Turned Around By Love (The Montgomery Family & Friends Book 3) by Vikki Vaught

Author:Vikki Vaught [Vaught, Vikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Romance, London Society, England & Britain, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Sensual Story Theme, The Montgomery Family & Friends Series, Duke of Sanderford's Family, Waterloo Soldier, Uncles Abuse, Art Institute Graduate, Marquess of Sutherland
Publisher: Enticing Pleasures Romance; 1 edition
Published: 2013-11-24T05:00:00+00:00

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“Shall we find somewhere to talk?” Collingswood asked.

Jonathan nodded. “The library. I went there yesterday when I talked to Sanderford.”

He led the way, and when they entered, Collingswood went to the cabinet and started pouring two brandies. He intervened. “Thank you, but none for me.”

Her brother-in-law took a seat and made no comment over his refusal of the alcohol. Relief flowed through him. It seemed he would be fortunate in his brothers-in-law. Both men were amiable. “Kathryn tells me you reside in Devonshire. What part?”

“My estate is six miles from Dartmouth Moors,” he stated. “Helen mentioned you will be coming with my sister-in-law in November.”

Jonathan shifted in his seat. “I trust it’s not an inconvenient time. I would not want to be separated from my bride so soon after our wedding.”

“Not at all. I look forward to it.” Collingswood grinned. “Now, tell me how you convinced Kathryn to wed? She has reason to be reluctant from what my wife has said.”

“She’s told me why she feared marriage.” Jonathan proceeded to tell him what happened when his brother and sister-in-law passed and how close they became through the ordeal. “She knew I needed help with the children, and as I told you, we had become good friends. It’s to be a marriage in name only. I assured her I understood her fears and would honor her choice. That’s why she agreed.”

His brows shot up. “You mean no sex at all? I suppose you will keep a mistress then. I would not let Sanderford know. I had a mistress when I first married Helen. When Sanderford found out, he pounded into me, and I deserved it.”

He met the man’s skeptical gaze. “I’m in love with Kathryn and have no desire to be with another woman. I plan to earn her love and change her mind, but even if she doesn’t, I’m ruined for any other woman.”

“Well, we need to return to the others. I’m sure Kathryn is wondering why we have stayed away.” By the time they returned to the drawing room, everyone had finished their tea and were on their way to their rooms.

Jonathan escorted Kathryn to her bedchamber, gave her a quick kiss, and gently squeezed her hand. “I shall see you at dinner.”

By the time he entered his chamber, his knee pulsed like the very devil. He opened his valise and retrieved the laudanum. He located a pitcher of water on a table, poured a glass, and took the medicine and settled into the chair by the hearth. Since he had time before he needed to dress, he rested his leg on the matching ottoman, he leaned his head against the cushion and closed his eyes.

He was encouraged by her response to his kiss. If he took it slow, eventually, he would earn her trust and hopefully, her heart. Each day he spent with her, his love grew stronger. He recalled his conversation with her brother-in-law—he’d meant every word he said. He would rather have Kathryn in his life than a dozen other women, even if they never made love.

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