England, April 1878 To say this book was delightful only touches the surface! From the first page I was drawn in and could not wait to see what would happen. The herone, Caroline Lawrence, was trying to go inconigto to a women's right's rally in the countryside. She wrote an article for the London Reformer paper under an alias and was there to hear the speaker. She could just hear her father if he found out. "A woman's place is at home." Poppycock.
Unfortunately a melee occurred having to do with an egg, an umbrella and a towering man that came into the mix raising his voice and wanting to know what was going on. She fell backwards and hit her head knocking her unconcious and the next thing she knew the tall (good looking) man gathered her up and took her to his house.
That man was none other than James Trent, Lord Huntington, that had been trying to stay out of the public eye since the terrible death of his wife. The gossips were all over that whispering did he kill her or what? He has the care of his three younger siblings at his estate outside London.
Let the romance begin! When she comes to, she gives him a fake name but there is definitely a sizzling spark between them! But she is frantic to get back to London before she is found missing and leaves as soon as she can.
Is that the end? Will they meet again? Renee Ann Miller has written a wonderful tale with humor and great characters you cannot help but grow to love. All I can say is do not miss reading this one and I cannot wait until the next in the series comes out!

Caroline Lawrence is disguised in widow’s weeds as she is going to listen to a speaker in favor of women’s rights and knows her father wouldn’t approve. She writes progressive articles for a newspaper under an assumed name. The crowd gets out of hand, she falls and is unconscious.

A doctor advises James Trent, widower and Marquess of Huntington to take her to his home. He agrees with the doctor as he has 2 younger brothers, a sister and household help to take care of her. The night before she’s well enough to return to London, they meet by chance in the garden and then go to his summer house where he kissed her. She leaves for the train very early, wearing his boots.

He goes to London to check on his Grandmother and they attend the theater in the box next to hers. When leaving she hears rumors about the death of his wife. They have ups and downs until they get to their HEA. I won’t spoil the details, but this is a good book and I can easily recommend it. 4.5 stars

For James Trent, Lord Huntington, there’s no escaping the question that labeled him The Murdering Marquess: was his wife’s death a tragic accident or a cold-blooded crime?

Caroline Lawrence doesn’t need a man to rescue her—the aspiring journalist anonymously advocates for women’s rights in a radical London newspaper column. But when a suffragist’s soapbox speech turns to pandemonium, Caroline is knocked on the head and reawakens in Trent Hall—with the notorious lord of the manor irresistibly close. If there is any truth to his tarnished past, she should denounce him with her powerful pen.

This is an at times humorous and compelling read. I loved these two characters from their first encounter and rooted for them throughout the book. It has just enough humor and angst to keep the reader's interest.

I gave this book 4.5 of 5.0 stars for story line, plot and characterization. It was a delight to read.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

The latest in the “Infamous Lords” series is a delightful read. James and Caroline have a strong physical connection from the first time they meet. James’ scandalous first marriage is something of an obstacle, but Caroline is a strong-minded woman who is willing to believe in this man. Caroline’s secret career is a potential relationship-killer, but she keeps her secret for most of the book, afraid that James will not be able to accept her bluestocking proclivities. Her fear of losing control of her own life is well-founded, and their path to gaining trust is believable and entertaining.

A mischievous read. James and Caroline get off to an inauspicious start. The story is rife with wit, humor and mishaps. Caroline is strong willed and determined to have her way in all things. This leads her into all kinds of scrapes. James rescues her and they end up marrying. There are many fun tales between those journeys that make this a great read.

This was honestly better than I could have imagined..We have a Marquess who had married his wife simply to save his family there was no love there and when she died he got blamed for murdering her. He retreats to the country and finds a woman who needs help and that was our heroine who was a brave person in her era..Oh there is just so much I can say but please grab a copy and enjoy!!!

AMAZING! The third book in Ms. Miller’s debut series and the best one yet (hard saying that as I loved the first book). There is just something about Ms. Miller’s writing that is elegant and flowing and you cannot stop reading, always saying “just one more chapter”. I felt a part of James and Caroline’s life. To add more charm to the story, James’ family is wonderfully written, not outrageous, characters (okay, except for his grandmother). Even though this is a full length story, I could have kept reading. If you have not read any books in this series, run out and get them. They will make you fall in love all over again.

So, a series about James’ family? Hoping!

