Books like A reluctant bride by Denise hunter
In 1862, Mercy seeks escape from London’s bleak future aboard a bride ship. The ship’s surgeon, Joseph, a wealthy man who once grieved for his lost family, maintains a detached stance toward marriage. Yet as Mercy becomes his assistant, their mutual attraction forces them to confront forbidden love, all while navigating the hardships of life at sea.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Denise hunter
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