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  • Published: 3 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9781742534459
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336

Bride by Mistake




An utterly delightful new historical romance from much-loved Australian author Anne Gracie

Eight years ago, Lieutenant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage to protect a young girl from a forced union and then left her protected in a remote mountain convent. Now, Luke is Lord Ripton, but he has been unable to obtain an annulment, which leaves him no choice but to collect a wife he never wanted.

For nearly a decade, Isabella has waited like a princess locked in a tower, dreaming of her handsome, dark-eyed prince. Her dreams are shattered when Luke reveals himself, not a prince, but an autocratic soldier, expecting her unquestioning obedience, which is something Isabella's fiercely independent nature will not tolerate.

But while Luke and Isabella's fiery personalities clash at every turn, they remain bound to their vows, never expecting that the passionate fury they share could become passion of a different kind . . .

Praise for Anne Gracie:

'Anne Gracie outdoes herself with Bride by Mistake . . . Not to be missed!' Mary Jo Putney

'I never miss an Anne Gracie book.' Julia Quinn

  • Published: 3 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9781742534459
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336

About the author

Anne Gracie

Anne Gracie spent her childhood and youth on the move, thanks to her father's job, which took them around the world. The gypsy life taught her that humour and love are universal languages and that favourite books can take you home, wherever you are.

Anne started her first novel while backpacking solo around the world. Originally published by Harlequin Books, she now writes Regency-era historical romances for Berkley (Penguin USA) and Penguin Australia, but instead of her new career taking her back to exotic overseas locations, she turned into a cave-bound writer-hermit.

Anne is a former president of Romance Writers of Australia. She lives in Melbourne in a small, elderly wooden house, but she's too busy writing to renovate. Anne's books are published in sixteen languages, have been shortlisted five times for the prestigious RITA award (USA), have twice won the Romantic Book of the Year (Australia) and the National Reader's Choice Award (USA), and have been listed in Library Journal and NPR's (USA) best books of the year.

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Praise for Bride by Mistake

Anne Gracie outdoes herself with Bride by Mistake ... Not to be missed!

Mary Jo Putney

Awards & recognition

Australian Romance Readers Awards

Nominated  •  2013  •  Favourite Historical Romance

Australian Romance Readers Awards

Nominated  •  2013  •  Favourite Love Scene

Romantic Book of the Year Award

Shortlisted  •  2013  •  Long Romance

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