I'm not a reader that reads historical romance often, but I've seen this author and her books pop up frequently and thought I'd try one. I've very glad I did. Her writing is such that you are transported to that time and place. It just feels right.
I loved her characters. March is a woman trying to hold her family together after the death of their parents, with absolutely no help from anyone. Those who are legally in charge of the siblings and their money and estate have seemingly abandoned them. March goes to extreme and maybe not totally legal means to secure the safety of her siblings.
When Michael, the Marquess of McCalpin discovers that March has been forging his name to secure funds for her family, he must step up to figure out what is going on and to take care of the them. An attraction develops between the two, but trouble is headed March's way. Can they filter out the lies and develop a love with what is left?

I loved this romance from beginning to end! March has cared for her siblings alone for eight years - all their money is tied up in trusts from their parents' deaths and they seem to have been forgotten and ignored by all who were supposed to help them. In desperation, she begins forging signatures on money requests to access her trust to help the family. When the Marquess of McCalpin (Michael) finds out, he sets out to determine who this embezzler is.

Michael has secrets of his own, namely that he can't do math. His brother is his right hand always helping him. He is always afraid of this secret coming out. March is the opposite - she is quite good with numbers. They are a match made in heaven.

I love the relationship between the siblings and their situation is heartbreaking. The story of their luck finally changing and the romance of Michael and March is well written and keeps you enthralled. I had a hard time putting this book down. I look forward to more books by this author.

Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley.

March Lawson, as the eldest of four, is responsible for her siblings' welfare after the death of their parents. When her family's guardian takes no notice of her, she struggles to make ends meet by doing farm work on her own. The new guardian is no different, so she starts forging his signature to make withdrawals from her trust fund to pay for repairs in the home and other needs. The Marquess of McCalpin, once he learns that he is the family's new guardian, soon is alerted to the embezzlement. He is drawn to March, and feels sorry for the sad state of affairs left by her prior guardian. While he seeks to make amends, he also gets to know her, and she gets to know him as well.

March is a very sympathetic character, struggling for eight years to help her two younger sisters and younger brother survive and still maintain some kind of dignity as befits the family's rank. She foregoes any thought of herself, and the number of troubles that she goes through over the course of the novel are borne for the sake of her siblings. Michael is hardly a distant man, but his own difficulty with numbers and math made him wary of looking into the Lawson family's situation. It's to his credit that he stepped up, and it's obvious from the start to everyone that he and March would suit each other very well. Their interactions from the start are fun to read about, because even when they're not friends yet there is an unmistakable connection.

The Lawson siblings band together and support each other emotionally, which is also wonderful to see. As much as March sacrifices for their comfort, they would be just as willing to sacrifice for her. Michael has similar relationships with his siblings, and I love seeing that side of people. Even when Michael's brother is skeptical about March and her embezzling, it's done out of love and concern for Michael's welfare and less because he simply wants to humiliate March. Her cousin is there for that function, actually.

This is a great Regency romance, with everything neatly tied together at the end of the novel. I really enjoyed reading this book, and look forward to more books from this author.

March Lawson was the head of the family since her parents died. It seemed that everyone had forgotten them. They had no money to buy food, or wood and coal or even clothes. They didn't have any real workers to help them with the sheep. She had been doing this for eight years and never thought she would see the end of their poverty. She took care of the sheep and the family with Harts help. She had a Trust as each of them did. So she embezzled some money from her trust. and the Marquess of McCalpin came to find out what was going on. They had him stay to dinner and used several weeks of dinners for them. The cat had killed a rabbit and the young Lord told the marquess they would have it the next night. They came to London and stayed with McCalpin's parents.
I felt so bad for those poor children and March. She really did her best.
In a few places, it got a little teary for me. The characters were wonderful and made you cry. The plot was complicated but it led to an amazing read. I had trouble of putting the tale down. It kept my attention. The author did a great job on this book. She was insightful.

The Luck of the Bride is the third book in the series, however, it can be read as a standalone.

What I liked:

The first 50% of the book.

Bennett - my favorite character was the 9yr old brother of the heroine. He’s funny and charming. I imagine him walking around in shoes too large for him as he begins to grow into the man he will become. I hope if Janna continues the series, she gives us a story about Bennet and does him justice. He was by far my favorite character.

March - wow. She was thrown into raising her siblings when she wasn’t much more than a child herself. Her resourcefulness and dedication to her family and land is admirable.

What I didn’t like:

The last 50% of the book. The drama with her cousin was a bit much and then Michael not standing by her just because he didn’t bother to read a book or speak about his challenges with numbers took it over the top.

The flow of the story. I felt like we would start to get into the characters heads or get into a scene and then suddenly the chapter ended and it was the next day. It became jarring for me.

