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Barely a Bride

par Rebecca Hagan Lee

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Séries: Free Fellows League (1)

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Can a lady tempt a Free Fellow to surrender his heart? As a founding member of the Free Fellows League, a group of four gentlemen who signed a pledge to never wed when they were lads, Griffin, Viscount Abernathy, swears that he will put off marrying as long as possible. But when he is suddenly called off to war, he has no choice but to obey his father's wishes and find a wife.Just days later, he marries the lovely Lady Alyssa. For a man committed only to his freedom, she seems a perfect--and perfectly undemanding--bride. Intelligent and self-sufficient, Alyssa craves her independence just as much as Griffin loves his. But as the irresistible attraction between them flourishes with every look and touch, they discover there is something they desire even more than a loveless marriage of convenience...the passion they find in each other's arms? Book 1 of the "Free Fellows League" Series, which includes BARELY A BRIDE, MERELY THE GROOM, HARDLY A HUSBAND and TRULY A WIFE "Barely a Bride is wonderfully charming! A must have!" Romance Reviews Today"Superb!" The Best Reviews "Historical romance fans are fortunate to have a treasure like Rebecca Hagan Lee!" Affaire de Coeur"Every Rebecca Hagan Lee book is a tender treasure! She warms my heart and touches my soul!" Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author"Sparkling romance and passion that sizzles. Rebecca Hagan Lee taps into every woman's fantasy!" Christina Dodd, New York Times bestseller… (plus d'informations)
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I really enjoyed this story of a group of boys who, at 9, decide that they're going to resist being married and not get caught up in romance, at all. Griffin wanted the life he imagines of a soldier, but in order to take up his commission he has to marry, to ensure his bloodline. Alyssa is a frustrated gardener and scientist and would rather be doing than dressing up and trying to find a suitable husband. Her mother has Plans but so does she and when she sees Gabriel there's an instant attraction. But he only has a small window to woo her and love her and when he comes back he's left with scars and he's not sure that she should have to deal with them.

I liked them and it and could see progress in both of them over time. I'd read more by this author and I'm curious about the rest of this series. ( )
  wyvernfriend | Nov 8, 2023 |

“It’s a gentleman’s world, my darling. And marrying well is your best way of succeeding in it. Being a spinster is no life for you—not if you wish to pursue those dreams of yours.” Alyssa frowned. “No need to make such a face at me. I’ve only your best interests at heart. You may believe there’s no reason for you to marry, but eventually, you’ll see the wisdom of it.” Lady Tressingham arched a brow at her daughter.


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Neither the heroine or hero want to get married, hero sees heroine and knows she is the ONE he has to marry. There is a charter created by the hero and his friend's when they were nine that they immaturely try to stick to following, some telling with no showing falling in love, going off to war, and "I'm not worthy" ending forced angst.

This started off good with some good ideas but, especially, the second half ended up feeling very scattered with the plot and characters getting lost and not knowing what they wanted to be. ( )
  WhiskeyintheJar | Feb 14, 2019 |
A Regency-set historical romance featuring a marriage of convenience is nothing new. A hero who has sworn not to marry until duty forces it of him is also nothing new. A heroine who is unlike the other girls of the ton, wanting to have the freedom to pursue her own interests is, you guessed it, still nothing new. And yet Lee has managed to create a rather charming story with these common elements.

Griffin and his cronies at school formed the Free Fellows League vowing to not only stay unmarried as long as possible but to never let a wife interfere with their desire to serve their country or to worm her way into their hearts. To this effect, they drew up a contract and each signed it. Fast forward years to a short time after Griffin has accepted a commission in the Guard to go and fight Napoleon. His father, the Earl of Weymouth, demands that he marry and at least attempt to sire an heir before he goes off to be shot at. Griffin gives in to this request unwillingly but he eventually meets and appreciates Alyssa, the youngest daughter of the Earl of Carrington, who is completely uninterested in marriage and all its trappings. Alyssa just wants to be left in peace to design and care for gardens but her parents are determined to marry her off. She and Griffin have an immediate attraction. She has no objection to the idea of her new bridegroom heading off to war and he has a large neglected garden in need of rejuvenation. A match just waiting to be made. A large part of the book deals not only with the two of them getting to the altar, but also with them learning all about each other in the brief space of their two week marriage. They find that they have been serendipitous in their choice of each other both in terms of physical attraction but also in their similar thinking. And then Griffin goes off to war, experiences the horrors he never imagined, and realizes that he only wants to go home and love and be loved by his wife. But love was never in the bargain they made.

It was refreshing to read a story where the conflict between the characters was not an issue of misunderstanding or lack of communication. And although neither character wants to admit to their love for the other because of the Free Fellows' pledge (which Alyssa is not supposed to know about but does), their hearts are always obvious. The Free Fellows' League was a bit of a silly conceit but perhaps there's more substance to it in the following two books of the trilogy. Also, the charter itself was a bit sophisticated in understanding for boys of their age and would have been more likely to come from almost teens but that's a negligible complaint. I was pleased to see that the villain in this book was not a cut and dried villain and one who did not wish either the hero or heroine bodily or emotional harm and who actually turned out to be a decent guy. The fact that Lee neatly sidesteps many of the common plot devices found in Regency-set romances these days made this an enjoyable read. ( )
  whitreidtan | Feb 6, 2010 |
Griffin pledged to stay single all his life when he was 9. Thru his father's threats, he was forced to wed. His bride Alyssa had never wanted marriage as well. She was perfect for him. She loved to make rose oils, etc. In other words, she was very self-sufficient. ( )
  saucecav | Mar 17, 2008 |
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Can a lady tempt a Free Fellow to surrender his heart? As a founding member of the Free Fellows League, a group of four gentlemen who signed a pledge to never wed when they were lads, Griffin, Viscount Abernathy, swears that he will put off marrying as long as possible. But when he is suddenly called off to war, he has no choice but to obey his father's wishes and find a wife.Just days later, he marries the lovely Lady Alyssa. For a man committed only to his freedom, she seems a perfect--and perfectly undemanding--bride. Intelligent and self-sufficient, Alyssa craves her independence just as much as Griffin loves his. But as the irresistible attraction between them flourishes with every look and touch, they discover there is something they desire even more than a loveless marriage of convenience...the passion they find in each other's arms? Book 1 of the "Free Fellows League" Series, which includes BARELY A BRIDE, MERELY THE GROOM, HARDLY A HUSBAND and TRULY A WIFE "Barely a Bride is wonderfully charming! A must have!" Romance Reviews Today"Superb!" The Best Reviews "Historical romance fans are fortunate to have a treasure like Rebecca Hagan Lee!" Affaire de Coeur"Every Rebecca Hagan Lee book is a tender treasure! She warms my heart and touches my soul!" Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author"Sparkling romance and passion that sizzles. Rebecca Hagan Lee taps into every woman's fantasy!" Christina Dodd, New York Times bestseller

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