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The Defiant Wife (The Three Mrs) Paperback – April 12, 2021

by Jess Michaels (Author)
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The second book in this sparkling series by 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess MichaelsPippa Montgomery never thought her life would go like this. When she found out her late husband was a bigamist and had been murdered, she thought nothing could ever be the same. When she met his brother Rhys, the Earl of Leighton, she knew it.Now they must navigate a scandal that will tear them both apart. They must make decisions that will affect the illegitimate child Pippa’s late husband fathered behind her back. And ultimately they must fight, for as long as they can, the simmering desire between them that is bound to explode.Two people, broken by a desperate scandal. They can only turn to each other, but they know they can never be together. Will they overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to love one another? Or will the last consequence of one man’s conduct be the loss of a love that could last all time?Heat Level: A lot of sweet surrenderThis is the second book in The Three Mrs series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel.
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    The Three Mrs
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Passionate Pen LLC, The (April 12, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1947770500
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947770508
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.5 inches
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Jess Michaels is a USA Today Bestselling Author who likes geeky stuff like Star Wars, playing video games, Bob’s Burgers and collecting POPs! She also drinks a LOT of Diet Coke. Probably an unhealthy amount, but it’s her only vice. She will eat (almost) anything coconut, truly anything cheesy and nothing spicy (yes, she is a walking stereotype when it comes to that). She likes cats, her dog Elton and people who care about the welfare of their fellow humans.

Although she started out traditionally published by Avon/HarperCollins, Pocket, Hachette and Samhain Publishing, in 2015 she went fully indie and has never looked back! She is lucky enough to be married to her favorite person in the world and live tucked between the ocean and the mountains in Oregon.

When she’s not watching Our Flag Means Death or trying out all the new flavors of Greek yogurt, she writes historical romances with amazing heroes and sassy heroines who do anything but wait to get what they want.

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Bourbon, Books and Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Rhys and Pippa’s story was imperfectly perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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Rating: 5 stars
Steam: 3 flames
Genre: Historical Romance
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Pippa was the second Mrs. Montgomery, and she has so much more to her story, Erasmus had moved his true love into her home under the guise she was Pippa’s maid and then conceived a child with the “maid.” Once Erasmus and the maid took off, Pippa was left raising her husband's love child. Talk about a scandal, but Pippa’s heart is too big to let a small baby pay for his father’s sins.

Pippa is a strong, intelligent woman that understands what is expected of her and hasn’t experienced much kindness. Her parents only used her as a stepping stool to climb the social ladder, her husband had his lover living in her house while caring for his love child, the only people she has are the ones affected by the scandal. Rhys, Owen, Gilmore, Celeste, Abigail, and dear sweet Kenley.

Rhys is still cleaning up his brother’s messes and the next mess to clear is in Bath. Rhys must clear up Erasmus’ debts and decide what to do with Kenley (and Pippa for that matter). Rhys needs to repair his family's name and that won’t be easy especially with the fireworks exploding around him and Pippa like it’s the Fourth of July. Pippa understands that she cannot drag Rhys further into scandal by being with him, he will never be able to clear his family’s name if he is forever tied to her and his brother’s son. Maybe just a little taste would be okay...right? What could go wrong?

The Defiant wife caused me to tear up twice, these two characters’ just had so much pain and both were so intent on doing what is right at the expense of their hearts. It was heartbreaking at moments. Once again, I stayed up well past my bedtime quickly turning the pages needing to know how Rhys and Pippa would end up, and what of baby Kenley. There is suspense, love, friendship, and more twists to the story. Pippa and Rhys’ story was beautiful and the HEA hard earned but so worth it! I can’t wait for the last installment to see how Abigail and Gilmore fall. This book/series gets all my recommendations.
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Barbara R
4.0 out of 5 stars Scandal or love
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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This is the second book in the series and is a standalone. You can read it on its own but you'll like it better if you read the first book first.

