Their relationship was nothing more than the hero replacing his mistresses with a new one, titled ‘Wife’.
If the author wanted me to see his growth from mistress to a loving relationship with his new wife, she failed. Then, he proceeded to shove his mistresses (who have now been promoted to ‘friends’) down his wife’s throat by visiting them regularly. I was not impressed with the hero visiting his mistress (one of two) and kissing and cuddling her the day before his wedding. Minerva Spencer seems to take glee in promoting a hero who is misogynistic, shallow, and has double standards.
I think the main problem was that it was a little too historically accurate for my liking. At 92% I was still waiting for the fabulous to happen and HATED the Hero. Unfortunately, I only read romance and this story was one of the least romantic I have read in a long time. In this case, I had heard a lot about Minerva Spencer and her fabulous storytelling abilities, so persevered waiting for the fabulous to start happening. Now, normally I would cut my losses early with a story that doesn’t work for me. This review is a wee bit spoilerish, please proceed with caution. If they're to save their future-and their very lives-they'll need to trust in each other and their growing love. But the real threat to their happiness is one neither of the newlyweds sees coming. And when he discovers a clandestine rival for Dru's affection, his temperature flares even hotter. Gabriel even finds himself challenged by her unusual philosophies. First there's the delicious flush of her skin every time she delivers a barb-and then the surprisingly sensual feel of her in his arms. Still, something about Drusilla has Gabriel intrigued. She's sharp-tongued, exasperating-and due to one careless moment-about to become his wife.
And when Gabriel's heartless-and heart-pounding-proposal comes, it's enough to make Dru's formidable resolve crumble. So imagine her dismay when she finds herself in the clutches of a scoundrel, only to be rescued by Gabriel himself. But that doesn't stop the rush of desire she feels each time her best friend's brother, notorious rake Gabriel Marlington, crosses her path. Drusilla Clare is full of opinions about why a woman shouldn't marry.
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