ABOUT THE BOOK
One good scandal deserves another...
Lady Alexandrina Lawson has never minded her widowhood. After the disaster that was her first marriage, she found it rather enjoyable, despite the pity she received. What the public saw as devoted mourning to a respected man was, in fact, a complete disinterest in participating in anything Society could offer her ever again. When an invitation to a cousin's London event proves disastrous for Alexandrina, her reputation, and that of her child, her choice becomes simple: rescue or ruin.
Enter Taft Debenham, Earl of Harwood.
Taft could not have less interest in Lady Lawson or her cold manner, but neither could he stand by and let her suffer a forced marriage to a drunken idiot. Sacrificing himself on the altar of Society, thinking how his own reputation might benefit, he provides a rather clever solution: marry the woman himself, and claim outrage for the offenses against her. Over the protests of his bride, and those of his own sanity, Taft begins the greatest scheme he could ever imagine. Nothing surprises him more than beginning to discover that his wife has a heart beneath her icy exterior.
And that he would do almost anything to claim it.
REVIEW
Mischief, Mayhem, and Marriage proved to be a delightfully fun read. Taft and Alexandrina won me over right from the very first sentence. Taft's willingness to help out a woman he didn't even like at the beginning is impressive and admirable. Alexandrina's mishap that led to Taft jumping in to help inspired empathy immediately. Both Taft's and Alexandrina's willingness to make the best of an unfortunate situation shines brightly. But of course that wouldn't have worked out so well if they hadn't been decent people to start. Taft's generous, people-pleasing nature makes him just the one to break through Alexandrina's walls. Alexandrina's first marriage was a nightmare and led to not just the loss of her son, but serious emotional abuse. As a result, she's become very direct and unwilling to play society's games. The addition of Adam, Alexandrina's son, to the family makes for some delightfully sweet interactions. All in all a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I found myself smiling numerous times while reading. A definite addition to my favorites shelf!
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