BAD LUCK BRIDE
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Laura Lee Guhrke
RELEASE DATE:
July 29, 2025
PUBLISHER:
Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781538722664
RATING:
4.5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://lauraleeguhrke.com/
Lady Kay Matheson needs her wedding to a wealthy American
to take place. She hopes it will repair the damage a failed elopement and
broken engagement has done to her reputation. Kay never imagined she would run
into the very man responsible for her downfall. She is determined not to allow
Delvin Sharpe to ruin her chances to secure her family’s future. Will Kay
change her mind once she learns the truth behind their separation? Or will she
forsake love for her family’s security?
Devlin Sharpe is the disgraced, unwanted son of a baron. He
returns to England a wealthy businessman and engaged to a marquess’ daughter. Devlin
never anticipated running into the woman who broke his heart or learning about her
engagement. He tries to avoid Kay, but fate has other plans. They both soon
learn the real reason behind their breakup and separation. Can Devlin fix all
the wrongs of the past? Or will he allow Kay to slip through his fingers for
the final time?
I could not help but empathize with Kay. The poor woman
has endured a lot, especially being the unfortunate victim of gossip and
rumors. She also bears heavy responsibility for her mother and sister’s future.
What I hate the most is how Kay did not have many options available to provide
for her family, thanks to gossipmongers. Women faced many restrictions back
then. There was only so much they were allowed to do.
Devlin is amazing! He made something of himself through
hard work. Devlin chose a trade school over the colleges for nobles. What I
love the most about him is how Devlin noticed Kay when their peers overlooked
her. He did not see a red-haired, chubby girl but a delightful woman. I also
like how Devlin disliked how she disparaged herself or bowed to others wishes,
sacrificing her own wants and desires.
SERIES: Yes, it is the third
book in Laura Lee Guhrke’s Victorian romance series, SCANDAL AT THE SAVOY. This
story can easily standalone. However, I suggest starting with LADY SCANDAL,
book two, before this one. Much of Kay and Devlin’s reunion and interactions
happen in the background. I love how Delia (from LS) plays an important role. Simon
(from LS) and Max (from BOOKSHOP CINDERELLA) appear here or there. Sadly, Evie
(BC) is only mentioned.
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