His Forsaken Bride (Vawdrey Brothers Book 2)

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The play was definitely the thing here. I loved how that dumb bulb cheater king Wymer tried to figure out the implications of the play while his clever queen Armenal figured it out straight away. The poor woman was so out of her confort in court! She didn't know anything about the court life and intrigue, so she just fell into one bad situation after another! And nothing was her fault because she did everything with the best intentions!

Vawdrey Brothers Series by Alice Coldbreath - Goodreads

Linnet bit her lip. “It will be a lot of work for you Oswald, but perhaps with someone at your side...” She hesitated and looked at her husband expectantly. Indeed ‘tis so.” Her sister-in-law held up her letter with a flourish. “Do you wish to see it in his own hand?” she asked. “I don’t wish to be indelicate… Of course my brother writes to tell me all. It was always so, ever since he was a babe he has always confided in me and me alone,” she gloated. Fenella surprised her by holding out her hand for the missive. She had herself received a letter from Ambrose two weeks ago that had mentioned no word of it. The smile dropped from Linnet’s face. She looked down at her sleeping baby. “Is it true you are the King’s spymaster now, Oswald?”

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The chemistry between this couple was sizzling and while it’s obvious this was an insta story, it was not at all over the top. Secondary characters are amazing in all that they bring to the story. So many characters that I want more from. I’m the last to want a long drawn out series, but I’m wishing/hoping there is more regarding the various individuals who brought so much life and color to this story. This is a long book…very long. But I never once skimmed or became bored. There is little to no repetition and introspection is given in appropriate amounts and times. This book does a great job setting up for two of the later books in the series, "An Ill-Made Match" and "Wed by Proxy". Plus, Roland was a twit in "Her Baseborn Bridegroom", but was much more likable in this book, which is great considering that he's the hero in "An Ill-Made Match". Oswald thought briefly, that if Baron Vawdrey had ever had a daughter he would have made her life a misery, but he kept this to himself. “He did mellow a lot in recent years,” he said instead, diplomatically. But I have to say that he didn't remind me of Jarvis as he ahd my firend Ira! *wink* He was too bewildred - Jarvis would never do these things! LOL Oswald we find, is the proverbial 'still waters'. And Fenella finds her curiosity seeking out their depths.

His Forsaken Bride (Vawdrey Brothers Book 2), page 18

Jealousy it seems is a trait that runs in the Vawdrey family. It can churn out some hilarious situations. Unfortunately Oswald’s POVs rarely occurred in the second half of the book. I’m also sad that this book didn’t have an epilogue. I’m glad we get glimpses of this couple in future books, but I still want more!

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You’ve taken me,” he said gruffly. If she compared him now to Thane he wasn’t sure how he would react. He wanted you just as happy,” said Mason surprising him. “It's true,” said his brother gruffly. “He spoke to Linnet of it at the end.” sudden laugh. “You are not as different from the other men in your family as you think, Oswald,” she said shaking her head. “Really, why are you getting so uncomfortable when I tell you how much your family cares for you?” She sighed and then tried again. “Mason says he never appreciated growing up, how much you always watched over him and cared about him. He thinks you are quite the most clever person he has ever met.” She hesitated a moment. “Your father too, came to see that he had never recognized your full worth. He was very proud of your career at court,” she said quietly. “He said he always knew you were book-clever, but he never realized how you would be able to turn that learning into a position of power and influence in the kingdom.”