Rule’s Bride by Kat Martin

Title : Rule’s Bride
Author: Kat Martin
Date Read: May 2012
Why did you read it: I got it as an early reviewers copy from Librarything and wanted to write a review.
What was it about: Unrepentant rake Rule Dewar is living the good life when a most surprising even occurs-he falls in love with his wife. After their strategic “marriage of commerce” three years ago, Rule quite forgot about Violet Griffin, the teenage heiress to a Boston manufacturing fortune. He simply spoke his vows, took over her father’s business and returned to England to resume his usual pursuits; high-priced wine, high-stakes gambling and highborn women.
Yet when Violet, now a sophisticated woman, unexpectedly appears at Rule’s London town house, husbandly duties no longer seem so odious-he can’t wait to take his stunning bride to their marriage bed. Violet, however, is not so easily led; she has her own ideas and is seeking an annulment to marry another. But as Rule attempts to win her over, someone else is determined to frame him for murder and keep him out of the way for good.
Who was your favorite Character: Violet’s cousin Caroline.
How did you feel after reading it: I made a point to read the first 2 books in the trilogy before reading this one, and I have to say I was a little disappointed by it. Rule's Bride wasn't as good at the first two. The attack on Violet was predictable.. And just like TheBookNerd mentioned, I found the story between Caroline and Luke more exciting and interesting. I really didn't connect with Rule and Violet like I did with Royal and Lily (Royal's Bride)
But I have to say I did enjoy the read and I enjoy Kat Martin's writing. I am looking forward to seeing if she does indeed write more about the other Oarsmen. I think some of their stories would be very interesting.
Questions/Comments: Romance