A Love Match for the Marquess

The Hesitant Husbands #1

by Cara Maxwell

Find the perfect wife? Check. Marry the lady? Check. Move on with life? This Marquess’ marriage is not turning out the way he expected. His fiery bride has won his hand; now, can she win his heart?

To have and to hold

Vivacious, bold, beautiful Madison Hutton is an instant success when she arrives in London for her debut season. While she has caught the eye of many an eligible bachelor, her head is not so easily turned. Madison is looking for one thing: a true love marriage. When she meets Henry, a dashing young marquess, she thinks she has found her perfect match...

After years of wild bachelorhood, Henry is ready to find a suitable wife and settle down. The enchanting Madison checks all the boxes: smart, outgoing, sweet. She will make the perfect marchioness. The raging attraction between them? That is a bonus.

To find a love that is true

But as the wedding bells fade, Madison and Henry both realize marriage is not as easy as they thought it would be. And the person they married? A stranger, a rake, a partner...a true love?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Regency, Historical Fiction, Amazon, Adult

229 pages, ebook

First published June 24, 2021

About the author

Bringing fresh perspective and punch to the genre readers already know and love, Cara Maxwell is dedicated to writing spirited heroines and irresistible rogues who you will root for every time. A lifetime reader of romance, Cara put pen to paper (or rather, fingers to keyboard) in 2019 and published her first book. She hasn’t slowed down from there.

Cara is an avid traveler. As she explores new places, she imagines her characters walking hand-in-hand down a cobblestone path or sharing a passionate kiss in a secluded alcove. Cara is living out her own happily ever after in Seattle, Washington, where she resides with her husband, daughter, and two cats, RoseArt and Etch-o-Sketch.

Reviews

[Debbie DiFiore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Madison met Henry and she fell in love and he decided she checked all the boxes for an agreeable wife. They ended up having a hard time. He thought they could love separate lives and make babies too. He didn't want other women, he just wanted to live his life the way he did before. The heroine loved him but she was so swayed by rumors and nasty people and lies. She thinks he has a mistress and she goes to her house and the mistress lies to her and makes her think they are still lovers even though he ended it years before but they were business partners in a winery so he did still see her but there was no just anymore. He find out and terminates their partnership. He goes home to her and there is a carriage accident and he lost his parents that way, and he thinks it's her carriage sunscreens out. She is there to help whoever needs it and they are each other. Cue the corny music and she says I was almost going away because she loves him and he finally says he loves her. And they live happily ever after.

[Elodie’s Reading Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾ A Love Match for the Marquess ♾
The Hesitant Husbands Book 3
✒️ Cara Maxwell
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Release Date 06/20/2021
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𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯

To have and to hold
Vivacious, bold, beautiful Madison Hutton is an instant success when she arrives in London for her debut season. While she has caught the eye of many an eligible bachelor, her head is not so easily turned. Madison is looking for one thing: a true love marriage. When she meets Henry, a dashing young marquess, she thinks she has found her perfect match…

After years of wild bachelorhood, Henry is ready to find a suitable wife and settle down. The enchanting Madison checks all the boxes: smart, outgoing, sweet. She will make the perfect marchioness. The raging attraction between them? That is a bonus.

To find a love that is true
But as the wedding bells fade, Madison and Henry both realize marriage is not as easy as they thought it would be. And the person they married? A stranger, a rake, a partner...a true love?

𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Will they find in them the strength to break the walls between them...

Recently I have come upon a bunch of newly published HR authors, and so far they all quite talented, adding their own voice to this ever growing world.
I have been too busy to read the first two books in this series and while the end of this month will be an epic reading journey with so many great reads scheduled, I did not want to let this one pass.
I just loved to follow Madison’s foray in the ton. She is no shy nor demure miss. She goes for what she wants and does everything to reach her goal. And from the first glance, it is Henri she wanted. She nearly trampled other debutantes to catch him. Yet, in her naivety, she never truly investigated the man he was prior to his entering into the marriage mart. She is instantly taken by his charms and believes their few encounters will be the pattern of their life together as a married couple.
Henri has decided it is time to end his bachelorhood and settle with a woman he would appreciate. So when a pint sized of a woman crosses a ballroom, inserts herself in a discussion and introduces herself, he is bewitched. He has found his marchioness. He just needs to schedule his courtship, his proposal and all will be well, he can go back to his daily life with his evenings and nights spiced by his lovely bride.
Their age is never mentioned, yet I suppose Madison is around 18 and as Henri enjoyed his singlehood for sometime, so he is probably closer to 30 than 25. Why they have a different vision of marriage, she is all into the romantic and partner-hood when he is in the practicality and conveniency.

