Romancing the Rifleman
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4.7 • 13 Ratings
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Publisher Description
She's the one woman Harrington Astley can never have.
Lady Diana Latimer might be everything Harrington Astley has ever wanted. But her older brother, the Duke of Trevissick, despises him, and would never give his approval for them to wed. The beautiful girl who makes him feel like he's more than just cannon fodder is as unattainable as a star in the sky.
Diana Latimer has had it with fops and fortune hunters.
Making her London debut seemed like a lark three years ago. But after her brother saddled her with an absurdly large dowry, Diana has found herself besieged by fortune hunters. There's only been one man she's truly liked—Harrington Astley, a handsome army lieutenant with an irreverent sense of humor. Now Harrington is back in London, but thanks to her brother's meddling, he's convinced that nothing can ever come of the attraction flaring between them.
When the Foreign Office asks Harrington to attend a house party to try to ferret information out of a Swedish prince he befriended during his last deployment, Diana sees her chance. Harrington doesn't speak a word of Swedish. But Diana does. Of course, a young, unmarried lady cannot attend a house party without a chaperone… which is why she informs Harrington that they need to marry. For King and country.
Sometimes you have to fake it 'til you make it!
Harrington promises Diana's brother that they will annul their fake marriage just as soon as their mission for the Crown is complete. But Diana never agreed to that plan, and she's not giving Harrington up without a fight. She's going to do everything within her power to seduce her husband and turn their fake marriage into a love that lasts a lifetime.
Please note that the heat level is red hot!
Customer Reviews
Loved It!
Edmund Astley is one of Marcus Latimer’s, Duke of Trevissick, best friends. His younger brother, Lieutenant Harrington Astley, not so much. It seems the younger man was an absolute pest and a half in their school days. Marcus is overprotective of his younger sister, Diana on a good day, and when it becomes apparent that Harrington and Diana are falling for each other, he doubles down. Diana is bright, confident, and outspoken. Harrington lacks self-confidence and feels unworthy of Diana. They are perfect for each other. Harrington wants Diana for the wonderful person he sees in her, not her dowry. Diana encourages him and offers opinions and helps him acclimate to his political duties. This is another well-written, delightful visit with the Astley family. It is filled with humor and the entertaining journey to happily ever after for another of the scandalous siblings. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
I voluntarily reviewed a special copy of this book.