Before I read this book, I had never heard of the author, Janna MacGregor. I’m so glad that I stumbled across this book because I thoroughly enjoyed it. MacGregor is now going on my auto-buy list.

The heroine, March Lawson, is left orphaned as a teenager. She is responsible for raising her younger siblings and keeping the family estate afloat. This is made challenging by guardians who are unresponsive to her letters and requests for funds to support the family. As a result, March is left to her own devices. To save her family, she forges the signature of her absent guardian Michael Caversham, the Marquess of McCalpin.

Michael Caversham, the hero, doesn’t realize that his wards and the estate are in such dire straits until it is brought to his attention that someone has been forging his signature to withdraw funds. Shortly after, he meets the spirited March who turns his world upside down.

MacGregor is a wonderful writer. The details of this story are so vivid. There is a lot of chemistry between Michael and March. The author also does a wonderful job of making readers care about the secondary characters (Michael’s parents and March’s siblings).

If you like historical romances, I’d highly recommend this one.

March has struggled to raise her siblings on a small allowance that barely feeds them. She has become a mom to siblings instead of enjoying parties and balls. Old enough to receive her inheritance, she must convince Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin that she is indeed old enough to receive it. Michael, is sympathetic to the Lawson's circumstances. When he discovers she has been forging his signature to acquire her funds, he doesn't have the heart to send her to Newgate. Instead he agrees to become the family's guarding to March's dismay. Sparks fly between the pair but eventually love always finds a way.

Closer to 3 1/2 stars. I LOVED the first 3/4 of the book. I had literal tears running down my face close to the ending. But the last 1/4 of the book, everything was rushed to be tied up. I hated how quickly one was forgiven of such a hurtful episode, things like that should have taken a bit longer to forgive instead of instant forgiveness. March was such a strong willed sister, taking care of her family from such a young age with tons of responsibility. Michael was a nice hero, although I liked his brother almost better. Bennet, I have to say, stole the story for me! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy to read!

March Lawson has been caring for her family after becoming orphaned eight years ago, there are struggling to make ends meet after being abandoned by the solicitors and guardians who were meant to aid her and her siblings. Their farm is more of a drain on their resources so she decides to take matters into her own hands to gain access to her dowry funds in an unorthodox manner. This brings her into conflict with Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin who has responsibility for her funds. Entertaining romance. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have read the previous 2 books from this author, and while I didn't love them I did enjoy the majority of it enough that I wanted to continue with the series. I did like March and even though she did some incredulous things you also feel for what her families has to go thru and you want her to find some relief. I didn't feel she really got it, she had some horrid cousin who just wouldn't let up. Then there was Michael, I am still not really sure about him, he claims he loves her then didn't stand by her..Anyhoo not the best.

This book was a wonderful cozy romance that too me to another world for a little while.

This was a lovely romance with some really touching moments between the characters - they both have their hardships and troubles, and are both very sympathetic characters. The book was fairly insta-love heavy, bu we do see March and Michael spend quality time together getting to know one another, so it's redeemable.

A sweet, light-hearted read with some poignancy at times and laughter at others.

I thought I was over my love for historical romance books as I had tired of reading them whilst I was in the struggles of my reading slump but the publisher had emailed me inquiring whether I was interested in reading this book and I thought "well, I have read the others I might as well continue on" and continue I did and let me say... I LOVED IT!

Reading this book I had no expectations whatsoever and so it took me by surprise when I was so absorbed by the book that I finished it within a day. I found the book to be entertaining, funny, adorable and heart wrenching.

As much as I loved historical romance they have never brought tears (tears of anger and disappointment doesn't count) to my eyes up until this book. I felt for the female protagonist, March Lawson, so much that I just wanted her to be happy because damn it she deserved it! Everything in her life was so unfair and finally... FINALLY she was to achieve happiness with a man she loved but all that was almost robbed from her as she was framed for something that she didn't do and it broke my heart when her lover, Michael Cavensham, doubted her love. Like why GOD DAMN IT!

I didn't expect the book to be so intense for me emotionally. Janna (the author) truly blew my socks off.

Aside from my feelings for the main female protagonist, I must say that I also loved how the author included letters from March's youngest sibling, Lord Bennet Lawson, to Michael. This is because I found it so cute and endearing how he would misspell his words or cross some sentences out because it was grammatically wrong and how some words were misspelled but he had not realized it. It shows his young age. Also, I loved how Bennet as young as he was became a wise and brave young man when it came to the safety and happiness of his sisters especially March. He went to Michael personally and talked to him man to man on the fate of March. It broke my heart because the situation that permitted that meeting was when March was framed and also because as the reader you can see how Bennet has grown from a baby to a fine young man. I felt like a proud parent.

I didn't quite liked the ending though not because it wasn't appropriate nor good but because I wanted March to make Michael suffer a little bit more. The pettiness in me wanted Michael to grovel for March's affections and forgiveness. It has been a daydream of mine where a man chases me across the globe to prove his love so I was hoping it would come to fruition here but alas it didn't but it is fine everything else in the book was completely amazing that I am willing to overlook this slight misgiving I have with the ending.

