How to Marry a Marquess

Stacy Reid

Aug 2017 · Wedded by Scandal Book 3 · Sold by Entangled: Scandalous

About this ebook

Lady Evie Chesterfield is a darling of the ton who refuses to become engaged. She's been desperately in love with her brother's friend, Richard Maitland, Marquess of Westfall, since forever. But the dark, dangerous marquess only sees her as a friend and refuses to marry any woman. When circumstances change and Evie has no choice but to take a husband, she decides to convince London's most notorious gentleman to marry her by seducing the scoundrel.

Richard Maitland decided long ago that he wanted nothing to do with love. So when the gorgeous, off-limits Evie asks him for lessons in seduction, Richard knows he's playing with fire. Despite Richard's determination to protect her from his dastardly reputation, he is tested at every turn by his need for the infuriating, but enticing, Lady Evie. Before too long he is faced with making an impossible choice...

Each book in the Wedded by Scandal series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Accidentally Compromising the Duke
Book #2 Wicked in His Arms
Book #3 How to Marry a Marquess

Ratings and reviews

Richard doesn't deserve to be a hero. He should have been used for a bit of character building of Evie as a toxic past love interest before she met her hero who finally treats her better. The heroine could have used that character building because her choice and the persistence even after getting rejected several times showed her to be a spineless character. Maybe a novella in which she married Richard and is widowed later on to find a better man could have worked too because this marriage is destined to fail.

The heat and passion from Richard and Evie about melted the pages of my book!! the love she had for him was unstoppable. I really loved the story, ready for the next one!!

Evie, 16, and Richard, 24, meet as she’s throwing up in the garden during a house party. He boldly advises her how to withstand the unwanted pursuit of gentlemen her mother pushes her way. It is really quite inventive and I assure you you’ve not read this before in a romance. At least I haven’t. They immediately become friends and remain so for the next six years. During this time Richard’s life is turned upside down. He is soon traveling down a path he never anticipated and yet feels strongly about. When society scorns his decisions, Evie remains steadfast as his friend. This book has a lot of inroads that take you in different directions adding depth to the story as well as the characters. It is a rich, full story that deals with issues that were not only prevalent at the time but still has a message for society today. There is a scene that was actually extremely difficult to read because this author shades it with truth and grit. I hesitate to share much more of the plot due to its intricacies. However, I will say that it is well written, fast paced while giving plenty of details as to the internal conflicts both the hero and heroine are dealing with, intriguing, humorous, and steamy. Richard is a strong protective hero that is struggling with his past as well as his future while Evie is a bit naïve about what life outside her insulated bubble really entails. The evolution of both of their characters was at times angst filled but beautiful. I truly enjoyed this book and the lack of one star on my rating is due to the fact that I’m particular about my heroes being only with the heroine once they meet. I understand that is unrealistic, especially considering their age at the time they meet, but I live for the fantasy. Either way, I still cannot recommend this book enough to anyone who enjoys historical romances or anyone who is interested in trying one out. Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review Dual POV Safety issues – the hero is with other women after meeting the heroine but is celibate the year before they finally come together as a couple No apparent triggers

About the author

I am an avid reader of novels with a deep passion for writing. I especially love romance and adore writing about people falling in love. I live a lot in the worlds I create and I actively speak to my characters (out loud). I have a warrior way "never give up on my dream." When I am not writing, I spend a copious amount of time drooling over Rick Grimes from Walking Dead, watching Japanese Anime and play video games with my hubby. My strength is my love - Dusean Nelson, and I have a horrible weakness for ice cream.