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The Matchmaking Games #4
Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess
“That is no way to speak to your future husband, Butterfly. Maybe I should teach you a lesson in propriety…”
Scarred and deadly, the Marquess of Oakhampton is pressured to find a match. But who would fall for a beast like him?
Jilted three days before her arranged marriage, Lady Augusta is desperate. Desperate enough to pay a visit to the scandalous matchmaker…
Jason knows that Augusta must be scared of him; so he keeps his distance. But not claiming her lips becomes the most delicious torture for the Beastly Marquess…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!
Scarred and deadly, the Marquess of Oakhampton is pressured to find a match. But who would fall for a beast like him?
Jilted three days before her arranged marriage, Lady Augusta is desperate. Desperate enough to pay a visit to the scandalous matchmaker…
Jason knows that Augusta must be scared of him; so he keeps his distance. But not claiming her lips becomes the most delicious torture for the Beastly Marquess…
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Daphne Byrne and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Get "Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess" today to discover Daphne's splendid new story!
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Published January 18, 2024
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August 10, 2025
This novel involves, deceit by family. Emotional traumas, vulnerability, love, survival & trust.
Both characters have strong personalities that at times can clash but most of the time electric chemistry. But while the Marquess is worried about hurting his new bride. All Lady Augusta wants is for her new groom to trust & let her into his torment. She wants to understand why he stays away from her. She knowns about his physical scars but Jason will not let him near her. Doesn't he know that she doesn't consider him a beast. Well, not always.
Once they finally open up, they have other battles to face. With Lady Augusta EX fiancé trying to deceive her with the help of Lady Augusta own mother. Who thinks that the Marquess is not to societies standards. When in fact he adores, loves & will protect her from anything include a ruthless EX who wants something other than Lady Augusta.
Jason~ The Marquess of Oakhampton is pressured to find a match. But who would fall for a man who in the ton gossip he is considered a monster. Jason barely survived the war. He has survival guilt, since one of his own men sacrificed his life to save his life. The emotional scars are worse then the physical scars but not to the ton & gossip about the Marquess.
Jason is afraid of getting close to anyone let alone his new bride because of his night terrors. Can he be violent? While his staff will help him thru the night. He never wants his wife to be in his same room for the fear if he would physically harm her. Read the beautiful story of two vulnerable souls find each other.
Both characters have strong personalities that at times can clash but most of the time electric chemistry. But while the Marquess is worried about hurting his new bride. All Lady Augusta wants is for her new groom to trust & let her into his torment. She wants to understand why he stays away from her. She knowns about his physical scars but Jason will not let him near her. Doesn't he know that she doesn't consider him a beast. Well, not always.
Once they finally open up, they have other battles to face. With Lady Augusta EX fiancé trying to deceive her with the help of Lady Augusta own mother. Who thinks that the Marquess is not to societies standards. When in fact he adores, loves & will protect her from anything include a ruthless EX who wants something other than Lady Augusta.
Jason~ The Marquess of Oakhampton is pressured to find a match. But who would fall for a man who in the ton gossip he is considered a monster. Jason barely survived the war. He has survival guilt, since one of his own men sacrificed his life to save his life. The emotional scars are worse then the physical scars but not to the ton & gossip about the Marquess.
Jason is afraid of getting close to anyone let alone his new bride because of his night terrors. Can he be violent? While his staff will help him thru the night. He never wants his wife to be in his same room for the fear if he would physically harm her. Read the beautiful story of two vulnerable souls find each other.
January 31, 2024
This is a delightful story, with our couple both having strong personalities that clash. The banter is sweet with a barbed edge. I liked that he called her Butterfly but not that he changed it to Sunshine. I know it was explained but Sunshine in Australia is often used as a mild putdown, especially if one is making a point. It's slightly sarcastic.
The tale has quite a bit of depth and continues even after all seems resolved, with more surprises. I was appalled at her mother's behaviour and it was not really explained. After all, a Marquess, even a scarred one, is higher than an Earl. She is just an awful woman. The extended epilogue didn't mention what happened to her and their relationship. It was nice to see Ariadne mellow.
I loved the cover photo.
This was an ARC I voluntarily read and reviewed.
The tale has quite a bit of depth and continues even after all seems resolved, with more surprises. I was appalled at her mother's behaviour and it was not really explained. After all, a Marquess, even a scarred one, is higher than an Earl. She is just an awful woman. The extended epilogue didn't mention what happened to her and their relationship. It was nice to see Ariadne mellow.
