Treasure by Minerva Spencer
Well this was rather more a raunchy read than racey. When Beaumont Halliwell, the impoverished Fifth Duke of Wroxton, needs an heiress, Josephine Loman becomes his bride. Jo has always been attracted to Beau but he had eyes only for her friend. A history exists between Beau, his new Duchess and his brother's widow, now the Dowager Duchess. And then there's his mother! As Beau so aptly ponders, "What man deserved to be stuck with three ... duchesses?" But stuck Beau is and its up to him and Jo to overcome any hurdles to their marriage of convenience. And Jo? She has her own reasons for choosing marriage.
The Inconvenient Countess by Kristin Vayden
Charles Brook, Earl of Barrington, "realized a sobering truth. He was in danger. Danger of actually liking his wife", Diana Katherine Lambson, the eldest daughter of a poverty stricken family who chose this marriage of convenience. But what are the chances for something more?
A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley
(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
****
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