Books like The Perfect Bride by Brenda Joyce
Lady Blanche Harrington’s childhood trauma has left her emotionally detached, making the prospect of marriage terrifying. Surrounded by infatuated suitors, she is reluctant to choose, until Rex de Warenne— a war hero and quiet recluse— steps forward. His admiration for Blanche runs deep, but his own hidden scars threaten to eclipse the future she deserves. Determined to help her, Rex keeps his feelings private, engaging in a delicate friendship that culminates in a night of unexpected passion. As Blanche’s buried memories resurface, their fragile bond faces danger, placing both their love and her life at stake.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Brenda Joyce
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