I loved the cover photo.
This was an ARC I voluntarily read and reviewed.
January 26, 2024
An Enjoyable Read
I enjoyed this story. Augusta and Jason are matched by a Matchmaker. Many thought their match would not work because Jason scarred from the war. However, despite initial antagonism between them, they began to see ways to make their marriage work. Jason struggled with nightmares and Augusta helped him to cope. If left to themselves, they would have been able to work things out but others were determined to ruin their marriage and separate them. Will they succeed? Read on and enjoy this well-written story.
I enjoyed this story. Augusta and Jason are matched by a Matchmaker. Many thought their match would not work because Jason scarred from the war. However, despite initial antagonism between them, they began to see ways to make their marriage work. Jason struggled with nightmares and Augusta helped him to cope. If left to themselves, they would have been able to work things out but others were determined to ruin their marriage and separate them. Will they succeed? Read on and enjoy this well-written story.
January 24, 2024
This is one unique Beauty and the Beast tale. Love starts with kindness and a connection of passion that bends our hearts towards love. Our Beast has PTSD and night terrors, and Augusta is a compassionate woman who only wants to understand her husband. I'm not sure who plays Gaston in this piece; her mother or Lord Rueford. Either of them is a piece of self-centered and greedy evil. This is a tale as old as time, a love that cannot die.
January 28, 2024
The matchmaker puts together two people who want to be married. The heroine wants it because she was jilted and hopes to avoid a scandal. The hero wants it as he sees others happy in marriage, but he is unsure about revealing his nightmares. They start to open up to each other, but other characters interfere. It was a good read with enough twists to keep me going. I don’t think the cover does justice for the time period.
January 31, 2024
Still trying to understand how this book got this title. Too much graphic sex for me. Augusta has parents, especially her mother, who wants to see her married to almost anyone after William Sullivan, the Earl of Rueford, breaks their engagement 3 days before the wedding. However when the matchmaker matches Augusta with Jason Meyer, the Marquess of Oakhampton, Augusta's mother is against the marriage to Jason. But why? You will need to read this story to find that out and more.
January 23, 2024
What Love Is All About!
This was such a beautiful love story. I couldn’t put it down. I loved Augusta And the fierceness that came out when she fought for Jason. Jason was a war victim and a work in progress. I couldn’t help but want to fight for him. Plus there are plenty of surprises to keep everything exciting. I’m gladly volunteering to give this review.
This was such a beautiful love story. I couldn’t put it down. I loved Augusta And the fierceness that came out when she fought for Jason. Jason was a war victim and a work in progress. I couldn’t help but want to fight for him. Plus there are plenty of surprises to keep everything exciting. I’m gladly volunteering to give this review.
January 26, 2024
Tender touching story of healing
Another great one by Daphne Byrne with the matchmaker Marie. I love this series and am still looking forward to Marie meeting her match.
Jason had been in war and was scarred. Augusta had to marry to save her family from scandal but the attraction was there from the beginning. Very sweet and touching characters. Would read again!
Another great one by Daphne Byrne with the matchmaker Marie. I love this series and am still looking forward to Marie meeting her match.
Jason had been in war and was scarred. Augusta had to marry to save her family from scandal but the attraction was there from the beginning. Very sweet and touching characters. Would read again!
January 31, 2024
Look deeper than skin deep!
A sad story of how a war hero is rejected because he has facial scars. Augusta is left at the altar three days before the ceremony, mother takes her to a matchmaker but when she is matched with Jason, her mother tries to sabotage everything! A story of survival by this couple!
A sad story of how a war hero is rejected because he has facial scars. Augusta is left at the altar three days before the ceremony, mother takes her to a matchmaker but when she is matched with Jason, her mother tries to sabotage everything! A story of survival by this couple!
February 7, 2024
Two Nights with the Beastly Marquess
The Matchmaking Games Book 4 was just as good as the first three.And the couple were nicely matched.But the interference from family was another the matter.Was great to read about a previous match intertwining in this delightful story.Well written and quite a twist in this read.
The Matchmaking Games Book 4 was just as good as the first three.And the couple were nicely matched.But the interference from family was another the matter.Was great to read about a previous match intertwining in this delightful story.Well written and quite a twist in this read.
February 8, 2024
3.5 STARS
This was promising to start. I liked the banter between Augusta and Jason. It was obvious where the relationship was going. The whole situation with her mother and the Earl was very disappointing, and she seemed smarter than to fall for all the schemes so easily. It just seemed so naive and out of character, and it took away from her character.
