THE WEDDING NIGHT
The Rosebuds Series
April 2004
Rhapsody Book Club featured
selection
Finalist, Romantic Times Best Regency Historical
In The Wedding Night, New York
Times bestselling author Barbara Dawson Smith tells the charming tale of a young bride and
the husband who abandoned her long ago ....
Dear Diary,
Four years have passed since the utter humiliation of my wedding night. But it seems like
just yesterday that my husband left me--before consummating our marriage. So why, then, do
I still harbor feelings for the selfish cad I once adored? Why did my heart quicken
when I finally saw him again? I have my own
life to lead, and my own secret, romantic novels to write.
Samuel Firth has no place in my world.
Of course, the only reason Samuel returned to England was to contest my wish for a legal
separation. He says he will not grant it--unless I agree to play the role of his wife
until his place in Society has been secured. I knew he only married me for my noble name!
Yes, I was forced to agree to his sordid scheme. But if he thinks that our bargain
grants him access to my bed, then he shall be sorely disappointed. In truth, it
shall be quite amusing to lead him on--and then spurn him as he once spurned me!
--From the private diary of Lady Cassandra Firth
Reviews
“A wonderfully creative plot laced with danger and rendered in deliciously witty prose should be irresistible to readers who like clever, sexy Regency romances.” --Booklist
“The Wedding Night is a fast-paced story with lots of action and intrigue to keep readers turning the pages. Ms. Dawson Smith is a skilled storyteller who manages numerous plotlines and characters with the assured ease of a seasoned writer. It’s a pleasure to read a Regency when the author gets everything right.” --theromancereadersconnection.com
“Sexy, compelling, exciting and with a deep vein of emotion, this is a story filled with the deeper meaning of family.” –Romantic Times, 4+ Exceptional rating
“A beautiful love story.” --Harriet Klausner, Amazon.com
“The Wedding Night is a delightful read . . . a book that will keep readers up past their bedtimes.” –romancejunkies.com
“An enjoyable read . . . a good book to take to the park or beach.” --theromancereader.com
“Lots and lots of intrigue and surprises . . . I love this kind of book – the kind that keeps you guessing who-dun-it.” --romancereaderatheart.com
“The character development was awesome . . . Ms. Dawson Smith is indeed a great storyteller.” --Rawsistaz.com
“A masterful storyteller . . . The Wedding Night is a memorable story.” --roadtoromance.com
“<Samuel’s> flinty encounters with the independent-minded Cassie will keep readers turning the pages.” –Publisher’s Weekly
April 2004 * St. Martin's Press * ISBN 0-312-98230-5 *
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