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Set against the backdrop of Scottish aristocracy, The Bride Says No follows Blake Stephens, a young gentleman bound by a promise to a chosen bride. When he encounters the bold and beauty-laden Lady Aileen Davidson—whose reputation was ruined years before—Blake finds his loyalties torn. In the quiet country setting, her fierce spirit and magnetism challenge his vows, forcing him to confront the true nature of love and duty.
The novel explores themes of destiny, social standing, and the tension between passion and obligation within a historical context, offering an intimate portrait of a man’s inner conflict amid the rigid expectations of 19th‑century Scottish high society.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cathy Maxwell
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