Very sweet and emotional read with fully realized three-dimensional characters. The hero has a surprising limitation that humanizes him more than your typical male lead in a historical romance. There are moments that bring the reader close to tears for the couple as they struggle to surpass multiple obstacles and learn to trust one another throughout the story. Highly Recommended.

This is my first book by this author. I didn't read the other titles in the series, so I can safely say this works as a stand-alone.

March Lawson has been taking care of her siblings ever since their parents died. Unable to contact their guardian to release funds that are needed to run her little brother's estate and put food on their table, she is driven to desperate means to access the dowry that cannot be released to her without her guardian's approval...
Unbeknown to him, Michael Cavensham has inherited the guardianship of the Lawson siblings from his uncle. When he is alerted that he has apparently approved of payment to the eldest Lawson, he is determined to find the embezzler, stunned to find a starving family in dire need of help...

At first, I really enjoyed this book. I really liked that both hero and heroine were unusual and complex: March, working hard on a farm while raising her three siblings after their parents' death, was a wonderfully strong heroine who I could respect even though her desperation makes her steal someone's identity to get to the funding she needs to buy food for her family (don't worry, she doesn't steal the money, she "just" uses someone else's signature to access her dowry because her legal guardian is not reacting to any of her pleas for help). Surprisingly, this didn't make me dislike her, because her circumstances and what drives her to this action are explained very well. I liked that she was actually tall, physically strong, and capable of caring for her siblings all on her own. I found her independent and strong without being annoying, and liked that after everything she has been through she was still able to trust Michael enough to let him help her.
Michael too, was a nice character. I liked how he managed to work around his problem (view spoiler), and how he learned to trust March enough to tell her about it.

But, unfortunately, there were some things that kept me from enjoying this book.

First: I never really understood how Michael inherited the financial responsibility to the Lawsons and how March's letters to his (diseased) uncle and predecessor weren't forwarded to him. At some point I stopped questioning things and just went with it.
Second: I found the evil cousin and all his many plots to make the Lawson family miserable a bit too much. I thought the plot had enough drama without any of his machinations.
Third: Michael's brother. While I liked Michael, and found his sister and parents wonderful, the brother's attempts to keep March and Michael apart were, again, just too much. I get that he was trying to protect Michael against anyone taking advantage of him, but I don't like how he went about this.

And then there were the last 20%. I really liked the first half of the book. I really did. I loved how Michael and March slowly started to trust one another, and when they finally opened up to each other and got engaged at around 70%, I was more than happy! But the reminder of the book I found too crammed with people getting between them, lying, and manipulating them into a separation. For all his protestations of loving March, Michael was sure quick to believe the absolute worst of her there for a while. It made it hard to believe their hasty reconciliation in my opinion. But that's on me, because I really really REALLY don't like this sort of forced drama. Also, their marriage in the epilogue place exactly one day after their reconciliation. Even for the first son of a Duke, that would have required a special license, just saying.

Anyway. If you're looking for a romance novel that is not quite as light and fluffy as your average historical romance, this might be the book for you! Don't let my grumpiness dissuade you from it!

While this book was not without it’s flaws, it was a satisfying read. The author really capatured the emotional journey of the two main characters. I could feel the angst each felt before they achieved their happily ever after—a few tears may have been shed! The heroine might have forgiven a little too quickly for my taste, but it was believable in the context of the story. was my first read from this particular author but will not be my last—I will now look to find her backlist and read away.

Get the Kleenex ready. I had several good cries while reading The Luck of the Bride. Michael has a secret that he hides from everyone but his brother. It blinds him to the truth that is right in front of him.
March is so caring, it shows in everything that she does. The closeness that she shares with her siblings made this an even better book.

The Luck of the Bride⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Janna MacGregor

Upon the death of her parents, March Lawson finds herself the head of her family at a young age. She unflinchingly assumes her responsibilities and pushes on. She resorts to embezzlement after she has repeatedly asked for help from the caretaker of their finances.

She has been forging the signature of the Marquess of McCalpin to take money from her own inheritance.
When she is called into London to meet McCalpin her whole life changes. Michael Cavensham is a handsome brute that holds his own secrets.

This story holds several serious and lighthearted mysteries. As a read I could not put this story down with the twists and turns that were unraveling. Hats off to Ms MacGregor another great story.

