Hardly a Gentleman
Accidental Brides, book #2) by
Eloisa James
Publisher : Avon (April 29, 2025)
Publication date : April 29, 2025
Print length : 380 pages
"Desperate after her Season comes to a spectacularly disastrous end, the Honorable Miss Clara Vetry jumps into a carriage hired to take a housekeeper to Scotland.
The laird of Castle CaerLaven has no interest in a wife, especially a love match—but when Caelan sees his new housekeeper, he changes his mind. Marriage to a delectable bookworm strikes him as a perfect arrangement.
To his surprise, Clara refuses his proposal once…and again…yet again.
When her true identity is revealed, and they’re forced to marry, Caelan realizes he has a far more crucial challenge.
He finally has Clara’s hand—but how will he ever win her heart? "
From the pen of a master of historical romance. I jumped at the chance to read this latest Eloisa James book. I'm delighted Clara gets her story told. She was a lovely tragic figure in the previous book, Viscount in Love. Clara was the best friend of that heroine showing promise of having an interesting tale. The ton isn't nice to people who don't conform. Being quirky is a sure way to stand on the sideline while the other girls dance the night away. I loved Clara's handmade reticules although they were dangerous. She has imagination, brains, beauty and our hero, Caelan, sees her for the first time he knows she's special. They have a meet cute at his Scottish Castle, the romance begins and doesn't stop. Caelan has his own issues that make watching him bloom coming back to life is part of the moving way their relationship flourishes. I'm giving a rare, for me, 5 stars - that's how much I love Clara and her journey to happiness. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.