Fun, passionate read! A delicious friends to lovers romp. Evie wants Richard to have forever, Richard wants Evie but not for marriage. A head strong lady can she bring the Marquess to his knees? A dark man on the edge of decency, can he keep her at arms length? Such an enjoyable read with real life problems and issues brought to light. Evie is a wonderful character with a kind heart and compassionate soul. Richard is a hardened but equally compassionate man- for those he deems deserving. Strong secondary from previous books lead to a fun and winding road to their happily ever after! Regency romance with passion, flirting, inuendos, and some interesting twists.

This was a wonderful friends to lovers story with vivid, engaging characters, a well-written plot that held my interest and richly detailed scenery that easily drew me into the "picture". The chemistry between Evie and Richard was undeniable, and the sexual tension fairly crackled off the pages. This novel fully satisfied my historical hankerings!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley & Entangled Publishing, LLC in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

A good read but not one of her best. I went four stars for it is slightly unique in the story of taking in the bastard child. However, the roller coaster of emotions was very hard for me to handle. The setup of the relationship and the emotional ties in this book were done in a great way. The reader is never at a loss as to why the feelings are there only if it will ever go forward and stay going forward. I enjoyed the fact that the poor and underprivileged were a forefront in the story and had people with hearts that actually cared. I would think also that during that historical time with all the inbuilt prejudices of having your bastard children anywhere around the ton, that this was indeed a great way of writing this one. I enjoyed it and only had the small problem with the roller coaster of emotions being on again and off again. I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna

How to Marry a Marquees
by Stacy Reid
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Talk about being pole axed, poor guy didn't see it coming!
Lady Evie Chesterfield has always admired her older brothers best friend - Richard Maitland the Marquees of Westfall. Things changed for her when he found her casting up the contents of her stomach and crying because a certain Duke who was old enough to be her father was interested in making her his wife. When he gave her some friendly advice on how to not be the perfect lady by passing gas and belching, a special bond of friendship was born between them, even though he secretly lusted after her. Through every stage in his life she was there ,when he openly adopted his illegitimate daughter she truly accepted his decision- she was there to support him and when everyone shunned him she was there, and Evie fell more in love with Richard she was his rock of salvation even though he had not realized it...yet.

Richard Maitland bought his commission when the woman he was in love with refused to marry him even though she was carrying his child. A child she lied that she lost, only to give her to an orphanage.
Through out all his pursuits and his life taking a course that keeps him on the fringes of society Evie has always been his best friend and confidant never judging him. He has always felt this burning passion for her, but not being able to explore his feelings has him keeping his distance. Until she asks for lessons in seduction, beginning with a kiss, a most life altering one.

This was such an emotionally charged story Evie wasn't the belle of the ton that Richard had believed at first, she was a true heroine doing her best to win over the very stubborn Richard even attempting to abduct the silly man at gunpoint. The best part was when Richard gave up and finally gave in to his emotions. There are so many layers of emotions that when they slowly come away their very hearts are laid bare. Fast paced and poignant! An enjoyable read!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher through NetGalley for my honest unbiased opinion?

I can't put my finger on it but like the title 'Again the Magic' by Lisa Kleypas (yes I just dared to invoke the name of one my all time favorite authors), Stacy Reid has endeared her way on to my Top 10 Historical Romance Writers list. While this isn't necessarily my favorite story ('Sins of a Duke' holds that honor), Reid still has the perfect mix of character background, motivations, angst and resolution.

Evie Chesterfield has avoided matrimony for quite some time, a real feat considering she is so sought after. Much to her family's distress she holds out on a match due to her love for her brother’s friend, Richard Maitland, Marquess of Westfall.

Due to a tragic event in his own life, Richard has a heart of gold towards those ostracized by the ton . He is cynical of love and those in high society. While he is infatuated with Evie he still puts her in an undeserving preconceived category.

When Evie no longer has a choice about marriage she has to convince Richard, through seduction, that she is worth the risk to his heart.

What I love about this story and others Reid has written, is there is no magic wand that makes all difficulties go away. The characters need to work through their pain and often you get the impression that there will be more battles in their future. There is a realism of feelings in this fiction work. I can't wait for many more to come!

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Just when you think all story lines have been exhausted it is refreshing to be proven in error. This is a well told historical romance which will leave you wondering just how dense the hero can be and what will it take to open his proverbial eyes. If you enjoy tales with strong independent minded heroines this is a story you will enjoy.

