Conveniently Wed
Marriage for any reason but love was once unthinkable to Maryland councilman Henry Nash. But when an innocent encounter with a criminal puts Henry’s reputation in jeopardy, he’ll make any sacrifice to maintain custody of his orphaned nieces. And an alliance with a powerful politician’s daughter could secure the little girls’ futures. As long as gentle Rebekah Van der Geld never hears the rumors surrounding her new groom...
Refusing her father’s choice of husband wasn’t an option for dutiful Rebekah. But Henry’s kindness is a happy revelation, and she’s quickly falling for his adorable nieces—so she allows herself to hope this unconventional arrangement could become much more. But can it survive a shattering revelation that puts their new family in danger?
“You are my wife. I want you to be happy.”
The look Rebekah gave him made his pulse quicken. Was this what being in love felt like? If it was, he wanted to feel more of it.
“Now tell me,” Henry said, “what else are you fond of? And don’t give me an answer you think I want to hear.”
“I should like to learn more of your work with the council,” she said.
“What else?”
“And I would like to learn more about this trial. Did you know that one of the accused conspirators is a woman?”
His heart slammed into his ribs. “Yes.”
Of all the things he and his new bride could discuss, she had chosen the one topic he so wished to avoid.
“Oh, listen to me,” Rebekah then said. “I’m prattling away... You’ll be sorry you ever asked of my interests.”
“No, I won’t,” he said. It was the truth. He wanted to learn her, win her, love her. What he didn’t want was for Rebekah to open the paper one morning and find the names of Mary Surratt and John Wilkes Booth listed beside his own.
SHANNON FARRINGTON and her husband have been married for over twenty years, have two children, and are active members in their local church and community. When she isn’t researching or writing, you can find her visiting national parks and historical sites or at home herding her small flock of chickens through the backyard. She and her family live in Maryland.
The Reluctant Bridegroom
Shannon Farrington
MILLS & BOON
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There is therefore no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
—Romans 8:1
In memory of Jessica Kathleen
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.
—1 Corninthians 2:9
And in honor of my wonderful editor Elizabeth Mazer, without whose patient guidance this story would not have been possible.
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