Not Quite Married: A Novel

By Betina Krahn

Left alone on the family estate, headstrong Brien Weston has learned to manage for herself. But when she becomes too independent for her noble father’s tastes, he orders an arranged marriage “for her own good.” Taking matters into her own hands, Brien discovers that what makes a woman truly ineligible for marriage is marriage itself. So how does a woman acquire a husband . . . who won’t really be a husband?

Having rejected his own father’s title and fortune, shipbuilder Aaron Durham vows to find a way to finance his dreams. But what is a charming scapegrace to do when a desperate young lady and a small fortune fall into his lap . . . with a shocking condition attached?

One irresistible night of passion will change their destinies.  Touch by touch, kiss by kiss, they fall deeper into a love large enough to span continents . . . strong enough to overcome deception . . . and sweet enough to make them forget that they have been.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Aug 31, 2004
• ISBN: 9780553900910

Betina Krahn

New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn, mother of two and owner of two (humans and canines, respectively), shares the Florida sunshine with her fiance and a fun and crazy sister. Her historical romances have received reviewers' choice and lifetime achievement awards and appear regularly on bestseller lists, including the coveted USA TODAY and New York Times lists. Her books have been called "sexy," "warm," "witty" and even "wise." But the description that pleases her most is "funny"-because she believes the only thing the world needs as much as it needs love, is laughter. You can learn more about her books and contact Betina through her website above.

Reviews for Not Quite Married

[miki_8 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Unlike most of Krahn's books, I had to pick this one up a few times to really get into it. I have to admit, though, that may have been as much because of the cover as the writing. I loved 'The Husband Test' and the two books that followed, and picked this book after those.As I said, it took me a few chapters to get into it, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. While I don't know that I'd necessarily read it again and again, I definitely put it back on my bookshelf to keep rather than out with the pile for the used book store -- something which not many mass market books achieve in my household.Like most of Krahn's books, the strength lies in the incredible tension between the different characters, the depth of the emotion, and Krahn's ability to portray independent women while still retaining an incredible amount of historical accuracy.

[lislemck · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Blah Fiery Brien (Brian with an "e"? a new low in heroine names) French dastard blah noble shipbuilder blah staged marriage blah dead French dastard blah blah blah