The Troublemaker

Maker #2

by Rexanne Becnel

TROUBLEMAKER: ONE WHO MAKES MISCHIEF, WHO TORMENTS; A MALCONTENT; A PROVOKER; A FIREBRAND. SOMEONE TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

A WOMAN RUNNING FROM TROUBLE

Sarah Palmer, a reckless beauty with a penchant for trouble, has enraged her family for the last time with her foiled plan to elope with a fortune hunter. Sent to stay with her married half-sister in the Scottish countryside, Sarah arrives there only to learn that her sister has gone away to Glasgow. With no one to chaperoned her, she is immensely relieved at her newfound freedom and vows to redeem herself in the eyes of her family by behaving for once. But she hasn't reckoned on Marshall MacDougal, the most irresistible and troublesome man she has ever met ...

A MAN LOOKING FOR TROUBLE

An American surrounded in mystery, Marshall MacDougal has come to Scotland searching for justice --- and vengeance. He is captivated by Sarah and she by him, though she tries to resist. But then Sarah discovers that her own mother and half-sister are the targets of Marsh's vengeance. Old secrets, new scandals, and shocking revelations turn seduction into a devious game, where passion has a price ...

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Audiobook, Historical Fiction, Regency, Fiction

293 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 19, 2001

About the author

Rexanne Becnel is the author of more than twenty historical romance and contemporary mainstream novels, many of which appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. With the publication of her first novel, My Gallant Enemy, Becnel won the Waldenbooks Award for Best First-Time Romance Author and the Romantic Times Award for Best Medieval Romance by a New Author. While growing up, Becnel lived for a time in Germany and England, where she became fascinated by medieval history. After studying architecture at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, she worked as a building inspector for the Vieux Carré Commission, the agency of the City of New Orleans charged with protecting and preserving the distinct architectural and historic character of the French Quarter. Becnel lives in New Orleans with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[2Winters · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF-I bought The Matchmaker box set, books 1-3, offered on BookBub because I really liked book 3 that I had bought awhile back. I also liked the first. But I didn't care for this second book, The Troublemaker. I quit not very far into it. I didn't care for the h in the first book. Seemed like a spoiled/disagreeable 12 year old. She seemed the same in book 2 but now she's an adult.

I've liked half of the books I've read by this author. Out of 9 books: I've given four of them a 4 or higher rating. Two I didn't care for sample or description so didn't read. This book was DNF and two I gave a 2.5 and a 3- rating. I've downloaded The Maiden Bride, her most read book. It's free on Kindle Unlimited. I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Marylovesreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️Sarah Palmer and Marshall MacDougal meet in Scotland as he goes in search of truth about his legitimacy and she goes to flee scandal in England.

Sarah is half sister to Olivia who inherited Bird manor from her scoundrel father. Marshall is also the son if the same scoundrel. If he is the legitimate heir, he nit inly inherits the estate, but also brings scandals to Olivia and their mother.

Sarah thinks to fix the problem before Olivia is back from family holiday, but becomes entangled with Marsh.

Trope: enemy to lover, surprise pregnancy.

[Terre J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the prior book, this couple is a bit less likeable.

[Paula Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed book 2 a smidge more than the first in the series.

[Beth Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Troublefinder

Trouble sure did seem to find her no matter what, but she learned and grew and the author kept it exciting at every turn.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the second book in the series. However, not as much as the first book. I really like how the importance of family is a major theme throughout the book. The fighting is pretty entertaining to read as well😂 One aspect of this book I’m not sure how I feel about is whenever the 2 main characters “fight”, he kisses her. Now I like the occasional shut the other one up with a kiss, but every time??🤔 These, for me, are a pretty quick read and they are entertaining enough as well. I’m going on a massive old English romance kick, and these books are fulfilling that urge.

[Koki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah nie je klasickou hrdinkou, ktorá počas spoločenských podujatí sedí v kúte a čaká na svojho princa. Nie, Sarah vyhľadáva dobrodružstvo a svojou spontánnosťou a zvedavosťou sa neraz dostáva do nebezpečných situácií, ktoré nemôžu končiť inak ako škandálom, ba dokonca núteným sobášom! Našťastie si s jej neskrotnosťou doma vedia poradiť. Matka, ako i brat, ju pošlú do Škótska za vydatou staršou sestrou Oliviou, kde si má na istý čas "schladiť" horkú hlavu.

Po príchode do Škótska Sarah zisťuje, že v Byrdeovom zámočku jej sestra a švagor nie sú. To mladej dievčine vyhovuje a veru sa ani nehrnie Olivii napísať list, že býva u nej... Zvyšok recenzie nájdete tu: http://kokinakniznica.blogspot.sk/201...

[Sabrina Jeffries · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoyed Rexanne's other Regency-set book, Dangerous to Love, you'll love this series, too. They're not your average family series. The heroines of the first and second books are half-sisters. The hero of the third book is the illegitimate nephew of the hero of the first book. And the upcoming fourth book features the two half-sisters' half-brother. It's less complicated than it sounds, and oh, are these books delicious!

[Beno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a huge cheesy grin on right now and I am not ashamed. I LOVED this book. everything about it was awesome.
For starters we have Sarah - I hated her in the beginning but then she changed matured developed in character to someone I want to be friends with. Marsh - what is with his swearing? I cringed every time I am not used straight up swearing in historical romance novels so I found it very offending. I am such a snob.
Great story awesome plot loved the whole thing.

[Nessa]

DNF
I WISHED I COULD HAVE LIKED THIS AS THE FIRST BOOK BUT IT BORED ME HALFWAY.

The characters didnt endear me so I couldn't be bothered to finish their story.
Sarah was just a spoilt brat who was excessively indulged while growing up and Marshall is just a bit petty but driven by revenge.

Been there, Read that.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lady Sarah is shipped off to Scotland after the latest of her reckless adventures, and meets Marshall MacDougal, who is determined to discredit her sister and mother to take vengeance on his dead father.

Twisty, flighty, and a pretty good read.

[Marzena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely ridiculous and kinda plotless. The heroine is very annoying, not to say stupid. The kind you want to catch and shake. The male protagonist is only a bit better, so I guess they deserve each other.

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dsppntg, boring, predictble

[Monica Autry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh.

[*MariaA* · Rating 3 out of 5]

***3.5***
Marshal was good!!