
A Marriage of Convenience Turns Most Inconvenient in this Historical Charmer
Having fled a difficult home life, Civil War nurse Abigail Stuart feels like her only friend in the world is sweet but gravely wounded patient Jeremiah Calhoun. Fearing he won’t survive, the Confederate soldier’s last wish is that Abigail look after his sickly sister at home. Marry him, return to his horse farm, and it’ll be hers.
Left with few choices, Abigail takes him up on his offer and moves to Missouri after his death, but just as the family learns to accept her, the real Jeremiah Calhoun appears–puzzled to find a confounding woman posing as his wife. Jeremiah is determined to have his life back to how it was before the war, but his own wounds limit what he can do on his own. Still not fully convinced Abigail isn’t duping him, he’s left with no choice but to let the woman stay and help–not admitting to himself she may provide the healing his entire family needs.
My Review:
published in 2014
I didn’t know it was possible to swoon while convulsing with laughter until I read A Most Inconvenient Marriage! What an incredible mix of gripping emotion and light-hearted humour. I was in a tizzy of ecstasy the whole read!
Jeremiah is exasperating in his cluelessness when it comes to women and that makes him endearing in an irritating sort of way. LOL And Abigail is pure stubbornness — so determined to do it all alone. What an ill-fated pair, especially when you take into account the unusual circumstances that bring them together. Add in the complications and dangers of the post-civil war South and a host of engaging secondary characters and you get a story as thought-provoking and inspiring as it is entertaining.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read copy, available to any reader anywhere so, YAY, open to International Readers.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of A Most Inconvenient Marriage, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May16 2026
My top trope is Marriage of Convenience, so this book seems to be right up my alley! Thanks for the chance! blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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It’s a really fun story. Good luck, Jo Ruth!
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This was my first book by Regina and I fell in love with her humor. Shall we twin dance?
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Ohhh, yes — perhaps a polka would be fitting? Or a bit of dosy-dohing from a square dance? lol Happy Reading, Lucy!
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I just LOVE this cover! So whimsical with the haphazard tossing of the horseshoe over her shoulder. A MOST INCONVENIENT MARRIAGE sounds like a fabulous read. I would love to see how the author was able to work in the swoon worthy aspects while tickling one’s funny bone at the same time.
Thank you ever so much for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
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The cover captures a sense of motion perfectly, doesn’t it? Really suits the mood of the story too. Good luck, Kay!
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Ooh, sounds good!
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Good luck, Kimmy!
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Sounds like a fun read, Kav, with quite a twist. I’m in! 🙂
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:-). Good luck, Cheryl!
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I read this in Jan/2015 and loved it. I’ve only read 3 full length books of Regina’s and 5/6 of her novellas, although I know I have some sitting on my kindle unread. Who knows how these authors get away from us?! So many choices!
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I know, it’s so hard to keep up with so many great authors constantly releasing books, but it sure is fun to try! 🙂 So happy to hear you loved A Most Inconvenient Marriage too. Happy Reading, Tracey!
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This looks like a fun one! And a marriage-of-convenience to boot, my favorite ☺️
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Good luck, Trixi!
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I absolutely LOVE Regina Jennings’ writing😍 I haven’t read this one!
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Here’s your chance. Good luck, Elly!
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I’m a big fan of Regina Jennings’ books and hope we will have more from her. I already have this book but want to urge you all to read her books if you like romance books infused with plenty of humor.
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Yay for being part of the Regina Jennings’ cheering squad! Thanks for sharing. Happy Reading, Pam!
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I’ve read several of her books but it’s been a while. Is Regina no longer writing? She’s such an appealing author!
Connie
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I think her last book released in 2022 — the third book in the Jopling Chronicles series. I’m not aware of anything else since then. Good luck, Connie!
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