Once Upon A Betrothal
Scandalous Seasons Book 9
Frigid temperatures and an even more frigid reception...
Broden Burgess anticipated this upon returning to Society after his ignominious imprisonment and a loss that froze his heart. A logical fellow, Broden expects to never fall in love or marry. What he doesn’t expect is Miss Elyse Caldecott.
Elyse is determined not to attend a powerful nobleman's holiday party, but her family forces her to go in a transparent effort to marry her to the host’s criminal son. For his part, Broden has no interest in his parents’ surprise for him, inviting some desperate spinster and her kin to their annual celebration. But Broden dodges that contemptible evening, or so he thinks, when a blizzard forces him to take shelter at an inn on the way to his family’s home.
At this inn, Broden encounters a tart-mouthed beauty, not recognizing her as the match his parents have made for him. Elyse certainly meets her match in a hostile greeting as crackling as the logs roaring in the hearth.
It isn't long before a strong-willed Elyse and Broden, begin to warm to one another, and even regret having to say goodbye.
When they meet up again at the same house-party, sparks fly, once more.
But does that same heat have the power to thaw two wounded hearts? Or for Broden and Elyse, will the fear of losing again make the possibility of love a cold comfort?
Reader Reviews
Great addition to the series!
As usual, Christi Caldwell delivers a fabulous novel! Great characters in unusual circumstances with a plot that keeps me turning the page until I have finished the book equals a delightful read!
-Susan Terral
More then a happy ending
This book, like all of Christi’s books was a joy. Most of all, it was the perfect read leading up to Christmas. It left me feeling happy and light, and isn’t that what Christmas is supposed to do?
-SMM
*post caldwell sniffle*
lovely winter story chock full of genre aware nods but all done with caldwellian skill and sincerity that had me grinning and currently has me crying happy, cathartic tears...
beautiful book and can definitely stand alone tho of course, friends, you gotta read 'em all!
-Holly Hughes
Once Upon an Awesomeness
Oh how Christi Caldwell can weave a story. It’s just glorious. I found myself tearing up along with the heroine and wanting to dive into the book to fight those who had wronged the hero. This is one you def want to keep on your shelf to read again.
-Emily Evans
So Great!
I loved this story for the concept that sometimes we have misconceptions and preconceived notions about people we know nothing about other than perhaps the exterior or what we habe heard. We all have past experiences and memories that both make us happy and torment us at the same time. We get so lost in the past that moving forward is extremely difficult without sharing our thoughts with someone else perhaps who has had similar experiences and mostly the importance of talking to someone. I loved the storytelling, the intriguing characters and the beautiful written emotional scenes. 5 out-of 5 stars.
-Ghazal Mansoor
Emotional Beautiful HEA
I LOVED this book, continuing a great series, we final hear Broden Burgess story and what a story! I was hooked from his and Elyse first meeting, it was funny, comforting, emotional and intense watching their friendship develop. The healing of two souls who have suffered unfairly. I laughed and I cried and I loved every minute of it!!
-Mrs LM Rockminster
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Once Upon a Betrothal
It isn't long before a strong-willed Elyse and Broden, begin to warm to one another, and even regret having to say goodbye, but does that same heat have the power to thaw two wounded hearts?
