Review: The Elusive Wife – Callie Hutton

Jason Cavendish, the Earl of Coventry, is trying to discreetly locate his unwanted and abandoned bride among London society to request an annulment. However, he doesn’t remember what she looks like because he was blind drunk at his arranged wedding and hasn’t seen her since. The fascinating Lady Olivia has captured the Earl’s attention. Newly arrived from the country to stay with her school friend for the Season, she is appalled to discover that her husband, Lord Coventry, doesn’t even recognize her. She’s not about to tell the arrogant arse that she is his wife. Instead, she flirts with him by night and has her modiste send her mounting bills to him by day. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned… Too bad this woman finds her husband nearly irresistible.

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Release Date: May 20, 2013
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Source: Provided by Publisher
Reviewer: Joelle
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

I don’t read this genre of book very often and I wasn’t really expecting to like it. However, it was witty, the characters had a lot of spunk & the issues/conflicts were timeless so I really enjoyed it!
Who would want to be forced into an arranged marriage? Obviously the idea doesn’t appeal to most of us, but I’ll tell you the way Hutton described Jason physically along with the fact that he is titled and wealthy made him a very eligible bachelor! However, readers will understand why Olivia is very turned off from the moment she meets him.
Jason & Olivia are actually both seeking the same type of relationship–neither wants a typical “”ton”” marriage in which both partners cheat & all they worry about is keeping up appearances. Sir Jason doesn’t give this impression from the beginning though and when Lady Olivia finds out about his reputation as a rake and a rogue, she decides to play a little game with him.
Normally, women depicted from this time period are prim & proper and would never behave in ways that would compromise their fitness for marriage. Lady Oliva–while still maintaining her virtue & always remaing a lady in every way–manages to outsmart Jason at every turn. It is delightful to read! She proves her intelligence, talent, heart, and character all while displaying wit & self-respect. She’s definitely not your typical ton socialite!
I loved this book and you will too. Jason is a hottie & Oliva is the kind of woman we’d all want as a friend. Read it!