62. The Rules of Matrimony

62. The Rules of Matrimony (Matchmaking Mama #4) Anneka R. Walker. 2025. 304 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, adult romance, proper romance, clean romance, historical fiction, historical romance]

First sentence: Ian met his father's glare with a fiery one of his own, showing the man less respect than he had probably ever received in his life, and set his hand down firmly on the black-walnut desk between them.

Premise/plot: Ian Reynolds has NO intentions of ever marrying, or, at the very least marrying for love. A life of politics, that's the life for him. However, when he finds himself 'accidentally' engaged to Amie Tyler, he come prepares with a list of rules, or, guidelines for their marriage. Amie never intended to make anything up, to lie. To get out of a socially awkward moment, she claims she's engaged....to a dead man. She is literally reading a name from a nearby tombstone! Yet, Lord Reynolds hears of this and has his own reasons for allowing the misconception to continue. A marriage of convenience may be just the thing to 'save' them both. But some rules are hard to keep....

My thoughts: I liked this one well enough. It was predictable. This could be a great thing for most readers. And I like predictable romances myself most of the time. It was enjoyable. I really strongly prefer clean romance. I won't allow myself to knowingly read the other. (My choice. I don't judge other people's choices.) I felt some of the obstacles were slightly silly. In that a simple conversation or two could clear up everything quickly. But that's somewhat typical. Overall, I liked it.

 

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