7 Tales of Romance

by MK French

Part of the fun of romance novels is finding that person to make the hero or heroine excited about sharing experiences. It's a sense of comfort and completion as well, and it doesn't hurt if the couple is attractive! Sometimes they find the future in the shape of a person they never expected to find, which makes the story that much better to read.

Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans ~ a Review

by MK French

September 2018; Loveswept
ebook (223 pages); Regency romance

Penelope had been trapped in a terrible marriage for six years before her husband died, allowing her prior properties and money to revert back to her. Her brother-in-law wants to seize that fortune by proving that her husband's death was murder, so Penelope enlists Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clarendon. He's a rake she's determined not to fall for and has contacts that could help her.

This is a rather seasoned formula for Regency romances, as the titled lord with contacts must be convinced to rescue the damsel in distress. Penelope isn't fresh out of the schoolroom, which is nice, and she is very self-assured and helpful to the people in her country village. Stephen has his own issue, as he is slowly going blind and trying to race against time to see every beautiful thing he can before that happens. Penelope figures out his secret fairly early on, and Stephen figures out her secret toward the end of the novel, temporarily driving a wedge between them. The two really do make a good match, as they're both stubborn and independent while longing for someone special to share their lives with. They are surrounded by loving and supportive friends and family, which makes for a warm and easygoing story before the action kicks in at the very end.

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and golden retriever.

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Review: A Night of Forever by Bronwen Evans

by MK French

October 2016; Loveswept; 9781101883181;
ebook (240 pg); regency romance;
a free ebook was provided by the publisher

Isobel Thompson is a proper young lady hoping to meet someone that will marry her so she no longer has to live with her stepmother Victoria. Arend Aubury had amassed a fortune overseas, but only trusts his fellow Libertine Scholars, and certainly not beautiful women. As a result, when he meets Isobel, he immediately thinks she's in league with Victoria, who is targeting Arend and the Scholars for crimes their fathers committed. Just to complicate matters, Isobel believes that Victoria had murdered her father. She proposes that they work together to find the truth, and Arend suggests a false betrothal to explain their closeness Unfortunately for Arend, he is drawn to Isobel, and soon believes in her innocence. That plays right into Victoria's plans, and she is determined to get her revenge, even if it means sacrificing Isobel to do so.

This is a Disgraced Lords novel; while I haven't read the others in the series, it clearly is a separate book per Libertine Scholar. While there are references to the other Scholars' stories, it's not blatant and not necessary to understand Isobel and Arend's story. Isobel is driven by her devotion to her father's memory and her need for the truth. Arend wishes he could forget his past and hopes that he doesn't lose the esteem of his friends. His distrust is explained very clearly, and we get hints of the trauma that Arend had suffered in his past. Isobel is a likable heroine, and you can't help but root for her to get closure. It's inevitable that the two of them get together, as this is a Regency romance. There is always a happily ever after, and this novel is no different. I was surprised by the reappearance of a particular character at the end, and how easily Isobel let go of her insistence that Arend tells her everything about his past in order to better understand him. They both learn to give in a little, and it does feel a little sudden. Still, there were quite a few events that occurred rapidly, and near-death experiences often change people. At least, that's how I chalk up the conversation in the last chapter. A thrilling and fun read, and one that I'll definitely be rereading often.

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MK French, reviewer. Born and raised in New York City, M.K. started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and golden retriever.

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