Three women are married to the same man who is now dead. They find out and become friends. His second wife begins a relationship with his brother and this is scandalous. They must choose between love or a worse scandal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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I enjoyed the story of Phillipa and Rhys, the way they had met and how their story ended. It had lots of intrigue and very hot passion. I can't wait to read the next book in the series, if the teaser is any indication it will be a good one also. I highly recommend this book. 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤
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Judith Miguel
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
I absolutely LOVE this story. This is the second book I read from this author and I’m getting a bit obsessed with her writing.
When Pippa Montgomery found out her late husband was a bigamist and had been murdered, she thought nothing could ever be the same. When she met his brother Rhys, the Earl of Leighton, she was sure of it.
Now they must navigate a scandal that will tear them both apart. They must make decisions that will affect the illegitimate child Pippa’s late husband fathered behind her back. And ultimately they must fight, for as long as they can, the simmering desire between them that is bound to explode.
Two people, broken by a desperate scandal. They can only turn to each other, but they know they can never be together. Will they overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to love one another? Or will the last consequence of one man’s conduct be the loss of a love that could last all time?
Rhys is my new prince charming. He is gorgeous! Sweet, generous, with so much love to give. He is trying to made amends for his brother’s sins. Including his second wife, Pippa. But he wants her for himself and fights his attraction for a long time. Pippa is so brave and lovely. She loves his husband’s illegitimate child and would do anything to protect him. Even moving to London to rise him near the man she loves.
This story is beautiful. They keep fighting their love in order to save the Leighton tittle. But what's life if not a loving journey? There amazing kisses and sexy times to enjoy. For romantic hearts out there, this book is a must.
I loved the side characters and now I need Abigail and Gilmore’s story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I txt good .
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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This book is really good . The only thing I don't like is so much sex. It's a distraction from a great romance.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Murder and misalliances!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
Phillipa Montgomery was the second wife of bigamist Erasmus Montgomery. Erasmus had three wives and had been pursuing a fourth. Three wives had given him three dowries to play with. He’s now dead and his lover (Phillipa’s former maid, and mother to his child, has fled the country.
Phillipa is looking after little Kenley to whom she’s grown very close.
Returning to Bath with Rhys Montgomery, the Earl of Leighton, she finds her parents disowning her and previous friends hissing her out of stores. Regency Society it seems is not ready for women tricked into marriage, even though they too have been mislead. Bit perhaps that’s the problem and their ire needs a focus.
Rhys is trying to clean up the mess his half brother has left behind. Is Phillipa part of that mess, a distraction or more? If not a distraction then the sooner they go their seperate ways the better.
Maybe! Given their rather steamy relationship things really need to turn around. All in all a conundrum.
A truly interesting concept but I found Lord Leighton a tad flat despite all that he does and is.
Although a stand alone, I’m disappointed I didn’t read the first title in the series. I think that would’ve given me a more rounded understanding, more of the back story.

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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing second book in series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2021
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This is an amazingly thought out second story in a great series. This is a steamy plot that has lots of emotional turmoil and a bit of suspense. The characters are brilliantly crafted, with the strength,courage and determination to overcome their social pressures and detractors to arrive at their happiness.
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Farmer's wife
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2021
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But can I clear up a couple of definitions; a "placard" is a poster or billboard for displaying information!! a "placket" is a opening in the seam of a skirt to reveal a pocket and "falls", flap or (modern) fly is an opening in mens' trousers!!
The trouble with writing a period story is being consistent with the language used, 20th-21st century idioms and slang rather spoil the effect.
I don't expect slavish research but moden words or recent Ameican usage in speech rather spoils the flow.
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Kindle Customer julie
5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this author , I have read a few by her a writing is gripping and powerful , love the stories and the spice and sexy scenes she writes so well .The characters are believable and passionate .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2021
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Loved it and can’t wait to read more , more spice , more sexy scenes bring them on please x
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Melba Hard
4.0 out of 5 stars Love can be so blind
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2021
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I am enjoying this series and Look forward to the next book. Both Phillips and Rhys tried to deny their attraction to each other throughout the book and it appeared that this would continue but love son in the end.
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