Today, I am featuring a book that was JUST released last week! It is titled His Disinclined Bride, by Jennie Goutet. Here is the synopsis: Theirs is not a love match. She’ll make sure of it. Kitty Stokes never imagined she’d be so weak as to sacrifice herself on the altar of family obligations, but when the only alternative to marriage with Lord Hayworth is to play nursemaid to her brother’s children, Kitty reluctantly agrees. On her wedding day, she’s certain she has made a grave error, but it’s too late to back out. Phineas Hayworth refrained from setting eyes on his new bride before their wedding day—the price he forced himself to pay for being so mercenary as to wed the sister of a wealthy merchant in a bid to save his estate from ruins. Her beauty, therefore, comes as a shock, as does her icy treatment, which he feels he deserves. He swears an oath he will not approach her for an heir unless the invitation comes from her. As Phineas sets out to put his estate in order and present his new wife to Society, he finds her more enchanting than he could have hoped for, even in a love match. Kitty continues to hold him at arm’s length, although he suspects her feelings for him run just as deep. As Phineas’s love and desire for his wife grows, the oath he swore her begins to suffocate. It soon becomes clear that while he’d once been prepared to settle for a loveless marriage, he will not abide an unrequited love. His Disinclined Bride is a sweet/clean regency romance stand-alone novel, book seven in the Seasons of Change series. ♥ Here is my review: I think this is the first historical fiction book I have read in which the two main characters are set up in an arranged marriage. I never really thought I would enjoy it that much, however I really did enjoy reading Kitty and Phineas’ journey. From the beginning of the book when they were strangers, to the end when they had gotten to know, respect, and love one another. I think the problems and struggles they faced were realistic, some even in current times, such as getting along with one’s in-laws and communicating effectively. I found Kitty’s struggle to settle in as mistress of an estate realistic and interesting, as well. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the setting, and most of the day-to-day activities. There were a few spots that seemed a little slow to me, but they did not by any means ruin the book. This is one I enjoyed and will recommend to friends! *I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* This book can be purchased on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3kwEUHN Here is some more information about the author: Jennie Goutet is an American-born Anglophile, who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her historical romances are set. Jennie is also author of the award-winning memoir, Stars Upside Down, and the modern romances, A Sweetheart in Paris and A Noble Affair. A Christian, a cook, and an inveterate klutz, Jennie writes about faith, food, and life--even the clumsy moments--on her blog, aladyinfrance.com. You can learn more about Jennie and her books on her author website, jenniegoutet.com You can find her on Instagram at @aladyinfrance. Let me know if you read this one, and what you think!
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