?n Arranged Betrothal with a Blind Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Marriages Under Conditions Book 5)
He is the Duke of Thornwood. A powerful and respected Duke, a towering figure of influence and prestige for High Society. A gentleman who one could say has no weaknesses… but is just a man living in darkness, desperately searching for his light. The light that only one could offer him, she, Miss Annabelle Ludlow.
Miss Annabelle Ludlow, a young woman with a gentle spirit, faces the grim prospect of an imposed marriage to a loathsome suitor, all due to her cruel-hearted uncle. When betrothal to Adrian comes into play, an opportunity for escape and protection arises. As she gets to know her future husband, she becomes increasingly attracted to his strength, kindness, and profound character. Can she overcome her fears, confront her uncertainties, and allow herself to fall in love?
Adrian Westfield, the Duke of Thornwood, grappling with vivid memories of his past life and his new, altered reality following a tragic hunting accident that left him scarred and blinded. An unexpected marriage proposal to Annabelle sparks emotions he never foresaw. Plagued by insecurities and tormented by his losses, can he conquer his fears and allow love to blossom in his well-guarded heart?
As Adrian and Annabelle’s arrangement evolves, they discover their bond deepening into a tender affection that neither expected. However, their burgeoning relationship encounters turbulence as malevolent intentions and past secrets resurface, threatening their newfound love. Can they summon the strength to nurture their emerging relationship, standing strong against all odds?
*Experience the captivating charm of Sally Forbes Regency romance novel, which travel you to the elegant Regency and Victorian eras. Get lost in the lives of powerful Dukes and loving Duchesses as they navigate love and society’s complexities.
With 70,000 words, this heartwarming story guarantees a delightful read with a satisfying ending, free of tricks or suspense, and ensures a joyful happily ever after.
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Customer Reviews
R**************************h
A Vision Shared: a Seeing Woman and a Blind Duke
This lovely Regency romance features two protagonists, each struggling with disabling challenges. For the heroine, they are centered on the cruel and despicable guardian who controls her fate, a brute who enjoys his power over her. This leaves life’s options far distant from the desires and dreams of her strong intellect and kind, gentle heart, replacing them with fear. The challenges to the hero are internal rather than her external ones. A prominent Duke, handsome of face and resplendent in bearing, he has self-identified as defined far more by his adult-onset blindness than by the sum of his many positives attributes, including vast wealth and a kind heart to match. Their struggles, both with inner negative voices and a series of situations fraught with varying degrees of danger, make for realistic, compelling reading. Will the first tenuous sparks of – could it be love? – be nurtured into a blazing fire; or will the ill winds of challenges snuff out the sparks before they have a chance This is a beautiful story which celebrates family, life-long friendships, and human decency.May 19, 2025
D**********d
Great idea but Poorly Written
When one cannot consistently describe the hero as having green eyes or blue, there is a problem. I was distracted by the historical inaccuracies, especially about a young, single woman wandering around unchaperoned in this time period. Also, the main characters were sitting, then standing, then sitting again. It was a morning scene and then evening with no explanation, etc. It is weak writing to explain everything going on in a story, information has to unfold, however, I found this lack of editing to be jarring. Just the casual way the villain spoke to a Duke is ridiculous. Glaring inaccuracies and unbelievable actions of characters in a period piece romantic novel were too distracting to allow enjoyment of the story. I felt like this book must have been written using AI or something.May 7, 2025
K**********************************************************************.
Not a bad read.
Got a bit slow in places, needed a bit more excitment ,very predictable but as a romance only not bad. Could have been better.March 27, 2025
J**h
Not my favorite book in this series
The writing style of this book was different than the previous books in this series. The descriptions of everything were a little wordy. I finally started scanning and skipping entire sections. I was also confused about the duke’s blindness. It seemed like sometimes he could see fairly clearly and sometimes everything was foggy. There were a few other inconsistencies in the story as well. I’ve enjoyed this series but this book was not my favorite.February 1, 2025
H****J
Good read
One part said Adrian was walking while Henry was on a horse, then it said Adrian dismounted too. It was not clear how much Adrian’s sight was affected, whether he could see shapes and colors or if could look into someone’s eyes. But overall, it was goodNovember 21, 2024
A*************r
A Beacon
Although this is a story, we were created with the ability to love, have compassion, and be a light for others. We can love, because God first loved us. In the end, that love will triumph. Thank you Sally for such a well written novel. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to leave this world behind for a time!November 15, 2024
w**********t
U do need your eyes to see.
