Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Review: The Wayward bride by Anna Bradley


Book Description

In only six weeks, Isla Ramsey is due to marry Henry Northrup, the sixth Earl of Sydney. But she remains haunted by memories of the dashing Hugh Courtney, the Marquess Pierce. The handsome aristocrat had hinted at forever and then tossed her aside, leaving Isla with few viable options. Now, as she awaits her new fiancĂ©’s arrival from London, she rides her horse past Hugh’s estate at Hazelwood every day, pining for a man who was never truly hers. 

Hugh Courtney may have left Isla’s life, but he can’t erase her from his thoughts. When he rescues her from a sudden snowstorm, they are forced to take shelter together at his private estate. In such close quarters there is no escaping each other. Yet no man wants a reckless wife—or a woman promised to another. As fate draws Isla further into his world, Hugh vows to keep her out of his bedchamber. However, some vows are meant to be broken . . .


My Review

Isla set out on her own for a ride even though the sky looked like it would open up and drench her at any moment. She had hoped to spot her betrothed in his carriage coming for her but there wasn't any sign of him. She had snuck out even though she had told her sister in law that she wouldn't because it didn't seem safe to ride in bad weather.

Henry is her betrothed but it's Hugh that tends to keep her mind occupied at times, especially when she rides by his estate. So while she's out on her ride, the horse gets spooked and runs off further into the woods, getting them lost. Hugh and her brother go out looking for her and Hugh finds her and brings her back to his estate. 

While Isla is recuperating at Hugh's estate, Henry is having some problems of his own which is why he never showed up for her when she expected him to. But He's found himself admiring and attracted to someone else, which is a problem for him. 

I really liked the double story lines that were going on in this book. It was really two different romances going on at the same time which was fun to read. Hugh and Isla were fun to watch and it was fun to see them find each other again after they thought they were going to have to spend their lives apart with other people. Henry's story was a surprise but I liked the addition of it and how his story played out. 

I don't usually read historical romance much these days but I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and it sounded pretty good so I figured I'd give it a go. It was a good read and I had a good time with it. 

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. 

33 comments:

  1. Two stories for the price of one. That does sound fun. :) I like Anne Bradley's books, but haven't read this one yet.

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    1. I hope you get a chance to read it.

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  2. It's weird-I avoid books in my favourite genres if they have romance in them, but I don't mind the scandal side of romance in Tudor fiction! I'm weird like that...!

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    1. I love romance, especially PNR but don't usually go for historicals.

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  3. Double story lines is different indeed.

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  4. Cool story and a very pretty cover!

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  5. It's fun when you enjoy something you won!

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    1. It is. I wasn't sure about this one but it turned out good.

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  6. Yay! I'm glad that your goodreads win worked out for you. It sounds like the two storylines really helped keep the book interesting.

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    1. It ended up being a really good story.

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  7. I like the double storyline and think I'd enjoy this one. Thanks Mary!

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  8. I like the sound of the double romance, and I am glad you took a chance on a genre you don’t usually read and it worked out!

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  9. I wanted her story since her brother.s book :)

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    1. It was good and I don't usually like this genre.

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  10. Isn't the cover of this book nice!
    Thanks for the review, it sounds an interesting read.

    All the best Jan

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  11. I have read a few books that have more than one romance and it can be a really nice addition. Great review!

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  12. Ohhh double story lines :) thats interesting and excited at the small time. I don’t usually like historical romances but I’m willing to check this one out. Thank you for sharing Mary. Have a great week My Friend.

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    1. It was good and I don't usually like this genre.

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  13. Oh man. As soon as I saw the cover load, I was so jealous that you've already read this. Anna Bradley is one of my favorites! I am really glad to see you enjoyed this one so much. It's exciting when there's more than one story going on!

    Great review. :)

    Angie @ Delighted Reader

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    1. I hope you get a chance to read it then and like it as much as I did.

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  14. It sounds good, and by the sound of it Henry ended up happy as well.

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    1. I was glad to see Henry get the romance he deserved.

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  15. That sounds fun with the dual romances that were going on in this book. I don't read as many historical romances either, but have found a few I enjoyed and pick up a new one now and then.

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