And while it is a simple story of two persons who meet and fall quickly too quickly for the other, I loved it went beyond the wedding day. The author shows their struggles, how the lack of prior discussions leads them to wrong expectations or none. As by Henri returning to his usual occupations, they now have separate schedules, which easily result in frustrations, assumptions and misconceptions. Yet the more mature of them both is the youngest. Madison knows what she wanted from their union, so when things go awry, she is the one to reach to the other, to find a way out while Henri lets things follow their path, he goes back to his previous whereabouts, not once wondering about his young spouse. Just selfishly enjoying the pleasuring sides of a bachelor and married life, with none inconvenance until Madison says stop.

A perfect demonstration of the pain and misreads absence of exchanges can be the cause.
5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen lovemaking scenes.

I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

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[Rainelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Love Match for the Marquess, by Cara Maxwell. I found this book to be a very cute and charming love story. Madison and Henry’s characters are so cute. They definitely are a love match. I found the book simple to read. I liked that the writer focused the story on HENRY And Madison without the added drama. I gave a plus that the writer gave an estimation of the characters age range.
For me doing that helped reading the love scene more comfortable to visualize. I found the entertainment of Henry’s and Madison courtship entertaining. The book is a great page turner book to take with you while traveling. I enjoyed everything about the book.

[Curvy Girls Read Romance · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not nearly enough discussion between FMC and MMC to resolve their issues and not nearly enough groveling on the part of the H. She basically decides she's going to settle for her unsatisfactory marriage until he decides he loves her. Then, during the carriage accident that they both come upon, Henry thinks Madison has died and when he realizes she's alive, they leave the scene of the accident instead of helping to go have sex in the park across the street. Very strange resolution to this otherwise book that I otherwise enjoyed.

[Pam Bereznak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new author for me. I do like to let you guys know when it is a new author. I recently read another new author that I enjoyed and read her whole 4 book series back-to-back but then after that, I read another new author and didn’t even finish it. I stopped at 30%. So even though I do thorough research on new authors, I don’t always find a gem.

My first book I ever read of Cara Maxwell was One Race to Ruin (Racing Rogues Book 1). It was a pretty good read but I decided not to read the remaining books in the series just yet. Wanted to try a new series of hers first. I chose this Hesitant Husbands series.

I really liked Madison and Henry. Granted as with any ton courtship and marriage, they usually don't know each other well and they get married at the snap of your fingers. But since I only read these types of books, I am used to that. I look for the couple to be sincere and hot for each other :).

I liked this story and loved that Madison wasn't a debutante robot, say whatever she thinks the guy wants to hear. This was a good read and looking forward to book 2.

[Edwina " I LoveBooks" "Deb" · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed A Love Match for the Marquess.

Henry Clydon, Marquess of Warsham is looking for a wife. He wants to put his rakish ways aside and settle down. Madison Hutton is the daughter of a Baron and it is her first season. Of course she is on the marriage mart looking for a husband. Madison is an outspoken young a lady. She captures the attention of Henry at a ball.

Henry immediately knows Madison is the one he wants as a wife. So he sets out to court her and marry her.

I like this storyline because it is about them building a relationship. It does have some conflict between the couple towards the end of the story. But it is not riddle with constant conflicts that could have been settle with a conversation. Cara Maxwell does a great job in growing the couples relation and marriage into love.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

So this is my first book from Cara Maxwell and it was deliciously sweet and loveable. He wants a society type of marriage no love just live separate lives, but she wants what her parents have, a love match. With a few misunderstandings and the risk of losing her. He decides he can love her with his body heart and soul in return.

This was such a great story.. I plan on binge reading this series.

[Martha B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I almost gave this 3 stars

A Love Match for the Marquess by Cara Maxwell began well. It continued to be engrossing right up to the dreadful last chapter, which moved this interesting character-driven tale from five stars to three. Even the sweet but somewhat tepid epilogue did not change my opinion. Sadly, I can't really explain about the last chapter without spoilers. I can say that I would have had to suspend all reason.