Good love storySeptember 12, 2024
A********n
Nope unless you LOVE adjectives
Could wrap up the whole book very very quickly. Skimmed Soo much because there were way tooo many descriptions and repetitive descriptions and adjectives. Thesaurus extreme.August 11, 2024
R*****a
The power of love and how it can overcome the most difficult situations
This book has some dark sides to it, but that makes the ending even more wonderful. A young women the ward of an uncaring uncle that uses her resources for his drinking and gambling. Finally there’s little left and he sees her as his way out. He basically wants to sell her by marrying her off for money. She is lonely and unhappy, she meets the duke that lives nearby and who was blinded in a riding accident, who feels unworthy due to his blindness. They build a connection in there pain, but will it lead anywhere? I suggest you get this books to see if they are able to overcome their trials and have a happily ever after. I found this book most enjoyable and highly recommend it!July 9, 2024
A*G
OverlyFlowery
Overly descriptive. Some may like, but was hard to weed through. Not enough dialogue or action. Telling the feeling verses showing feeling. Some grammar errors and some inconsistent blindness levels. Romance level: kissesJune 25, 2024
K*************r
Love is blind
I adore the storyline in this book but have to mention several errors that caught my eye and were confusing to me. In the beginning Adian’s eye were the palest blue, then somehow turn green in the next chapters? Her hair was chestnut brown and turned golden? Often times it was morning and then night time without explaining the time lapse? The descriptions were beautiful, scenic and memorable. The feelings each character felt was heartfelt but too excessive in my opinion. The plot was good but the villain doesn’t get his justice, that is disappointing.June 13, 2024
N*******3
Wordy
There are chapters filled with she has doubts then he has doubts. It was simply too much fill. Then the wedding was a disappointment.May 8, 2024
A*********r
Quick read
This story was rather vapid. No real depth to it. The story was basically about a couple that met by accident. They fell in love and got married. The man in the story was partially blind. The book is full of frilly words about love, but I didn’t feel the love. It was more like descriptors, not action words.May 7, 2024
C******F
excellent author
Highly recommend this bookFebruary 24, 2024
R**d
cute but generic
this book was very cute and had a little bit of drama. The descriptions and wording were eloquent, and the descriptions of Adrian’s feelings, and Annabell feelings were really good, but Adrian being blind in the way that she worded, it made no sense because it kept saying that he could see her hair falling out of her bonnet, and he could see her smile, and I was very confused. By the way she talked about that he could see sometimes it was about how he could see things that a blind man couldn’t, even if they said his eyesight was blurry, but other than that it was a cute story, and written, very eloquentlyJanuary 17, 2024
D***e
Life is SO much more than you can see!
I loved the magic of Love interwoven in the lives of 5 Special people. There is a Blind man, His Aunt and Best Friend whose lives linked together with a Young maiden and her Best Friend give us a love story that Shine. Good triumphs over Evil and Love grows exponentially.January 14, 2024
D********t
Did anyone edit this book?
This was so bad it was distracting. The concept is the Duke is blind, seeing only light, blurs of color and shadows (like me without my glasses). But the author apparently forgot that part as there are numerous occasions where the Duke could see things. Also numerous plot inconsistencies. I read books like this to relax and take a vacation from my stressful job, etc. This was not relaxing. Very irritating instead. Also, as others noted, the descriptions of things were way too flowery and verbose.December 30, 2023
R********e
Love finds a way
A great story of life. When things go wrong, turn to another way to live your life. Thank you Sally.December 18, 2023
C***************l
blind Duke
A lovely story that I very much enjoyed reading. I always worry when one of the main characters is blind that it would spoil the story if suddenly that person can suddenly see.December 17, 2023
K*************r
It’s not the best, but not the worst. Not highly recommend.
Repetitive. Characters are not well defined or given any real depth. There are a lot of inconsistencies. The plot concept was good but under utilizing. Not recommended, and I’m not going to read more of her work. Disappointed.December 15, 2023
S*****t
A lot of fluff and filler
A potentially good story that started good and made me want to find out how it was going to end. But after about 20% it seriously bogged down. It started repeating itself and not really saying anything that contributed to the atoey. I skipped 4 to 8 pages ar a time and didn’t miss anything.November 19, 2023
H***A
Heart warming ??
I liked and enjoyed the story although I thought it was at times very slow and repetitive. I was surprised and wondered how Adrian eyes were blue at times and emerald green in some chapters? The description of the meadow was enchanting.November 16, 2023
P******o
No Problem
As always fast shipping.November 8, 2023
M**************n
Insight into the society of the era.
