A Sham Betrothal, Jennie Goutet
A Sham Betrothal, Jennie Goutet
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A Sham Betrothal
a Georgian era romance novella set in Paris

Author: Jennie Goutet

Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman

Unabridged: 5 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/03/2025

Synopsis

All's fair in love and peace…Paris, 1774. He can win her freedom, but can she win his heart? With Sophie Twisden’s grandmother laid up with an illness, causing them to withdraw from the Paris social scene, the pompous Sheldon Cholmsley appoints himself as Sophie’s “protector.” Protector? Ha! More like tormentor. So when her new friend Basile Gervain offers her the protection of his name and promises he will not allow harm to come to her reputation when she breaks their sham betrothal and returns to London, she has little hesitation in accepting. What once was an unthinkable notion—to align herself with a foreigner—becomes more and more the desire of her heart as she discovers how closely shared are their thoughts and sentiments. Now that it is time to leave Paris and put an end to their act, she wishes she might remain and become Madame Gervain in earnest. But what use is it to harbor a secret hope that he will declare his undying love, when he only proposed out of convenience in the first place?

About The Author

Jennie Goutet is the best-selling author of several Regency and Georgian romances, including the Clavering Chronicles, Memorable Proposals, and Daughters of the Gentry series. Her books have received first place in historical romance for the New England Reader’s Choice Awards and have hit the number one spot in Regency Romance on Amazon. They have been featured on BookBub and Hoopla, and are translated into five languages. Jennie is an American-born Anglophile who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside of Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her best-selling proper Regency romances are set. You can learn more about Jennie’s books and sign up for her newsletter on her author website: JennieGoutet or visit her shop at JennieGoutetBooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by The_Power on May 14, 2024

As I sit here in the afterglow of this delightful story I remember why I love Jennie Goutet’s writing. She’s so adept at revealing the feelings and POVs of both MCs. She really knows how to build the tension and deliver a satisfying conclusion. Basile and Sophie had such a sweet and whimsical meetcu......more

Goodreads review by Becky of Becky's Bookshelves on May 19, 2024

A Sham Betrothal: Georgians in Paris by Jennie Goutet is a delightful book that made my week. Sophie Twisden has come to Paris with her grandmother and Sheldon Cholmeley’s protection. But, Sophie does not really want his protection and when Basile de Gervain offers a solution through a sham proposal......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) on May 04, 2024

This was such a cute story! I love that it was set in Paris. Sophie is from London and when she meets Frenchman, Basile, he acts like he knows her and she goes along with it. Sophie has an unwanted suitor and she tells Basile of this. As they get to know each other a little, Basile’s old flame enter......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on June 27, 2024

Another winner from Jennie Goutet! I love escaping into the worlds she creates, with lovable characters and intriguing plots. This one concerns a young Englishwoman, Sophie, who is visiting France with her grandmother and a family friend--one who thinks he should gain her hand in marriage for servic......more

Goodreads review by Charity on May 15, 2024

Jennie Goutet's books are always so beautiful and calming to me, while providing a hint of humor. With this book, I joined the characters in Georgian France, and enjoyed myself immensely. Basile was a delight, Sophie endearing and witty, Cholmsley and Claudia all too easy to despise, and Basile's fr......more

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