Georgie and the Marquess...

I'm really enjoying this series.
August Holt was wounded in the war in a grisly manner, leaving him with only one eye and the loss of three fingers on one hand. He's an honorable man, new to his title of Marquess and determined to wed a wallflower for convenience only. He'll hide out in the country licking his wounds.

Georgie is young and making her come out. She's fascinated and smitten with her new neighbor, August. She finds all sorts of ways to waylay him at the bookstore. She's a success at her debut, so not a wallflower. Therefore, August determined he cannot marry her.

Great characters.
Recommend.

Lady Georgiana Strong doesn’t see anything wrong with Holt.. But an others see his physical flaws and not the person he is. She is strong but quiet. he is trying just to survive. This is one of the strongest families I have seen in writing. (No pun intended). I absolutely love this series and this book just punctuates the point. The plot is just what i come to expect of Alexa Aston. Strong and flowing with romance and expectations. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.

I have enjoyed reading about the unusual Storm family, especially as they defied convention in every way when hardship and scandal came their way. If anyone could weather a storm it is Lady Georgina and her siblings. Forced to resign his commission and return to the country he almost died fighting for, the Marquess of Edgethorne faces ridicule and insults as a result of his injuries. There is one person who sees behind the mask and Lady Georgina refuses to let August be disparaged in society, standing up for him when no one else will. Unfortunately, August's insecurities get in the way of him truly falling in love, until it finally dawns on him that he is already in love with her and all her actions have proven her feelings for him. August almost misses his opportunity to win the wonderful woman who has stood by him but good sense prevails and the novel concludes on a lovely note, bringing the Storms and those they love, together. I received a copy of this warmhearted romance as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

This book is a scandalous season presenting a long lost duke and his working duchess, a scarred marquess and a diamond who’s anything but demure…
A wonderful romance with very strong beauty and the beast vibes!

In a matter of weeks August loses his father, his brother, his eye and three fingers, leaving him severely disfigured and slowly slipping into darkness. He promised his dying brother he would marry and have children, but how can he condemn his future family to life with a monster, albeit a wealthy titled monster? No, he will marry, do his duty and disappear… then why is he inexplicably drawn to the dazzling angel across the park?

Lively, smart and steadfast, Georgie is unlike any other debutante. She had expected to share her first season with her sisters and cousins, but suddenly finds herself facing an endless stream of suitors on her own, but there’s only one man who can hold her attention - a marquess new to his title. If only he could see beyond his scars and morose expectations of a marriage… because she won’t settle for anything but true love.

Their relationship is a cat-and-mouse game. They both know exactly who they want - their chemistry leaps of the page - but it proves a delicious, witty and sweet challenge to make it down the aisle. He may be the army man, but she’s the strategist. I love that Georgie isn’t the possessive kind, and that she’ll do just about anything to see August happy, even when he’s being a complete numbskull.

Gossip, good intentions and strong emotions, this story is a rollercoaster, and it was just great fun! The Strong family and their search for love is quickly becoming one of my new favourite series!

A wounded veteran home from the war, a second son who inherits, a new marquess who promises his brother that he’ll marry and continue the family line. The debutante he feels he doesn’t deserve.

Based on the synopsis, I really hoped to adore this story but unfortunately, I found this… underwhelming. The stakes were so low, and I wasn’t able to find a connection to it, or either of the main characters. Though well written, it was very slow and I didn’t find much that caught my interest until about 45% of the way in.

Although this specific story wasn’t for me, I’m rating it up to 3 stars because it is well written, and I will check out more of this series.



Thank you to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC

When August returns home horrifically scarred from the war he finds that he is now a marquess that needs an heir. He meets Georgina who refuses to see his scars and instead sees the man he is. August, however, must be convinced he is good enough for the beautiful Georgina. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.

Captain August Holt is gravely injured whilst fighting in the Peninsular Wars, he loses an eye and also bears a hideous scar running from his brow to his cheek from a sabre wound & also loses three fingers. He returns home in time to speak to his older brother, Peter the Marquis of Edgethorne, on his deathbed. Peter makes August promise to attend the Season the following spring and find a bride. Lady Georgina Strong was to make her debut in Polite Society with two of her sisters and two cousins but for one reason or another at the beginning of the Season, Georgie is the only one left to make her come-out. When August and Georgie meet, she is not repelled by his appearance in the least, seeing him for the man he is.
The third book in this brilliant series following the Strong family & they are a strong family, supportive, loving & caring. I loved both August & especially Georgie, he can not see past his wounds so has difficulty thinking anyone else can. From their first meeting Georgie doesn’t see his scars & the rest of her family also see the hero not the scars. I loved how she defended him on several occasions. I loved their journey to a HEA as August came to realise he wasn’t a monster. Another lovely, charming, delightful romance, which I devoured in two sittings, the characters have depth & are relatable, the pace is good & the epilogue was lovely
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

August has a hard time seeing past his disfiguring injuries. Georgina hardly sees them at all. Which August has a hard time believing that anyone as beautiful as her could do. She stands up for him time and time again against gossips. I think this world could use a lot more Georgina's in it. This book was a delight to read.

