The Beastвђ™s Bride By Eva Devon May 2026

A forced union caused by a social scandal.

is a Regency historical romance by USA Today bestselling author Eva Devon (also writing as Máire Claremont), originally published on October 22, 2020. It is the first book in The Bluestocking War series. Plot Summary The Beast’s Bride by Eva Devon

Lady Augusta Penworthy is in desperate financial straits due to her father’s reckless gambling. When a chance encounter involving a torn gown compromises her reputation, she is forced into a sudden marriage with Adam, the Duke of Blacktower. Known to society as "The Beast," Adam is a brooding recluse who has vowed never to marry or produce an heir as an act of vengeance against his deceased father. Although the marriage begins with mutual suspicion and fury, Adam soon realizes that Augusta is not the manipulative social climber he expected, and they begin to form a genuine partnership. A forced union caused by a social scandal

You can find more details or purchase the book through retailers like Amazon or Goodreads . The Beast's Bride (The Bluestocking War) eBook - Amazon.com Plot Summary Lady Augusta Penworthy is in desperate

Augusta is described as a strong, intelligent woman who manages her family’s household while facing extreme poverty.