A man with something to hide, and a woman with nowhere to go – and neither can leave the island until morning… unlikely companion as they become trapped on an island after high tide.
The night is long, and likely to be cold – but the heat rising between Miss Garland and the Marquis of Dewsbury could keep both of them warm.
Will Luke continue his stream of conquests? Or will Adena find being marooned with a Marquis enough to give into temptation?
This is the fourth in a series of eight Ravishing Regencies.
This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.
The Ravishing Regencies series:
Lost with a Lord
Drenched with a Duke
Shipwrecked with a Suitor
Marooned with a Marquis
Voyage with a Viscount
Beached with a Baronet
Catastrophe with a Count
Emigrating with an Earl (coming September 2019)
more
Marooned with a Marquis is the second of Emily Murdoch’s Ravishing Regencies series books that I’ve read (though it’s actually book 4), the other being Lost With A Lord. I’m regretting missing books 2 and 3 as this book 4 was probably the perfect example of the promised “Steamy Regency Romance” – and I’ve read (many) hundreds of Regency Romances so I actually do have a basis for comparison. I love a good “reform the Rake” tale and this was far better than mere “good”. Both Adena Garland, our heroine here, and her beau to be, Luke, the Marquis of Dewsbury, are superbly crafted and it’s a total pleasure to follow along this well written tale as their romance eventually blossoms no matter how unpredictably. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend.
I’m caught between ok and good, so 3.5* rounded up.
This has a unique setting of the h/H being caught for the night by high tide on what the heroine presumes is an island. The H does not reveal they could still get to the mainland, making him a bit of a cad. However, he’s too intrigued by the h to have his alone time with her cut short.
I received a free advance copy and voluntarily post this review.
3 1/2 Stars but rounded up to 4 – This was a short, entertaining read – a good beach, patio afternoon story. Luke, the Marquis of Dewsbury is a well established rogue among the Ton. He has been sent to the country after he has become an embarrassment to his father. & plans to stay a bachelor. Miss Adena Garland is an innocent young lady who has gone to the country to visit a friend. She went out walking on the beach & lost track of time & when she realized the sun was setting, she also discovered the tide had come in & she was now on a island.
Luke is there watching the sunset, knowing a way to the mainland even when the tide is in. When Adena & Luke meet on the beach, he blatantly lies to her & says they will have to spend the night. Her innocence but curiosity leads to a lusty night for both of them – but what will happen when the tide goes out. I liked the characters, I just wished there would have been more time to get to know them better & I definitely wished for an epilogue!
Emily E K Murdoch writes wonderfully fun characters! This read was quick and engaging, the premise was something different and interesting, and the banter between the main characters kept me reading until The End. Marooned with a Marquis was the first of the Ravishing Regencies books I’ve read, but I’m now definitely looking forward to reading more.
There are times when the unexpected events in life bring about new and exciting possibilities, as Luke, the Marquis of Dewesbery discovered when Miss Garland stepped onto his island. Caught by the tide, Adena finds that she has no way back to the mainland and when she is seemingly rescued by a stranger, all her feistiness comes to the fore. Luke is fascinated by the fiery redhead and before long, he is rethinking his stance on love, relationships and marriage. This is a well-written and lighthearted Regency romance. Whilst it is part of a series, it is nevertheless a standalone and comes to an unusual ending for this particular genre. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Being marooned isn’t so bad if you are with someone who you have someone you connect with on so many levels. But what happens when you are no longer marooned. This couple will find out.
How would you like to be Marooned with a Marquis rogue on a deserted island? Wait, how did that happen? Luke, the Marquis of Dewsbury is such a scoundrel and is pushed away by his father. Adena Garland, only 18, gets stranded on an island at high tide and is rescued by none other by the handsome Luke. Having to spend the night together to survive, there are sparks that cannot be denied.
An entertaining read that will just bring a smile to your face! Another delightful story in The Ravishing Regency Series!!
I enjoyed this story and have enjoyed the series. In this one, Adena wanted to be alone, found herself stranded due to the tide coming in, and determined to get back to the beach by walking through the water. Luke “rescued” her, and their romance began. Adena was honest and open, and accepting of her fate. I wanted to smack Luke to get him to reveal his secret, but other than that, he was open with Adena. Their love was one of first sight, the sparks flew quickly, and the depth of their feelings became obvious. I recommend this story.
This is my unsolicited review.
This is a quick and sweet read. It is a very sexy romance between Miss Adena Garland and Lord Luke Northmere, the Marquis of Dewsbury, the heir to the Duke of Northmere. Adena finds herself in a predicament she tries to get out of by herself. Luke finds her and rescues her from her own foolishness. At this point, Luke decides to keep a secret from Adena so he can spend more time with her. As they get to know each other they become enamored with each other. They spend the night enraptured with each other. In the morning, Adena does not hear from Luke any more of his amorous declarations and is heartbroken. She makes assumptions, he makes assumptions and everything gets messed up. When Adena finds out about the secret Luke harbored, she is furious and runs away from him. She returns to her friend’s home. Luke does not know where she is staying and has no way to contact her. He speaks to his good friend and gets some clever advice. Luke acts on it. When Adena become aware of it, she is touched and hope rekindles in her heart. Do they have a chance at lifelong happiness? I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Marooned with a Marquis is the fourth book in Murdoch’s Ravishing Regencies series. Wow! What a ride! I couldn’t put this novella down. When Adena Garland gets stranded on a deserted island by the evening tides, she is rescued by a dashing stranger and they must spend the night together to survive. “She looked at him, and her cheeks flamed even deeper as the thought crossed her mind, the more she noticed just how handsome he was. Tall, with chestnut hair that was a little too long to be fashionable, broad shoulders and a grin that none of her words seemed to have wiped from his face.”
Murdoch very quickly drew me into this tale of romance and deception. There are a number of sex scenes in the book that are quite steamy. I adored the cover. I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.
I found this book to be very entertaining. Loved Adena and the fact that she really used her mind but was also open to love. Luke is a very funny character too as he can’t stand the thought of being shackled like his friends yet that’s exactly what happens. Very sweet and funny romance.
Good story. You feel the angst of the characters. I received an arc of this book.
Very readable!
Adena is a fiery red head with a temper to match who is not afraid to go after what she wants. Luke initially thinks he can put one over with her and is very surprised when she takes control of their so-called marooned situation. He also tends to think of how he would like to act with her but tends not to do so resulting in many a lost opportunity.
This is an intense love story where emotion and passion flow freely and quickly.
The two fall in love and there were very unexpected twists in this story just when I didn’t expect them and this made it all the more interesting.
I loved the characters, the way their minds worked and how they related to each other, making this a very enjoyable and interesting read and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.
I read an Advance Reader Copy of this ebook and my review is voluntary and unbiased.