Liked reading a book that draws me into it as if I were actually living in it.October 28, 2023
,************n
Love conquer s all
Annabelle and Adrian met by chance but their meeting was just what each of Them needed. The two resumed each other one from the depression of sight loss and the other from an alcoholic uncle. Over coming greed by her uncle and insecurities by both the two fell in love and married. Finding happiness in family and a new idea to help kids in their village receive an education. Its a good story for a cold fall afternoon pleaseenjoy.October 25, 2023
S************n
Ugh…I won’t read this again!
The Hero put me in the mindset of a WIMPY Ashley Wilkes and the Heroine reminded me of a WEAK and almost stupid Melanie Wilkes from Gone With the Wind. I swear I was rolling my eyes by chapter 28. I only finished it because I hate leaving books unfinished but I was over this read halfway through the book. The insecurities and the entire damsel in distress situations had me ready to do harm to both characters just to spice up the story a little just to make it bearable or at least funny. Do yourself a favor and pick something else to read!!!October 22, 2023
O****************s
An Arranged Betrothal With a Blind Duke
This book takes us through the trials and insecurity of a man who cannot see with his eyes, yet manages to see into the heart of his beloved. This story is a sweet tale of romance against the odds.October 13, 2023
D******.
Good romance but a bit wordy
Good romance but a bit wordy. A little too much thinking and not enough action. But still a good light read.October 11, 2023
m*****n
Disappointing
Too repetitious and too many inconsistencies,for instance how could a blind person read books! Too many descriptive passages and too little action.October 10, 2023
K*************r
Uplifting
It could’ve turned a man such as Adrian bitter, at times you could feel the struggle, but with a lot of will power and people surrounding him with love and hope, he won his battle with his blindnessOctober 10, 2023
V*****G
Love may be blind and still found.
Another wonderful story by Sally Forbes! Blindness may be a hindrance but can also be a blessing as explored in this story. A great tale told with wonder, excitement and even a bit of danger to make a great read.October 6, 2023
K*************r
Ridiculous and poorly written…by AI?
The lamest, most ridiculous book, riddled with errors and inconsistencies.September 30, 2023
A*************r
Sorry not good at all
A clean story. Sadly this is not good. The plot seems to go no where and the descriptions seem a bit too much. There are lots of questions. Why did the Duke come off his horse? Every one is screaming warnings but he doesn’t see anything and the horse is throwing him. Odd, we never know why. Moving on to incorrect etiquette. Annabelle goes about on her own – her uncle is correct that she ought to have a chaperone when out and about. Henry is a Lord, but his mother is referred to as ‘Mrs’ – almost certainly she is a Lady. Oswald is totally disrespectful to Adrian, who is a Duke. Now although blind Adrian is still very powerful – I just do not see Oswald being so rude. Lord Spencer is arrested for assaulting someone, who is not hurt ( why ‘of course’?). As a Lord it would be more challenging for him to be arrested. ‘Put away’ sounds a bit too modern. Lastly there is the editing which is awful. It is never explained how he knew the girl was Miss Ludlow. Chapter 4 describes Patches coat in the moonlight, yet later the sun is setting. Later on Adrian is walking beside Henry who is on a horse, Henry dismounts and so does Adrian – he was not on a horse! All in all not a very good story and for me written in a very simplistic style.September 29, 2023
D
Blind or not?
