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Lady in Waiting

Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1

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Lady in Waiting

By: Marie Tremayne
Narrated by: Danielle Cohen
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When Clara Mayfield helps her sister elope, she's prepared for the scandal to seal her fate as a spinster. What she doesn't expect is to find herself engaged to the vile Baron Rutherford as a means of salvaging her family's reputation. Determined not to be chained to a man she loathes, Clara slips out of Essex and sheds her identity: She becomes Helen, maid at the Earl of Ashworth's country estate.

William, Lord Ashworth, is attempting to rebuild his life after the devastating accident that claimed the lives of his entire family, save his beloved sister and niece. Haunted by memories of what was and determined to live up to the title he never expected to inherit, William doesn't have time for love. What he needs is a noble and accomplished wife, one who can further the Ashworth line and keep the family name untarnished.

From their first encounter, the attraction between them is undeniable. But Clara knows William is falling for Helen, a woman who doesn't even exist. The question is, if she reveals the truth about her identity, can she trust the broken William to forgive her lie and stand by her side when scandal - and the baron - inevitably follow her to his door?

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Marie Tremayne (P)2020 Tantor Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance
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Clara/Helen was a sweet and likeable heroine who bore her decision to work as a maid with grace. The narration was good and the story, although not complex, had enough situations to keep the story interesting and hold my eager attentions until the HEA.

Enjoyable

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It was so good the way that creep got his comeuppance in the end. There have always been horrible people in this world and the betrothed certainly belonged in that group. However, the author produced a desperate heroine who found ways around the obstacles before her and her judgment lead her to a worthwhile groom. It was wonderful to hear that the heroine was saved from her fate and the ending was a happy one.

I’m glad I didn’t encounter a betrothed like that!

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this is my first Marie Tremayne book. it won't be my last. great premise, good story, great characters.. I think there were some missed opportunities with in the story but that could have been due to keeping it a certain length.. still I enjoyed it... and..
Danielle Cohen did a wonderful job of narrating, she brought much personality to the characters.. I will be looking for more from her too. 🥰

Loved it

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