rainelle_barrett's review
4.0
The Marquess of Mischief, by Anna St, Claire. What a absolute kind hearted, romantic book to read. The leading characters, Christopher and Diana took me and my very vivid imagination on a wild ride, threw parks, stables or mews as they called them in that time period. I was treated with romantic picnic stories as Rose the dedicated chaperone to Lady Diana sir comes to the graciously packed wine and is Inebriated as she snoozes against the tree. I couldn’t help but giggle a little at the many times Rose has fallen asleep on the job!
Back to the sweetest couple in the book. Lady Diana and Lord Christopher explored many feelings and adventures in this light hearted book. Christopher’s character was wonderful. He played the protective love interest on the hunt for the man who dares cause harm to the people around him. I found him authoritative, level headed, caring and a true romantic. Diana is a young lady that seems to not let anything or anyone get her down.
She accepts that special something that is growing between her and Christopher. At the same time, she learns to do things for herself. I truly appreciate that the writer gave this story more dialogue between characters rather than narrative, discussing what the characters are doing or thinking. For some reason the dialogue among the characters helped me visualize the story and get swept away in the fun and entertainment of the book. I thought the writer explained a number of things in vivid detail for the readers, so that they could see what the characters see. I thought all the characters were good natured, charming and witty in the parts that they were supposed to. The adventure and mystery and excitement of the background story definitely helped the book move along. I enjoyed the plot of the story. The romance was soft, but I stillloved it. I give this book two snaps and a, Guntor!
Hide the wine bottle from Rose, her snoring is becoming a bit much on our outings. Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
Back to the sweetest couple in the book. Lady Diana and Lord Christopher explored many feelings and adventures in this light hearted book. Christopher’s character was wonderful. He played the protective love interest on the hunt for the man who dares cause harm to the people around him. I found him authoritative, level headed, caring and a true romantic. Diana is a young lady that seems to not let anything or anyone get her down.
She accepts that special something that is growing between her and Christopher. At the same time, she learns to do things for herself. I truly appreciate that the writer gave this story more dialogue between characters rather than narrative, discussing what the characters are doing or thinking. For some reason the dialogue among the characters helped me visualize the story and get swept away in the fun and entertainment of the book. I thought the writer explained a number of things in vivid detail for the readers, so that they could see what the characters see. I thought all the characters were good natured, charming and witty in the parts that they were supposed to. The adventure and mystery and excitement of the background story definitely helped the book move along. I enjoyed the plot of the story. The romance was soft, but I stillloved it. I give this book two snaps and a, Guntor!
Hide the wine bottle from Rose, her snoring is becoming a bit much on our outings. Until next time my fellow readers… read on!
onebookmore's review
4.0
The second book in The Rakes of Mayhem series follows Christopher Anglesey, the Marquess of Banbury, a man who loves being an agent of the Crown and refuses to give it up just because of his new title and responsibilities. His job forces him to attend dreaded ton events where he often sees his sister’s friend Diana. After a carriage accident leaves Lady Diana Lawrence blind, she resigns herself to a marriage-less future. However, she makes the best of her situation and keeps an optimistic attitude, often going to balls and other outings to appease her parents, who believes Diana will find her love match.
When an unscrupulous man tries to take advantage of Diana, Christopher comes to her rescue and gets her back to her family before her reputation is ruined. However, Diana’s troubles are just beginning, as, while at a museum event with Christopher’s sister, Diana overhears a plot to assassinate the Prince Regent. Luckily for Diana, Christopher’s newest assignment involves thwarting this assassination attempt. As he and Diana become embroiled in dangerous and murderous plots, enemies from the past and present threaten all they hold dear. Diana and Christopher must work together to uncover the villains who are out to destroy them before it’s too late. However, the more they are together, the more they realize how much they care for each other. Will this pair find happiness with each other with so many obstacles in their way?
The Marquess of Mischief is a wonderful friends-to-lovers romance, and I loved Christopher and Diana. They are both such fantastic characters, and their budding relationship is positively swoon-worthy. Though their families have been friends for years, Christopher and Diana are only now seeing each other as more-than-friends. Diana is so brave and smart, and her positive outlook on life is inspiring. She has had so many difficulties in recent years, especially when losing her vision, yet she never loses her optimism and ability to see the good in others.
Christopher is honorable, kind, and thoughtful, and a perfect match for Diana. He is definite book boyfriend material with his handsome looks and swoon-worthy actions. I also enjoyed the other characters in the story, especially Diana’s family and Christopher’s sister and best friends. They are all interesting and dynamic, and I’m curious to learn more about all of them. I have a feeling Christopher’s friends and sister will have roles in future books in the series, and I’m sure theirs will be as swoon-worthy as Diana and Christopher’s.
I adored the romance between Diana and Christopher! They have great chemistry and are a really well-matched couple. I love that their relationship has such a strong foundation, and they seem to bring out the best in each other. I also love how he thinks about her happiness and doesn’t treat her differently because of her vision loss. At one point in the story, Christopher is talking to Diana’s father, and he describes all of the qualities he loves in Diana. He says “My interest is not tied to her eyes, beautiful as they may be. The accident was a tragedy, but it does not have to define her.” The care Christopher shows Diana, the respect and unconditional acceptance, as well as the thought he puts into taking her to places that will appeal to her senses, makes him even more attractive and their love story even more romantic.
Of course, Diana and Christopher’s blossoming relationship is not without obstacles. The deadly mystery behind the assassination plot stands in sharp contrast to Diana and Christopher’s lovely romance. It brings a lot of suspense and intrigue to the story, and other vengeful characters only add to it. It’s interesting to see how Christopher and Diana face all of these dangerous situations and how Christopher fights to protect Diana and keep her safe.
