Heart of a Marquess: Regency Romance (Gentlemen and Brides) by Joyce Alec

Book Description....

"A plan born of deception… Can Charlotte overcome her stepsister’s cruel actions and find the love she deserves?

Miss Charlotte Richardson was heartbroken when her father died, but is elated when her mother remarries. It brings Charlotte such joy to see her mother happy again.

Charlotte hopes to develop a close bond with her new stepsister, Lady Emma, but her hopes are quickly shattered. Lady Emma is upset that she must now share her home with Charlotte, whom she feels is beneath her.

When the Marquess of Withington develops affections for Charlotte, Lady Emma is furious because she wants him for his wealth and title. Lady Emma will stop at nothing and devises a plan that will ruin all possibilities of Charlotte finding happiness.

Will Charlotte find true love even though Lady Emma is determined to destroy her reputation? Can Lord Withington see through Lady Emma’s deceitful nature?

If you love clean and wholesome, Regency-era romances with a strong woman heroine and an inspirational romantic story, you will love Heart of a Marquess.

Authors Note: This is a clean, stand-alone romance, so there are no cliffhangers. This sweet romance is a 130-page book with bonus stories included."

Title:  Heart of a Marquess:  Regency Romance

Author:  Joyce Alec

Publisher:  J. A.                                        

Series:  Gentleman and Brides

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Heart of a Marquess:  Regency Romance" by Joyce Alec

My Thoughts....

"Heart of a Marquess" was a beautiful love story of Lord Phillip and Lady Charlotte.  All would have been great if it had not been for the interference for Charlotte's stepsister Emma.  Emma was one of those people who was hateful, jealous and very spoiled and she seemed to think she would be able to get her way with Charlotte not matter what.  Even with Emma's aunt [Lady Perrin] trying to keep Emma on the straight and narrow would be of no good because Emma was just really something else.  But when it all came together I like how well this author is able to give the reader a nice historical  regency read.  For me I was shaking my head and saying wow at all of Emma's antics!  With Phillip having already had problems with a certain female one could see why he was so reluctant in wanting to get involved with anyone else but with the help of his friend [Kinsley]  after meeting Charlotte was he having different thoughts?  One thing about this read is that the storyline will keep your interest turning the pages to see what was coming next.  Would I recommend?  Yes, I did find it a very entertaining read.

Wicked Designs By: Lauren Smith

Book Description...

"Fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Series will love the passionate romances and gripping adventures of the League of Rogues.

The League of Rogues takes what they want—but have they taken on too much?

For too long Miss Emily Parr has been subject to the whims of her indebted uncle and the lecherous advances of his repulsive business partner. Her plan to be done with dominating men forever is simple—find herself a kind husband who will leave her to her books.

It seems an easy enough plan, until she is unexpectedly abducted by an incorrigible duke who hides a wounded spirit behind flashing green eyes.

Godric St. Laurent, Duke of Essex, spends countless nights at the club with his four best friends, and relishes the rakish reputation society has branded him with. He has no plans to marry anytime soon—if ever. But when he kidnaps an embezzler’s niece, the difficult debutante’s blend of sweetness and sharp tongue make him desperate for the one thing he swears he never wanted: love.

Yet as they surrender to passion, danger lurks in Godric’s shadowed past, waiting for him to drop his guard—and rob him of the woman he can’t live without.

Warning: This novel includes a lady who refuses to stay kidnapped, a devilish duke with a dark past, and an assortment of charming rogues who have no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into.

*Includes Exclusive Illustrated Scenes throughout the book!

This book was previously published by Samhain Publishing and is now re-released."

Title:  Wicked Designs

Author:  Lauren Smith

Publisher:  L. S.

Series: The League of Rogues Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Wicked Designs" by Lauren Smith

My Thoughts....

What a very entertaining read that will definitely keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next.  I found the read had 'great dialogue with humorous banter[that will have you laughing out loud], adventure and yes...love.'  Be ready for many twist and turns with surprises taking the reader on quite a rogue ride of 'romance, passion, mystery, murder, adventure and intrigue.'  This was one of those reads that the reader will love all the characters...even some of the villains.  So, if you are looking for a entrancing novel from beginning to the end "Wicked Designs" will give it all to you.

Thank you to the author for the gift of your novel for my giving my honest opinion of the read.