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Henry's Bride

London Libertines, Book 1

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Henry's Bride

By: Emily Royal
Narrated by: Simon de Deney
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Thrust together when a duel goes wrong, can an awkward debutante and a libertine lord find love in a marriage of circumstance?

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Jeanette Claybone, newcomer to society thanks to her father’s recent baronetcy, struggles to navigate the waters of the ton during her first season. When an evening walk with the wrong hungry suitor ruins her reputation, she calls a duel for her honor but is left injured. Disowned by all, she finds an unlikely savior in renowned rake Henry Drayton.

Believing her reputation ruined, and determined to enjoy the sin she’s already been punished for, Jeanette succumbs to Henry’s passion. Upon discovering Jeanette told the truth about her virtue, Henry asks for her hand.

The hasty marriage pleases neither of them. Jeanette wanted to marry for love, not convenience. A committed bachelor, Henry, believes he’s been duped. At night, their shared passion is addictive but by day, Henry seems to want nothing to do with his new wife. However, behind his cold demeanor lies a secret burden. He is one of few men who have noticed the rise in disappearances of London’s prostitutes.

Soon, Henry’s investigation into a profitable slave ring draws him and his associates into danger. When Jeanette’s inquisitive nature leads her to become caught up in it, Henry must reveal his heart or lose all that he holds dear.

Can a ruined woman and a renowned rake find love in their unlikely union?

London Libertines
Book 1 - Henry's Bride
Book 2 - Hawthorne's Wife
Book 3 - Roderick's Widow

©2019 Emily Royal (P)2025 Emily Royal
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the narrator gave interest to the story. The story was captivating from start to finish. very well written and I look forward to listening to her other books

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Jeanette is one of those good-hearted characters you just want to root for a happily ever after right from the start. She was an unaccepted misfit, with her ruin further cementing her position as a pariah despite a newly acquired title. All characters were true to themselves and their class. I enjoyed the way the story progressed and the characters grew. I enjoyed the narrators performance and recommend this book.

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