I have rated this book 4.25 stars.

I obtained an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

Since reading the first Wedded by Scandal book, Accidentally Compromising the Duke, I have been on tenterhooks for Evie and Westfall’s story. Stacy Reid did not disappoint. How to Marry a Marquess has it all: bright dialogue, meltingly sensual scenes, and a romance you can root for. I adored it.

What I liked best about Evie and Westfall’s relationship is that it is six years in the making. Ms. Reid takes readers on a journey that starts with a less than glamorous (but quite funny) initial meeting. Even though they’re immediately attracted to one another, the two of them are friends for years before the main story develops. I loved the chemistry Evie and Westfall had both as friends and lovers. The sexual tension was utterly delicious and their dialogue brightened up the page and made How to Marry a Marquess practically speed by.

While it’s clear to everyone that Evie and Westfall would make a great match, things aren’t so easy for them. Westfall’s life took a turn when he found and rescued his illegitimate daughter, Emily. Emily changed Westfall’s outlook on life and his patience for the hypocrisy of high society is limited. The fact that he loves his daughter and the other children he adopted made me melt, but his actions have made him a pariah in society. While he doesn’t care that his name has been dragged through the mud, he’s so protective of Evie that he won’t give them a chance because he doesn’t believe that the darling of society could be an outcast. Westfall’s passion for social reform made me love him, but I did want to shake him a time or two because he makes assumptions about Evie and what she does or does not think. Neither he nor Evie are perfect and that means that – even though they both have hearts of gold – they don’t always say or do the right thing. But even when they screw up, they mean well and Ms. Reid shows us why each acts the way they do. And all the ups and downs are totally worth it because their happily ever after is wonderfully romantic.

How to Marry a Marquess is the third Wedded by Scandal book, but it can easily be read as a standalone. As happened Accidentally Compromising the Duke, I made the mistake of trying to read this story on my lunch break, which was a terrible plan. Ms. Reid’s writing is so entertaining that if you have to put the story down, you’re counting the hours until you can get back to it. I love a good friends-to-lovers story and Evie and Westfall’s is simply fantastic.

when richard maitland, the marquess of westfall first met evie chesterfield he knew that she was not for him. she was too young. too innocent. too good. he'd already been burned by what he thought was love once. and he'd already vowed to never marry and never let his heart get involved again.

and sure there were moments where he wondered. where he yearned for more with evie. but those close calls only served to reaffirm his resolve. he wasn't going to give evie a chance for anything real. but what he doesn't count on is the pressure on evie to finally marry. she's a young woman of the ton, her duty is to get married. not only because it is what is expected, but also because it is the only way for her to pay her way. daughters are financial burdens until they marry and become someone else's problem.

in how to marry a marquess, evie decides it's finally time to take matter into her own hands. she's never fully understood richard's hesitation. she knows in her heart of hearts that he feels the same love for her as she does for him. he tries to keep her at arm's length, but he's been denying himself for so long it's only a matter of time before she wears him down.

and even still he doesn't have it in him to believe that evie is strong enough to stand up to society by his side. and part of his doubt stems from his need to protect her from those who would cut her. but part of it is also his inability to trust anyone but himself. and it's this distrust that almost kills evie. realizing how little he thinks of her breaks her heart. and the thing of it is, she could almost understand how deep his damage is, but he knows her. he is the one person she has shared all of herself with, and if that is not enough then nothing will be.

but when the prospect of losing evie forever is forced on richard, he realizes that he's been criminally stupid and unfair. he loves evie. she loves him. they can withstand anything society throws at them. he just has to have enough faith to believe that together they are stronger than they are apart. and while his scars run deep, the deepest cut to his heart would be losing evie for good, and so he must redeem himself. and when he does, it's pretty spectacular.

