Loving Beatrice - Maryanne Fantalis - Bog

Spurned by her first love Beatrice swears off men and marriage…

…until Benedict walks back into her life. Will she risk her heart a second time?
When her rich and titled family try to force the witty Beatrice to accept a betrothed, she holds vast to her vow.
But when her heart strings are tugged once more, two years after her initial heartbreak, she has trouble resisting the man who started it all.
Benedict may have been poor before, but now he's gained wealth and renown for prowess both on the battlefield and in the bedroom.
The two reunite in a series of hot skirmishes, wielding words like fencing foils.
But can they drop their defenses long enough to realize their love burns as bright as ever or will their desires be doomed to the past?
If you like Philippa Gregory, Scarlett Scott, Alexa Aston, Susan Meissner, and Jillian Eaton, you'll love this beautiful spin on Shakespearean romance stories!
"I love the idea of taking Shakespeare's plays and rewriting them from the heroine's point of view. Brilliant."- Contemporary Romance Author, Jessie Gussman
What reviewers are saying:
¿¿¿¿¿ "A smart and subtle retelling, rich in Shakespearean references and vivid historical details."
¿¿¿¿¿ "An amazing book about partnership and knowing someone better than they know themselves. Beautifully written!"
¿¿¿¿¿ "Magnificent historical detail, clearly carefully researched and lovingly rendered."
¿¿¿¿¿ "Crisp storytelling, impressive command of historical detail, and elegant prose."
¿¿¿¿¿ "A quick, fast-paced read and blends popular Shakespearean scenes with a new spin on the story."