Is Lady Claire Cavensham cursed? Is it bad timing? Is she having bad luck over and over and over again? Three engagements ended in tragedy and now at a ball to announce her fourth engagement to Lord Paul Barstowe, she has just received a note from him breaking the engagement. The ton will rip her reputation to shreds with this latest fiasco. Close to tears, she rushes outside to the garden to hide her emotions. There she meets handsome Alexander Hallworth, Marquess of Pembrooke, who under false pretenses, listens to her sad story, holds her close and promises to help her. They return to the ballroom together where he announces their engagement. Alex has planned revenge on Lord Paul for causing the death of his sister Alice's suicide. Alice was pregnant when she died and Alex is certain Paul was responsible. His ruthless plan to ruin Paul's life financially ends with him stealing his fiance, Lady Claire. He will marry Claire but she must never know about his vengeance. Their chemistry upon meeting is evident and they both want a family so they marry quickly and begin their journey together.

THE BAD LUCK BRIDE is the debut Regency romance written by Janna MacGregor. This is my favorite genre and I extend a warm welcome to Ms. MacGregor. She tells an exciting tale of revenge, family, childhood trauma, secrets in the colorful and delightful Victorian era. Alex and Claire, the hero and heroine wrestle with what it truly takes to find the key to happiness. They need to forgive, heal and love and then they will have their happily ever after. I loved THE BAD LUCK BRIDE. Alex and Claire both have demons. Alex is loyal to his family and needs revenge for his sister's death. Claire is haunted by the death of her parents. She has fears of lightning and storms and will not talk about her frights with anyone. Their chemistry is HOT but they fail to communicate to each other, always put it off for another time. Alex is patient, passionate, and so caring of his wife and wants only to please her, but not answer too many pertinent questions. Claire has so many questions but never wants to confide any of her deeply buried fears and concerns that are plaguing her. Until they trust each other, they will never find true love and happiness and the family they are both longing for. Their sex is torrid, but is it enough?

I look forward to the sequel to The Cavensham Heiresses as I am certain Emma will find her true love in Lord Somerton. Will we watch Lady Margaret Virginia Alice Hallworth and Michael Alexander Sebastian Hallworth, children of Alex and Claire, grow up and become leading characters in he next edition of this captivating adventure? I hope so and I will be awaiting its' release. Bravo Ms. 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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