Once Upon a Marquess
Grade : A

I took this book with me on a recent trip abroad, and I must say it made the 14-hour plane ride go by faster. Judith Worth and Christian Trent, the Marquess of Ashford, are a delicious pair. They knew each other well growing up, as Christian was close to Judith’s brother Anthony, and they fell more than a little bit in love. Then Christian had to testify when Anthony and Judith’s father were tried for treason, ultimately inciting Judith’s father to commit suicide and forcing Anthony to flee England. Now Judith has to raise her younger siblings on her own, eking out a living making clockwork designs. She’s recently amassed enough money to distribute some to her sisters’ accounts for dowries, but needs help to do it anonymously. Although she’s hesitant, Judith asks Christian for help, and abruptly finds him on her doorstep offering support, in spite of their estrangement.

Both Christian and Judith have clearly been suffering over the last few years, and it’s a pleasure to see how they bring each other back to life. Although seemingly straight-laced, more time in Christian’s presence allows Judith to loosen up and be herself without pretense. Christian, too, is obviously more relaxed around Judith. He seems to struggle with something along the lines of obsessive-compulsive disorder, about which he is clearly very uncomfortable and which forces him to stay guarded around most people. As they work together to deal with Judith’s family issues, Christian and Judith remember just how and why they suited each other in the past.There is truly a sense of puzzle pieces fitting back into place, the romance develops so naturally. Yet again, Courtney Milan has delivered a stellar romance.

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Reviewed by Alexandra Anderson
Grade : A

Sensuality: Warm

Review Date : June 19, 2016

Publication Date: 12/2015

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Alexandra Anderson

College student by day. Book enthusiast around the clock. With any luck I'll eventually be able to afford food AND books. But I've got my priorities straight.
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