A Lady's Promise by Raneé S. Clark

A Lady's Promise
by Raneé S. Clark

ISBN-13: 9781524424121
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Released: September 5, 2023

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
For orphaned New York socialite Isabella De Vries, finding a husband has become imperative. After unsuccessfully navigating four Seasons, it’s time to enlist the help of an old family friend to find her a suitable match. She trusts Preston implicitly, but his solution is both unconventional and heartbreaking: he himself will marry Isabella in name alone so that she may be the sole beneficiary of his fortune when he succumbs to the disease that will soon take his life. His plan solves everyone’s problems: Isabella will be cared for, and his inheritance will be protected from his irresponsible younger brother, Prince.

There is no love left between Prince Baxter and his older brother. Preston has left him half his fortune, but only if he changes his ways. When Prince hears that Preston is going to marry Isabella, Prince knows he will have to charm his way into friendship with Isabella if he wants to see any portion of the inheritance money. His plot, however, quickly crumples to pieces as he and Isabella establish a genuine connection―and he makes the mistake of falling in love with her.


My Review:
A Lady's Promise is a romance set in 1895 in New York. Some historical details were woven into the story, creating a backdrop for the action. Isabella enjoyed creating mechanical things to solve everyday problems. Both Preston and Prince admired how she used her intelligence and skill to help others and supported her even though she belittled her own ability. I think their support of her unusual hobby was why she loved them.

Preston was a kind, indulging friend toward her but harsh in how he treated his own half-brother. Prince had been taught by his mother to waste money on frivolous things, and Preston felt that Isabella would make much better use of his fortune. Isabella mourned the coming loss of her dear friend. Through her growing friendship with Prince, she helped Prince start to genuinely care about others than himself. Prince was never unlikable, but he did start off self-centered. Prince also came to forgive his brother for perceived wrongs and decided that some things were more important than his pride.

There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable romance.


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