Overall, it was an ok read for me.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley for providing the arc. This in no way affects my review of this book

Janna MacGregor has written a lovely story of loss, love and redemption. March Lawson is placed in an untenable situation when her parents die suddenly, and she must raise her sisters and infant brother. For eight years she does so, even though their guardian pays little attention to them and stops sending funds. When she finally resorts to embezzling funds from her inheritance to find the necessary funds to put food on the table for her family, a red flag goes up and her life changes for the better. The Lawsons are swept into London and the younger sisters have their "Season", meeting potential mates and dancing the nights away. March falls in love with their guardian, Michael Cavensham, as much as she tries not to. But an unsavory uncle brings to light some information that can ruin March and her sisters' chances for happy lives and marriages. A beautifully written romance!

Filled to over flowing with heartwarming characters we settle in for a feel good novel of a certain Happily Ever After. That is, as long as the H & h prove that they are not their own worst enemy. But there is an enemy, cousin Rupert is villain enough for them and causes a rift that may tear them apart.

This is a heartwarming story that will give the reader feel-good vibes. I enjoyed it but I did think that the impact of scandal in the 19th century was given little credence. I do recommend it for the delightful story and characters

This is a captivating story of love, loyalty, betrayal, family and power. Michael is a caring, charming and noble man, but he's not great with his duties. March is a strong, determined, loyal and loving, yet insecure woman. Left to raise her 3 siblings on her own at 16, she has struggled to provide the basic necessities they need. When desperation hits, she resorts to embezzling from her own dowry to get the money they need, because repeated requests by her have been ignored. When they latest person responsible for her brothers estate finds out about the embezzlement, he vows to put her behind bars. Until he finds out exactly how they are living. But betrayal and resentment by a cousin lays ruin to all that she has done for her family. The storyline is engrossing and entertaining, and the characters are either lovable or disgusting. I found that I could not put the book down once I had started it. This is a must add for your TBR list.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

I really enjoyed "The Luck of the Bride". March is a smart, independent, capable heroine - doing whatever it takes to take care of her family when those who should have abandoned them. Michael, a marquess, has his own secret/issue. This was a thoroughly enjoyable story - I especially liked the interactions March's younger brother.

Thanks St. Martin's Press and netgalley for this ARC.

MacGregor makes her novels the kind of story that is only told in historical romances and I wouldn't have it any other way.

March Lawson has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. March's focus is not on finding a husband. Instead it’s on just one man: the coldhearted man who refuses to release her inheritance.
When Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin learns that Miss Lawson has been forging his name to procure monies, he agrees to visit her home to assess the situation. March has no choice but to accept his visit
Who will prevail in this match of wits? A well written and interesting read.

This is my first read from Janna MacGregor. It’s the third in her Cavensham Heiresses series but it holds up easily as a standalone. It has an engaging premise and the writing is good. Despite a few–ok, one–thing that bothered me, I enjoyed it overall.

March’s parents died when she was just 17, leaving her to care for her three younger siblings. Her parents were of the nobility and there was plenty of money to keep them comfortable, but the man responsible for dispersing that money failed at the job. For years, she had to scrape and scratch to make ends meet. By the time she hit her 25th birthday, she was due her inheritance. But the latest trustee for the funds has been essentially ignoring her. In desperation, she begins forging his name to disburse funds from her own account to pay for necessities.

It does not take long for Michael, the Marquess of McCalpin, to become aware of the forgeries. At first, he does not realize who has been faking his name, but at least the whole thing puts March and her siblings on his radar. At first, he is very skeptical of her stories about their poverty, but once he sees it first hand, his honor forces him to take responsibility for the group.

Michael is a good guy. He wants to do what he feels is right. But remember how I said earlier there was something that bugged me? Michael can be very autocratic and dismissive at times. He showed this at the very beginning when he sent March away without any money despite her pleas that they had no food… and he basically called her a liar for demanding her own money. When he took control of her family without consulting her. And much later, when he puts his pride before his heart and nearly destroys her.

Michael has a problem with math. That’s his big secret. And it makes him insecure from time to time. He is very smart, but believes his issues with math would make him a laughing stock. Of course, March is brilliant with numbers and their conflict all centers around money. But when Michael can put aside his self doubt and his concern about being made a fool of, he is a solid hero. He does provide for March and her family. He takes them in as his own. He gives them the life they should’ve had, so big props to him for that.

The attraction between March and Michael happens pretty quickly. She constantly thinks of him as Michelangelo’s David. But she has her own self-doubts, namely about her figure and the rough life she has lived in the past eight years, running the house and sheering the sheep. But he is crazy about her and she is crazy about him so it doesn’t take terribly long for all of that attraction to bubble to the surface. I liked March and her pragmatism. I liked how she put her family first and was willing to do whatever it took to help them (even if she martyred herself every now and then.) It made it easy to root for her happy ending.

