Today I’m participating in First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, hosted by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea, in which bloggers share a bit about a book they’re reading or planning to read soon.
I haven’t yet started The Earl’s New Bride but I will soon.
Chapter 1
Kent, England 1819
Lady Henrietta Beauchamp was about to faint.
She teetered on a precarious edge, where one more whiff of Mr. Livingston would knock her quite senseless.
Unless Lady Georgiana’s practiced squeals of delight didn’t do it first.
Synopsis
England, 1819
The Earl of Amhurst has returned to his estate in search of a wife and, more importantly, an heir. Simon Devere isn’t interested in some comely, simpering creature. A beautiful woman only brings heartbreak and ruin, and Simon’s disfigured visage is proof enough of that. No, he wants a wife who is unattractive and undesirable—and the homelier, the better.
But nothing about Lady Henrietta Beauchamp is homely. She is lovely and sweet…and struggles to mix with polite society when she would so much rather have plants for company. And yet Simon is her only hope for keeping Plumburn Castle in her family’s possession. Even if it means marrying a man she doesn’t love.
It’s an impossible and unlikely match…unless this awkward beauty can bring hope back into a solitary beast’s life.
Girl of 1000 Wonders 
You have grabbed my attention! Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog. Enjoy!
I’m definitely intrigued. I love stories like this. Thank you for sharing!
I tend to avoid historical fiction except on rare occasions (book club picks) but, I’m hoping you’ll enjoy this one.
I would! I love, love, love regency stories.
Sounds like it has potential!
Ooh that is a set up for angst aplenty!
I probably would keep reading to decide. The cover is beautiful.
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I would. I love regency stories as well as anything remotely resembling Beauty and the Beast! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina