If Ever I Should Love You

If Ever I Should Love You by Cathy Maxwell Summary: Once upon a time there were three young ladies, who, despite their fortunes, had been on the marriage mart a bit too long. They were known as “the Spinster Heiresses” . . . He’s inherited a title, but not a penny to speak of, so the Earl of Rochdale knows he must find a wife—preferably one tolerably pretty and good-tempered, but definitely wealthy, and who will exchange her fortune for his family name. His choice: Leonie Charnock, one of the season’s “Spinster Heiresses.” Years before, the earl had saved the dark-eyed beauty’s reputation and she is still breathtakingly lovely, leading Rochdale to hope that their marriage will be more than in name only. However, Leonie doesn’t want to be anyone’s wife. Nearly destroyed by the secrets in her past, Leonie agrees to their union with one condition: there will be a wedding but no bedding. But it’s a condition the new Countess Rochdale isn’t sure even she can keep. . .   Angie’s comments: The first in the Spinster Heiresses series, the characters in this book are dealing with some heavy emotional issues. The book stands out for its depiction of Leonie and her problems. In fact, everyone has issues in this book, but they are issues that reader may be able to relate to easier than other issues. Recommended for readers of Cathy Maxwell and Regency romances.  Request this item