It’s a pretty straightforward story, that goes the way you would expect. But I did enjoy the journey. It was easy reading and the author did a good job establishing secondary characters that felt distinct and interesting. I would read from her again.

Rating: B

A charming regency romance. The characters in this book were charming. March and her family were sweet and loyal to one another. My favourite was their little brother, Bennett, who was adorable and funny.
Grace was quite an interesting character. She was fiercely protective and determined to look after her family even if it meant breaking the law.
I admired her for her courage and 'honesty.' She didn't take anything that didn't rightfully belong to her. The romance between March and Michael was delightful to read. I loved how kind Michael was to March and her siblings although he wasn't a compete pushover which was shown in his reaction to charges against March near the end of the story.
A great read, Very entertaining and a nice addition to the series.

Reading the title I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with the story it was not what I expecting. it told the tale of a young woman putting her life on hold to take care of her siblings. Went met with trouble she always told the truth and that loyalty helps her to be the person she could be proud of.



** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

Miss March Lawson had to grow up very quickly. Her parents died suddenly and left her with three young children to protect. Years later when she is struggling to make ends meet, there is one last thing she can try.
Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin has a terrible secret that he has kept hidden from everyone except his brother. That secret makes him feel vulnerable and at times unworthy of his birthright.
Theft is theft, even if it's a small amount, but if the money should be yours anyway does that count???
This is an emotional romance with both our characters dealing with uncomfortable issues. When someone sets out to profit from the troubles our poor heroine faces, it could destroy a whole family. Our hero needs to dace up to his difficulties before they ruin everything.
A fascinating story that will have you crying and laughing.
I loved it.

3.5 stars I felt this one had a pretty strong start, a bit weak in the middle and an ok finish. I seem to be having a bit of a struggle with this type of book lately. I like the characters, but the reasons for the turmoil are just so lame. I wish they had more meat to them.

**Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange of an honest opinion.**

Another amazing book in The Cavensham Heiresses Series. Janna is a remarkable new talent in the Historical Romance Genre. This is her third book in the Series and my favorite. Her characters are amazing, her stories are full of heartache, courage, loyalty, and love. March and Michael are both responsible for their families and will do anything to keep them safe and happy. They both have secrets that could ruin them and destroy everything they hold dear. Both are strong, stubborn people who have to overcome their fears and trust each other. This one is a tear-jerker, have tissues handy. I absolutely recommend Janna's books!

Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin has recently found out he’s inherited the guardianship of the Lawson siblings from his uncle. Now he’s discovered March Lawson, a ward he’s never met, is forging his name to procure funds from her inheritance. He decides to visit her home to assess the situation more closely and find out who she is and why she is needing those funds.
Ever since her parents died eight years ago March Lawson has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. She’s devoted her life to raising them and desperate times call for desperate measures. She’ll protect them by even breaking the law and sacrificing her own happiness at all cost. When she meets McCalpin, he’s not quite what she expected, he’s not a heartless man simply an uninformed man. McCalphin quickly takes action to see the family feed, clothed and taken care of.
For McCalphin family is everything, he understands March’s devotion to her family and vows to protect them and keep them safe. What he doesn’t expect is to fall hopelessly in love with the embezzler. March knows Michael is a Marquess and heir to a Dukedom will someday marry someone higher in London’s society, not a sheep shepherdess. I loved this story of March and Michael I was crying by the end of the book. It was filled with so much emotion as these two struggle with their new love and trust even as someone sets out to harm them and their loved ones. This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review

Everything that i love about historical romance! A touch of scandal, secrets, romance and so much more. Loved the character March and how she tried so hard to keep the food on the table for her three siblings and care for them after the death of her parents at such a young age. I will admit to having wet eyes here and there. If you enjoy historical romance, I will certainly recommend this book to you. A well deserved 5 stars!

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers.

March Lawson has been down on her luck her whole life. Since the sudden passing of her parents when she was 16, right before her first season, she’s had to take care of her siblings as best she could. After years struggling to keep the estate and her family together, March is becoming desperate for funds and does the unthinkable by posing as the man in charge of their trusts.
The Marquess of McCalpin has a lot of responsibilities and the last thing he needs is the 4 orphans whose trusts are now under his control. Upon he summons the eldest Lawson to London and he learns how desperate their real situation is, he’ll ensure to change their circumstances and give them the future March has been aiming to achieve.
Secrets, intrigue and misunderstandings fuel this lovely story of a proud guardian and the woman who becomes his charge.
This was my first read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. Ms. MacGregor’s writing is accurate and has a great flow. Her characters are relatable and believable in the most charming way.
I really loved most of this book, but I felt it started dragging after 75% when the conflict got a little too complicated for my taste. The pace seemed to slow down and I wasn’t as enthralled as I’d been most of the book, but it still makes for a good, entertaining read and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

3.5 stars