"A widow's Rules for Engaging the Earl may bring them happiness."

By: Janna MacGregor

Genres: Romance Historical

Posted: August 26, 2022

When Constance Lysander's reputation is about to be ruined. She relies on her friend who broke her heart as a teenager. Constance will learn that the man she has always loved has changed. Earl of Sykeston Jonathon Eaton came home from war injured. He shut himself up in his home because of betrayal and people's opinions of him. Jonathon is reluctant to bring the woman he's always loved back into his life because of rumors of his service. When meddling servants bring Jonathon and Constance together that just may lead to the Rules for Engaging the Duke.

RULES FOR ENGAGING THE DUKE is Janna MacGregor's second book in her Widows Rule series. She takes a woman who is on the verge of losing her reputation and a man who was injured in the war and just maybe facing treason charges. A man who wants to be left alone to brood about the betrayal of his commanding officers. A woman pregnant with her deceased husband's baby who is in trouble because of the late husband's antics needs rescuing. The Widow Rules series continues with Rules for Engaging the Duke which has suspense, romance, conflict, and a long-held attraction and love. Separated lovers are reunited to find their way through their issues of trust and betrayal and possibly true love with each other. Rules for Engaging the Duke is well written and engages the emotions of the reader. Janna Macgregor brings old friends who have known each other all their lives and are separated for years back into each other's lives to stop a scandal. These characters with the help of people who love them must work through getting to know each other again and hopefully rekindle the love they've always felt for each other. A must-read for Janna Macgregor fans. This reader looks forward to the next book in the Widow Rules series.

Book Summary


Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child—a man who left her with zero money, and two other wives she didn’t know about. Thankfully, she has her Aunt by her side, and the two other wives have become close friends. But still—with a baby on the way, her shipping business to run, and an enemy skulking about, she has no time to find the perfect match.

Enter Jonathan, Earl of Sykeston. Returned war hero and Constance’s childhood best friend, his reentry into society has been harsh. Maligned for an injury he received in the line of duty, Jonathan prefers to stay out of sight. It’s the only way to keep his heart from completely crumbling. But when a missive from Constance requests his presence—to their marriage ceremony—Jonathan is on board. His feelings for Constance run deep, and he’ll do anything to make her happy, though it means risking his already bruised heart.

With Constance, Jonathan, and the new baby all together, it’s clear the wounds—both on the surface and in their relationship—run deep. But when the nights come, their wounds begin to heal, and both come to realize that their marriage of convenience is so much more than just a bargain.

Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor

Rules for Engaging the Earl

by: Janna MacGregor

Widow Rules #2

St. Martin's Paperbacks
May 1, 2022
On Sale: April 26, 2022
Featuring: Constance; Jonathan
384 pages
ISBN: 1250761611
EAN: 9781250761613
Kindle: B09HPLVJTJ
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book / audiobook

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