Wed by Proxy

Thrice wedded, but never bedded, Mathilde Martindale has long lived in the shadow of her indomitable mother, and meekly done as she was told. Until one day she decides to become mistress of her own destiny and leave the royal court to find her own path. Married by proxy, Lord Martindale has never even met his bride of three years. Wed as part of a peace treaty, he bitterly resents the mercenary wife who cares only for wealth and prestige. And then he meets her... Alice Coldbreath grew up in a small village in England and likes to day-dream about lively heroines and romantic scenarios. In everyday life she is devoted to her dog, her vegetable garden and watching vintage murder-mysteries on TV or stage. She loves to hoard books, drink tea and visit historic sites of interest.Alice hopes you enjoy reading her literary offerings as they gave her hours of pleasure to write. She is both terrified and exhilarated that she has now embarked on life as a writer, which was always her dream. Watch this space - she has plenty of stories she would love to share!Alice Coldbreath's books promise you…• A guaranteed Happily Ever After for the hero and heroine.• Categorically NO cheating by the central characters within their pages.• To be stand-alone romances that will never end on a cliff-hanger or require the purchase of another book to complete the central story.Reader warning, Alice Coldbreath's books also contain:• Jealous heroes• Strong language.• Scenes of a sexual nature.