Kindle Edition, 400 pages
Published
July 22nd 2014
by Pocket Books
New York Times
bestselling author Jane Feather introduces a sizzling new series that
moves from the remote wilds of southwest England to the turbulent royal
court, when a lovely young woman is forced into marriage to unite two
families—and discovers a most unexpected desire...
Headstrong Ariadne Daunt is convinced she loves handsome Gabriel Fawcett, but her grandfather has other plans for her. He decrees that she marry Ivor Chalfont, thus forging a powerful alliance between the two warring families who share ownership of their valley. Given no time to plot an escape, Ari finds herself standing reluctantly at the altar, swearing to honor and obey a man who is not her choice.
Ivor has treasured Ari as a friend ever since he was brought to the valley as a child, but now he feels a man's desires. He longs to take the beautiful young woman to his bed and make their marriage more than an empty vow. Ari may believe she loves another man, but Ivor believes otherwise—and he will not rest until he gains her heart, her trust . . . and her passion.
Headstrong Ariadne Daunt is convinced she loves handsome Gabriel Fawcett, but her grandfather has other plans for her. He decrees that she marry Ivor Chalfont, thus forging a powerful alliance between the two warring families who share ownership of their valley. Given no time to plot an escape, Ari finds herself standing reluctantly at the altar, swearing to honor and obey a man who is not her choice.
Ivor has treasured Ari as a friend ever since he was brought to the valley as a child, but now he feels a man's desires. He longs to take the beautiful young woman to his bed and make their marriage more than an empty vow. Ari may believe she loves another man, but Ivor believes otherwise—and he will not rest until he gains her heart, her trust . . . and her passion.
I felt like the title doesn't quite match the story.
Even though Ariadne and Ivor had an arranged marriage, she was willing to go along with the plans made for her.
And Ari actually enjoys her marriage to Ivor.
Ari, is very self-centered even in later stages of the story. Even after knows all the consequences she faces for her actions. She does try hard to adjust to her new life.
Ari and Ivor do their best to make their situation work, and they are happy. Ivor is in love with Ari, even without him saying it we as the reader know it.
I did like the story and the way things worked out.
I was not a fan of Gabrielle, he was weak. And he seemed very stalker-ish and creepy to me.
*I received my copy to review from Netgalley
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