What I can say is that I really liked this standalone story and its lead and supporting characters. The hero and heroine were typical of many young adults who get married only to discover they have differing views on relationship. I also (for the most part) liked the writing, which was balanced and kept a steady pace.

I really was preparing to give this book five stars until the last chapter. But to be fair I am giving it four instead of three stars.

Content 411: This book contains passionate kissing and several detailed marital sex scenes, This book also contains a few mild swear words.

[Kristi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute enough premise, but the writing is inconsistent to poor, the historical research to make this worthwhile was nonexistent. Too many characters with few purposes and value in the book. And the pacing was….

[Chris ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am always interested in a romance novel that contains the marriage trope, especially one set in the regency/victorian era, so I decided to give this a try. Sadly, the story lacked depth and felt very, very rushed.

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story about Henry Arnold William Warsham, the Marquess of Clydon, and Lady Madison Hutton, daughter of Baron Sommerfield. Although this book is the first of The Hesitant Husbands series, Warsham is not hesitant about becoming a husband – he wants to become one, he just doesn’t know how. He seems an odd choice for the Hesitant Husbands series. However, the story does offer an interesting view into the marriage of two members of the bon ton.

There are occasional disconnects, not serious, but they make a reader stop to consider. For instance, in chapter 4, Madison checks a clock and sees it is twelve noon. She spends time talking with her mother and then Warsham arrives. After exchanging pleasantries, he says, “Miss Hutton, you look radiant this morning.” It isn’t morning. It’s after noon. This is not a big issue but earlier, the writer drew our attention to the time (noon) making that time appear significant.

At chapter 7, almost 30% complete, I felt we had been in a prologue for the last six chapters. We’re being told a lot about all the characters but shown little. These first chapters seemed to be filling in the background for an upcoming story. It felt like prologue material.

Later, at the marquess’ London home, Madison’s mother, Lady Sommerfield, tells Warsham that she has heard he is an accomplished rider. He admits to “enjoy[ing] riding immensely” and “a smile of pride did creep onto his face.” The writer then tells us that the marquess “tried to brush off the compliment,” but how? We are shown the exact opposite: he accepts the compliment and smiles. There is now disagreement between the narration and the marquess’ actions.

Warsham takes Madison for a ride in his phaeton alone. The narration tells us that this is acceptable behavior because it is an open carriage and all of London could see them. While there is a need for the outspoken Madison and Warsham to be alone to move the plot along, I do not believe they could be left alone in Regency times. A chaperone—even in an open carriage—provided a necessary witness to a couple’s good behavior and was the guardian of a single woman’s reputation. And…we’ve seen how inappropriate their behavior becomes even with the ton looking on.

The sex scenes in the book make sense because they show the disconnect in the marriage, however there is one scene that had me shaking my head. Without giving too much of the plot away, there is a carriage accident, and it leads to Warsham and Madison reconnecting, but instead of talking through their intense problems, they go have sex in a park. Yikes. That’s not regency behavior and they have a perfectly good house a short walk away. Weird and a little creepy.

There are enough errors to make a reader pause and leave the story. For instance:
 The wrong homonym is used here: “…loosening his grip on the reigns ever so slightly.” This is actually pretty funny, and it should read, “…loosening his grip on the reins…” since these are the leads used to control a horse, not a sovereignty.
 There seems to be a verb missing in this sentence: “What makes you he would attend this…?” Perhaps this should read, “What makes you think he would attend this…”
 Subject pronouns are used as objects and this is incorrect grammar, even in Regency times. For instance, “…fetch Madison and I some refreshments.” The subject pronoun, “I,” is used as an object. This should read, “…fetch Madison and me some refreshments.” It’s easy to check: remove “Madison and” from the sentence then read it back. “…fetch I some refreshments.” It sounds wrong because it is.
 A verb seems to be missing: “…she going to make sure that Madison’s wedding day was perfect.” That should perhaps read, “…she was going to make sure….”
 An incorrect word is used in this sentence: “…he led her along the covered walkway the encircled the courtyard.” The second “the” doesn’t make sense. Perhaps that should be, “…the covered walkway that encircled the courtyard.”
 I believe an incorrect word has been used by the writer: “I have decided to stop perseverating on your infuriating behavior…” spoken by Madison. The word, "perseverate” was first used in the twentieth century (1909). The Latin form, perseverationem and the French, perseveracion, did exist, but were not used in normal everyday English. Based on intent, I believe this could be, “I have decided to stop fixating on your infuriating behavior.” Or maybe “commenting on” or whatever.

