Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage

Name: Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Valerie Bowman
ISBN: 9781452681320

Author: Valerie Bowman

Series: Secret Brides #3

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/01/2013

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the ton has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself.

James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he's only interested in a bestselling pamphlet, but Kate's stubborn determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be telling the truth? At first, James isn't sure of anything besides his growing desire for her—but before long he's willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the infamous beauty his wife.

About Valerie Bowman

Valerie Bowman is an award-winning historical romance author who writes racy Regency romps. Her debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She's been an RT Reviewers' Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she's number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English language and literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family, including her two rascally dogs. When she's not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mariana on May 20, 2021

This was my favorite of the trilogy, but there was a little too much back and forth to towards the end.......more

Goodreads review by Blythe on October 12, 2013

Sometimes I really wonder at the standards of readers who give a book like this four or five stars. When you read an ACTUAL good book, how do you rate it? If every book you read is five stars, why are you even reviewing them? Enough about my reviewing philosophy. This is mediocre at best, and that's......more

Goodreads review by Melody on October 03, 2013

Posted on What I'm Reading Rating: 4 1/2 Stars So, I spent most of my day devouring Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage, which is the latest release from Valerie Bowman. Ever since reading Secrets of a Wedding Night, I have always hoped Medford would get his own story. Here's why: I normally tend to go f......more

Goodreads review by Glenda on November 17, 2013

Valerie Bowman's Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage is the first of the series that I have read but it won't be the last! I was impress enough that I want to read all of her books - current and future. We meet Kate when the entire world seems to be convinced she murdered her estranged husband. She is l......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 09, 2013

What happens when a duchess with a dangerous past and a viscount known for perfection meet? A reader stays up all night!! Kate Townsende, the Duchess of Markingham, has been accused of her husband's murder and locked in the Tower to await her trial. With a guilty verdict nipping at her heels, Kate ha......more