When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
by Ella Quinn
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
Thanks to their large
extended family and unconventional courtship, the Worthingtons have seen their
share of scandal and excitement. But nothing has prepared them for this...
The Dowager Lady
Worthington isn’t quite sure what to make of country-girl Dorothea Stern. As
the granddaughter of the Duke of Bristol, Dotty is schooled in the ways and
means of the nobility. But her sharp wit and outspoken nature has everyone in a
tizzy. Especially their cousin, Dominic, the Marquis of Merton.
Prematurely stuffy, Dom
was raised by his cheerless uncle to be wary of a host of things, including
innovation, waltzing, and most perilous of all: true love. Still, there’s
something about Dotty, beyond her beauty, that Dom cannot resist. But the odds
are against him if he intends to win her as his bride. Will he choose loyalty
to his family—or risk everything for the one woman he believes is his perfect
match…
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My Review:
Each romance by Ella Quinn is always a pleasant surprise. I loved every second spent with Dominic and Dorothea and their friends and relatives
Dominic, Marquis of Merton, has decided to get married, he wants at his side a woman who is worthy of being a marquise, has had a good education and be able to give him an heir. He's a man of strict principles, has no consideration of people of lower social classes to him and wants to absolutely avoid a woman who could cause scandals. His mother hopes that he could find a wife who is able to change his mind. Dotty Stern is happy to do his first season in London with her friend Grace. Since their first meeting Dominic and Dotty are very attracted to each other but they are not the ideal couple. Will Dotty be able to transform him in a better person?
I loved Dotty, is an instinctive woman, cheerful, sweet, animal lover and always willing to help someone weak and in difficulty. Although Dom's ideas are different from her and all her friends advise her to avoid him alone she can not help but try to change him. At the beginning it's hard to be in tune with Dom but when emerges his gentler side becomes truly the ideal man.
This is the second in the series but I don't believe it is essential to have read the first to enjoy this one but both are great stories, so why not give yourself a treat and read them both? (My Review of the first book is here). I can't wait to read the third book.
It's a very enjoyable romance, there are scenes very funny and others very sweet and romantic. It's well written with a good pace, the characters are warm and believable, the plot is clever.
If you love Regency romance this is a must read
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EXCERPT:
Dominic, Marquis of Merton, settled into his apartment at
the Pulteney Hotel. His pride still stung at having been ejected from his
cousin, Matt Worthington’s, town house. Blowing a cloud was the latest thing.
Not that Dom would attempt to smoke in White’s, that was not allowed, but he
outranked Worthington
He should have gone on his Grand Tour instead of taking a
bolt to Town. But his mother had received a letter informing her of his
cousin’s plans to wed, and he decided starting his own nursery would be the
most responsible course. After all, the succession would not look after itself,
and he had a duty to his family and dependents. Perhaps he would travel after
he married.
Not that Dom truly wished to leave England France
He reconsidered opening up Merton House for the Season, but
there was really no point when his mother was not here as well. Without her to
act as his hostess, he would not be able to plan any entertainments other than
for his friends. The hotel would suit
for the short time he planned to spend in Town. It should not take him that
long to find a wife. He was a marquis. Even without his considerable fortune,
he would have been a desirable parti.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have
a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a dog. After living in the South
Pacific, Central America, North Africa , England and Europe, she and her husband decided
to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat cruising the
Caribbean and North America . Europe
is next!
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the tour.
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RispondiEliminaThis is a wonderful book for me. It sounds interesting.
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