The Make-Believe Widow - Darcy Burke

The Make-Believe Widow

By Darcy Burke

  • Release Date: 2023-07-20
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 55 Ratings
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Description

Widower James Ludlow, Earl of Rotherham, attends a house party in search of a mother for his two daughters, and his primary requirement is that he doesn’t fall in love. Having already given that emotion to his former wife without reciprocation, he prefers a mutually beneficial arrangement without sentimentality. However, he meets a charming widow with seemingly wonderful maternal instincts, and he can’t ignore the sparks between them. Perhaps a little passion wouldn’t be so unwelcome…
 
Everyone thinks Charlotte Dunthorpe is a widow, but she’s only pretending to be. When her dear friend invites her to a matchmaking house party that isn’t only for the purposes of marriage, Charlotte is tempted to indulge in a short liaison. Instead, the dashing and kind-hearted Rotherham offers her the chance for the family she always wanted. She must refuse or risk exposing her devastating secrets and ensuring the absolute ruin of all that she holds dear.

Reviews

  • Chemistry

    5
    By JLHolt
    Charlotte and Rotterham attend a house party and the chemistry is immediate. Widow and widower both have made decisions based on their experiences to not marry. Charlotte has secrets and doesn’t want them exposed. Rotterham lost his wife and has 2 young daughters to raise, plus he needs and heir. Will they be able to overcome their secrets and experiences? The characters are strong willed, yet fun. This book has many twists and turns which keeps the reader interested.

  • Great Story and Great Characters

    5
    By Peg1951
    James, Earl of Rotherham, Roth to his friends, had what he thought was a good marriage till his wife tells him on her death bed she never loved him but was forced to wed by her parents. It’s been five years and he wants to find a woman to be mother to his daughters Violet, 9 and Rosamund, 6, a companion for him, and maybe even give him a son. Charlotte Dunthorpe is a widow of ten years. During that time, she has helped train girls to be housemaids and find employment. She is not sure why her friend, Lady Cosford, invited her to the party. She holds secrets that keep her from marrying anybody. Maybe she will enjoy a brief affair. When Roth and Charlotte meet, there is an immediate attraction. Things are going fairly well until a sleazy villain from her past spills her secret. Will this destroy the growing feelings between her and Roth? This is a wonderful story with mystery, secrets, past betrayal for both the hero and heroine, passion, laughter, and a happy ending. An exciting, heartwarming story with great characters. I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

  • A fresh take

    5
    By LisanneH
    I really enjoyed this book. It was a fresh take on a widow of convenience. Charlotte did what she had to do to take care of herself and create a life for herself after her fiancé died before they wed. In the decade since then, she has thrived as a working widow. At a match making house party, she’s tempted to dally with Roth, the earl of Rotherham, a lovely widower, looking for a second wife. But Charlotte has one big secret and Roth isn’t looking for love. Recommend.

  • The make believe widow

    4
    By Rt2025
    Roth is looking for a Mom for his girls. He finds the perfect one even though he’s just looking for a Mom. Charlotte has fallen just as much but she hides a past she feels she can’t bring up! Sweet read and lovable characters.

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