A Reluctant Bride

To escape the marriage mart and the stress that comes with it, Amanda Rose agrees to marry a stranger, the charming Lord Brannock. But sharing everything, including her body, proves to be a challenge. Though Amanda isn't ready to consummate their marriage, her new husband seems more than willing to wait for his reluctant bride's affection. As the new couple spends time together, feelings begin to blossom... and secrets come to light. Will she succumb to her new husband's patient charm, or could she lose him forever? A Reluctant Bride is a Regency era historical romance with a gothic twist. Sensuality Level: MildWord Count: 18,000 (novella)