How to Manage a Marquess

Sally MacKenzie

May 2016 · Spinster House Book 2 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

A meddling matchmaker finds an irresistible match of her own in the USA Today bestselling author's “funny and clever” Regency romance (SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com).

Two possible futures loom before Miss Anne Davenport. She will either share an unhappy home with her father and soon-to-be stepmother—or enjoy a life of independence at the Spinster House. She only needs the current resident marry and vacate the premises. A well-placed whisper about her and the Duke of Hart might speed the course to matrimony. But the duke's stubborn cousin poses an obstacle. A ridiculously handsome, very persuasive obstacle . . .

Nate, Marquess of Haywood, has spent his life looking out for the duke, hoping to stave off a family curse. The only way to keep his cousin alive is to keep him single. That means convincing the intriguing Miss Davenport that her lovely lips could be put to far better use than gossiping. Kissing, for instance. In fact, Nate is beginning to hope that Miss Davenport's destiny lies not in the Spinster House at all, but with him . . .

Ratings and reviews

Spinster House was established for women who don't want to marry, for whatever reason. It provides a home and funds for the woman living there; especially important in the 1800s! But there can only be one occupant at a time. The last occupant left to marry. Now, there are three women vying for the position. There's a curse involved and men! Refreshingly fun story, actually more than one! The appealing characters make for a lively read! Book free thru Netgalley.

This is the second book in the series and I really liked how it went along with the first one, using the same time frame was a very interesting way to set things. That being said, I think you should read this as stand alone, but it might be slightly confusing. We meet and get to know more about Anne Davenport in the installment. She is one of the Spinster House hopefuls. She is hoping that the current resident of the Spinster house will marry the Duke of Hart and she is more than willing to start a rumor to push the two together, but the Duke's cousin Nate, the Marquess of Haywood, has other ideas. You see, there is a curse if you believe in those types of things. Nate certainly does, as does all the Hart family. No heir shall live to see his son born. And so far, it's proven true. A curse by a jilted woman set this in motion many generations ago. The house they call the Spinster House was hers. So Nate vows to his mother that he will protect the Duke of Hart "Marcus" and not let him marry. Anne wants nothing more than the Duke to marry Cat so she can have the Spinster house and not be living with her soon to be Step Mother, who is a year younger than her! This was a great addition to the first book! I love how the story ran along the same timeline and added little bits from the first book. I liked the writing and the difficult situation Anne was in, was well done. Nate was a mess, but fun to watch him realize what he needed! I absolutely recommend this book and the first one!! They were both wonderful! 4.5 stars! Heat rating of 3 out of 5! *I received a courtesy copy of this book from Netgalley!*

Brilliant! Just loved the characters, Anne and Nate.

About the author

A native of Washington, DC, Sally MacKenzie still lives in suburban Maryland with her transplanted upstate New Yorker husband. She’s written federal regulations, school newsletters, auction programs, class plays, and swim league guidance, but it wasn’t until the first of her four sons headed off to college that she tried her hand at romance. She can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail] or by snail mail at P.O. Box 10466, Rockville, MD, 20849. Please visit her home in cyberspace at www.sallymackenzie.net.