The Scorsolini Marriage Bargain - Lucy Monroe This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.

Expected Release Date: Available Now!
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: Harlequin Presents
Author’s Website: http://www.lucymonroe.com
My Source for This Book: Amazon.com
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 3, Royal Brides Series (The Scorsolini Princes)
Series Best Read In Order: Works well as a standalone.
Steam Level: Hot

I was in the mood for some melodrama and so I snagged a couple Harlequin Presents books for the next few reviews. I’m a big fan of Lucy Monroe to begin with, but fans of her historicals should be aware that this is a traditional HP read; there’s a lot of unnecessary angst, and of course a dramatic Big Misunderstanding, so be prepared.

However, for me personally, the angst and the Big Misunderstandings are always what I go seeking when I pick up a category romance, so I was in heaven with this book.

Claudio and Terese have a marriage of convenience — at least on his side. She’s loved him from the beginning, but entered into the marriage knowing that love would not play a part in their marriage. Practical reasons, including her pedigree, poise, and ability to give him an heir was the most important motivation behind their marriage. When Terese discovers that she has severe endometriosis, a condition which causes scar tissue to build up around her reproductive organs and resulting in excruciatingly painful monthly periods, she’s understandably upset. When her doctor informs her, however, that in her case the condition has rendered her infertile, she’s devastated. She knows that having children is essential to Claudio, and knows that without that ability, her marriage is doomed.


I really enjoyed all of the angst, and Terese’s insecurities. Above all though, I loved Claudio’s reaction to the truth of her condition, and everything that occurred after he learned how mistaken he’d been. There’s just something so sexy about a proud man groveling and doing everything in his power to care for his woman!

Overall, a very enjoyable, melodramatic, fast read. 4.5/5 Stars