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Life has been a bit busy these days so I haven't gotten to read as much as I would like. But I did squeeze in some time to finish this book.
Book Description
The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, ever wants is a wife. Unfortunately for him, his mother is determined to find him one, even from across the other side of the ocean. So Hugh invents a fake fiancée to keep his mother’s matchmaking ways at bay. But when Hugh learns his interfering mother is on a ship bound for England, he realizes his complicated, convoluted but convenient ruse is about to implode. Until he collides with a beautiful woman, who might just be the miracle he needs.
Minerva Merriwell has had to struggle to support herself and her two younger sisters ever since their feckless father abandoned them. Work as a woodcut engraver is few and far between, and the Merriwell sisters are nearly penniless. So when Hugh asks Minerva to pose as his fiancée while his mother is visiting, she knows that while the scheme sounds ludicrous, the offer is too good to pass up.
Once Minerva and her sisters arrive at Hugh’s estate, of course, nothing goes according to his meticulous plan. As hilarity and miscommunication ensue while everyone tries to keep their tangled stories straight, Hugh and Minerva’s fake engagement starts to turn into a real romance. But can they trust each other when their relationship started with a lie?
About Virginia Heath
When Virginia Heath was a little girl it took her ages to fall asleep, so she made up stories in her head to help pass the time while she was staring at the ceiling. As she got older, the stories became more complicated, sometimes taking weeks to get to the happy ending. Then one day, she decided to embrace the insomnia and start writing them down. But it still takes her ages to fall asleep.
My Thoughts
This was my first book by Virginia Heath and I was pleasantly surprised. This historical rom/com was a fun and delightful read.
our main characters are Hugh a handsome, single wealthy gentleman who doesn't really want to marry. To keep his mother happy he crates a fake fiancee. But when she decided to come to meet her future daughter in law things get complicated.
In comes Minerva Merriwell A young woman trying to survive and care for sisters. When Hugh offers her a deal she can't refuse things get even more complicated.
I really enjoy this fun book. It was light-hearted and a delight. The characters were well developed and the storyline flowed smoothly. To be honest I could even picture this story coming to life in a made-for-TV movie it would be a great Hallmark movie. I am excited to read the next installment.
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