The Duke's Divorce #MarchMadnessSale

The Duke's Divorce
#MarchMadnessSale
$2.99 thru March 31

A simple trip to the Scottish Highlands turns into a nightmare for Robert Carlton, the Duke of Cantin. A misunderstood act of kindness results in his wedding, at gunpoint, to Fiona, the Laird Stewart’s daughter. Both Robert and Fiona are distraught by the forced marriage, until Robert comes up with a plan – they will remain married for six months, after which, the marriage will be annulled and Fiona will receive a generous settlement.

Robert’s restrictive contract for his new duchess causes Fiona to rebel. Her  impeccable beauty, fiery disposition, and her penchant for finding scandal wherever she goes, take Society by storm, and living with the oppressive duke has her wanting out of their marriage sooner than the proposed six months.

To his astonishment, Robert becomes enamored with the many charms of his unorthodox bride. However, remaining chaste was part of their agreement, though desire and jealousy prove a powerful aphrodisiac.

Convincing Fiona of his love is the hardest thing Robert has ever had to do. But when he thinks he’s won her heart, a devastating secret from his past surfaces. Will the promise of an uncertain future with Robert be enough to keep Fiona from filing divorce papers of her own?

The Duke's Divorce is the fourth book in the Reluctant Grooms Series and the second one I finished. I have as my personal tagline, "Timeless Romance... modern day dilemmas." With this story, I wanted to see what happens when modern hits historical.

Robert Carlton,
Duke of Cantin

Robert is a matchmaking mama's dream come true. He's handsome, intelligent, has a duchy with several estates, is popular, has many friends, and loves his mother. Robert also has a drinking problem, a secret he's trying to keep hidden, and no clue when it comes to women. Especially unbiddable women.

Lady Fiona Stewart

Fiona has lived a sheltered life in the Scottish Highlands under her father's watchful eye. Longing to escape, she knows there's only one way out--to find someone who will marry her. When Robert appears, her hopes are dashed for a happy marriage. He's an ogre and she refuses his suit, but her father has other plans and they are forced into an unhappy union.

Robert's Father, the late
Duke of Cantin

However, Robert cannot stand the thought of remaining married to someone he does not love and on their way back to London, Robert stops at his attorney's office to see about a divorce. Unfortunately, Robert and Fiona must stay married for six months. Through trial and error, Robert and Fiona navigate rough nuptial waters until Fiona, in a fit of desperation, leaves him. Robert is then faced with the reality of love. The question is--what is he going to do with it?

Robert's Mother,
Lady Joanna

Edwards,
Butler at Cantin House

The Cottage

I really liked this story when it was finally over. However, I have found some of my reviewers couldn't handle the cold hard reality of living with an alcoholic. I get it. I do. But I'm not writing to please anyone other than myself. So.

#MarchMadnessSale
thru March 31
$2.99

Amazon

Smashwords

Anne Gallagher (c) 2019