I enjoyed this well-written historical romance. Caroline Lawrence was a very refreshing, honest and straightforward lead character. She meets James Trent, Lord Huntington, by accident and he comes to her rescue. They spend a couple of unexpected days together and nothing is the same after that for either of them. This was an entertaining book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Caroline dons a disguise to go to a suffragist's speech. She writes notorious articles for a newspaper as C.M. Smith. While at the speech, she falls and hits her head causing unconsciousness. James, Lord Trent takes her to his house to recover. She gives him a false name to protect her identity. as her father would be infuriated. There's so much chemistry between them. When she asks for James to kiss her, she had never heard the rumors about him. Now that she knows what is said about him, she resists the attraction. She writes an article about him without any names mentioned. He gets angry and tries to find out who is writing these lies. Will he be able forgive Caroline when he finds out? Will love conquer all? Caroline is a strong, spirited woman, James is a man with a past but cares deeply for his family. Characters that you care about. I loved the storyline. I received this book from Net Galley and Kensington for a honest review.

Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess was a fantastic read with a delightful romance between a man ostracized by society and the woman who makes him want to move beyond his past.

After his wife’s death, James Trent retreated to the country to escape the gossip that labeled him The Murdering Marquess. When a woman is injured at a local suffragist rally, James takes the woman to his home so she can recover. Upon waking in Trent Hall, Caroline Lawrence is adamant she return to London before anyone realizes she’s missing. But with a head injury, Caroline must remain at Trent Hall until she is well enough to travel. As James and Caroline spend time together, the two develop feelings for each other that are put in jeopardy upon their return to London.

Caroline secretly writes about women’s rights for a reformist newspaper under a male pseudonym. She wants to help enact real change but is limited in her ability to do so due to her father’s strict rules. I admired how dedicated Caroline was to creating change and I enjoyed the different topics she came up with to write about. Caroline believes she will likely end up a spinster as she refuses to marry someone she doesn’t love or at the very least someone who values her for her wit.

James married young to a woman he was ill-matched with to save his family from financial ruin. After she died, rumors spread that he killed her rather than her death being the accident it truly was. I felt terribly for James due to the way everyone treated him as he was actually an incredibly kind man who didn’t deserve the harsh gossip from society. James is dedicated to his family and has been more of a father to his younger siblings than a brother.

The attraction between Caroline and James develops very quickly and the pair find themselves falling for each other despite their desire to remain unattached. Conversations between them are easy and they discover they share a variety of interests. Their chemistry was amazing and when their relationship progresses physically, it’s very well done with some fantastic scenes. My one complaint was how long it took them to finally admit they wanted more out of their relationship, but based on their histories it did make sense why they were so reluctant.

Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess ended up being my favorite book in the Infamous Lords series and I’m looking forward to reading more from the author in the future.

Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess is the third in Author Renee Ann Miller’s Infamous Lords series but is easily read as a standalone novel. Because of the current connotations of the word “sweet” when attached to the word “romance”, it is difficult to describe a romance as “sweet” when there are some fairly explicit sex scenes with the usual flowery names for the various body parts, but it is truly a sweet … er … delightful story.

Since his pregnant wife’s death when she tumbled down the stairs, Lord Huntington has been labeled the Murdering Marquess. Since then, he has avoided London society, living on his Essex estate and caring for his three younger siblings.

Caroline Lawrence, an aspiring writer for a London paper and an ardent feminist, sneaks away from home to attend a suffragist’s speech. During an ensuing mêlée, she’s knocked unconscious and rescued from further harm by Lord Huntington who takes her to his home.

When she regains consciousness, she gives him a fake name and, after a sizzling evening of kisses, she leaves Trent Hall and returns to London. By chance, they meet again at the opera.Their chemistry is very apparent, though their lack of honesty with each other propels the story.

I liked this romance because of the views of early feminism and because Miller’s prose is so lovely.

Enjoyable but not heart catching.
A light historical romance that has absurd situations, other woman drama, and two different blackmails. I liked the main characters. Both of them have to deal with unwelcome interest from others. The hero is very progressive in believing in women's rights.

I received a free ARC from netgalley.

