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The Essential Wife
A Marriage of Convenience
It was a logical way to escape from the petticoat line. And Lord Wyse found the fresh-faced Rose Lambe a willing partner in the deception, though he hadn't counted on the sweet Rose having thorns...or a mind of her own.
From Dressmaker to Debutante
It was desperation that had driven Rose to agree to an engagement to the Ton's most elusive catch, the dashing Lord Geoffrey Wyse. Though she knew that her only true happiness lay in capturing the heart of her "unexpected" husband.
It was a logical way to escape from the petticoat line. And Lord Wyse found the fresh-faced Rose Lambe a willing partner in the deception, though he hadn't counted on the sweet Rose having thorns...or a mind of her own.
From Dressmaker to Debutante
It was desperation that had driven Rose to agree to an engagement to the Ton's most elusive catch, the dashing Lord Geoffrey Wyse. Though she knew that her only true happiness lay in capturing the heart of her "unexpected" husband.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1997
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August 31, 2022
2.5 stars
I cannot remember much save the fact that I had to do all it takes to read this. Because I thought being an old categorical that it was gonna be crazy and alpha-ry and bodice ripper-esque. But it was not. It was actually kind of tame.
But illogical, I could not fault it. She was a lady turned seamstress. I hate trade =)) And then the whole "other woman" competition getting in the way all the time and the fucking abstinence - kill me now why don't you.
I cannot remember much save the fact that I had to do all it takes to read this. Because I thought being an old categorical that it was gonna be crazy and alpha-ry and bodice ripper-esque. But it was not. It was actually kind of tame.
But illogical, I could not fault it. She was a lady turned seamstress. I hate trade =)) And then the whole "other woman" competition getting in the way all the time and the fucking abstinence - kill me now why don't you.
June 7, 2013
The book started off great but it by chapter 12 I was struggling to get to the end. Charming for meandering if nothing else to do.
March 23, 2021
I love this novel! I read it at least once every year.
Although, I would love to see a novel based on Lord Philpott. Please Taylor Ryan, consider this.
Although, I would love to see a novel based on Lord Philpott. Please Taylor Ryan, consider this.
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