Another thing that I liked was how the author included dyscalculia (it's a form of dyslexia but with numbers) as well as a gay character in the plot as I felt that it was in line with the changing perceptions of modern readers.

In conclusion, I truly felt that this book was by far the best in the Cavensham Heiresses series. It kicked me in the feels when I least expected it.

The Bad Luck Bride: The Cavensham Heiresses by Janna MacGregor was released on May 2, 2017. I feel that spring and summer are the perfect time for wedding romance novels. The Bad Luck Bride is the debut book of author Janna MacGregor and is a very lovely read that is not your traditional bride that is a light, fluffy story about some bride who keeps having trivial “bad luck”. Instead, Alexander the groom is set on revenge against his friend who ruin the life of his sister by taking his friend’s fiancée. Since he has the financial means to do so, and she happens to be somewhat desperate, this task isn’t a particularly hard feat to manage. What Alexander don’t realize is that it is hard to connect to his bride and build a life together when the marriage is based on deception. MacGregor does a lovely job in creating the characters with intriguing backstory’s that help to create an amazingly wonderful read. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and more from this author.

This is my first book by this author, and I received an ARC from Netgalley for my honest opinion. I would give this 3-1/2 stars because I found Michael's problem an original premise for a Historical Romance. I liked March and Michael, but the story felt a little contrived to me and the ending a little too pat.

The Luck of the Bride by Janna MacGregor March Lawson life hasn't had much luck in it since both of her parents die due to the influenza outbreak. While there are legal Guardians and Trustees to help manage the estate, all ignore her letters and pleas to release the money, until her youngest sibling and future heir come of age, March is in charge. March does what she can for her family and may have done some things that could land her in jail. Finally, a new Trustee falls into her life, Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin and heir to the Duke of Langham and after seeing her and curiosity gets the better of him. Some secrets revealed. Lust and curiosity from March and Micheal make things even more interesting. But the secrets and lies that brought them together attempt to tear them apart. But they finally get it together in the last pages with an HEA.

Quick read. I haven't read any other books from the series, so this works well as a stand-alone novel.

I was offered an e-ARC of this book from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Thanks to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book by Janna MacGregor. A very enjoyable regency romance which in common with other books by this publisher is a bit different from the norm. I recommend this book to any lover of this genre

“Luck is believing your lucky.” –Tennessee Williams

This review features book 3 in The Cavensham Heiresses series. I have not read books 1&2.

Book 1: The Bad Luck Bride [Claire and Alex]
Book 2: The Bride Who Got Lucky [Emma and Nick]
Book 3: The Luck of the Bride [March and Michael]
Book 4: The Good, the Bad, and the Duke [estimated pub Dec 4, 2018]

From the first paragraph, I was gripped by this story. Although it was the third in a series… it worked well as a stand-a-lone. The author did an excellent joy of bringing the previous stories seamlessly into this book. I loved when Claire and Alex [book 1] were in a scene and Emma and Nick [book 2] were adorable. Emma’s friendship and trust went a long way in helping March during her troubles.

We open with the prologue… Lord and Lady Lawson have died from an influenza outbreak, leaving three children… March [barely 16], Faith [11], Julia [10] and the heir Bennet [1-year old]. Due to many mistakes and neglect, the children are nearly starving with a determined March that she will take care for her siblings.

Chapter one opens eight years later and the Lawson situation has now become desperate and no one is answering March’s letters for assistance. In an attempt to get to her trust fund… the roof is leaking, repairs have to be made on the estate, debts to merchants need to be paid… March began forging the signature of co-trustee Marquess of McCalpin in a request for funds.

Michael Cavensham, Marquess of McCalpin, heir to the Duke of Langham, was determined to find out who the embezzler was and what they were doing with the money. His brother William had brought the theft to his attention and they had refused to honor the latest request, which was rather substantial. When Michael arrived at Lawson Court he was stunned at what he found.

“I’m lucky in having found the perfect partner to spend my life with.” –Sara Paretsky

Our author has written a delightful story of survival, loyalty, love, secrets and family. I absolutely fell in love with the Cavensham family… from the Duke and the Duchess to their extended family. They made this story and gave the reader a feeling of “I want to know these people and be friends with them.”

There was angst, as you would expect in a good love story. The villain was clearly defined, and his object would disgust the reader, as we watched his plans unfold. The supporting cast were helpful to our hero as he fought for his love. The angst just tore my heart out… until the last minute and I was afraid all was lost. This was an I CNPID [could not put it down] type of book. I loved it. I look forward to the next book which is expected later in 2018. I loved these guys.

Rating: MA: mature audience, adult themes, explicit sex scenes between consenting adults

I volunteered to read an uncorrected digital galley from the publisher via NetGalley. The views expressed are my own. Projected publishing date May 1, 2018.

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from the publisher.