Book Title: Never Kiss a Notorious Marquess
Author: Renee Ann Miller
Pub Date: April 30, 2019

***ARC was provided to me by Net Galley and the Publisher for a fair and honest review***

Overall rating: 3/5 Regency Romance with a secret journalist and an innocent marques

Heroine (Caroline Lawrence): 3/5 Caroline wants to be a journalist that reports on political issues. Under the name C. S. Smith she writes articles for a local paper. If her father were to find out he would send her away and possibly disown her, especially since her views and his would clash.

Hero (James Trent, Lord Huntington): 3/5 James’ wife died a few years ago under what the ton believe to be mysterious circumstances. His experience in that marriage left him feeling isolated and had no intention of marrying again. Due to his parents early deaths he became lord of the house and father to his younger siblings.

Plot: 2.5/5 Caroline is injured while trying to attend a rally and is forced to stay at James’ estate. He looks after her for a few days and in that time she convinces him to kiss her and a bit more. They meet again in London having both vowed not marry, can they keep their hands off each other?

Personal Review: I wish there was more banter rather than bickering about why they couldn’t possibly be together or once they are together actually try (on both sides) to work out their issues.

There are several dropped storylines in the book:

First, Lady Randall wants James for herself and then sets him up to be caught with Caroline. When that fails she gives Lord Hambly information that would again get James and Caroline caught and forced to marry. Her actions are contradictory to her goal. Why she would believe James would not do the honorable thing instead of ruining Caroline is odd if she believes she knows him at all. Then when the pair does come together she is not mentioned again, Caroline never even asks about her when she smells Lady Randall’s perfume on James. They literally never talk about her.

Then, Caroline’s father never finds out about his daughter’s writing, which is a shame because I think she misjudged the man a bit. He ultimately wants her to be happy, as any father should.

Finally, James makes a big deal about Caroline being nice to his youngest brother Georgie, hoping it would mean a good mothering ability. When Caroline meets James and Georgie in the park she longs to play silly games with them. They never do anything as a family. The final act of the book is Caroline and James bickering and leaves no room for them to grow into acting as the head of the household.

They are the infamous lords, whose scandalous ways keep tongues wagging.
For James Trent, Lord Huntington, there’s no escaping the question that labelled him The Murdering Marquis: was his wife’s death a tragic accident or a cold-blooded crime? He’s avoided London’s gossipmongers since that terrible night, he's spent his time on his Essex estate looking after his three younger siblings. Caroline Lawrence doesn’t need a man to rescue her—the aspiring journalist anonymously advocates for women’s rights in a radical London newspaper column under a nom de plume. She travels to Essex to hear a suffragist’s soapbox speech then pandemonium breaks out, Caroline is knocked on the head and reawakens in Trent Hall with the notorious lord of the manor irresistibly close.
This is the third book in the series & is very easily read on its own. It’s another feel good book that has me smiling & at times laughing out loud. Misunderstandings & secrets hamper James & Caroline's HEA but their road is highly entertaining. Add to the mix interfering siblings, a cantankerous Dowager Duchess, a spiteful ex-lover & a sizzling attraction & I was one happy reader, oh don't forget the riding boots. Strong characters & a well paced story added to my enjoyment
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I received an ARC of this book to read in exchange for a fair review. Never Kiss A Notorious Marquess by Renee Ann Miller is the 3rd book in her Infamous Lords Series. It can be read as a stand-alone. I had very high expectations for this book as I adored the first two and I felt that this one while enjoyable was not quite as good as the first two. My problems with the story are that James Trent, Lord Huntington is generally just too nice and perhaps a bit bland even if he is known as the Murdering Marquess. (his first wife died after falling down a staircase) When he does get angry he does the silent treatment thing and it just seems out of character for him and childish. I also really did not feel the heat between the two characters … they just meet, she’s suffering from a head injury and the next thing you know they are passionately kissing out in the garden. The heroine Caroline Lawrence is an aspiring journalist and the article she writes that creates the conflict is such an obvious mistake on her part when she writes the article based on gossip without researching the story on her own that it felt contrived. Medium Steam Publishing Date April 30, 2019 #NetGalley #NeverKissANotoriousMarquess #KensingtonBooks #ZebraRomance

4-4.5 Stars! This was a great story & I really enjoyed reading it! The ending was a bit abrupt, but apart from that, this was an entertaining read! It’s the 3rd book in the series but can be easily read as a standalone. I missed the first 2 books in the series but I enjoyed the 3rd book so much that I might have to go back & read the other 2! Although some of the book is pretty predictable, there are a lot of surprises in it too! I still have a few unanswered questions but nothing serious, just things I’m curious about. I really want to read a story for the main character in this books brother, Lord Anthony! I really want this series to continue! I definitely recommend this book!
*I received this book at no charge from NetGalley to read and review*

The third installment in the Infamous Lords series was another enjoyable read.

