Since I already enjoy this author, I knew I would enjoy this book. The couple in this story is very likeable, though I don’t think I’ve meant many gentlemen as honors this one! Our h had been in love with the H earlier in the season, but overheard him making an off the cuff remark, and careless comment on her, breaking hurt heart and sending her out to the stables in a vulnerable state. He is unaware. There she is taken advantage of by a married man, resulting in pregnancy. Six weeks later , her guardians are trying to marry her off to anyone who will take her, and she brings up the name of our gallant gentleman. Initially, he needs to extricate himself from a situation that is ridiculously contrived, (perhaps the author overdid the ending of the last book?).
As the noble gentleman he is, he married her, they proceed on a honeymoon trip, and begin to become acquainted. Mysteriously, to hr, they do not consummate their marriage, though he seems to want to.
She overhears another conversation, and jumps to an erroneous conclusion, leading to some careless behavior. Eventually everything is sorted out, but not until after some emotionally challenging things. Needless to say, there is a HEA, but it was difficult getting there. Another winner from Jaxon.

Alethea Forsythe has been compromised and the only course she must take, is to ask Jack Fitzwilliam, the Earl of Manning, to marry her. She has always been attracted to him and hopes that he will say yes, knowing that he is an honourable man. However, Jack has not been able to show any affection towards Alethea, as she reminds him of his sister. The thought of being together, has stopped him from responding to her flirtations. However, as their friendship develops, so to do their romantic feelings towards each other.
Both Alethea and Jack were complex characters and as their feelings for each other, they became more enjoyable to read about. The story was well supported by secondary characters and made for an enjoyable read.
I received an advanced review copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Alethea Forsythe has found herself in an unfortunate position. Seduced by a married man she is facing certain ruin if she does not find a man to marry her and give her unborn child a name.
Jack Fitzwilliam, the Earl of Manning is an honourable man. When he finds himself proposed to, he agrees to the terms of the proposal. While he is friendly towards Alethea he is unable to see beyond her resemblance to his sister.
As the two discover more about each other and friendship turns to more, a man from Althea’s past makes an unwelcome return.
Overall a good read although the ending felt a little flat. The characters are engaging and likable and the plot moves at a reasonable pace.
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Althea and Jack's story is full of all the things a romance novel should be. As the two work through the issues in their marriage it brings them much closer. This book had me hooked from the start and I couldn't wait to turn the page. It has laughter and tears and is everything you want in a book.

This was just an OK read. I wasn't that enthralled with the story or the characters. The first love scene came way too far down the book. I love Jenna Jaxon but this One was not for me.
I received this ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review that is all my own.

This is a hard one for me. While I loved the story, the Author over uses My Dear to the point it made me want to stop reading. I continued one because I usually enjoy this authors style of writing.