I received a free ARC from Netgalley.

The beginning was engrossing and I really felt along with the heroine and her siblings. The facts behind her 'stealing' made me sympathetic to her situation.

There were times I had to plod past something that I thought was uncharacteristic of the time period and gentle behavior. The H kisses the h while she is being treated for an injury by another person. What?! She is frequently described as lush/luscious even though the family are short on food and she works hard on the farm. No mention is made of preparing the girls for the Season except for clothing--wouldn't they need lessons on deportment and dancing after being stuck in the country without tutors?

If you can suspend disbelief, this story is full of heart and can be enjoyed.

By: Janna McGregor

Length: 384 pages

Acquired: NetGalley

Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperback’s

Language: English

Setting: An 1813 Victorian romance in Leyton and London, England.



The Story:

March Lawson was a 17-year-old girl who became the guardian and head of her estate after her parents passing. She had a 1, 9, 10-year sibling to care for. Normally a viscount’s daughter would prepare her gowns and ready herself for her introduction to society. In one night March Lawson went from a child and turned into an adult to properly care for her siblings. After 8 long years of writing letters to the Lord that was suppose to care for her March learned how to care for her farm, raise her siblings, and make sure that their estate is in pristine condition for her youngest sibling to take over when he becomes of age. As March and her siblings grew, the eyes of her wicked cousin threaten to take over her estate, their trust funds, and the title that rightfully belongs to her youngest brother. In order to protect them March does something she never thought she could do, she writes fraudulent checks and embezzles money from her own dowry until she can figure out how to ward off her cousin and properly care for her siblings. Until the trustee’s she’s pretending to figure it out and sends her a letter to explain himself. Where he falls irrevocably enchanted with this tall, broad, strong, and intelligent woman.



Michael or formally known as McCalpin of Marquees has never held the idea of woman as more than just a trapper. Being the heir of a wealthy family there are many expectations of him to fulfill. However, at a young age, he learns that he’s different from his siblings. Doing his best to cover the truth Michael works hard on hiding his secret and becoming the best Marquees and heir to the duchy he can possibly be. Michael has never known of poverty or thought much of it. He prefers to live out his position as the heir of a duke and enjoy the ride until he becomes Duke of Langham. That is until he hears wind of Lawson’s family missing funds. He calls the head of the Lawson family to visit him in London to explain the missing funds that he as their fund's trustee did not sign for. Little does he know Michael would meet the only woman he’s ever met that will test him, challenge him, and captivate him in every single sense. But surely their love couldn’t work, right? He’s an heir and she’s a viscount’s daughter though she neither dresses or acts the part. Will they find love? and will it be worth it?



The Review:
I absolutely adored this book. I loved how March a tall, broad, farming girl who is still an honorable daughter of a viscount shapes herself to put the needs of her family before her own. She works hard and excels with numbers and often finds comfort in bookkeeping. What would normally take a person two days March could finish it in a few hours. March is loyal, kind, patient, and never places herself first until she keeps her promise. Her promise to make sure her sisters are introduced into society and marry off to a wealthy man so that she can raise her youngest brother and heir to their estate so that he too can live a beautiful life. A life that she know’s she may not be welcomed in. At the age of 25 viscount’s daughters are to be wed. With the stress of her family’s estate, their farm, and her siblings future March hasn’t had the time to think of anyone else other than them. She holds no regret or hatred towards her siblings she pours nothing but pure love towards them to ensure their lives are cared for. Here comes Michael a lovely man that any woman would adore is absolutely captivated by March. He’s never met a woman that loved him for him. He’s used to women seeking out his title or his wealth as an attraction. But not March, her blind loyalty and respect cause her to fall in love with her David. However, love never comes easy there are always people that will try to intervene. Which will happen to March and Michael will they overcome it? or will it tear them apart forever?

Let's focus on the supporting characters! I HAVE NOT LOVED SO MUCH SUPPORTING CHARACTERS AS I DO IN THIS NOVEL! High society English noblemen and woman are often described as uptight, selfish, solely focus on their reputation. They won’t help a soul other than the people that could help build them in their high society. It’s a real treat to see the opposite happen in this book. These beautiful and handsome Cavensham family took in March and her family. Helped care for them to ensure that they would be taken cared of and to alleviate the stress that’s been placed on March as a child. They are as loyal as March is with her family. And I LOVE HOW THE LAWSON SIBLINGS ARE PORTRAYED! Julia even as she’s older her worries and concerns for her sister never changed “Who would care for March?” Faith her kind, loyal, and intellect carries her also support March no matter the cause. And precious Bennett though he is just 9 year’s old he cares deeply for all of his siblings and as the heir takes the responsibility as the man of the house to care for each of them. Even when March was sent away to their home in Leyton, Bennett sweet Bennett told Michael to care for his sisters and that he would go to his eldest to care for her.

