The Earl’s Unwilling Bride

A Historical Regency Romance Novel

By: Abigail Agar

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Forced into marriage with a man society calls cold, dangerous, and dishonourable, Sophia Edgerton steels herself for a loveless union. However, the aloof Earl of Stratton is not entirely a stranger—once, years ago, he was the boy who made her laugh beneath the spring blossoms...

Adrian Hawke, the Earl, never planned to wed without love, but family ruin and a clause in his father’s will have left him no choice. His new bride stirs a longing he cannot ignore, even though her guarded eyes and connection to his family’s past raise questions he cannot afford to leave unanswered…

When a hidden cache of documents hints at the truth behind Adrian’s brother’s mysterious death, Sophia and Adrian are drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and betrayal. Can two hearts bound by mistrust learn to stand together—or will the truth tear them apart forever?

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience/ Forced Marriage, Second Chance at Love, (Childhood) Friends to lovers

"The Earl’s Unwilling Bride" is a historical romance novel of approximately 70,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Romance and Mystery

The story was interesting enough but it’s a shame when the narration detracts from it. The narration could not decide on proper pronunciation of several words and switched back and forth pronouncing them. I highly criticize the misuse of proper pronounciation as we were thoroughly educated so in elementary school. It really is a shame and one can’t help but believe that the education of the children is left wanting.

Distracting narration - Disappointing

Couldn't get past weird pronunciation and wooden delivery, which made it difficult to get into the story. Not for me.