I liked March as the head of her family and doing all she could do to protect them. Michael as the hero was kind and devoted to his family and the duties to his title. I felt a bit frustrated by Michael toward the end when he and March are wedged apart by circumstances, but he did have reasons for behaving as he did.

I thought the story threads got tied up nicely.

Bennet, March’s brother is an interesting secondary character and I’d be interested in reading his story someday.

Although part of a series, this book is standalone.

The Luck of the Bride by Jana MacGregor is another interesting tale. A historical romance that takes readers deep inside a family's woes. A young girl of 16, eldest daughter, lost her parents. After losing them both, she had to grow up quickly and take care of her family. Two other sisters and a baby brother, plus managing their family estate isn't what March should have been left to do. Yet she took her responsibilities seriously and made do with what they had. Until too much of the burdens were adding upon her shoulders. Now, seeking her inheritance to help her family eat and stay well, she forges a letter. This letter leads March and her siblings into a headfast journey. One that brings trouble, trials, laughter, memories, and maybe, love.

Next, there is Michael. A Marquess who has a heart of gold. All his life he has struggled with a secret. He cannot add or subtract numbers. In fact, he can't do anything with numbers. But he's very smart with reading, arguing, and hard labor. The man helps anyone who needs him. But his brother fears of March using Michael's generosity and kindness for her own personal gain. But as Michael and March hang out together, a path so unknown to them opens up...I was immediately enchanted and deeply engaged.

Jana MacGregor definitely knows how to lure readers, like me, into her world of fiction. The characters were memorizing. Believable, charming, and realistic...they were. I couldn't help but to fall in love with them all especially, March's young brother, Bennett. I hope to read his adult story. He will become a great man one day. This novel, was wonderful. I highly recommend it to all.

The Luck of the Bride 2.5⭐️

March Lawson is an orphan who, for the past eight years, has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. Most women March’s age would be picking out ball gowns for the upcoming season. But March’s focus is not on finding a husband. First, she must devote her energies to just one man: the coldhearted skinflint who refuses to release her inheritance.
Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, is not a heartless man. When he learns that Miss Lawson has been forging his name to procure funds, he can’t bring himself to have her arrested―not when the bold-faced embezzler is so enchantingly beautiful. Instead, McCalpin agrees to visit her home to assess the situation more closely. March has no choice but to accept. But how can she manage the handsome trustee who controls her purse strings―when he tugs at her heart strings as well?

I have read the other books in the series and like them can be read as a stand alone book.

I really enjoyed the first 2/3 of the book dealing with the March struggling to provide for her orphaned siblings. Then in steps the Hero..... rescues the family, falls in love with March, until the evil cousin starts causing trouble and the hero believes the lies.... not very heroic in my book. Then miracles happen and overnight all is forgiven, the real villain is uncovered and the once again happy couple marries.... sheesh I think the ending could have been thought out a little to be less fairy tale and more believable.

I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you NetGalley!

Before I continue into anything about the book, I have to say that this is hands down one of the best regency romances I have ever read, to date. And I've read all your classics. Before being given this ARC in exchange for a genuine and honest review here on my blog, I had never even heard of the author. But after finishing, I ordered the other two books immediately and I cannot wait to receive them.

If you'd like to read them, these are the Amazon and Goodreads links to the summary of this adorable book. March Lawson (and as a Little Women fan, seeing that last name as a first name kept throwing me right off) has been taking care of her little orphan family for years, ignored by everyone who was supposed to take care of them. It takes some illegal forgery and embezzling, for funds rightfully hers, to gain the notice of their guardian. Michael, the Marquess of McCalpin, inherits a basket full of orphaned gentry kittens and doesn't know what to do with them from the start. But with a little trust in his family and a little attraction to the leader of the kittens, he finds his way well enough.

The standout thing in this relationship is the open admittance of trust and love in this relationship. It's what made me buy the other books. So often there's this tragic misunderstanding or overreaction and every time I read a line and closed my eyes and thought we were headed there, we weren't. Everything was made even better than before.

Another thing is the likability of the characters. So often at least one character is absolutely insufferable and lives to make another miserable. I thought we'd face that here too, but yet again it was handled masterfully and with grace. And March was so determined, never upset with her siblings for the motherly role she'd been handed. An easy five stars from me and I can't wait to tell you guys about her other books!

Pre-order The Luck of the Bride today, it comes out May 1st!!

With Luck,

Megan Ann

The Resident Romantic

I thought this book was wonderful. Dimensional characters, interesting plots, steamy scenes - what more can you ask for?

This book gave me the FEELS. I loved it so much and spent the fourth of the book crying. March was such an amazing heroine. She was strong, loyal, and willing to do whatever it took to help her family. I could relate to her on so many levels. Her younger brother, Bennett, was my favorite side character and I hope he'll have a story in the future once he has finished growing up.

Another fun read from author Janna MacGregor. Her characters never disappoint and March and McCalpin were a delight. This is a great book that shows that even when one is dealing with hard times one can find true love.