'How to Marry A Marquess' by Stacy Reid is Book Three in The "Wedded by Scandal" series. This is the story of Evie Chesterfield and Richard Maitland. I have read (and Loved!) the other books in this series but feel this is easily a standalone book.
Evie first met Richard when she was almost 16 years of age. Richard is her brother's friend but she had never met him until she sneaked out one night upset about her parents trying to marry her off to an older Duke. Richard happened upon her when she had been physically sick with upset about her parents plan. Richard and Evie hit is off after he told her how to turn the Duke's attention away from her. They both agreed they would be friends...which they did.
Richard once thought himself in love and wanted to marry the lady but they lady in question had her heart set on a title. Richard at the time was a Second Son and had no such Title. Richard was heart broken and vowed to never marry. Richard does not trust or think that Love is true.
Richard really likes Evie but she is the darling of the Town and of late even with a Title that he inherited he knows being something more that his frined would ruin her. In addition, he doesn't want to loose their friendship...but it hard to keep is desire for her to himself.
I so love the friendship between Richard and Evie an how it slowly build into more. Richard for all his talk of not wanting to love he had a big heart for the less fortunate.
This is a book you will not be able to put down!! Loved it!
Wedded by Scandal:,
Book 1: Accidentally Compromising the Duke,
Book 2: Wicked in His Arms,
Book 3: How to Marry a Marquess,

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Evie, 16, and Richard, 24, meet as she’s throwing up in the garden during a house party. He boldly advises her how to withstand the unwanted pursuit of gentlemen her mother pushes her way. It is really quite inventive and I assure you you’ve not read this before in a romance. At least I haven’t. They immediately become friends and remain so for the next six years.

During this time Richard’s life is turned upside down. He is soon traveling down a path he never anticipated and yet feels strongly about. When society scorns his decisions, Evie remains steadfast as his friend.

This book has a lot of inroads that take you in different directions adding depth to the story as well as the characters. It is a rich, full story that deals with issues that were not only prevalent at the time but still has a message for society today. There is a scene that was actually extremely difficult to read because this author shades it with truth and grit.

I hesitate to share much more of the plot due to its intricacies. However, I will say that it is well written, fast paced while giving plenty of details as to the internal conflicts both the hero and heroine are dealing with, intriguing, humorous, and steamy. Richard is a strong protective hero that is struggling with his past as well as his future while Evie is a bit naïve about what life outside her insulated bubble really entails. The evolution of both of their characters was at times angst filled but beautiful.

I truly enjoyed this book and the lack of one star on my rating is due to the fact that I’m particular about my heroes being only with the heroine once they meet. I understand that is unrealistic, especially considering their age at the time they meet, but I live for the fantasy. Either way, I still cannot recommend this book enough to anyone who enjoys historical romances or anyone who is interested in trying one out.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review

Dual POV
Safety issues – the hero is with other women after meeting the heroine but is celibate the year before they finally come together as a couple
No apparent triggers

This was a great friends to lovers romance. I read and enjoyed the first two books in the series and couldn't wait for Evie and Westfall's story. This was a quick read that completely engaged my emotions the whole way through. I appreciated how complex the characters were and how the grew and changed throughout the story. I liked that the romance was motivated by more than just physical appearances and that it took time for things to develop emotionally.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Stacy Reid adds another novel to the Wedded by Scandal series. Here she introduces us to Lord Richard Maitland, and Lady Evelyn Gladstone. Maitland is a deeply emotionally damaged man, and despite the strong mutual attraction between him and Evie, he is determined that she is not the right woman for him.

This is not the lighthearted romance that the first two books in the series have been. Maitland is a dark character, in contrast to Evie’s relative naivete. Overall, though, an entertaining read.

A good read in author Stacy Reid's Wedded By Scandal series.

I have read this author before and felt this was good too. However this kind of book gets frustrating because of misunderstandings and assumptions made about the other. How could he even expected to marry another? He was going to make the ultimate sacrifice but it would have been worse for her to not be wit him. I did like the characters kindness and ultruism. It was entertaining.

Sexy, sweet, sassy and dramatic. What a great story to get your blood flowing. Friends to lovers. Complicated social divide keep them apart as well as pride. Once again Stacy Reid has delivered a captivate love story. One that will make you laugh and cry, scream and giggle. And leave you wanting more.

A well written, well edited story that has a good plot line and loveable characters. Can't wait to read more Stacy Reid stories

Richard Maitland is the second son of a Duke and dissatisfied with the way his life is. He loves his family but feels he is useless, just the spare. He has hidden the main part of his life from the "ton". Society believes him to be a rogue.
Lady Evie Chesterfield is going to be just sixteen years old when her parents decide who she will marry. A friend of her brother tells her how to avoid the proposal.
Years have gone by and Richard's reputation is worse, but Evie still insists on being his friend.
A lovely and at times emotional view of what life was like just after the Napoleonic war. Maybe this is the start of learning just how much the lower classes do for everyone.
A story of acceptance and discovery. It must surely shame the upper crust of the time into looking after those who gave everything for the good of Britain.
I loved every page

I liked various things about this story. Mainly the relationship between Richard and Evie and their friendship was so cute. I really liked that they could trust each other and talk about everything they wanted. I liked how you could see their friendship growing and becoming so much more. I wish some decisions would have been different but overall they were cute.

