Review: Fabulous Book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 28, 2013
I really loved Phillip and Madeline's story.  This is my second Amanda Grange book and so far this author has not let me down.  Her writing style is phenomenal; her stories always with an interesting, unique plot.  "The Six Month Marriage" is no exception.  Madeline and Phillip are such wonderful characters, well developed and relatable.Madeline, who is almost 21, is at her Uncle's mercy.  He is her guardian and is determined to sell her off in marriage to a most unscrupulous suitor in order to cover his mounting debt.  One night he has her dressed in a most unladylike manner and drags her off to the theater to meet this suitor.  Madeline is able to effect an escape and runs off into the night where she is ultimately saved by Phillip, an Earl.Phillip is in need of a temporary wife in order to secure his inheritance.  His father's will includes a stipulation that if Phillip marries his chosen bride, a woman of whom Phillip's father does not approve, his inheritance will go elsewhere.  In order to get around this stipulation Phillip must find a woman who is agreeable to a marriage of convenience for six months.  At the end of such time, so long as the marriage has not been consummated, Phillip will claim his inheritance, have the marriage annulled, and marry Leticia, his intended.Phillip proposes that Madeline marry him for six months at the end of which time he will give her a house and a generous annual annuity.  Madeline is very distrustful of men and marriage after having been at the mercy of her cruel Uncle and having witnessed her father's cruel, demeaning treatment of her mother.  It is her intent to never marry so as not to put herself under the control of another man.  However, she ultimately agrees to Phillip's proposal thinking that because he needs her in order to claim his inheritance he will treat her well.During the period of their marriage, the two fall in love.  The path to their HEA is fraught with danger from villains who are looking for Phillip's friend, a spy for the crown, and by Phillip's former intended, Leticia, a cold, snooty woman who is determined to become Phillip's countess at whatever cost.The relationship between Phillip and Madeline is extremely sweet and touching.  Phillip is very protective towards Madeline and gradually falls deeply in love.  This is a sweet, clean romance.  I highly recommend.  Another great read from Amanda Grange!  I borrowed this book from the Kindle Owner's Lending Library, but I may have to purchase it as I hated to return it![Update: 4/17/14] OMG!  I got a notification saying that my review had been helpful, so I decided to check it out.  Imagine my delight when I realized this book is on sale for .99 cents!  I just bought it.  I'm so happy!  This one is a definite reread for me!  Love it!