Some of my favorite quotes from this novel:

“Nonsense, March,” Emma commanded. “My brother will for it. Tell me, when is your next ball?” - Emma

“With all due respect, my lord, I’m the only man she can rely on now.” - Bennett

“She scoffed her denial and fought to get her traitorous body under control.” - March



I couldn’t add the beautiful love quotes just yet, it’ll surely spoil the novel.



Rate: 5/5

I requested to read this book off Net Galley this afternoon and it's been a delightful read this evening. Though it's the third book in the series, it's a standalone that sheds light on the resilience of a young maiden named March Lawson. When her parents die and she's unable to hear from her guardian, she takes the role of providing and protecting her three siblings and one of them is embezzling by forging David's signature to gain access to funds in her trust.
It's a well told story with characters some robust and lively and each contributing to the plot as the story develops. David and March's romance blossoms as the story goes and though it pained me that she was often the one frowned upon and suspected, I found their love quite interesting.
This was definitely great company this evening. It's given historical romance or shall I term it regency romance quite a refreshing appeal.

This was an original story and I loved the themes of sacrifice and how far the heroine would go for her family. I also liked that the protagonist was presented as clever and continually delivered on her intelligence. I would read more by this author.

The Luck of the Bride’s synopsis was alluring; I looked forward to the melodrama ready to unfold. Unexpectedly, as my eyes swam through narration, my insides seized. I felt cold; incredulity became my closest relation and horror its cousin.
As the narrator, March, released her inner diatribe for the reader to witness-- in a book set in the earliest parts of the 1800s-- she used the phrase 'aka'. I am now going to stop and let that fact alone stand in for the rest of my inner thoughts and feelings towards this books presence in historical fictional literature.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a terrific story that proves that crime really DOES pay! In this third book of this series, March is the eldest of four children of and English lord and his wife who died due to an enfluenza outbreak. At the young age of fifteen March, along with just a couple of family servants, is left to be the head of her family. After several years, and no assistance from her father’s assigned
trustee, she takes matters into her own hands to secure the funds necessary to survive.
Lord Michael is the ducal heir now tasked with the financial trust of March and her siblings. He and his brother have noted a few accounting irregularities which brings them straight to March. March takes his responsibility quite seriously as trustee and goes a step further to become their legal guardian. He brings them all to London to give the sisters a season and their young lordling brother an education.
This is where the intrigue and plot thickens as the antagonist, who wants control of March, her siblings, and their size able funds, decides to take action. There is also a conflagration of heat building between Michael and. arch, and a host of other characters that add color to the tale.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and highly recommend this book and the series to historical romance readers who enjoy intrigue and definite heat and emotion with their hea.

This novel was a great read!! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters.

4.5 Stars!! I loved 95% of this book! The other 5%, not loving it! Everything was forgiven just way too easily at the end & that just made me super frustrated! Where’s all the groveling from Michael?! March forgave him so easily that it ruined her for me! And I still wonder what ever happened to the nasty girl, Lady Miranda- wasn’t she supposed to call on March to apologize? Other than that, this book was fantastic! I loved reading this whole series! Definitely worth reading! 100% recommend this book! Now I want William’s story(Michael’s brother) and March’s sisters stories next!!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

March Lawson was made head of the family at a very young age and took her responsibility seriously. Her sisters and brother, the heir to the title, knew her love and constancy was boundless.
Errors by their parents put them in dire straits and March found ways to survive....until she made a mistake that called them to their guardian's protection.
It seemed to be for the best, but several different factions, who did not have their best interest at heart interfered and ruined March's freshly born hopes.
Through the intercession of new friends and old, her innocence was proven and she got loving Lord at the end.
This tale of despair, hope, friendship and love, woven with a bit of mystery, and detailing the opulence of the ballroom is sure to delight any historical romance fan.
I was delighted to find the ARC available on Netgalley and jumped at the chance to peruse it.

