Peregrine Sullivan must marry. His brothers are putting pressure on him to meet the terms of their wealthy uncle’s will which states that each of his nephews must find, redeem, and marry a “fallen woman” in order for any of them to inherit. Alexandra Douglas and her sister have been unjustly denied their inheritance. In an attempt to take back what belongs to them, she disguises herself as a middle-aged spinster and risks prison and perhaps death if she is found out and marked a thief. But Peregrine sees what no one else seems to see, and does his best to save her, ultimately trying to woo her and make her his bride.
The Unsuitable Bride is the third in the Blackwater Brides Trilogy, and a wonderful finale to the series. If you like historical romance with a bit of a plot twist, you’ll like this series. For best enjoyment, read the series in order of publication.