I also really liked the children and how Richard took care of 8 children, only one of them his. It was so great and so caring. I wish we could have seen more of his relationship with the other children because we only saw the one with Emily, which also was adorable.

I loved the age gap between them but I do have some notes that when I first started reading I didn't know how it was going to be so when I read Evie was 15 at the beginning of the novel I was in shock. I nearly gave up reading this because I do not enjoy romances with minors and we know Richard is 24 at that time. But I read reviews and it was THEN that I found out there are some time skips in the story which I didn't know beforehand so I decided to continue. But it would have been great to know this in the blurb or something as a warning or else I would have stopped reading it if there wouldn't have been reviews to check that the age will change in various chapters.

What I also didn't enjoy is something related to this and that is Richard's lust to a 15 year old. It's clear he feels lust for her at first sight then he learns of her age and he is like surprised and doesn't want to feel that way, but yet he keeps mentioning so it's obvious he wanted to do things to her at that age. He didn't, okay. But the thoughts were there which I found really not.... good. Again, I do not like romances involving minors and older guys so even hint at one, it's a no-no for me. It would have been better that they would have develop a friendship and not thinking about any type of romance at that point and slowly when they grew older they could have realized something was happening and feelings were appearing for each other. Otherwise it just seems that he has been lusting for her/loving her since she was a child and it doesn't make me feel okay.

Rating 3.5

Lady Evie Gladstone had been friends with Marquess of Westfall, Richard since she was sixteen and he twenty-four. Richard was Evie's brother friend first but the two bonded and had a special connection over the years. As the years passed their feelings had grew and became deeper. Evie came to love Richard and dreamed of being his wife. But Richard had a cynical view of love, he was hurt and betrayed by a woman in his past that he thought he loved and would marry. He was attracted too Evie and cared deeply for her. Richard cherished their friendship but knew that there was a line/boundary that he couldn't cross with her. Plus she was too good, sweet and proper for him. Richard went off to war and Evie became the diamond of the ton.

As years pass they correspond and continue their friendship. One day Richard learns he has a daughter from the woman who betray him. He does something that is so outrageous and against what the ton would ever accept, he acknowledges his daughter and brings her to his home to raise her.

What transpires is Richard fighting his attraction to Evie and believing she would never accept his daughter. Even though Richard cares for her he believes/thinks Evie is somewhat of a snob and the approval and acceptance of the ton is most important to her. Evie in the mean time struggles to understand what she believes/stands up for opposed to the tons and her family. She learns that Richard might marry for his daughter sake, so she can have a Mother figure in her life. Evie is hurt, angry and determined to be that wife to Richard and mother to his daughter. She devises a plan, she asks Richard to teach her how to seduce and entice someone she cares for. Richard struggles with the notion of Evie with someone else but yet can't resist her or the temptation of her.

The story takes off from there with the ebb and flow of their acceptance for each other, communication and development of a deeper relationship. There was misunderstandings, hurt but yet enlightenment of their true feelings and growth of their character.

I found this not to be a true Regency fiction, with the customs and restrictions of the era/time. More a modern version of a "Historical" (if there is such a thing 😬). Not too much Historical accuracy. But I did find it entertaining and engaging read. The characters grew in depth and the plot was engrossing. The time span of when they were not together at times seemed lengthy, but not so much that it took away from the story.

. Lord Richard George Maitland the marquess, found out one of his lovers had a child and she did not tell him. Because of his disregard of society's rules he was shunned. Lady Evelyn Gladstone had loved him since one day before she turned sixteen.
There is intrigue, a little danger and one feisty marquess. I thought the story was truly marvelous, there were a lot of problems and most were of his making, at least the emotional ones. The characters were wonderful and so realistic. Friends were true friends and the children played and were just kids. The Duke of Wolverton was his best friend and only wanted the best for him. I don't want to say to much and ruin a great story. But the author should be commended for her caring and excellent writing skill, which pulls you in and keep your attention until the very end. I am anxious to read Phoebe's story..