I rated this book 3.5 stars and rounded up because it was an unusual view of a ton marriage. Warsham is a lost soul who does not handle marriage well for all that he does have a good heart. He wants marriage, wants to be a husband, but is woefully ignorant about how to go about it. It makes for a serious internal conflict for both his wife and him; at the end there is a well-earned HEA. I did not care for all the narration; I would much rather be shown how the two were moving apart rather than be told, but it was still an interesting story that clearly held my interest. I’m unsure about continuing the series. The writing is good, but I did not care for Theodore, Warsham’s best friend, and I believe he is the hero of the next book. We’ll see.

[Pam _P who cusses A Lot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Innocuous. Too short and too modern for what I like in HR. 🤷‍♀️

[Fenna Edgewood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful read and a poignant, heartfelt depiction of a new marriage!

Cara Maxwell is an excellent writer, and this may be her smoothest book yet.

The heroine of the story, Madison, is extremely likeable. She is determined to be her own person and not to hide who she really is in the search for a husband. She is also set on finding a love match, and when she believes she has mistakenly fallen into a marriage which will not be one, it is heartbreaking. For me Madison's uniqueness does not only come from her reading the newspaper and being interested in political issues, but from her kind of obliviousness to manners / brashness / outspokenness. She is refreshing, fun, and sometimes awkward! When she approaches the hero for the first time, I was cringing for her.

Cara Maxwell is excellent at interjecting her books with tenderness, wisdom, and realism. I loved that Madison asks her suitor about his romantic history before their marriage, and that he is impressed that she does and understands. Both hero and heroine are complex, fully-realized, empathetic characters and when they misunderstand one another and it creates conflict in their marriage, it is truly moving and believable rather than simply a "false misunderstanding."

The conflict between them will be so recognizable by many readers as it mirrors real relationships. Honestly, at some points I was crying--and I do not normally cry when reading romance. Don't get me wrong, this is by no means a depressing or dark book, but the author doesn't shy away from depicting how utterly terrifying it can sometimes be to open up to another human and to try to understand another person's true self.

So many romances romanticize (ha!) the newlywed phase and depict it as mainly sexual bliss. Of course, A Love Match for the Marquess has that, too, and is very swoony. But it's not all rainbows and sunshine. The heroine wants something beyond a superficial marriage that is solely based on the physical or about social appearances, and her path to finding a meaningful, loving relationship is sure to engage and move you.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled with this book. It’s a short book but despite that the first half of the book dragged for me, however once Madison and Henry were married it improved greatly. Their marriage brought both the internal and external conflict that I found missing in the first half. From the description I was expecting the marriage to be within the first few chapters and not half way through the book.

I also struggled with the characters, especially Madison. Madison’s “I’m not like other girls” attitude really made me dislike her. There is nothing wrong with other girls. Reading the news does not make her better than those that read romances (literally there was a dig against romance readers in a romance novel). And references to her not being like other girls were found throughout the books. It made the book feel like an early 2010s romance and not a 2021 romance. Henry was fine but wasn’t overly swoony. He was a typical Regency hero who expected husband and wife to live separate lives but didn’t explain this to his wife before marrying her.

This book does have some heat to it. I wasn’t sure if this would be a closed door romance so was pleasantly surprised to find that it was not. I do think that Madison and Henry were genuinely attracted to each other and by the book were in love, which is what I’m looking for in a novel.

Overall, I didn’t love it and didn’t hate it so it’s a solid 3 stars for me. I believe the first two are in Kindle Unlimited and my guess is that this book will be in KU as well. When I start my KU subscription up again I may have to try the first two in the series and see if my appreciation for this one grows.

