A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE

Author: Susanne Marie Knight ISBN: 9781597051255 6/2007 HISTORICAL Publisher: WINGS ePRESS
Time Period: Regency 1814

American Nicolette Turner has a bone to pick with the British. Not only is her country's maritime rights being violated, but her English grandfather, Lord Eldredge, demands that she travel across the Atlantic to visit him. What she doesn't know is that he intends for her to marry, thereby staying in England and having lots of babies. The most eligible suitor is neighbor Victor Kincaid. Victor has severe money problems. Lord Eldredge offers to take care of the debts... if Victor marries Nicolette. At first Victor believes she's a fortune-hunter, but soon becomes captivated by her. Can he convince her he wants more than a marriage of convenience?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Susanne Marie Knight just proved how talented of a writer she is with her new release, A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweetly written Regency about a marriage of convenience. It is definitely going to please the historical romance reader!

I just loved Knight's writing style and voice. Just by words alone, she was able to transport me back in time to Regency England. I didn't feel like a spectator when reading her book; instead, I felt like I was part of the story! I love when an author can affect me like that.

What can you expect between the pages of A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE? You'll find a story about American born Nicolette, who has been summoned by her English grandfather and is bound for England. There, she will form a relationship with her elderly and astute grandfather, and learn about her father's upbringing and meet with some influential members of the ton. When tragedy strikes her family at home, it is her grandfather who steps in to help her, but for a heavy price.

While in England, Nicolette meets handsome and eligible bachelor Lord Eldridge, Victor Kincaid. Victor thinks that Nicolette is out for just money from her grandfather and immediately doesn't trust her. He soon becomes familiar with her, as he is being pushed towards her company each time he visits her grandfather. Victor is not without problems, and when he is in a position that requires a lot of money, Nicolette's grandfather is quick to help—but also for a price.

I'm sure you can see where this story is going. Victor and Nicolette agree to marry to save their families. I have to admit that I like a well-written story about marriages where both the participants slowly fall in love with one another. Nicolette and Victor are both very likable and you can't help but feel sorry for their unfortunate circumstances. Even the eccentric secondary characters are likable and add additional flavor to this charming romance.

I thoroughly enjoyed Susanne Marie Knight's historical romance, A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE. It's a well-written story that this historical reader wouldn't hesitate to read again.

Julie Kornhausl