Book Overview
Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well. She gets to be a Countess by marrying an impoverished Earl. And in return, the Earl Fitzhugh receives the benefit of her vast wealth, saving his family from bankruptcy. Because of her youth, they have agreed to wait eight years before consummating the marriage--and then, only to beget an heir. After which, they will lead separate lives. It is a most sensible arrangement. Except for one little thing. Somehow Millie has fallen head over heels in love with her husband. Her husband, who has become her very best friend, but nothing more...Her husband, who plans to reunite with his childhood sweetheart, the beautiful and newly widowed Isabella, as soon as he has honored the pact with his wife... As the hour they truly become husband-and-wife draws near, both Millie and Fitzhugh must face the truth in their hearts. Has their pact bred only a great friendship--or has it, without either of them quite noticing, given rise to a great love?
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0425250873
ISBN13:9780425250877
Release Date:July 2012
Publisher:Berkley Books
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.1" x 6.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
1 rating
A good book by a great writer but a pathetic hero who needs a good slap!
Published by Anne Grime , 4 years ago
Quick synopsis- impoverished earl has to marry a rich woman and give up the girl of his dreams. A well used theme, used even by the revered Heyer.
The book jumps about time in order to provide background so watch the dates of each new chapter!
The heroine is one of these self sacrificing types, loves the husband but agrees to let him live a life of self indulgence with a blatant succession of mistresses, while remaining oblivious and indifferent to his wife’s unhappiness.
The hero is a self absorbed, inconsiderate adolescent! Openly discusses his lovers with his wife, who contributes to her own humiliation by tolerating and even encouraging the situation. She should have asked for an annulment in chapter 2 instead of waiting until the end of the book!
What makes this book a 4 is simply Ms Thomas’ writing.
It is helpful to read these books in order (Beguiling the Beauty was better).
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