Abandoned & Protected - The Marquis' Tenacious Wife

by Bree Wolf

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When a lady with a blade meets a highland heart.

She was taught to expect betrayal. He was raised to believe in love. Henrietta Turner doesn’t fear battle—she’s survived worse. After a childhood marked by loss and mistrust, she’s learned to protect herself with steel and silence. Vulnerability, she believes, invites harm. Marriage was never part of her plan. Least of all to Connor Brunwood, a Scottish chief whose certainty unnerves her more than any blade.

He’s never been afraid to offer affection—he simply waits until it’s safe to receive it. Connor comes from laughter, love, and arms that never let go. So when he sees Henrietta, he doesn’t flinch. He doesn’t retreat. He steps forward—not with force, but with constancy. With kindness. With a heart that’s ready. Because love isn’t weakness. It’s strength shared between two people who dare to trust.

Her sword protects her. His gentleness disarms her. As tension crackles and truths emerge, Henrietta begins to question the walls she’s built. And Connor, patient but persistent, shows her that sharing fears doesn’t mean losing power. It means gaining partnership. Because sometimes, the bravest act is not standing alone—it’s letting someone stand beside you.

She was told the world would hurt her. He’s here to prove that love never will.

🗡️ If you’ve ever struggled to let someone see behind your armor—and longed for love that meets you there, steady and sure… this story is yours.

NOTE: Each love story in this series can be read as a stand-alone. However, most readers prefer to read them in order.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Regency (1811–1820)

Series

Love's Second Chance Series • Book 3

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

3 Moderate

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

October 22, 2016

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Abuse (physical, emotional, or verbal), Arranged or forced marriage, Domestic violence, Murder or attempted murder, Power-imbalance relationships (e.g., teacher/student, boss/employee), War or battle scenes

About the Author

Hi, I’m Bree Wolf—a USA Today bestselling author, former academic, and life-long lover of stories. I studied English and Specialized Translation, wandered the halls of universities, spending more years than I should have trying to be reasonable.Eventually, that quiet, persistent voice in my head said: It’s time to write.I’ve since published over fifty historical romances, each one stitched together from pieces of my own heart: doubts, regrets, fears, and messy, hopeful dreams. I love chocolate (especially when chapters get emotional), cry far too easily at my keyboard, and have a deep spiritual bond with cats… which is tragically one-sided, as I’m terribly allergic. A lifelong heartbreak, truly.