This was promising to start. I liked the banter between Augusta and Jason. It was obvious where the relationship was going. The whole situation with her mother and the Earl was very disappointing, and she seemed smarter than to fall for all the schemes so easily. It just seemed so naive and out of character, and it took away from her character.
January 24, 2024
Hot and steamy
Daphne has brought the characters to life in this wonderful story showing how love can bring two people to live to to their full potential. While having to stand against people who should help them not fight against them. I recommend this book.
Daphne has brought the characters to life in this wonderful story showing how love can bring two people to live to to their full potential. While having to stand against people who should help them not fight against them. I recommend this book.
January 26, 2024
Loved the book
Throughly enjoyed this Author..The lively storyline and the characters were great in their action with each other finding their way to their HEA. Lists of intrigue and action.
Throughly enjoyed this Author..The lively storyline and the characters were great in their action with each other finding their way to their HEA. Lists of intrigue and action.
January 26, 2024
Real life challenges
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and faced challenges that were real and relatable. PTSD has followed veterans of wars since the beginning of time.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and faced challenges that were real and relatable. PTSD has followed veterans of wars since the beginning of time.
February 14, 2024
Was excited to read this book but found myself extremely disappointed. The story seems to have no real content. Her mother's persistence comes across as forced and deeply boring, and the story lacks significantly. Found myself jumping over parts as they were not captivating.
March 4, 2024
Great Love Story
I have enjoyed this book. As a wife of sailor from Vietnam war and a sister of a marine aged in the Korean War we will always have men and women damaged from war. Jason had to fight for his wife but her love didn’t stop.
I have enjoyed this book. As a wife of sailor from Vietnam war and a sister of a marine aged in the Korean War we will always have men and women damaged from war. Jason had to fight for his wife but her love didn’t stop.
August 25, 2024
Love this story
This storyline is amazing as it has danger, intrigue, selfishness, passion and love. This is an awesome story for the romantically inclined as well as those interested in mystery.
This storyline is amazing as it has danger, intrigue, selfishness, passion and love. This is an awesome story for the romantically inclined as well as those interested in mystery.
March 3, 2025
New to me
This author is sorta new to me, as I just finished my seventh book. I am now moving on to number eight. I am not a big writer myself but I can say I definitely love her work. I would definitely recommend these books. Happy Reading📚😍💥📚😍💥
This author is sorta new to me, as I just finished my seventh book. I am now moving on to number eight. I am not a big writer myself but I can say I definitely love her work. I would definitely recommend these books. Happy Reading📚😍💥📚😍💥
July 21, 2025
It was a good book overall, it's just that Augusta looked a bit dumb falling victim again and again and not taking a stand. And Jason was nice, grumpy and the kind I like. I don't know though Augusta's naivety isn't the only thing that could've made me take off the 2 stars.
January 23, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed!
January 25, 2024
These two characters have their own agendas, but what a beautiful story of love and understanding!
January 28, 2024
A Besutiful Story Of Romance
What a beautiful story. You were urging things to work out for 2 star crossed lovers. It was the sort of story where at the end your heart just sighs.
What a beautiful story. You were urging things to work out for 2 star crossed lovers. It was the sort of story where at the end your heart just sighs.
February 1, 2024
wow
Talk about recovery, heroism and bravery in one story! This is a great story. The best one I’ve read from her so far and looking forward to reading more!
Talk about recovery, heroism and bravery in one story! This is a great story. The best one I’ve read from her so far and looking forward to reading more!
February 3, 2024
DNF at 20% I just couldn’t continue… just didn’t hold my interest and I’m not willing to push through it.
March 11, 2024
I loved this story and the characters, enjoyed the ending! I need to now why the title though, it should have been titled differently!
March 20, 2024
Sooooooo good
April 5, 2024
Very nice book
Your books are all very interesting and I have enjoyed exploring the content and discovering the entertaining of the characters
Your books are all very interesting and I have enjoyed exploring the content and discovering the entertaining of the characters
April 6, 2024
Good book
I really enjoyed reading this book, loved the characters. This book was full of surprises and family betrayal. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
I really enjoyed reading this book, loved the characters. This book was full of surprises and family betrayal. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
April 12, 2024
Just... ew. This guy is worse than Gaston. He's rude, angry, accidentally mean, and generally an ass. He's completely unlikable. There's no reason she should fall in love with this guy.
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