Very sexy novella by Suzanna Medeiros. Loved it from beginning to end. Awesome story. Great pace. Loveable characters. This was my first book in the series and I will definitely check out her other selections.
Thanks to the publisher via Netgalley for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars

I am amazed by the depth of this novella - it is a very emotional and well written story that encompasses the wedding and the first year of marriage between Sarah Mapleton and James, Viscount Hathaway.

Sarah doesn't want to marry James, but to save her mother and brother, she agrees. She has been burned by love and vows to keep her heart safe.

James has wanted Sarah since the first time he saw her, he knows that she was (and may still be) in love, but he hopes to win her for himself. He also knows that she didn't want to marry him, but he paid off her father's debts and she really had no choice. But he has hope that he can win her heart.

This is such an incredible book, it has a lot going on, but it always stays on point and reads like a full length novel. For a short book, it has a little of everything - insecurity, misunderstanding, jealousy, really steamy love scenes, family and finally soulmate type love. There is no way for me to write an in-depth review without spoilers, so just lets leave it at this - READ THE BOOK!!

This is the second book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand alone title with no problems.

Sarah Mapleton cannot believe her wedding day has arrived. Unfortunately, it is not to the man she had long expected to marry. Since Sarah's father gambled away her dowry, she is forced to marry a stranger, Viscount James Hathaway. Sarah is unsure of her marriage, but feels she must give it a chance.

James knows Sarah was all but engaged to marry another. Still, he has high hopes for their marriage. Ever since he saw her, he has wanted her. There is just something so unique and different about her. James plan on winning Sarah over with kindness and patience. He is certainly smitten. Can Sarah return his affections?

I love, love, love author Suzanna Medeiros. She never fails to capture her audience. Ms. Medeiros skill with a pen is visible all throughout her latest addition to THE HATHAWAY HEIRS series, LORD HATHAWAY'S NEW BRIDE. She has an eye for detail and her characters always have such depth to them. It is a breath of fresh air seeing the man taking a chance on love... even though it is one-sided at first. James is such a gentleman, giving Sarah the time and tender care he does. Their story is very read-worthy. I look forward to reading more of THE HATHAWAY HEIRS series. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars!

I received a copy of this book to read from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Lord Hathaway’s New Bride is the second book in Suzanna Medeiros’s Hathaway Heirs series. This sweetly steamy novella (120 pages) about a marriage between strangers that grows into something more. Having been disappointed by both her father and the man she thought she was going to marry, as well as being witness to her parents unhappy marriage, Sarah Mapleton enters into marriage with Viscount James Hathaway with a great deal of trepidation a determination to protect herself from further heartache. James Hathaway never expected to inherit his uncles title and struggles to adjust to his new position in life. The one thing he does know is that he wants Sarah and hopes that despite their rocky start they can make a true marriage. This book can be read as a standalone but Suzanna Medeiros writes enjoyable stories so I would recommend reading them all. Published on April 27, 2018 #LordHathawaysNewBride #NetGalley

What a perfectly lovely little book! I have many books by this author, but this is the first of hers I've read. Now I'm thrilled I have more. Usually in romances you have the falling in love first, and then marriage. Here the marriage comes first, which gives this story a nice twist. If you haven't read book one in this series, don't fret. This one totally stands alone. I loved the slow building of the romance between James and Sarah. At times I wanted to holler at them for their misunderstandings, but it eventually made the story all the sweeter. But not too sweet....there is definitely is some wonderful steam! Don't miss this one.

I received a copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Good book. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. Finished in two days! Mystery, love and intrigue !

At novella length, Lord Hathaway's Bride is chocked full of passion, emotion and realistic characters. It begins and Sarah and James' wedding. Sarah is reluctant to wed after having her heart broken and James is triumphant to finally have the woman he wanted as his wife.
They may be married but will it be happy? After an incident on their wedding day, James is resigned to the fact that Sarah isn't ready to give her heart to him and may never be ready. James makes Sarah's heart pound when they are together and never believes there will be anything more than passion between them.
Most novellas barely skim the surface of a couple's emotional and physical connection, but this one is different. There was no shortage of emotions, passion and character building. Highly recommended for historical romance lovers, very good story, lots of passion and realistic, relatable characters.

I was disappointed by this book, but not for the story but for the way it was told. It seemed to me that the author herself was disconnected from her characters, there was no passion and no funny interactions between them. Maybe the next one will be better.

Questo libro mi ha deluso parecchio, non tanto per la storia, ma per come viene raccontata dall'autrice, che per prima sembra essere completamente disconnessa dai suoi personaggi, privi di passione ed incapaci di dialoghi divertenti. Magari il prossimo sará migliore....

THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

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The newest Of relationships is strained when you believe your wife still loves her former beau , but what if your wrong and your the one she has feelings for .
The husband you have is not the one you wanted a year ago , but he seems to care , you won’t ever love again , or maybe it will creep up on you when you least expect.
A great story of new marriage and the learning of each other , it’s never easy when your old love is still on the scene .
I really enjoyed this book. Tender at times and tense at others . Lovely.
I dare you not to fall for James , broody but wonderful hero .
I received an advanced copy of this book and chose to submit a review

The story starts on the wedding day of Sarah and James Hathaway. Sarah is marrying a stranger because her parents need the money and her father has gambled away her dowry. She’s miserable and fearful of their wedding night. James is infatuated with her and goes about initiating Sarah to their marital bed in the best way possible. They have no problems in bed but out of it they make only small efforts to connect. Despite this they grow to care for each other but insecurities, past hurts and lack of confidence keeps them apart.

Throughout the story, the author conveys the emotions of the two characters so well that I was thoroughly engaged. The few sex scenes were lovely and really well done. There were a few pages I was impatient for Sarah and James to be honest with each other. I also would have liked to have read more about them getting to know each other outside the bedroom: sharing stories of childhood, books/music they enjoyed, etc. Overall a very good historical romance.

Sarah Mapleton has already had her heart broken once. When she finds herself compelled to marry the intriguing new Viscount Hathaway so that her father’s debts will be settled, she vows to protect her heart at all costs. After unexpectedly inheriting his uncle’s title, James Hathaway discovers that the one thing he wants above all else is Sarah. He hopes to win her love, but until that happens, he vows to have her passion.
A marriage of convenience or so it would seem but James loves Sarah. Sarah soon realises she’s fallen in love with James but there are misunderstandings & circumstances that mar the way to their HEA. A well written, charming book which I read in two sittings, the characters are well fleshed & likeable, both James & Sarah are insecure each thinking that they aren’t good enough for each other. They are just starting to have the hope of a happy marriage when misunderstandings come thick & fast & neither will broach the subject. I look forward to more books in the series

My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I enjoyed this book. It felt like it was at a good pace that the story had enough time to develop. There was nothing wrong with the story, however I felt this story was a pretty basic story. Of course I have read hundreds of historical romance books so I could just have read to much in the same category.

An unusual but fascinating start to a story. It begins with a wedding! Sarah Mapleton has entered into a marriage of convenience story with Viscount James Hathaway, for her mother and brother’s sake. Her father has gambled away her dowry and she fears that her brother will have no money left in the estate, without the support of a wealthy husband. Sarah soon finds herself captivated by her husband but is reluctant to tell him of her feelings; James believes that Sarah loves another and that he is not enough for her. Their misunderstanding threated a marriage with so much potential. The story gradually unfolds, with James doing his best to captivate Sarah. A well written story that I wished was slightly longer, with two great characters.
I received an advanced review copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Lord Hathaway’s New Bride began as a marriage made to pay Sarah’s family’s debts. James Hathaway had not expected to inherit his title and was not comfortable in his new role. These two married for unconventional reasons, but they tried to make it a good marriage. Sarah’s heart had been broken by a former almost betrothed, Robert, who claimed he could not marry her due to her father’s debts.

Sarah causes a bit of a problem when she tries to protect her new young, sister-in-law from her Robert. James happens upon their ‘secret’ meeting and misinterprets the reason for the meeting.

Ms. Medeiros provides us with another sensual, yet sweet romance that tears at your heart as you watch these young lovers work their way to their HEA. Medeiros has the ability to develop her characters and pull you into their tale. Yes, there are struggles along the way and a bit of miscommunication, but their love becomes genuine.

"James knew she only accepted his suit because her father had pressed her to." Not a great way to start a marriage but it was more of one of convenience was it not? James had inherited the title of Viscount Hathaway unexpectedly and the one good part was he now was able to marry Sarah because of that fact. Sarah on the other hand had grown up seeing how unhappy her parents had been and really had no intention of putting herself in that position ever. But as fate would have it, her parents and brother need money and she had the means to help them. This is a heartwarming story with several twists and both James and Sarah trying to make their marriage work. Sometimes the unexpected can happy and who knows? They might fight love!

Lord Hathaway's New Bride by Suzanna Medeiros is a sweet Regency Romance ...I have read many books written by Suzanna & would like to say she doesn't disappoint her readers ... her writing is simple & uncomplicated ... All her stories r very well written , characters strong , concepts though predictable clear ... Her stories r all straightforward ,a no nonsense attitude still they some how touch your heart ... I have always loved her books & they are a quick read ...

This book is about James who has inherited the title of Viscount Hathaway unexpectedly and Sarah who her parents and brother need money and she had the means to help them. This is a heart warming Marriage of Convenience story where through many misunderstandings, insecurities, misconceptions ,circumstances both James & Sarah try to make there marriage work ...

I loved the character of James who is so humble ,modest & understanding .... also the book is not lengthy or descriptive so if u like a sweet,cozy Regency Romance this is the book for u ...i recommend it is at least a once read...

A marriage of convenience story that will tear at your heart and make you root for James and Sarah. I like how James and Sarah are trying to make their marriage work even though there are several misunderstandings. I was frustrated at times with their stubbornness and I wanted to yell at them to express their real feelings. But as in all romances, it works out in the end. A lovely story with a great ending. I wanted it to be longer….