If Ever I Should Love You (Spinster Heiresses, #1) (A Spinster Heiress Novel, #1)

by Cathy Maxwell

Once upon a time there were three young ladies, who, despite their fortunes, had been on the marriage mart a bit too long. They were known as "the Spinster Heiresses" ...He's inherited a title, but not a penny to speak of, so the Earl of Rochdale knows he must find a wife-preferably one tolerably pretty and good-tempered, but definitely wealthy, and who will exchange her fortune for his family name. His choice: Leonie Charnock, one of the season's "Spinster Heiresses." Years before, the earl had saved the dark-eyed beauty's reputation and she is still breathtakingly lovely, leading Rochdale to hope that their marriage will be more than in name only. However, Leonie doesn't want to be anyone's wife. Nearly destroyed by the secrets in her past, Leonie agrees to their union with one condition: there will be a wedding but no bedding. But it's a condition the new Countess Rochdale isn't sure even she can keep...

• ISBN10: 0062804103
• ISBN13: 9780062804105
• Publish Date: 26 December 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 7 July 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Avon Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 272
• Language: English

Reviews

[Berls]

So good! I think it says something when a historical romance manages to hit on issues that make it incredibly relevant in our modern world - and this did just that. Beyond being a lovely romance with some interesting twists and fantastic characters, I loved the way If Ever I Should Love You dealt with rape and it's consequences for all involved. It's sad, but our world hasn't progressed much beyond the victim shaming that kept the heroine quiet and the consequences for her mental health are well written. I also enjoyed the battle with alcoholism, which was unexpected and brilliantly done. I cannot wait to read more in this series.

Oh and I should note this was an audio read for me - with really great narration. I will definitely continue on audio.