This book was so confusing. The Duke certainly saw a lot of things for being visually impaired. The book needed to give a much better description of what his vision impairment truly was. Was it only distance? Was it only details? Half the time it seemed as if he had decent sight. It made it hard to be absorbed into the story.September 29, 2023
M*Q
Frustrating Inconsistencies
I really wanted to like this book but I am halfway through it and it’s been difficult to enjoy. My first impression was that the author never met an adjective they didn’t like (each scene contains a thesaurus worth of descriptions), but I took that as a writing style not to my usual taste and I adapted to it. Unfortunately, the plot has so many inconsistencies it is frustrating to read. Most of these have to do with his vision. He is supposed to only be able to see vague shapes in a fog and light vs darkness. However he focuses on intricate carpet patterns and book titles. One moment he bemoans not being able to see faces, the next he’s gazing at the curls brushing her cheek. Other plot points are changeable as well, like when she’s walking home in moonlight and a few minutes later the sun starts to set. Or the time he’s taking a walk because he’s afraid of riding since his accident and then descends from a previously nonexistent horse. I wanted to enjoy this book but have been stopping every few minutes to mark mistakes on my Kindle. I am considering jumping to the end to put myself out of my misery.September 27, 2023
v************n
Romance
Loved the story. I had to read entire novel in one sitting. Thank you!!September 25, 2023
L**********u
there was no substance to this book
In general, I do not normally write negative reviews of books. However this book was largely overwrought descriptions of the characters feelings with no plot development what so ever. The consequences of the partial blindness of the Duke were very inconsistent; his vision was sometimes just a blur and at other times (conveniently for the plot) his ability to recognize objects and navigate his day to day life were apparently not impacted at all. Villains are introduced, but any conflict just disappears. If you’ve read the plot summary don’t bother reading this one.September 24, 2023
V***********2
True love
Annabelle’s life was sad and lonely. Her uncle made it so. She found sanctuary in the meadow at Thor wood and the hope of a future with love and happiness. Wonderful love story!September 22, 2023
S*e
Sweet
This book was a little to sweet for my taste but was a good read . I recommend this book.September 21, 2023
L*******s
Not my thing
If you want a book with flowy, flowery, sappy, sweet language and characters who are beyond good. With lots of inner dialog and very little actual talking and a insta love story then this is your book. I read half of this and very little happened so I gave up. It might be your thing but it is not mine.September 20, 2023
A***********l
Dull.
The story doesn’t fulfil any expectation. The use of the word ‘Zoe’s in a recency nove!seemed amateur. Couldn’t recommend this book.September 12, 2023
A*************r
Sweet story, but inconsistent
I loved the story and that the male lead has a disability. I loved how we see him learning to cope, and the unconditional love Annabelle gives him. However, the extent of his blindness seems to change. He is able to glance and see others’ expressions sometimes, while being unable to other times. Also hair and eye colors change several times. I have noticed other minor editing errors as well. But overall good story!September 11, 2023
T******.
Annabelle and Adrian rescued each other from a lonely, unhappy future.
I loved this story. It was about a young woman, Annabelle Ludlow, and Adrian Westfield, Duke of Thornwood, rescuing each other. Adrian had fallen from his horse, hitting his head, resulting in his blindness. He had moved yo country estate and thought no one would marry a blind man. Annabelle and the Duke met while walking in a meadow. His dog Patches ran to Annabelle, and Annabelle responded with welcomed laughter and affection. Adrian and Annabelle met repeatedly and became friends talking about books and other things they both enjoyed. She was not put off by his blindness and never made it an issue. Instead, Annabelle noticed his kind and sweet heart. Then Adrian rescued her when he heard her bawling in the meadow bec her mean greedy uncle was forcing her to be betrothal to a mean, selfish, and ugly old man. I didn’t like her uncle bec of the way he treated her. It was hard for me to get past his mean attitude. I loved the attraction of a young woman meeting a Duke in the meadow. I loved all of the story and the great ending.September 10, 2023
M***e
A great escape
Loved the story. Grabbed you from the first chapter and held on till the end. A very well written storySeptember 9, 2023
g***********y
Part of the story line was missing.
The author dealt with the loss of the Duke’s sight with empathy and understandable soul searching by the Duke. However, many parts of the story line were lost or dropped. Why did Annabelle’s uncle just take off when he had received assurances from the Duke that he would take care of the broken engagement fallout? Why didn’t the Lord who suffered the broken engagement ask the Duke for recompense? And most of all, why didn’t the Duke hire security to insure that he and Annabelle were safe? The epilogue tried to tie up too many loose ends in a hurry and left the reader confused.September 4, 2023
A**.
