Lady Beast's Bridegroom (A Twist Upon a Regency Tale #1)
Jude Knight
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· 12 ratings · 272 pages · Published: 16 Feb 2023

Lady Ariel lives retired in the country after being badly scarred by a fire. She hides her burns from others by donning a mask, only enticing more gossip by Society who has dubbed her “Lady Beast”. Now, her second cousin, who inherited her father’s title but not his private wealth, wants to have her committed so he can manage—and steal—her fortune. Only finding a husband will prevent the cousin from having his way.
Peter, Lord Ransome, a man so handsome Society has dubbed him “Beau”, inherits not only his father's debts but also his burdens. He must manage and care for a stepmother who loathes him, her daughters, and his own two half-sisters, who spend more money than the estate can provide.
His only recourse is to find a wealthy bride to save his estate and his family. For him, that means marrying “Lady Beast”. It’s merely a business transaction, after all. But then Beau learns that true beauty lies in the heart.
When Society tries to turn them away, is the union and love of Beauty and the Beast strong enough to overcome prejudice and rejection?
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- marriage of convenience 4
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- third person pov 2
- tall heroine 2
- sweet/gentle heroine 2
- rich heroine 2
- sweet/gentle hero 2
- abduction 2
- found family 2
- disabilities & scars 2
- plain heroine 1
- suspense 1
- m-f romance 1
- virgin heroine 1
- dual pov 1
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