"His Forsaken Bride" in the Vawdrey Brothers series by Alice Coldbreath follows the story of Fenella, a simple country lady who is cruelly divorced by her husband and then rescued by Oswald, the spymaster and chief advisor to the king. Despite their unconventional match, as their relationship progresses, it becomes evident that they are indeed the perfect match, each complementing the other's flaws. The plot unfolds with intricate court intrigues, manipulations, and a slow-burn romance that challenges both characters to grow and face their pasts. The writing style of the book is described as having some issues with grammar and pacing, but the story itself is engaging and worth the read, with well-developed characters and a medieval setting in a fictional land.

Characters:

The characters include a meek, relatable heroine and a powerful spymaster with emotional complexity, complemented by various supporting characters that enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines engaging storytelling with moments of emotional depth, though it is marred by grammatical errors and awkward expressions.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features an unconventional romance between a spymaster and a divorcee, exploring themes of manipulation, identity, and growth within a complex relationship.

Setting:

The setting is a fictional medieval-inspired kingdom, rich in court intrigue and societal expectations, evoking the feel of historical England.

Pacing:

The pacing is variable, with some sections feeling drawn out or slow, while others showcase intense character development.

This is a work of fiction and any names, characters, events or organisations are either a product of my imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or people is purely coinciden...

Notes:

The book is the second in the Vawdrey Brothers series.

The main characters are Fenella, a simple country lady, and Oswald, a clever spymaster.

The story focuses on the relationship and growth of the unconventional couple.

Fenella's husband abruptly divorces her, allowing Oswald to step in and claim her.

Oswald organizes a marriage renewal ceremony and forges marriage documents to keep Fenella with him.

The characters are relatable, combining flaws with unique attributes instead of stereotypical beauty.

Oswald is seen as a complex character, often manipulative but deeply committed to Fenella as their relationship develops.

The author hints at future spin-off stories, expanding the universe of the series.

The book features themes of court intrigue and manipulation in a medieval-inspired setting.

Critics mention issues with writing quality, including grammatical problems and confusing plot details.

Readers appreciate the character development, especially how Fenella grows into a stronger person throughout the story.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains medium content warnings, including themes of divorce, emotional manipulation, and jealousy, which may be sensitive topics for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in His Forsaken Bride is significant and central to the storyline, driving character development and plot progression.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Fenella Thane is a desperate woman. Her absentee husband of eight years has served her with divorce papers and she looks likely to lose her beloved home and be forced into a convent.

There is just one slim chance to avoid this fate, one person of prominence at court who she knows has the ear of the King.

Oswald Vawdrey, the man who cruelly jilted her when she was a starry-eyed fifteen year old with a head full of romantic dreams.

Fen swallows her pride and rides to the King's court at Aphrany to beg for Lord Vawdrey's intercession. But Lord Vawdrey is not the charming boy she remembers, and he has no interest in halting her divorce.

Instead, he has quite different plans for his former intended bride.

Fenella is about to discover there is more to Oswald Vawdrey than meets the eye. And she may not be quite so forsaken as she once thought…

This is a stand-alone full length novel of over 150,000 words set in a medieval style landscape in the fictional kingdom of Karadok.

Please do not purchase if you are offended by strong language and or sex scenes.

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His Forsaken Bride

Alice Coldbreath

Book 2 in the series:Vawdrey Brothers