Engaging characters, great story. I love how hard March works to keep her siblings together. Great supporting cast of characters

I received this novel as an ARC from net galley and the publisher. Thank you!!
I have read the first novels in this series and I have enjoyed this novel as well. I enjoyed the plot and the characters and the little bit of mystery in the novel. March Lawson lost her parents at 16 and has been bringing up her siblings for the last 8 years. They have been struggling since their guardian has not helped them in the least. The Marquess of McCalpin has become the executor and March has written to him for funds they need with no reply. March begins to pose as the Marquess of McCalpin to acquire funds from her trust, until he finally catches her. Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, and the heir to a dukedom does not know what to make of this woman. He is intrigued by her and does not want to press charges but wants to take responsibility for her family after he sees their living conditions. Michael has struggled with numbers his entire life, something that many people have difficulty with while March is great with numbers. Michael keeps this a secret since it would ruin his family. March wants to pay Michael back but he refuses and brings them to his family home in London. At first March is frustrated about his more active role, but he respects her and leaves he decisions to her regarding her siblings. Michael and March begin to fall in love with each other. However, when someone comes with disturbing news about March, their relationship is impacted greatly. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles to get the happiness they both desire?

Poor little girl. And the baby who will never know his parents.

Omigod, I'm dying! The author had me fooled. Viscount, indeed.

Can you really steal from yourself?

A nobleman who can't count is just asking to get cheated.

I would so slap him. She knows how old she is!

Aww, William has always been a good brother, it seems. That lady should be hung up by her toes!

Poor thing has PTSD from Faith's fall.

This is really romantic, except for, you know, the blood.

He just walked right into her house, and she doesn't even scream?

And there he goes, ruining the moment...

Stupid ton. Chin up, Faith. Besides, it looks like you've caught the eye of a certain doctor.

Ugh, why is that guy everywhere? But drinking isn't the answer to everything either McCalpin.

Girls, if your men believe this idiot's lies over your own sister, you don't want them as husbands.

Bennett is nine-going-on-twenty-nine, I swear.

Could they have been re-marrying?

Gah, men are dumb. Bennett is smarter than all these men put together.

Suck it, Rupert.

I like that they showed compassion for whodunit.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Janna MacGregor has once again impressed me with her storytelling abilities with The Luck Of The Bride. Not only that, she's presented it in a well-written book filled with phenomenal characters. March is the oldest of the four orphans in her family. Their small family was left to struggle on their own and mostly ignored by guardian and trustee until she was forced to forge the trustee's signature to withdraw funds from her dowery. Michael steps in when he learns his signature has been forged. He tries to manage this small family while hiding his own secret. March and Michael's story is loaded with drama, humor, suspense and spice. I loved this book from the first page till the last and look forward to reading my next book by Janna MacGregor. The Luck Of The Bride is book 3 of The Cavensham Heiresses Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher to read in exchange for a fair review. The Luck of the Bride is the third book in Janna MacGregor’s series The Cavensham Heiresses. It can be read as a stand alone but this is an excellent series so I recommend reading them all. March Lawson’s life was turned upside down 8 years ago when at the age of 17 she became responsible for her younger siblings after her parents death from influenza. After numerous request for funds are ignored by their guardian March is forced to forge his signature in order to access her own trust so that she can feed and care for siblings. Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of of McCalpin has struggles of his own and once he becomes aware of situation created by his predecessors neglect he acts quickly to rectify the problems. This a truly wonderful story about love between not only the main characters but also between siblings and parents and children. There is a nasty villainous cousin who’s machinations add twists and turns and a few tears to the road to HEA that kept me up reading late into the night. I was delighted to read this book and can’t wait for the next one. Quite steamy, publishing date May 1, 2018 #TheLuckOfTheBride #NetGalley

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When I read a book I look for certain points ,
What reactions do I have to the situations , characters, writing style etc.
My answers in this case are simple
The situations were perfect , I’ve laughed, cried , shouted at my kindle , but all these were the emotions I would expect from one of Janna’s books .
The characters had depth and personality, so much that I really felt for them when things went wrong or found myself smiling in times of joy .
The writing style was addictive, I could not put it down , now I’m off to read more by this author.
Definitely worth five stars in my mind , and highly recommended!
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own