The Duchess's Next Husband

By Terri Brisbin

Book Overview

The Duchess's Next Husband by Terri Brisbin released on Apr 26, 2005 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373293518
• ISBN13: 9780373293513
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Harlequin Special Releases
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Dying can be good for a marriage

Miranda and Adrian Warfield have a very proper marriage. They call each other by their titles (they are the Duke and Duchess of Warfield) and consider it improper to make personal inquiries even in the sanctity of their weekly scheduled bedroom encounters. The Duke has the requisite paramour while the Duchess considers his infidelity to be proper for a man of his station. However, the Duke has been feeling more than a bit indisposed of late, so he consults with his physicians, who prescribe the usual tonics and advise him to take the waters when he can. After the physicians leave his home, he overhears their conversation through a window and understands that he has only a short time to live. That night, the Duke gets unbecomingly crocked and misses his Thursday night assignation with his wife. This is her first clue that something is terribly amiss, because nothing is more important to the Duke than their weekly attempt to procreate. The Duke and his domineering mother desperately need an heir for their family fortune. Adrian Warfield heads off to his country estate to lick his wounds and consult his barrister. The Duchess, in an attempt to discover just what caused her husband's private bacchanal, follows him there. Initially dismayed by her presence, the Duke soon begins to appreciate his wife's charms. Love rekindles. There aren't any surprises in this book, but it was a pleasant way to spend a couple of evenings. Recommended for readers of light, period romances.

A pleasant surprise

This was an excellent book. The characters were well written and the story was compelling. This was a story about people who had grown apart during their marriage and finding their way back to each other. I have read many books by this author and this is her best work. It was refreshing to have this story told. I love books where i can relate to the heroine. I understand why she did certain things. Excellent book

A Sweet Romance With Wonderful Characterization!

Ms. Brisbin has penned a very sweet read. Our hero and heroine Adrian and Miranda are the Duke and Duchess of Windmere. There are already married but have fallen into the trap that so many aristocratic couples fall into, duty, duty, duty, to the title that is held. This is a story is about falling in love all over again and realizing that life is too short to spend it playing games. Adrian Warfield is the Duke of Windmere. He has just been told by his team of physicians that he is dying. He won't make it to the end of the year and that he should really get his affairs in order. Or at least that's what he overhears. Knowing that his time is short he begins to take stock in his life. He is married to a dutiful and kind woman, but their relationship is not what it used to be. There was a time long ago, before the title was his that they laughed and shared things. Now they live the proper aristocratic life and he must consider what should be done to protect Miranda when his death occurs. They have not been able to produce a child and the title will be forfeited to a cousin. This situation weighs heavily on Adrian. He takes a trip to the country and soon Miranda follows. Their time in the country seems to change things. Miranda seems more beautiful and open then she had been before, and Adrian begins to realize that although they have grown apart there is a part of him that misses her badly. It's only a matter of time before this Duke realizes that he is in love with his own wife. His love motivates him to find a new husband for his Miranda. Can he do this without Miranda figuring out what he is up too? Miranda has come to terms with the way her life has played out. She knows that she would not have been the choice of the Dowager Duchess for her son Adrian. She tries very hard to be the wife that she thinks Adrian needs and wants. What she wants though is love, respect, and caring. Than all of a sudden Adrian seems to be spending more time with her and their physical relationship is changing...for the better what has brought on this change...and will it last or is it too good to be true? Adrian and Miranda were compelling characters. The fact that these two were already married at the beginning of the story made the storyline a little more unique. The concept of facing your own mortality is a very interesting vehicle for a storyline and Ms. Brisbin has made the most of it. I truly felt invested with the characters and the change in their relationship was sweet and tender to read. I highly recommend Ms. Brisbin if you are in the market for a fast-paced read that will touch on your emotions. Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com