Books like The husband list by Janet Evanovich
Caroline Maxwell faces her mother’s expectation to wed a suitable husband, leading her to consider Lord Bremerton, a proper gentleman. However, Caroline’s heart longs for excitement and passion, drawing her into a romantic tension with Jack, her brother’s world‑traveling friend who, despite his fresh wealth, lacks a noble title and is deemed unsuitable by her mother. The story unfolds as Caroline navigates the pull between societal expectations and her own desires for adventure and love.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janet Evanovich
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