Love does conquer
A very sweet story. Though I wouldn’t call it an arranged marriage, more of a marriage of convenience-to in love. Annabelle and Adrian share a deep love of literature and nature, they meet in the meadows between their houses and for a delightful friendship. Annabelle sees Adrian for the man he truly is, not just for his dukedom, or his blindness. A sweet story of the ups and downs of new relationships, our own personal shortcomings, gossip, and pure joy that lies in friends who are family. **I do feel as if some of the same phrases were used over and over, and I eventually eye rolled when I saw them (so sorry Sally), however the point of the story and the love that came through between the main characters made the book with reading. And I would recommend it.September 4, 2023
D******n
Unexpected Love
Upon a riding accident the Duke of Thornwood finds himself legally blind, seeing through a milky view. One day on a walk upon his property he runs into Miss Annabelle Ludlow. He knows the name but not her personally. He finds his encounters with the young lady a delight and looks forward to each time that they might see each other again. Annabelle finds that the duke is a gentle and kind soul and is taken with him. However, her uncle that is her guardian is not kind and treats her with indifference. He informs her that he is going to arrange a marriage for her which she does not trust. When the duke finds out he steps up and ask Annabelle to marry him, as he finds he does not want her taken away from him. However, her uncle had gambled with Annabelle’s live and fortune, with the understanding that she marry another. ARC ReviewSeptember 2, 2023
V**************s
Great story
Loved the whole story line.September 2, 2023
J******b
Sweet Regency Novel
This is a sweet regency novel, with likable characters who each have personal struggles to overcome before reaching their HEA.September 2, 2023
B*******l
Finding Love Unexpectedly
Duke of Thornwood, Adrian Westfield, went riding with his friends one day when his horse got spooked and threw him. When he came to, he had lost his sight and it only improved enough to grayish living. Society was not kind so he isolated himself to the darkness. His only comfort was his diligent aunt, Marjorie Westfield and his dog, Patches… Until one day on a walk he meets Miss Annabelle Ludlow. Annabelle is a neighbor seeking solice from nature away from her horrible uncle, Oswald, who became her guardian and took over her childhood home when her parents died. But soon she becomes friends with the Duke of Thornwood and each of them become a light for each other. When Annabelle confides one day she is betrothed to a horrible friend of her uncle, Adrian is desperate to keep her in his life because she is the only joy he has had for a long time. Or is there more he feels for Miss Annabelle Ludlow? Loved this friends to lovers type book. Very sweet and great read.September 2, 2023
r********.
Very sweet clean romance
A Duke who had everything at the beginning of the book, wealth, looks, personality, becomes blind due to a tragic accident. Afterward, although he is ostricized by the ton, he remains kind. The H’s and h’s relationship grows, and withstands an evil presence. A bad guy you love to hate gets his commupence!September 1, 2023
R*********e
A Tender Love Story
I can never get enough of how Sally Forbes paints with words. I could so easily imagine every scene. The beauty, serenity and love that Adrian and Annabelle found in the meadow between their homes was so pleasant to imagine. Adrian’s aunt was as kind as Adrian which I thought was so heartwarming. Oswald and Lord Spencer were both cads that got what they deserved in the end. Henry was such a good friend to Adrian so his connection with Penelope was perfect! The only thing I was left wondering was if Adrian was ever able to overcome his fear of horses. I would like to think he did since Henry was such a horse fanatic. If you are looking for something heartwarming, tender, romantic and soothing to read, this is the book for you! I am already excited to see what this very talented author will write next!September 1, 2023
M*****n
Love a person for what he or she is, not for the opinions of others.
I liked the the story of someone seeing beyond the obvious to the reality beneath, no matter what others might think. I think the book needs more editing, though, to help with the flow of the narrative.September 1, 2023
T**a
Liked it!
I liked this story. The author gets better with each book, and her stories are starting to evolve with experience. The only glaring annoyance is the giggling…in every book these young women and the older ones “giggle “ ummm, no….September 1, 2023
k**********o
What is true vision?
When Annabelle was orphaned, her evil, cruel uncle Oswald became her guardian. His hobbies are drinking, gambling, and making Annabelle’s life miserable. He arranges her marriage to an elderly, equally cruel and ill tempered business partner, without consulting her. Adrian was partially blinded in an accident and has become a recluse due to the Ton’s negative , judgemental reaction to any disability. Annabelle is unconventional by Ton standards, free spirited, and enjoys spending her days in the meadows where her family’s land and Adrian’s share a border. When they meet, they discover that they have much in common, and a friendship develops, which turns into love. Adrian’s best friend Henry, and Annabelle’s best friend Penelope meet and fall in love, so there is a bonus romance. Exciting story, as their relationship grows despite, or maybe because of the obstacles posed by Society and Oswald. I only gave it four stars, because of some continuity issues. There are confusing inconsistencies regarding how much vision Adrian retains. At times it says he can only perceive outlines and shadows, but at other times he is apparently able to to see people’s facial expressions, or is said to be studying the pattern in the carpet. Also, his eyes were described as sapphire blue, but later were emerald green.September 1, 2023
N********n
Uncertainties
Both main characters are plagued with uncertainties. The heroine has a very mean uncle who tries to use her to pay his debts. The hero has been blinded by an accident and is trying to cope. The one thing I had troubles with was how blind was he as sometimes it said he saw her expression and other times he wished he knew what she looked like. I really enjoyed Patches, the dog and the hero’s aunt. It was a good read that handled the hero’s disability well.September 1, 2023
G**.
