Third Husband's the Charm
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4.3 • 41 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
An irreverent gentleman, an abandoned wife, and a secret marriage. But is anything really what it seems?
Fun-loving Percy, the Captain Lord Granston, is everyone’s favorite cad. But his easy charm hides a dark secret. He’s plagued by nightmares and fears he’s losing his grip on reality. Then his wife arrives in London. The only problem is, he doesn’t remember marrying the woman.
Twice-widowed Finola Tenney Simmons has lost her hard-earned fortune. But she’s devised a scheme to reclaim it from her greedy stepson. All she needs is a pretend husband, with her old acquaintance Captain Granston playing the part. There’s just one complication. The captain inexplicably believes they’re actually married.
When Percy learns Finola isn’t his wife, he agrees to keep up the ruse to secure her fortune, if she helps him settle his family affairs before he loses his mental faculties. But living as husband and wife leads them into temptation, and they devise a new plan. They’ll keep each other’s secrets, embark on a brief affair, and both get what they want before their fake marriage ends. It will work like a charm, as long as neither of them falls in love.
Harrow’s Finest Five Series
Follow the adventures of Harrow’s Finest Five and friends as these old school mates search for their happily-ever-afters and find smart women, steamy passions, and the occasional scandal. In this fun new Victorian Romance series, each book is a stand-alone romance that can be read in any order.
Customer Reviews
well written
Lies, deception, treachery, heartache and madness run rampant through this story in a most intriguing way. It is so well written and easily imaginable, that the reader slips seamlessly into Finola and Percy’s world. It is an easy read, but not a short one, so carve out some time and enjoy!
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If the author can’t be bothered, why should you be?
Did the forged marriage contract cost her a sapphire necklace, as stated in chapter 5, or emerald earrings, as stated in chapter 11? Also, the use of “grifting,” a 20th century word, is incongruous in a 19th century setting. In addition to continuity & editing errors, the plot is contrived & lacks originality, which is too bad as the male protagonist had promise.
Loved it!
Great characters. A wonderful addition to the series.
Both have secrets they are hiding, but both find their burdens are more easily carried when the two share them.
Their partnership grew steadily, making the romance believable.
It was great to see the friends all rally around their newest member with no thought to station or past. "You're one of us now."