AN AMERICAN ROSE: American Nicolette Turner has a bone to pick with the British. Not only is her country's maritime rights being violated, but her English grandfather, Lord Eldredge, demands that she travel across the Atlantic to visit him. What she doesn't know is that he intends for her to marry, thereby staying in England and having lots of babies.

The most eligible suitor is neighbor Victor Kincaid. Victor has severe money problems. Lord Eldredge offers to take care of the debts... if Victor marries Nicolette. At first Victor believes she's a fortune-hunter, but soon becomes captivated by her. Can he convince her he wants more than a marriage of convenience?

REVIEW

2007 Golden Wings Award Winner

"4 Roses! Susanne Marie Knight just proved how talented of a writer she is with A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweetly written Regency about a marriage of convenience. It is definitely going to please the historical romance reader! I just loved Knight's writing style and voice. Just by words alone, she was able to transport me back in time to Regency England. I didn't feel like a spectator when reading her book; instead, I felt like I was part of the story! I love when an author can affect me like that. I have to admit that I like a well-written story about marriages where both the participants slowly fall in love with one another... Even the eccentric secondary characters are likable and add additional flavor to this charming romance. I thoroughly enjoyed Susanne Marie Knight's historical romance, A CONTINENTAL MARRIAGE. It's a well-written story that this historical reader wouldn't hesitate to read again." Julie Kornhausl, Romance Reader at Heart

"I think Ms. Knight has written a wonderful addition to the historical romance genre... I was drawn into the story early on and I enjoyed the entire story. A Continental Marriage is a great addition to any historical romance fan's library."

Reviewed by: Tanya
Joyfully Reviewed

EXCERPT

Perhaps it was the way Lord Cushing complacently sat with his arms folded against his broad chest, the material of his tailcoat snugly outlining the hard bicep muscles of his upper arms. Or maybe the sight of his outrageously curled hair irked Nicolette past any thought of self-control. In any event, she couldn't contain herself. She committed a breach of etiquette.

"As I understand the matter, Lord Cushing, you haven't yet selected a wife from the vast bounty on parade during these London seasons. Aren't you neglecting your duty?"

If her mother had been present to describe the reaction, she would've proclaimed, "Quelle horreur!" It was just as well Mama was not, for Nicolette then bit her lip, wishing to reclaim her words.

Lord Cushing turned red. Steamed tomato red. Quite a sight to see, actually. And the honorable Mrs. Stanley practically had a fit of the vapors right at the dinner table.

Mr. Wingfield, on the other hand, guffawed loudly. "What a breath of fresh air you are, Lady Nicolette. Lord Eldredge, I must commend you on your most engaging granddaughter."

The earl muttered again. This time Nicolette believed he said she was a damned hoyden.

Lord Cushing leaned toward her in a menacing move that sent her scuttling back in her chair. "Lady Nicolette, I do believe my marital proclivities are unworthy of your most generous concern." His gaze, as sharp as obsidian glass, held her captive. "If you do spend any length of time in England, I am certain you will discover that engaging in idle prattle will be to your own detriment."

A definite warning! Faith, in the space of less than an hour, she'd antagonized him into open warfare