Riordan Wollstonecraft labors under the heavy burden of his forebears. For generations, a curse has followed the dashing young men of his family, guaranteeing the women they love an untimely death. The youngest grandson of the Earl of Wollstonecraft Hall, charismatic Riordan is quietly resigned to his fate, an educator who devotes his life to good works, and ignores any longing for something more . . . Widowed and penniless, Lady Sabrina Lakeside is desperate to avoid a second forced betrothal—this time to an aged marquess. Her chance encounter with Riordan leads her to an impulsive offer: a temporary marriage of convenience that could benefit them both. His agreement is as surprising as it is welcome. Before long, Riordan’s keen intellect and kind words have Sabrina rethinking her plans of a union in name only. But her new husband is holding something back. Will giving in to their tantalizing passion lead her only to further heartache . . . or could it be the first step toward healing them both?
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Genre: historical romance
Publication date: February 2018
Mature content: yes
Review: When I read the synopsis, I thought the plot would be fairly interesting. Unfortunately, and even if the general idea of the book may have its merits, the characters are way too silly (especially Sabrina) and in the end there's little credibility to the story.
Neither the romance nor the situations Sabrina and Riordan find themselves in are realist enough to be believable, and in the end the plot complicates so much I was lost - and bored. Yes, there's a happily ever after at the end, but it was a struggle for me to get there and I can't bring myself to recommend this book in any way.
Happy readings,
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