A Reluctant Bride

A sparkling Regency romance of sharp wit, dangerous secrets and forbidden romance from the bestselling author Fenella J Miller. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer and Gill Hornby! ✨

‘Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller’s characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.’ bestselling author Lizzie Lane.

Spirited Colette Brotherton has no desire to find a husband, not even in her first Season. She would much rather remain a spinster, thank you very much.

Colette has no intention of surrendering her freedom to any gentleman – least of all the arrogant and infuriating Lord Julian Radcliffe, who has made no secret of his interest in her.

Julian has avoided marriage for years. But from the moment he meets the beautiful and headstrong Colette, he knows she's the woman he's been looking for.

Then a dangerous carriage accident throws them together, and Colette begins to see a different side to the formidable lord. And when trouble threatens her family, a pretend betrothal to Julian seems the perfect way to keep them both safe from scandal.

As their friendship deepens into something neither can ignore, Colette begins to wonder whether becoming his bride might not be so terrible after all.

However, just as she is ready to risk her heart, secrets from Julian’s past threaten their happiness. With their future suddenly uncertain, they must decide whether the love they have found is strong enough to survive the truth.

Can Colette overcome her fears and trust the man she has come to love, or will she remain a reluctant bride?

Fenella J. Miller's Regency romances are filled with spirited heroines, compelling heroes and all the wit, warmth and intrigue of the period. The perfect respite for readers who love Gill Hornby, Janice Hadlow, Jane Austen and the glamour of Bridgerton.

Praise for Fenella J. Miller

'Fenella Miller brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.' Glynis Peters, bestselling author of The Secret Orphan.

'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane

'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton