A couple who ran form an arranged marriage as youth are reunited after they have grown nd matured. Their love story is aided by a fairy godfather or Prospero character, the figure who ties Jane Ashford’s series together. This books can easily be read as a standalone, though.Fun, a bit of mystery and fulfilling love story, this book can be recommended for patron who like their romance without explicit sexual science. I would highly recommend to my patrons.

Book 3 in her The Way to a Lord’s Heart series tells us of neighbors Roger and Fenella. Roger is a widower who feels guilty over his wife’s death. Fenella is a woman who defies her father and her family. We see the reoccurring character Lord Macklin who is trying to help Roger over the death of his wife. This was a great second chance at love story. I can’t wait to read the next in the series A Duke Too Far coming out in April 2020. I hope by the time the series ends we see Lord Macklin married (perhaps to Roger’s Mom?) as well as young Tom settled. I received this ARC for my honest review.

Years previously, Roger, the Marquess of Chatton, was nearly forced to marry Fenella Fairclough. Although close friends for years, they had no desire to marry and Fenella fled. Roger did indeed marry, but that was definitely not a love match, and due to odd circumstances, his wife died.

In the prologue of this story the Arthur Shelton, the Earl of Macklin has gathered several men who have suffered loss together. He has a very odd role of a matchmaker, although he doesn't want to be viewed as such. He would rather be viewed as someone who can change things for people when he sees a need in them.

Roger wasn't the best person for most of his life, spoiled as he was. However, with his experiences, he has changed and become a better man. Fenella was my favorite in this story, however. She experienced far more than her fair share of abuse and ridicule by her father, in fact, her entire family. However, she showed remarkable strength and fortitude, proving that she was not only a capable person, but someone deserving of love and happiness.

When Roger and Fenella get a second chance, the story becomes truly heartwarming. Roger tried so very hard to honor the memory of his wife, as unhappy as he was. However, he must face the fact that he is indeed quite drawn to Fenella, and must cope with feelings of guilt and self-recrimination.

While these two are carving their path toward a warm and happy future, the story includes other memorable characters. There is, as mentioned, the Earl of Macklin, but also Roger's mother, and a couple of teen boys who, in their own ways, affect change with regard to what might happen with Roger and Fenella.

The story takes a bit of a turn when it comes to an element of mystery when Fenella's life might be in jeopardy. With the romance, characters and scenarios, this proved to be an excellent book. I really did enjoy How to Cross a Marquess, as I have the previous books in The Way to a Lord's Heart series.

Many thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

The story involves a new love between Fenella and Roger, the death of her father and the meddling of her brothers-in-law. Also there is an unexpected marriage and someone who wants to destroy them, going as far as to try and kill Fenella. There is constantly something happening in the book that keeps your attention. I would highly recommend this book.

How to Cross a Marquess is book three of the Way to a Lord’s Heart series and is by far the most emotionally engaged one. This time we meet the Marquess of Chatton who after the lost of his wife Arabella finds himself falling for his neighbor Fenella Fairclough whom he had previously refused to marry at the bequest of both their families. Roger who was never able to get close to his wife, who seemed not to have loved him also despite him trying to please her, regretted his choice upon being reunited in later years with Fenella.

We learn that Fenella as well had refused the marriage because not only had she felt she was being forced into into it by her parents, her father in particular, but also due to how violently Roger had seemed to oppose the match. As the book proceeds we discover that she had always had an interest in him and it was that reaction that made her flee to her grandmothers’.

We know from when we first meet Roger during the meeting at Whites that he’s not really looking for another wife but that Lord Macklin is again into his matchmaking plots and won’t abide failure at bringing closure to these lords who’s lives he’s chosen to meddle in. However, as the two begin to let their romance take its course a series of difficulties due to past actions start rearing their ugly heads. This time though Roger’s mother, a past love interest of Arthur, is all in for this match as well and becomes a co-conspirator.

Fenella and Roger however seem to always fall victim to a reckless lack of self control and their own innate stubbornness. Roger is impulsive with his words which he often follows with rash actions that keeps on placing their chance at happiness in jeopardy at every turn. For Fenella it’s the actions of her family towards her that are very disgraceful and hurtful so you get to understand why she feels she must be defiant at every turn. With Fenella desperately seeking to be in charge of her life thus, they are their own worst enemy and must come to terms with that before they can find happiness.

We know of course that Arthur Shelton, the Earl of Macklin has no intention of having his matchmaking plans thwarted by however who seems so determined to keep the two lovers apart. So enters our supporting characters from the two previous books Tom and Mrs Thorpe. In book three we understand Lord Macklin more as he interacts with Roger’s mother who was a past love interest. They both seem to understand that choices can have repercussions that lead to regret and that second chances should be grabbed with both hands.

What follows is a nicely paced book full of the same humor and complexities as the first two books as things come to light about Roger’s marriage and the source of its failure. The book shows how human emotions causes us to choose the wrong path and how that can lead to such sorrow. As you get further into the chapters you understand all the characters more and more and the need to see what happens to them next grows.

As in the previous books in the series thus far, this book touches on realistic life circumstances, choices and speaks of healing and moving on the best we know and to get a chance at happiness. It can still be read as a stand alone book however. Overall all it makes for a great read and you will find yourself waiting for the next installment in order to find more about the characters you’ll come to love.

I received a complimentary download of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed here are completely my own and sincerely given.

This was a great book in a series that is fast becoming a favorite of mine. I loved the characters and the secondary characters are just as loveable.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. How to Cross a Marquess is the third book in the Way to a Lord’s Heart series and it was so good. I loved getting to enter this world and meet these wonderful characters. I just fell in love with this story and these characters and I am so excited to see what this author writes next.

I’m not sure how I feel about this book. The good—I loved almost all of the characters. The hero and heroine were easy to root for, and the supporting cast, some of whom we met earlier in the series, was fun. I like that this series isn’t only about a hero and heroine but details the people around them. The bad: the packing was slow; the first half of the book dragged. The ugly: the melodrama that happens late in the book. I don’t want to spoil it, so I’ll just say I found the whole thing over the top.

This series has so much potential, but I’ve been disappointed by every book so far. I loved the Duke’s Sons series so much, and I still think this one could be wonderful; the endings seem to be giving the author trouble, however.

An enjoyable historical romance with good characters and plot. Sweet romance it follows the others in the series. Will offer in the store

This is a first time book for me by this author and it will definitely be the last. The story drags and drags along with lackluster boring characters and an ending that is more concerned about introducing the next book than finishing this one. Don’t bother to waste your time.

This novel brings together two people who were thrown together by their fathers in their hope they would marry to settle a land dispute. Fenella Fairclough And Roger, the Marquess of Chatton, and no desire to marry. Fenella ran away to her grandmother’s home in Scotland and Roger went to London. Roger married another woman who became friends with Fenella. However, some blamed Fenella for the lady’s death. Years later, Fenella and Roger meet again, both different people and begin to see each other in a new light. They like each other and begin to spend more time together. However, there are those who do not want them together and force them to make a decision that will have an impact on all those around them, good, bad, and dangerous.

How To Cross A Marquess is book 3 in the series of “The Way To A Lord’s Heart, a historical romance by Jane Ashford. The book is well -written with amazing cast of characters. Roger, Marquess of Chatton, who lost his wife and then blames his neighbor Fenella for the death of his wife. Growing up, Fenella always had a crush on Roger, but then when their parents attempt to force them into marriage, she escaped to her grandmother home in Scotland. I enjoyed reading Roger and Fenella's love story because it full of action, drama, spice and suspense. I looked forward to reading more from Jane Ashford book in the future.

This is the third book in the series and as with the other 2 books, the prologue introduces us to a group of men who have faced a tragedy in their lives and who are brought together by the Earl of Macklin who tries to offer comfort to each of them. This book features Roger Berwick, Marquess of Chatton and his neighbor Fenella who have known each other all their lives. Their fathers tried to get the two together, but with disastrous results. Now years later, the two meet again and could sparks fly now?

