An Unexpected Temptation

Name: An Unexpected Temptation
Rating: 4.214285850524902 (14 reviews)

Sophie Barnes

Dec 2020 · The Townsbridges Book 6 · Sophie Barnes

4.2

14 reviews

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No other woman compares…

Six years ago, Athena Townsbridge broke up a wedding. This worked out well for her brother and the lady he loved, but Athena has never forgiven herself for what it did to Robert Carlisle. No one has seen him since he fled the church in humiliation, so when she learns of his estate’s proximity to the property she is staying at during a family visit, she sets out, determined to make amends.

When Robert, Marquess of Darlington, is reunited with Athena, she’s no longer the troublesome girl he remembers, but rather a fully grown woman. Trapped with her when a blizzard sets in, he rediscovers her playful side, the laughter and joy she can bring to his life. But it is her willful nature that tempts him, both with the need to tame her and with the dream of making her his.

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4.2

14 reviews

Leena Aluru

8 December 2020

It's Athena's HEA. Athena is the youngest Townsbridge sibling and the most brash of all. 6 yrs ago, she had stopped Robert Langdon'swedding to Bethany (now married to Athena'sbrother Charles). Charles and Robert were best friends till then. This story is her apology to Robert and subsequent marriage to him. The plot is extremely simple,I personally prefer more complex story and characters. I liked Athena-she is honest and straightforward and unapologetically lives by her own terms. Robert's proposal is super fantastic. This is a simple sweet novella just right for the season. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Mary Antzak

7 December 2020

A wonderful historical romance in a family surrounded by love. Athena is a headstrong tomboy and does things according to her own set of rules. Thus she is shunned by society especially as she embarrassed herself as well as a few others. In her quest to see forgiveness, she unwittingly opens a can of worms. There are hard feelings all around and one person has a real problem with any reconciliation. Anyway things progress pretty smoothly for awhile but it is near the end of the story where things get really complicated. Very engrossing book that will keep you interested from beginning to end. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Lori Dykes

6 February 2022

A heartwarming novella the was simply perfect. Athena, at fourteen, had stopped a marriage between Robert, her brother's best friend, and the women her brother secretly loved. Humiliated, Robert left for his estate and did not reappear. Robert devoted himself to making his estate liquid after his father's death and tried not to feel bitter about the past, but is still seemed to be something he could not forgive. Six years later, Athena, now a grown woman, shows up at his estate to try to earn his forgiveness. He cannot believe how beautiful she is now and it seems, fate may be stepping in to bring them together! So sweet and romantic, I was so happy to see Robert and Athena's story and you will love it!

About the author

Born in Denmark, USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes spent her youth traveling with her parents to wonderful places all around the world. She's lived in five different countries, on three different continents, and speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish, and Romanian. But, most impressive of all, she's been married to the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she's not busy dreaming up her next romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, cooking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

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