The Marriage Contract
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4.1 • 153 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
He was a man exiled from society - handsome, unpredictable, and proud. Dark rumours surrounded his name. But Anne Burnett had signed a marriage contract binding her to Aiden Black, the Earl of Tiebauld. And although she′d never met him, she′s determined to keep her word and make theirs a marriage in truth. Because a well-bred lady with little fortune to recommend her has no choice.
From the moment she arrived, Anne fell in love with Kelwin Castle and its roguishly handsome laird. By day, he instils a fierce loyalty in his people with his masterful ways...and by night, he tempts Anne to surrender her innocence to him. But while he is willing to offer his body, Aiden refuses to give Anne his heart...making her wonder what prevents him from truly claiming her as his wife.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The sympathetic protagonists and engaging writing style characteristic of Maxwell's Regency romances will ensure that her latest (following Because of You, Falling In Love Again) will be well received by newcomers and loyal readers alike. Set in 1815, the narrative unfolds as plucky Anne Burnett, an impoverished orphan, is married by proxy to the Mad Earl Tiebauld, Aidan Black, and sent to Castle Kelwin in Scotland to tell him the news. Handsome, powerful and eccentric (but hardly "mad"), Aidan is less than thrilled when he discovers that his sister arranged the marriage. Although he tries to send her back to London, stubborn, resourceful Anne digs in, winning over his clan. Slowly Aidan's life changes from the inside out, and he begins to doubt if he wants to send her back after all. Amusing and romantic by turns, the relationship is further complicated by a subplot involving a band of Jacobite rebels with whom Aidan becomes entangled, but the affair between the two sparring equals remains paramount. Despite the addition of an epilogue and an afterword, both unnecessary after such a well-wrought tale, this is a delicious read from an accomplished Regency author.
Customer Reviews
Great read
I love this authors work, the storytelling is so enchanting and keeps you invested to the happy ending.
The beginning of this story is very humorous and you can’t help but be curious who will win out in the early days. Anne is such a smart and tough cookie, I loved her determination to stay In Scotland with her husband Aiden. And Aiden was such a catch!!
I highly recommend this book.
3.5
This story was really great, up until around the halfway mark or so. Then it got sappy, predictable a tad ridiculous and unbelievable. Can’t imagine how you could love someone after two weeks of them lying, treating you like trash, verbally abusing you and showing no interest in you whatsoever.
Loved it.
Couldn't put it down. I loved the romantic story of Anne and Aidan.