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The Dunsworthy Bride Trilogy #2
A Primrose Wedding
Primrose by name, wallflower by nature –the she younger sister Dunsworthy sister would rather study ancient Egypt than endure the ton’s endless scrutiny. In Rupert Jordan, Lord Fortenbury, Rosie has found a companion with passion for history and distain for the marriage mart. The handsome aristocrat’s easy smile might be irresistible to some, but friendship is all that Rosie desires…isn’t it?
Asking Rosie to visit his estate for his brother’s wedding seems such a sensible plan. Rupert can show her his hieroglyphic tablets, and Rosie’s presence will deter the attentions of a tiresome husband-hunter. Yet ever moment spent in the company of lovely Rosie, with her red curls and bright green eyes, leads Rupert to suspect that marriage may be underrated. In fact, the prospect suddenly seems quite wonderful.
- This is the second story of the Dunsworthy Brides, romantic Regencies in which very different women each find a special love.
Asking Rosie to visit his estate for his brother’s wedding seems such a sensible plan. Rupert can show her his hieroglyphic tablets, and Rosie’s presence will deter the attentions of a tiresome husband-hunter. Yet ever moment spent in the company of lovely Rosie, with her red curls and bright green eyes, leads Rupert to suspect that marriage may be underrated. In fact, the prospect suddenly seems quite wonderful.
- This is the second story of the Dunsworthy Brides, romantic Regencies in which very different women each find a special love.
255 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 2005
About the author
Jo Ann Ferguson
82 books33 followersPlease note, this author also writes under the name J.A. Ferguson, Jocelyn Kelley and Rebecca North.
"One of my favorite memories is lying on the grass on a knoll on a late summer day and telling my sister stories I was making up," says Jo Ann Ferguson, who also writes as J.A. Ferguson, Joanna Hampton, Jo Ann Brown, and Rebecca North."There's something magical about being able to spend time with people you enjoy in your imagination. As a writer, I get to go with my characters to their time and place so I can share their adventures and falling in love for the first time…all over again."
She has had a few adventures of her own, including a stint as an Army quartermaster officer where she was the first and only woman in her unit. She still enjoys traveling to the locations of her books and learning all about those places and people. Researching her novels is part of the fun. Whether it's ghosts, calling cards, how to fire an antique gun, or traveling to a world that exists only in her imagination, she pays a great deal of attention to the details that delight her reader. She's even learned a bit of Russian, Arabic, Welsh, and a lot of Regency slang.
Her work has been honored with award nominations from Pearl, ROMY, Romantic Times, Rom/Con, and Affaire de Coeur magazine. Amazon Books chose her novels to showcase. And Romance Writers of America bestowed the two ARTemis Awards for Jo Ann's Zebra Regencies: The Counterfeit Count and A Christmas Bride.
Nonfiction also appeals to her, because it's where she got her start, seeing her first byline when she was twelve years old. She contributed to an encyclopedia of the English Regency period published by Garland Press. For all three editions of the New England Chapter's Now That You've Sold Your Book…What Next?, she has served as co-editor.
Believing in giving back, Jo Ann has served Romance Writers of America on both the local and national levels. She has served on the national board as president as well as a director and at term as vice president. For her volunteer work, she was given RWA's highest honor, the Emma Merritt National Service Award. She is also a creative writing instructor. She was awarded a Massachusetts Art Grant to teach creative writing and then established several creative writing courses at Brown University. Many of her students have gone on to publishing careers of their own.
She lives in Massachusetts, where her favorite hero—her husband, Bill—and their children and two cats. She's not sure which is the most spoiled.
"One of my favorite memories is lying on the grass on a knoll on a late summer day and telling my sister stories I was making up," says Jo Ann Ferguson, who also writes as J.A. Ferguson, Joanna Hampton, Jo Ann Brown, and Rebecca North."There's something magical about being able to spend time with people you enjoy in your imagination. As a writer, I get to go with my characters to their time and place so I can share their adventures and falling in love for the first time…all over again."
She has had a few adventures of her own, including a stint as an Army quartermaster officer where she was the first and only woman in her unit. She still enjoys traveling to the locations of her books and learning all about those places and people. Researching her novels is part of the fun. Whether it's ghosts, calling cards, how to fire an antique gun, or traveling to a world that exists only in her imagination, she pays a great deal of attention to the details that delight her reader. She's even learned a bit of Russian, Arabic, Welsh, and a lot of Regency slang.
Her work has been honored with award nominations from Pearl, ROMY, Romantic Times, Rom/Con, and Affaire de Coeur magazine. Amazon Books chose her novels to showcase. And Romance Writers of America bestowed the two ARTemis Awards for Jo Ann's Zebra Regencies: The Counterfeit Count and A Christmas Bride.
Nonfiction also appeals to her, because it's where she got her start, seeing her first byline when she was twelve years old. She contributed to an encyclopedia of the English Regency period published by Garland Press. For all three editions of the New England Chapter's Now That You've Sold Your Book…What Next?, she has served as co-editor.
Believing in giving back, Jo Ann has served Romance Writers of America on both the local and national levels. She has served on the national board as president as well as a director and at term as vice president. For her volunteer work, she was given RWA's highest honor, the Emma Merritt National Service Award. She is also a creative writing instructor. She was awarded a Massachusetts Art Grant to teach creative writing and then established several creative writing courses at Brown University. Many of her students have gone on to publishing careers of their own.
She lives in Massachusetts, where her favorite hero—her husband, Bill—and their children and two cats. She's not sure which is the most spoiled.
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September 17, 2010
I have read this book several times and I am never disappointed. Haha! This book was reminscent of a Jane Austen novel for me. The way the characters met, was so accidental and causal. Their romantic feelings for each other developed because of the comfort they felt in each others presence. It was not lust at first sight as some modern day historical novels depict, yet ever so much more fulfilling and more romantic. As in most Jane Austen novels, the heroine in this novel is not viewed as a catch by society and often times society cannot explain why the hero (a true catch) seems to have affinity or penchant for being near the heroine. Don't get me wrong, Primrose is not a push over and she has no problem voicing her opinions to Rupert, Lord Fortenbury. Every strong hero needs a woman who will stand up to him. This is a story of true love and I recommend it to Historical Romance fans. READ & ENJOY!!!
July 19, 2012
I checked this book out of the library because I liked the premise from the back. However, the description was misleading.
Some of the scenes in the book were engrossing and highly entertaining, while others just made me role my eyes. Overall it was a good story. And to be completely fair, if I had known that this was a second in a series when I started reading the book, I might have given it 4 stars instead of three because it is engaging.
Some of the scenes in the book were engrossing and highly entertaining, while others just made me role my eyes. Overall it was a good story. And to be completely fair, if I had known that this was a second in a series when I started reading the book, I might have given it 4 stars instead of three because it is engaging.
July 4, 2015
I enjoy Regencies, but this one didn't keep my attention. I had a hard time finishing.
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