against all odds
How do you trust your spouse in an arranged marriage, will both be able to overcome their fears and unite against malevolent forces out to destroy them? I liked to read about the protagonists’ vulnerability, the growing trust in each other but also their own abilities and how love prevailed about the bad.August 31, 2023
M***i
Finding each other
Love can change people and in this book that happened. The characters were easy to like and the pace of the book was goodAugust 31, 2023
c**********3
Romance
Well written. Love the characters.August 31, 2023
C***y
Blind Duke Yummy
An Arranged betrothal with a blind Duke by Sally Forbes is a very good read and the subject matter was handled in a very special manner. You will love the emotions that are serving your heart. A must read.August 31, 2023
J*d
Excellent read!
The Duke of Thornwood New he would never marry even though he was a Duke because of his blindness. Who would accept a proposal from a blind man. It seems like his only companion would be his faithful dog, Patches. Then he met Annabelle who fell in love with Patches. There friendship developed and grew deeper yet many obstacles crossed their path. A very well written love story with engaging characters.August 31, 2023
a**********n
Cool
FunAugust 31, 2023
S*H
A great story, but could use more editing
I liked the premise of this story very much. It was only held back, in my opinion, by a lack of final editing. There were a few continuity errors and typos that could have been caught with another pass by a good editor. None of these errors kept me from enjoying the story. This book is clean and sweet stand alone story with a happy ending.August 31, 2023
L***********s
Love these amazing romance stories ehe love is least expected!
I read Sally Forbes book “An Arranged Betrothal wit a Blind Duke” in two days. It was so good with the Duke and Miss Annabelle pulling you into their lives. Great book!August 31, 2023
T**a
Love it!
Loved this book so much and I enjoyed reading it and didn’t want it to end. Thank you for sharing this book with me.August 31, 2023
A*g
Fantastic
I loved this story of how someone blind was shunned by the ton to find that one gem among them to show kindness even while being constantly tested on her staying power. But I’m so glad the heroine stay to gain the love of the hero that led to his happily ever after. Now he has a wife and family that’s bringing him so much joy. They his creativity can out because of his wife’s love to have everyone looking and admiring his fantastic work. It might have been an arranged marriage but look how this marriage turned out.August 31, 2023
JB
Sweet
Sweet romance.August 31, 2023
n********************2
Love is love
You can find love even if you are not perfect loved the story.The uncle lost everything by being so curedAugust 31, 2023
P****s
Annabelle and Adrian
Annabelle and Adrian This book has a little of everything-mystery, romance, surprising plot twists and characters that are so much more than what you see on the surface kept me reading until the reveal.August 31, 2023
G****a
Recovery & Trust
I’m still reading and I love the description of Thornwood and the Duke and Annabelle’s friendship and trust!August 31, 2023
l********r
he lost his sight in a hunting accident
he had been blind for 3 years now and knew his sight would never fully return, but life must go on. He meets an enchanting young lady who unfortunately has a despicable guardian determined to wed her to one of his acquaintances. Meeting the Duke by chance, he discovers her predicament and offers her a marriage of convenience. Two charming people who have many problems to overcome, will, we hope in the end, find love.August 31, 2023
r**e
Blind love
Very well written by this author. Full of emotions, romance, love, a marriage of convenience, has strong characters along with the nasty ones. Annabelle is supposed to marry a man who she really does want to. Adrian is blind and having issues dealing with it. They both have different issues but are able to help each other. Together they find true love and find their happily ever after. Another good book to read having everything you need. Would recommend to others. I am an ARC and leave this unbiased, honest review.August 31, 2023
K***y
Heartwarming
A marriage of convenience for the Duke and Annabelle, but will it turn out to be more? Heartwarming read.August 31, 2023
Jo
Lovely
A young man loses his sight and must adjust to life without it. Given the time period of this story, the weight of not being accepted was by far incredibly intense. Thus this story is a look at how the duke worked through the anguish, loss and came out on the other side. A lovely story from beginning to end. Calm but deeply moving and wonderfully crafted.August 31, 2023
c***l
Nice read
Very nice read about a duke, blinded due to a horse accident, but tried hard not to become angry or depressed over it as he navigates his new situation. He meets Annabelle while out walking with his dog Patches and over I e looks forward to their interactions. Meanwhile trouble is brew with her guardian and the duke suggests a marriage of convenience. Trouble still continues brewing until finally all is overcome and they find their hea togetherAugust 31, 2023
