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When The Marquess Met His Match: An American Heiress in London Mass Market Paperback – Oct. 29 2013

by Laura Lee Guhrke (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 476 ratings
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In the first of a dazzling new series, USA Today bestselling author Laura Lee Guhrke introduces London's most renowned matchmaker—and a scoundrel intent on seducing his way to the altar.

She's the matchmaker . . .

Lady Belinda Featherstone's job is to guide American heiresses to matrimony, and away from men like Nicholas, Marquess of Trubridge. But the charming, disreputable marquess needs a wealthy bride, and he hires Belinda to help him find one. Her task seems easy: find that scoundrel the sort of wife he so richly deserves. But Nicholas's hot, searing kiss soon proves her task will be anything but easy.

He's the perfect match . . .

Nicholas plans to wed a rich, pretty young darling to restore his fortune, and he's happy to pay a marriage broker to help him. But one taste of Belinda's lips and Nicholas's sensible scheme to marry for money goes awry, and he yearns to show his beautiful matchmaker he's the perfect match . . . for her.

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    American Heiress in London
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    384 pages
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  4. Publisher
    Avon
  5. Publication date
    Oct. 29 2013
  6. Dimensions
    10.64 x 2.44 x 17.15 cm
  7. ISBN-10
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This delightful, well-written story filled with characters who develop nicely is sure to be a treat. — Library Journal

“Graced with an abundance of memorable characters and rich in lush sensuality, WHEN THE MARQUESS MET HIS MATCH is pure reading bliss.” — Booklist (starred review)

“A delicious, sensual read about two good people rediscovering themselves and their belief in love.” — BookPage

“Guhrke enchants with a charming tale of a rogue and a prim widow who are at odds until a surprising passion changes the course of their lives.” — Romantic Times BOOKclub - 4 stars

About the Author

Laura Lee Guhrke spent seven years in advertising, had a successful catering business, and managed a construction company before she decided writing novels was more fun.  A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Laura has penned over twenty-five historical romances. Her books have received many award nominations, and she is a two-time recipient of romance fiction’s highest honor: the Romance Writers of America RITA Award. She lives in the Northwest with her husband and two diva cats. Laura loves hearing from readers, and you can contact her via her website: www.lauraleeguhrke.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 006211817X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (Oct. 29 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062118172
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062118172
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 453 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.64 x 2.44 x 17.15 cm
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New York Times Bestselling author Laura Lee Guhrke spent seven years in advertising, had a successful catering business, and managed a construction company before she decided writing novels was more fun. The author of many historical romances, Laura has received many literary awards, including romance fiction's highest honor, the Rita Award. When she's not writing, Laura spends her time skiing down the slopes and wakeboarding across the lakes of her beautiful home state of Idaho. She loves hearing from readers, and you may write to her by visiting her website: www.lauraleeguhrke.com.

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Paragraphs and Petticoats
4.0 out of 5 stars First book by this author
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2014
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I enjoyed this book all the way up till about 84% then I started to lose a bit of interest. There were a few scenes that were repetitive and personally had they just had the one.. it would have kept the pace nicely. It was a good book, though and I look forward to reading the next in the series. This is the first time I have read this author.
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Bree Yardley
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous romance
Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2016
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Belinda is a matchmaker, but won't match just anybody. She wants to be sure the matches she makes are good for both parties.
So when a dissolute Marquess asks her to find him a wife, at first she refuses. Until he blackmails her into accepting him a as a client.
I loved these two characters, their journeys were beautifully executed and their romance beautifully told.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, wonderful, sigh-inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013
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I loved this book. I lost a lot of sleep staying up to finish this one ….. The plot is not outstandingly different, and a bit predictable, but it’s the author’s telling of the story that makes it unique. H and h are at odds with each other, but Nicholas needs Belinda’s talents to help him out of a bad situation. They have an initial attraction that both try very successfully to deny. They challenge each other, and their competitive banter is witty and clever. At times I felt like waving my “Team Nicholas” or “Team Belinda” flag…..

