A lifelong betrothal. A chance encounter. And a mistake that changes everything.
Engaged since childhood to the formidable Field Marshal Georg von Hartenberg, Evangeline Stafford-Hill is quite certain her future husband must be cold, humourless, and old enough to be her father. Determined to see the truth for herself, she sets out to find him. For what could possibly go wrong?
Only everything.
Stranded by a storm at a crowded inn, a desperate Evie passes her feverish companion off as "Lady Evangeline" to secure the last available bed. She has no idea she has been overheard by the gentleman himself. Mistaking the invalid companion for his intended bride, Field Marshal Georg von Hartenberg assumes the real Evie is nothing grander than a sharp-tongued lady's maid.
Georg has not survived a war by letting anyone close, least of all a slip of a girl with a quick wit and a gift for turning up where she should not. He has no intention of losing his head to anyone, certainly not to a servant.
Yet behind the waltzes, Vienna plays a deadlier game. When a ruthless, shadowy organisation threatens the people she loves, Evie is forced into an impossible bargain: betray the very man she is coming to love, or watch her family fall.
As deception folds into deception, two people armoured against love find themselves perilously outmatched. And when the truth comes out, it will either ruin them both or hand them the one thing they never dared want.
The False Bride is a sweet and clean Regency romance brimming with wit, warmth, and a thread of danger. Perfect for fans of betrothed strangers, mistaken identities, and grumpy heroes.
The False Bride is the third book of the Viennese Waltz Series but can be read as a standalone.
Set against the backdrop of Vienna's 1814 elegance, diplomacy, and intrigue, this series twirls through the entwined destinies of friends, enemies, and lost lovers in charming tales of love, desire and courtship.
Prequel: My Lady, Will you Dance?
Book 1: The Forgotten Duke
Book 2: The Forbidden Waltz
About the Author :
Sofi Laporte is a bestselling author of sweet, mischievous Regency romances filled with witty banter and heart-tugging happily-ever-afters. Her clean, closed-door romances are perfect for readers who grew up on Georgette Heyer and never quite recovered.A globetrotter at heart, she was born in Vienna, grew up in Seoul, studied Comparative Literature in Maryland, and lived in Quito before settling in Europe. When not crafting stories, Sofi enjoys exploring medieval castle ruins, taking leisurely walks with her dog, and embracing the rewarding challenge of raising three multilingual children.
Review :
"Full of spirit and charm, banter and humor. Fantastic, lively characters!" - Marianne, Goodreads reviewer
"True escapism: a gripping story you can read with the comfortable assurance that it will stay clean." - Helen, Goodreads reviewer
"Evie is another of Laporte's compelling heroines, and her spirit blazes across the page." - Pippa, Goodreads reviewer
"I was swooped into the story from the first paragraph and stayed up till 2am finishing it." - Joan A., Goodreads reviewer
"Mystery and intrigue wrapped within a historical romance with well developed characters ... I was grabbed from the start." - Luci Jamison, Goodreads reviewer
"The banter was amazing ... the antics and battle of wits ... made me laugh out loud." - Kiana, Goodreads reviewer