James Trent, Lord Huntington, has removed himself from society after rumors that his wife's death from falling down the stairs, was his fault. A chance run in with a suffragist, injured at a rally, disturbs his forced solitude.

Caroline Lawrence, daughter of a Duke, must get back to London before her father realizes she was at a woman's rights rally or worse, somehow finds out she is a published writer for the movement. Leaving James and his family will be harder said than done.

Lucky for her, an act by James' sister sends James and his family to London where Caroline runs into him. Unfortunately, Caroline rashly writes an article about him after hearing the rumors of his wife's death. As they get to know each other and development feelings for each orber, will her deceit ruin there chances at a future?

While this wasn't my favorite in the trilogy I still enjoyed what really could be a stand alone book. The epilogue had me excited for more to come from the Huntington family!

Never kiss a notorious Marquess is the third book in this series but each book can be read as a standalone. I have not read any other books in this series; each book features one particular couple.

Caroline Lawrence is an aspiring journalist, and she travels to here a famous suffragette speak without informing her family when she is injured she is rescued by James Trent, Lord Huntington and taken to his estate to recover.

James has avoided society since the death of his first wife as it is believed that he is responsible for her death and is known as he Murdering Marquess. He finds himself drawn to the mysterious woman in his care, and with his siblings conspiring against him he finds himself thrown into her company, but when she disappears after a night together, he doesn't know how he'll find her.

when Caroline discovers James' past, she pens an article condemning him but once reunited with him when he and his family journey to London she realises that there is more to this man than she previously thought.

I found James and his family to be entertaining and intriguing, but Caroline destroys the story for me. For someone keen on being a journalist, she destroys a man's character without investigation, and this is after he came to her aid. She is childish and impulsive, and I felt James forgave her too quickly. This is a book for fans of historical romance, and I would follow the series if it focuses on James' family.

I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lord Huntington has lived with the label The Murdering Marquess, since his wife’s death. Consequently, James has avoided London society ever since, and has living on his Essex estate, caring for his three younger siblings. However, Caroline Lawrence soon throws his carefully constructed world in a spin. An aspiring writer for a London paper, she sneaks away from home and whilst visiting a suffragist’s speech, she is knocked unconscious and taken to the home of Lord Huntington. Providing him with a fake name, she soon finds herself captivated by James, even asking him for a kiss, which leaves both of them reeling. Before he can discuss their interlude, Caroline leaves Trent Hall and returns to London. It is only by chance that they meet again and life between the two becomes very interesting!
Both characters were delightful, but James definitely stole the show. His love for his family and his grandmother, was the highlight of the book and I hope to read more about each of his siblings. Ms Miller brought these secondary characters to life with such great banter and conversation. The chemistry between James and Caroline was obvious from the start yet the witty dialogue between them, added depth to their romance, making this a memorable story.
I received an advanced review copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Although this is number three is the series, do not let that keep you from reading this one. Each novel in this series deals with a different "friend", making them stand alone novels that can be read and enjoyed independently of each other.

For some reason, this book just didn't resonate with me the way the prior ones have. Caroline, for all of her forward thinking and wanting to be taken seriously comes across as annoying and childish. The fact that she would write a scandalous article slandering a man's reputation without first verifying whether what she spoke of was the truth or not, told more of who she really was than anything else.

I adored James, and his family (right down to his cankerous old grandmother), and would love to see more of his family in future novels. To me, they were more of a highlight to this story than the romance, as that at times, became entirely too predictable. In fact, it seemed to follow the "historical romance" pattern almost right down the line. Two people forced together by circumstances beyond their control develop feelings for each other, but are separated. When reunited, they have to overcome "insert random plot here" in order to be together. Insert a jealous ex-lover, a wholly unsuitable suitor attempting to force the Heroine into marriage, and one Marquess determined to do right, and you have just another historical romance novel.

Overall, I believe fans of historical romance will enjoy this story. I would read more from this author!

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.