Thank you to Cara Maxwell for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Jayne Butcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry, the Marquess of Clydon, has decided it is time to abandon his rakish ways and marry. He is fascinated by Madison as she is an atypical debutante. She is beautiful, smart, clever and confident. Their attraction is immediate and mutual. After a whirlwind courtship, they marry and Madison realizes that their marriage is not what she expected it to be. In this story, the marriage of their parents dictates their viewpoint. Madison’s parents are a love match, complement each other and operate as a team. Henry’s parents died when he was young, but they had lived together cordially while going about their own business. Add to this a meddling Countess, jealous gossips, and a best friend who hates Madison’s husband, and you have a recipe for disaster. The initial relationship between Henry and Madison is so much fun to read. It is easy for the reader to become emotionally invested in their happiness, making it more impactful when things fall apart. The supporting characters are wonderful and add conflict, humor and wisdom to the story. This is a well written, engaging book that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[C Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started slow but built up

It took a while for me to find my own pace. The first part was a bit bland for my taste but the story progressed well.

The gist of it is their lack of communication. They weren't on the same page and it's true that pride hindered Madison from telling Henry how she really felt and what she wants out of the marriage.

Hendy, typical male that he is, was oblivious to his wife in the beginning. His actions were perfectly normal and eventually though he couldn't drop thinking about her no matter what he's doing during the day, he still went about putting her in a box.

Madison couldn't help but feel used because she wanted to be part of her husband's life aside from social engagements and their bedroom and Henry didn't have an example or role model until things blew over.

There's a guaranteed HEA despite what I mentioned in my review. It just goes to show that this is what happens when there is a short courtship and engagement.

It's really about open and honest communication.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Meaning of Marriage . . .

Madison Hutton knows exactly what she wants when she goes to London for her debut season. A little full of herself, she will settle for nothing less than love in her marriage. Her parents have a loving marriage and show the harmony and partnership that results. Henry seems to meet her requirements and may well be her perfect, sought-after match.

Henry, a handsome Marquess, has enjoyed “sowing his wild oats” and is now looking for a wife to settle down with. He thinks Madison will be perfect for the job while he continues with his own enjoyment. Neither had really communicated their expectations of marriage. And once they were joined, there was disappointment at the reality. With meddling from others, the marriage became even more unsettled. Can they communicate now and work out their marriage to be what each other needs? Or will an overturned carriage finally bring out their true feelings for each other and allow them to realize their love?

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. It had a pretty big structural issue that held it back though. The premise goes, the main characters go through a normal courtship. They meet at a ball, like each other, go on some outings as they get to know each other, and then get married. Once they are married is when the trouble starts, and they both have to navigate the realities of a marriage. So the main plot and the actual conflict in the story don't begin until they are married. The problem is, they don't get married until halfway through the book. The first half of the book is sweet and I enjoyed many of the scenes, but it is just setup for the main story. It needed to be much shorter.

I liked the idea of the second half of the book, but it felt rushed. The resolution was especially rushed. They were both declaring their love out of nowhere. At that point in the story, they had barely been interacting with each other. It felt unearned to me.

[Made Me Blush Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smitten and Swoony!

What an emotional read full of steam, banter and love! Madison is a feisty heroine that only wishes to marry for love. Henry has decided he’s done sowing his oats and as a Marquess it’s time to take a wife and get to producing some heirs. These two have a fairytale romance that left me breathless they were so smitten with each other! Married life on the other hand, is much different. It’s a true journey to their HEA for these two and it’s fraught with uncertainty and pride as their fear of the unknown makes them second-guess their decisions.

This is such a great end to the Hesitant Husbands series and I couldn’t stop reading. Another captivating Regency read from Cara!

[Christiane Robillard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely heartwarming and thoughtful

Loved this book. I appreciated the originality of the storyline … it’s not often a book centres on life AFTER the wedding. I enjoyed the dialogue … there was humour, along with pathos. The conflict between Madison (our heroine) and her husband Henry (our hero) was handled with insight and sensitivity. I totally loved the characters in this book … each so different and yet so appealing. I can hardly wait to read further books in this series to discover their stories. I just hope they’re within my budget! There was a bit too much sexual content for my liking … that would be my only complaint about this book. Nevertheless a great read.

