The Unintended Bride

Once Upon a Wedding #3

by Kelly McClymer

From USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly McClymer comes a tale of a quest complicated by secret love.

Despite being the sister of a duchess, Hero Fenster prefers academic discussion and a good book to parading from ball to ball in search of a husband. She should be happy with Gabriel Digby, but her heart yearns for her brother-in-law’s heir, Arthur Watterly.

Arthur doesn’t want to inherit. He prefers quite scholarship to the public renown his Grandmother insists upon. Secretly pining for Hero, he doesn’t believe he is worthy of her love. He remains focused on his quest to uncover the lost manuscript of Le Mort D’Arthur so he can finally live up to his Grandmother’s expectations.

Can they admit their biggest secret: that they love each other even more than they love books?

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Kelly McClymer writes fairytale-inspired romances set in Victorian England (although a few characters escape to the United States), fairytale fantasy, and mom-inspired mystery.

Kelly shares her characters’ family values: she grew up with three younger sisters and has successfully raised three children of her own. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Kelly’s first published writing was for her high school newspaper and she’s been writing fiction in many forms ever since. While she explores many genres including historical romance, mystery, young adult, and fantasy, her stories share common themes: developing inner strength, the power of love in all it’s forms, triumph of good over evil, and the strength of family connection.

Reviews

[Eugenea Pollock · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book may be the least enjoyable of this series because of the sudden appearance of witchcraft in the character of the hateful grandmother who has been just too horrible from the outset. Really? You want to go there? Cannot recommend in any way, shape or form.

[MaryD · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent story about the hunt for a manuscript, but I had some major problems.


1) This is a case of *why* don't they tell each other how they feel?! Most of the problems could have been cleared up and it was irritating!

2)Who set the fire at the inn? That was a major plot element & it was never made clear.

3) How did Gwen get the fox to the library window & why didn't she/ whoever put it there realize the fox was rabid?

4) I know Gwen was responsible for the notes, but how did she manage to get them to Hero & Arthur outside of the manor?

5) Who actually locked Hero & Arthur in the bookstore & who poisoned the bookstore owner?

[Pontiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a truly romantic series with lots of drama. I think I like this book best so far, with bookworms Arthur and Hero as the stars.

Forced to marry after a night alone locked in s bookstore together, even though nothing happens because they each believe they love someone else, it's the start of many misunderstandings.

They are on a quest for the original manuscript for Le Morte d'Arthur. They are also trying to discover who is trying to harm Hero, each time coming close to killing her.

They realize who it is when it's too late to confront the person, but they, and their friends, find the love they've been looking for.

Next book, please.

[Karen Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok...so....I have to say that this one did not make my 5 star rating like the others have. Author's story was just a tad slow and a bit weird to me. It didn't seem to flow like the others did... It wasn't a horrible read, but compared to the rest...it fell short for me. I do however believe that Kelly McClymer is a talented author and I look forward to reading more from her.

HAPPY READING EVERYONE!!

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just not madly in love with this series. The last two Heroes have been pretty lame. They haven't been very assertive about what they want. Just wishywashy! Really annoying I need a hero with more alpha to them hopefully I'll get it in the next one. Story was just okay!

[Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite of the series.

[Ellen Justen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed these characters; although Arthur's character became a bit more dashing than he was portrayed in the earlier books.

[Elizabeth Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far I like this one the best, but I have just started reading book 4.