This is a great addition to the series, and I would recommend it to readers who love heartwarming and romantic historical romances with suspenseful intrigue. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Dragonblade Publishing, and the author for providing m e with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
When an unscrupulous man tries to take advantage of Diana, Christopher comes to her rescue and gets her back to her family before her reputation is ruined. However, Diana’s troubles are just beginning, as, while at a museum event with Christopher’s sister, Diana overhears a plot to assassinate the Prince Regent. Luckily for Diana, Christopher’s newest assignment involves thwarting this assassination attempt. As he and Diana become embroiled in dangerous and murderous plots, enemies from the past and present threaten all they hold dear. Diana and Christopher must work together to uncover the villains who are out to destroy them before it’s too late. However, the more they are together, the more they realize how much they care for each other. Will this pair find happiness with each other with so many obstacles in their way?
The Marquess of Mischief is a wonderful friends-to-lovers romance, and I loved Christopher and Diana. They are both such fantastic characters, and their budding relationship is positively swoon-worthy. Though their families have been friends for years, Christopher and Diana are only now seeing each other as more-than-friends. Diana is so brave and smart, and her positive outlook on life is inspiring. She has had so many difficulties in recent years, especially when losing her vision, yet she never loses her optimism and ability to see the good in others.
Christopher is honorable, kind, and thoughtful, and a perfect match for Diana. He is definite book boyfriend material with his handsome looks and swoon-worthy actions. I also enjoyed the other characters in the story, especially Diana’s family and Christopher’s sister and best friends. They are all interesting and dynamic, and I’m curious to learn more about all of them. I have a feeling Christopher’s friends and sister will have roles in future books in the series, and I’m sure theirs will be as swoon-worthy as Diana and Christopher’s.
I adored the romance between Diana and Christopher! They have great chemistry and are a really well-matched couple. I love that their relationship has such a strong foundation, and they seem to bring out the best in each other. I also love how he thinks about her happiness and doesn’t treat her differently because of her vision loss. At one point in the story, Christopher is talking to Diana’s father, and he describes all of the qualities he loves in Diana. He says “My interest is not tied to her eyes, beautiful as they may be. The accident was a tragedy, but it does not have to define her.” The care Christopher shows Diana, the respect and unconditional acceptance, as well as the thought he puts into taking her to places that will appeal to her senses, makes him even more attractive and their love story even more romantic.
Of course, Diana and Christopher’s blossoming relationship is not without obstacles. The deadly mystery behind the assassination plot stands in sharp contrast to Diana and Christopher’s lovely romance. It brings a lot of suspense and intrigue to the story, and other vengeful characters only add to it. It’s interesting to see how Christopher and Diana face all of these dangerous situations and how Christopher fights to protect Diana and keep her safe.
This is a great addition to the series, and I would recommend it to readers who love heartwarming and romantic historical romances with suspenseful intrigue. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Dragonblade Publishing, and the author for providing m e with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
jlee76's review
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Marquess Of Mischief is a heart-felt, sweetly romantic read that keeps you turning the page. This gentle story of friends to lovers also is full of intrigue and action. I enjoyed the natural blossoming of new love between the couple.
Christopher Anglesey, the Marquess of Banbury, is an agent with the Crown and isn’t looking for love or marriage. Lady Diana Lawrence is beautiful and intelligent. Diana lost her sight in an accident. Diana is placed in the cross-hairs of a conspiracy that threatens her life and those lives around her. Christopher pledges to keep her safe. Christopher is a responsible, caring character. Christopher is a man of action, yet helplessly falls under Diana’s spell. Diana’s character is brave, thoughtful, and lovely inside and out. I enjoyed how both characters have good hearts, and it was refreshing to have a decent and kind couple, no rakes or vapid debutantes here!
I loved how Christopher and Diana’s relationship unfolds. There is familiarity from knowing each other for years, and the romance that slowly blooms from friendship is enchanting and resonated with me. The couple’s courtship is sweet and fun to read. The intrigue and action kept me turning the page. There is plenty of content, and the pace was perfect. The Marquess Of Mischief is the second book in The Rakes Of Mayhem series. I loved the first book, and this one exceeded my expectations. This novel was an engaging, eye-catching romance that left me smiling.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Marquess Of Mischief is a heart-felt, sweetly romantic read that keeps you turning the page. This gentle story of friends to lovers also is full of intrigue and action. I enjoyed the natural blossoming of new love between the couple.
Christopher Anglesey, the Marquess of Banbury, is an agent with the Crown and isn’t looking for love or marriage. Lady Diana Lawrence is beautiful and intelligent. Diana lost her sight in an accident. Diana is placed in the cross-hairs of a conspiracy that threatens her life and those lives around her. Christopher pledges to keep her safe. Christopher is a responsible, caring character. Christopher is a man of action, yet helplessly falls under Diana’s spell. Diana’s character is brave, thoughtful, and lovely inside and out. I enjoyed how both characters have good hearts, and it was refreshing to have a decent and kind couple, no rakes or vapid debutantes here!
I loved how Christopher and Diana’s relationship unfolds. There is familiarity from knowing each other for years, and the romance that slowly blooms from friendship is enchanting and resonated with me. The couple’s courtship is sweet and fun to read. The intrigue and action kept me turning the page. There is plenty of content, and the pace was perfect. The Marquess Of Mischief is the second book in The Rakes Of Mayhem series. I loved the first book, and this one exceeded my expectations. This novel was an engaging, eye-catching romance that left me smiling.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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