"Emotional And Complicated Romance with a Happy Ending -- sure to become a classic!"
The Bad Luck Bride
By: Janna MacGregor
Genres: Romance Historical
Posted: May 22, 2017
Alexander Hallworth, Marquess of Pembrooke, will not rest until he marries his enemy's fiancee, Lady Claire Cavensham, in order to complete his revenge against his former friend Lord Paul. He is still suffering from his younger sister's death and he believes Lord Paul has destroyed his sister life. It is his good fortune that Lady Claire is desperate not to lose another fiancé.
Lady Claire's curse is all the ton talks about after her past three engagements have gone awry, and now her fourth is headed in the same direction. She isn't in the position to refuse the handsome Lord Pembrooke with his offer of marriage. She hardly knows and trusts the handsome lord but with her curse, she is desperate. They shock the ton by announcing their engagement and what begins as a sham marriage turns into something more passionate than either Alex or Claire could have imagined.
I am always excited to read new historical authors especially the one with a gorgeous cover. I must say Janna MacGregor's writing style is great, dark and with complex characters. She did a nice job describing the scenes and the emotion of the characters. I liked that her story was different and well paced. I must say even though the hero was manipulating and keeping secrets I was more on his side than the heroine. Lady Claire was vulnerable because of her curse and her parents death, I wasn't fond of her behaviors and decisions in the beginning but I loved the ending. I absolutely enjoyed Janna MacGregor's writing and can't wait to read her next book. Thank you Janna MacGregor!
Book Summary
All were shocked at the announcement of the “cursed” Lady Claire Cavensham to Lord Alexander Hallworth, the Marquess of Pembrooke, especially since she is already engaged to another unfortunate Lord. Perhaps she will make it to the altar this time with one of these fine gentlemen! Could her run of bad luck finally be at an end? It’s highly doubtful in this writer’s humble opinion. —Midnight Cryer
No one is left breathless at the imperious pronouncement of her engagement to Lord Pembrooke more than Claire. She hardly knows the dangerously outrageous man! But after three engagements gone awry and a fourth going up in glorious flames, she isn’t in a position to refuse...especially once she realizes that Lord Pembrooke makes her want to believe she’s not a bad luck bride anymore...
Alexander requires the hand of his enemy’s fiancée in marriage in order to complete his plans for revenge. It’s his good fortune that the “cursed” woman is desperate. However, what begins as a sham turns into something scandalously deeper. The beguiling lady has no business laying claim to his heart. But as a mission of revenge turns into fiery passion, Alexander wants nothing more than to break Claire’s curse...and lead them both to their hearts’ desire.
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by: Janna MacGregor
St. Martin's Press
May 1, 2017
On Sale: May 2, 2017
Featuring: Lady Claire Cavensham; Lord Alexander Hallworth
352 pages
ISBN: 1250116120
EAN: 9781250116123
Kindle: B01MAUDZCC
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