The Marriage Masquerade

by Teresa DesJardien

Forced to marry a man she despises, Lady Lucianne Gordon is stunned when she finds herself falling for her unwanted spouse. Original.

Genres: Regency, Traditional Regency, Historical Romance

Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 2001

About the author

Teresa DesJardien lives in Seattle. She is married with grown children, and growing grandkids. She’s been a financial and a file clerk, a mommy, a page, a bookseller, a very young and hot grandma, and an author. She has received two Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Nominations and three Regency Rake of the Month Awards.

Reviews

[Crystal Alexander-Bentley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and feel for the characters

[Kaye Salter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how she played with a few of the common romance tropes in this one!

[Kathy * Bookworm Nation · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was an enjoyable read. I liked both Lucy and Victor and thought they had good chemistry together. I would have liked more conversation and less inner thought. I was a bit surprised that the first half of the book takes place in one night, a masquerade ball hosted by the Queen, who just happens to be Lucy’s Godmother. I thought that was kind of a fun touch, and one I haven’t read before. It was funny to think of the Queen of England playing matchmaker. The second half of the book is about Victor and Lucy adjusting to married life. There are of course some misunderstandings and it takes time for them to overcome their prejudices and realize their true feelings. Overall, I thought it was a nice read. I liked the characters and the story.

Content: Clean. Probably PG-Red.

[Michelle Connolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading it a second time, I enjoyed it a lot more. Certainly not one of my favourites, but entertaining enough.

The plot had good potential but I didn't like the way the whole story developed. Just when it was starting to interest me, it somehow managed to loose me again, and I could never quite get into the story.