[Alejandra Guerrero · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was very boring. Absolutely nothing interesting happens for more than half the book. No conflict whatsoever, and I kept waiting for a hint of plot, but there was none. All I got was that she’s not like other girls, and that was shoved constantly in my face. And the core of the conflict in the second part was that he doesn’t know what a love marriage looks like and none of them can communicate for shit. And that outdoor sex scene was wildly inappropriate, not to mention a bit out of character, and absolutely dangerous. I mean, taking their time to get undressed in a park in the middle of London was hardly doable at all. And in the middle of the night? Stupid. And there was a lot of head-hopping.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Love Match for the Marquess is Book #3 in The Hesitant Husbands series, but it may be read as a stand-alone story.
Madison Hutton and Henry, the Marquess of Clydon, both in the marriage mart, meet each other at a party and feel that they are the "ones" they want to marry. Everything goes well until the wedding... Then, as always, the problems start to arise.
Cara Maxwell is a good writer and the story is enjoyable. Nonetheless, it dragged a little for me, maybe because I'm not into this kind of trope (meet-and-marry-fast-problems-later). But if you're a fan of it, go for this book!
I thank the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as part of the trilogy Box Set.

Finally, Madison and Henry's HEA. While I am not sure why it wasn't first, I find it didn't matter. We already knew them from the previous two stories, but here we find out how they made it through the stranger part at the beginning of a marriage to find the partner and love part.

They both knew what they wanted. They both had their own ideas as to how they saw marriage working. This is where the real story started. They have to learn how to live together as a married COUPLE, partners, two peas in a pod. Unfortunately, Henry didn't get the memo, but in his defense, he truly had no point of reference. I especially liked the very tender scene of their declaration of love. Madison was spectacular and so supportive of Henry's fear. Well done Ms. Maxwell! I scared my husband when I cheered!

[R M · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5stars
Sometimes I forget that most regency romances are gentle and tame. This was cute. Not so angsty.
Madison wants a love match like her parents. Not so easy within the ton.
Henry realizes he needs a wife and heir. Not that he wants his daily life to change.
They meet and are bewitched with each other. Become engaged and marry in only a few weeks.
The wedding and wedding night are sublime.
But Henry does not allow his life to change. And Madison is increasingly distraught that she is not his true partner in life.
Things happen. She contemplates leaving him.
But each realizes thy actually love the other.
It’s sweet.

[KelseyreadsHR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captivating regency romance

I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I think I’ve actually worked my way backwards through this author’s work but cannot tell a difference in the way she writes. A beautifully woven love story of a young debutante who isn’t afraid to get what she wants and a rake ready to settle down. An instant attraction storyline that leads to marriage in the first half of the book; and then a misunderstanding of expectations for marriage takes the lead for the second half. An issue that is relatable and an unfortunately common one even today. I was drawn in and loved each of these characters that they had me sympathizing with them.

[FD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Madison is in her first season and wants to find a love match. Henry has been around for a while and is looking for a suitable bride. Once they are married, they notice that they both have different expectations of the marriage. Despite being a short story, the characters well developed.How the relationship between the two develops is nicely described. the story mainly revolves around the courting and marriage, not very eventful, but a nice light book

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alexandra M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like my stars and my reviews may be related to the fact that I do read quite a lot (one book per day sometimes) and the facts may be a bit messed up in my memory. BUT if I can not recall the exact plot only by the title that means the book did not have the wow effect that I am looking for while reading. Regency Era is one of my favourites so that is a part of this book (any book) that I will enjoy. The heroine of the book was a bit too modern for the epoque she was supposed to live in. I can not say that I regret the time spent reading this but it could have been better.

[Tina Ullrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love vs lust

To set the scene for the series, this gives all the debutante a great lesson. To see all that Madison goes thru to get her living ending is filled with hard work, emotional battles, and expectations. Henry learns that loving someone is the biggest battle he will fight with himself.

His sisters give him sound advise but he does not understand until a tragedy accident almost costs him Madison.

Enjoy this emotional rollercoaster ride with two headstrong people that finally speak from the heart to each other.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story.
Nice story about Henry and Madison. They were attracted to each other right from the first but it was not really what Madison expected. Yes, they married but it was all peaches and cream. If they had only really talked with each thing may have not been as hard. That is what the story is really about the need to talk and listen and accept. I enjoyed the book. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

[PAMpublish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Regency romance with a singular plot that involved a young debutante falling in love and marrying a marquess of her dreams but finding marriage itself humdrum, sad that her new husband never expressed that he truly loved her. Enough for a reader to maintain interest to continue but without any peaks and valleys to produce any anticipation or excitement. Many modern names and actions typically unheard of or unacceptable to that era. Otherwise a good bedtime read.