The winner of the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest for unpublished manuscripts, Christine Merrill has built a considerable fanbase for her steamy romance novels. Here, shy heiress Miss Penelope Winthorpe lives under the oppressive thumb of her bullying brother. In an attempt to escape his dour company, she accidentally weds Adam Felkirk, Duke of Bellston. Felkirk was not looking for marriage either, yet now he is intent on seducing his new bride. But the scholarly young maiden may just have some lessons of her own to teach the broad-shouldered Duke.
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"I have a soft spot for books about marriages of convenience and marriages -- back in historical times -- when the guy, usually titled, needs $$$ and lots of it, fast! I'm working on a blog about this topic and I'll certainly be including Ms Merrill's book. "
— Janet (4 out of 5 stars)
" Great book! I loved it. "
— Jeanni, 6/26/2013" I have a soft spot for books about marriages of convenience and marriages -- back in historical times -- when the guy, usually titled, needs $$$ and lots of it, fast! I'm working on a blog about this topic and I'll certainly be including Ms Merrill's book. "
— Janet, 7/26/2012" A lovely, light, perfect-balanced romance. "
— Wendy, 1/8/2012" Great book. Bluestocking heroine, hero with a tarnished past. Love the way Merrill gradually leads them to love. And doesn't completely make over the heroine in order for her to win his love. "
— Manda, 9/26/2011" As Regencies go, not bad, not really stand-out. "We're married, now what?" is one of my favorite tropes of the genre. "
— Ellen, 7/1/2011" I purchased this after reading a recommendation from one of my friends here on Goodreads. I enjoyed the book. "
— Jo, 4/25/2010" As Regencies go, not bad, not really stand-out. "We're married, now what?" is one of my favorite tropes of the genre. "
— Ellen, 3/4/2010" Great book. Bluestocking heroine, hero with a tarnished past. Love the way Merrill gradually leads them to love. And doesn't completely make over the heroine in order for her to win his love. "
— Manda, 10/18/2008Christine Merrill is the author of several romance novels, including The Inconvenient Dutchess, The Greatest of Sins, Taken by the Wicked Rake, and Two Wrongs Make a Marriage. She lives in Wisconsin with her family.
Simone Phillips has narrated numerous audiobooks, including titles by Sara Craven, Miranda Lee, and Lucy Gordon.