I really liked this book. Ms. Ashford is a master storyteller teasing out the back story of Roger and Fenella and how life events have changed them. There is plenty of drama, twists and turns in the story that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. Who is the villain bent on reeking havoc for Roger and Fenella? Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

Loved this story! I like that the “matchmaking” in this series is being done by an older man - which is a bit of a twist for regency tales. Interesting characters with growth over the story and multiple challenges to overcome - How to Cross a Marquess is surprisingly full of twists & turns.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

How To Cross A Marquess is a fabulous historical romance by Jane Ashford. Ms. Ashford has provided readers with a well-written book packed with an outstanding cast of characters. Roger, Marquess of Chatton, has lost his wife and blames the neighbor he grew up with. Fenella had a crush on Roger growing up, but when their parents tried to force marriage on them she escaped to Scotland to her grandmother and stayed for years. Roger and Fenella's story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Jane Ashford in the future. How To Cross A Marquess is book 3 of The Way To A Lord's Heart 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 an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Not enough heat but very strong story and characters, 3.5 rounded up

As it is my first read by Mrs Jane Ashford (I know, I say it every day), and the third in a series, the prologue introduced the hero but also the two from the previous installment so I do believe the prologue is adjusted depending the hero but is nearly the same and the Earl of Macklin acts as a soul healer and matchmaker.

Fenella has always admired Roger from afar as a child but when their father join together to marry them, she ran away to avoid their scheming plan and him.
She has always been shy and reserved and how could she not be, under the verbal abuse and ill treatment of her father, even if it was not physical, he continually belittled her because she was born a girl. Gladly under her grandmother’s care she grew a spine and become who she was meant to be.
Roger Berwick, the Marquess of Chatton thought he has all he ever wanted in front of him, until his father summoned him to marry his neighbor’s daughter. Such a spoiled and conceited brat he was at that time, and still, for sure it comes with the tittle. Until his selfish personality drove him in the right place and finds him leg shackled to a beautiful but unsuitable bride. When this same bride gave a final breath, the best he could do was to charge others and Fenella especially.
I admire Fenella, she could have become bitter and resentful when she is only acceptance, patience and kindness. I doubted at time that Roger deserved her affection.
The author crafted a very genuine tale of second chance when life could have simply torn them apart.
Roger after his failure of first marriage at the beginning avoid society, he bears the guilt of it but can’t accept his own fault, why he put the blame on others and in the way hurt Fenella more. He felt twice guilty, for failing his wife but also being attracted to the bride-to-be he rejected years ago. So when in close proximity and because Fenella showed no sign of resentment, he got to know the true character of the young woman he disparaged in his youth. He has work in front of him to earn her respect and at time, the spoiler child in him resurfaces.
I was so angry on Fenella’s behalf, how a fool and egotistical was her father, I hurt for her how everyone in her family ill treated her, but still she did not bend, she ponders every aspects of her situation before acting, she is a true strong woman, doing with what life throws on her way.
This story ringed true, life is not fair, not every vilain gets its right reward, but tiny things and believing in what is good can alter too the course of life.

I was provided an advance copy thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Sourcebooks Casablanca but I purchased my own copy. This is my true and unbiased opinion.

This was a fun story between two neighbors whao have a complicated past.. Roger Berwick and Fenella Fairclough are neighbors who grew up together. Their fathers were friends and they wanted their children to marry but Roger refused and F ran away to Scotland.

This is the story about how finding love at the right time once matured can change everything. F is 23 and 5 years before her father wanted her to marry R. But she and he were very immature and young. Now 5 years later R is a widower and F is a strong woman and the two form an attraction to their mature selves.

Roger was a wonderful character and the author showed how he had a very unhappy marriage but how he truly changed. F was freinds with his former wife and even as the two form a mature relationship, that friendship causes them some problems.

This was a wonderfully written story and I truly loved it and all the characters the author created. Its a great 2nd chance at love historical romance.