Books like Provocative in Pearls by Madeline Hunter
In this historical romance, Grayson Bridlington, the Earl of Hawkeswell, discovers his missing bride, Verity Thompson, two years after an arranged marriage. Coerced by her duplicitous cousin, Verity fled London for the English countryside. As they settle into their new life together, both must navigate the demands of their marriage while surrendering to their shared desire. The novel explores the tension between duty and passion, set against the backdrop of Victorian England and woven into the Rarest Blooms series.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Madeline Hunter
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