The story takes place over time, and I loved this. No instant declarations of love, no instant orgasms to pave the way. The author allows the H and h’s love to be developed, and the passion and tension build in a very satisfying and believable way. Slow growth of passion makes for such a good story.

The dialogue was wonderful – very witty, very charming. I loved Nicholas in spite of his rakish behavior- he has such a good heart when you peel off the layers he uses to protect himself from life’s disappointments. Belinda’s pretty cool, too – poor girl wound up in such a loveless marriage through no fault of her own. Young and trusting, she marries the wrong guy and is left emotionally and physically abandoned, which further taints her ability to ever believe she could trust or love again. All in all, it was a very believable situation.

My only criticism is the use of what seemed like modern-day-phrasing in a 19th century context. “Elephant in the room” – did they really say that back then? Anyway, every now and then something would be said that seemed a little too modern, but it wasn’t significant enough to impact on the flow of the story, so it was easy to overlook.

Good author- I will definitely seek out more of her stories, and I look forward to the next story in this series. Very interesting people, and good story-telling.
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Mrs CM Rodgers
5.0 out of 5 stars A recommended read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2014
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A romping good read by an author I like.
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Judge Tabor
4.0 out of 5 stars Likeable Hero and Heroine
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014
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Our Hero - Nicholas, Marquess of Trubridge, heir of the Duke of Lansdowne: Nicholas has a very spotty past - perhaps not all his fault, but he has chosen to do his own thing and not allow Society to rule his life choosing instead to spend most of his time in Paris. Having been on the outs with his father - the Duke of Lansdowne for the past several years, mostly due to his cold father's manipulation in his life, Nicholas suddenly finds himself in dire need of a wife - a very rich wife. For indeed, his father has cut him off from the income due him from his mother's trust until he marries and marries well - to the point that his father has made up a list of all the qualities in a wife that will suit and Nicholas must follow these requirements in order to begin receiving any income. Nicholas will have none of it and decides to marry the wealthy wife he will choose and flaunt his choice in his father's face.

Our Heroine - Lady Belinda Featherstone: Belinda is considered to be the finest marriage broker in England by American wealthy families who are seeking a title for their marriageable daughters. Belinda's passion for her job comes from her own past - at the age of 17 she was a wealthy heiress living in her home land of American when she was sought out by her former husband, The Earl Featherstone. Belinda made the mistake of falling head over heels and accepted Featherstone's proposal only to have her heart broken when he took her to London, continued in his rakehell ways after marriage and spent all her money on gambling, mistresses and whatever - then died. He refused to leave her any funds in his will and she is determined that none of her protegees will suffer the same grief and heartache she suffered.

The Story: Nicholas comes to Belinda's home seeking her aid in finding him a wife. She soundly rejects him based on his disreputable character. They have a war of words and Nicholas departs in some consternation not being accustomed to women refusing him much of anything. At this point, he doesn't realize that when Belinda looks at him, she is reminded all too well of her deceased husband. Nicholas knows he must live on credit or take out a loan from one of his friends to make his way until he can find a wife. Nicholas and Belinda go back and forth until she finally agrees to help him if he will promise to leave one of her primary protegees, Rosalie, alone.

As time goes on, Nicholas and Belinda are more than attracted to one another and eventually everything begins to bomb. Nicholas is having second thoughts about his life and Belinda begins to think perhaps Nicholas isn't a replica of her own deceased husband after all. Parts of this book are very sweet and tender. I particularly enjoyed the way that Nicholas begin to rethink his life and what he wanted out of it. Belinda helps him see that he must take some responsibility for the way his life has turned out and not blame everything on his father. Enjoyable read.
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Anne Elliot
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2014
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I did enjoy this book but it was definitely missing something for me. Looking forward to the other American Heiress books and hope the LLG can get her mojo back.
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