This book examines how the ton treated those who served in the war and came back with physical limitations or blemishes. Captain August Holt believes he will never be accepted because of his disfiguration. George meets him and from the first few moments is struck by Holt. She is looking for love, but is unsure how to tell when she's found it. Her strength, loyalty and sense of fairness stand out as she faces her first season. As she continues to show strength, August waffles in his fear of being a monster which he sees as unacceptable. This is truly a love story that shows love's progression, and the power love has to overcome adversity. A great read

August has just returned from the war and has scars both mentally and physically. He meets Georgina who has no problem defending him to the current ton. A beautifully written story that brings to light the beauty of a person from the inside out, instead of only on the surface. This is part of a series and can stand alone however if you have never read this author you are greatly missing out. She is one of my all time favorites and her series books are beyond compare. This story is only one of them as she brings these characters to life in a way that the reader can feel, engage and emphasize with. Don't miss this one.

A briliant story . August Holt is a Captain in the Peninsular Wars when he gets injured . He loses his three fingers from his left hand , his left eye and gains scars in his face . When he returns in England he learns that his father the Marquess is dead and his brother is dying . His brother before he dies makes him promise that he will marry . When he meets Lady Georgina Strong he discovers that she sees the man and not the scars like all the others . Georgie is looking to find a husband who will love him and love her back and want to raise their children together . At first he insist that all he want is to marry a woman have an heir and then live alone in his estate in Scotland . Spenting time with the Strong family will make him realise that he is not a beast and that his scars can't define him . Will Georgie make him realise what she is the woman that he needs ?
I received this book from netgalley and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

I really enjoyed reading this monster novella over the past couple of days. It was surprisingly sweet, funny, emotional, and even had a moment at the end where I teared up.

After fighting in Spain, Captain August Holt, wounded in body and spirit, returns to London and becomes the Marquess of Edgethorne. Lady Georgina Strong has never met a stranger and introduces herself to August in a bookstore. She doesn't see his physical scars, but the man beneath. Defending him becomes part of her introduction to society. The lady is not afraid to speak her mind. August doesn't see himself the way she does and refuses to think about pursuing their relationship. But those kisses tell another story. I greatly admire Georgina standing up for August, but he is one frustrating character. Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

If you've read my reviews of other books in this series you know that I have found these stories to be underwhelming. I'm not giving up on them though because I'm not giving up on this author. As with the previous books I found this to be completely lacking in anything all that interesting - at points I also found it kind of boring. I realize there's a fine line between too easy a story and an overly dramatic story, but this one just sits too far on the too easy side of that. There is really nothing keeping Georgina and August apart other than his low self-confidence in his appeal to women. Georgina's biggest problem in the book is that the man she likes doesn't immediately like her just as much (or at least isn't willing to admit/act on it). Yes, her sister and cousins leave her to tackle her first season alone but she still has her mother there and she doesn't seem to really miss any of them or have situations in which she would have needed them there. I understood where the cousins were coming from with their reluctance to go, but they come across kind of whiny about it. Even the first meeting between Georgina and August seems too contrived and too easy. I guess it's supposed to be a kind of "love at first sight" event but I just didn't buy it. I wish the author hadn't dropped Georgina's attempts to make friends with the wallflowers after just one chapter. This girl has no friends outside of her family, it would have been nice to know she was able to branch out a little. As with the first two books, even the separation of the two main characters is pretty easily and pretty quickly resolved.

A Request, A Promise, A Romance:
A tragic beginning has August facing an uncertain life after being terribly wounded during the war. He not only has physical scars but emotional ones that takes him awhile to conquer and let love into his life.
Unexpectedly meeting a sparkling highly spirited Georgina in a bookstore brought two wonderful characters together for a most exciting and frustrating romance story that I enjoyed tremendously.
Several ups and downs with some heartfelt discussions along with simmering passionate romance that finally develops into a love that brings this romance story to a very rewarding ending...
💋Book 3 of a wonderful series

This is a fun, entertaining read. August and Georgina are interesting, complex, wounded, intriguing, entertaining, relatable characters. Their romance with its twists and turns is entertaining to read. I love that Georgie is a strong, independent woman and stands up for what she believes in. I would have loved to have seen the wallflower part of the story be more. I loved the epilogue and how we get to see the couple enjoying their HEA. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I love that the couple from the first story in the series was so prominent. The story is easy to read and get into.

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

I am drawn to scarred heroes like Velcro. Anytime a book mentions a scarred hero, whether mentally or physically, I am jumping right on it. Whew, August definitely fit that bill and I could feel his pain having to listening to those old biddies and men dissing him at every turn. Up stands Georgie for what is right and compassionate. You know we don’t have enough of that in everyday life. I know this is cliché but it is what is on the inside not what people look like and it is sooo true!!! For me the scars add characters and make people more interesting. Anyway, I am kind of off track. I loved their fantastic story and needed tissues at times.

We start with August’s story as he’s injured at war and sent home, finding that his father died and his brother is on his deathbed, and leaving him the newly inherited marquess. He’s pretty frightened of his own physical scars and his new responsibilities, but makes his brother a deathbed promise to marry next Season and sire an heir. Meanwhile, Georgina is the daughter and sister of a duke getting ready for her debut into society with her sister and two cousins and hoping to hold out for a love match, like she’s seen her twin sister and older brother achieve. She has a chance meeting with August in a bookstore and instantly feels a connection to him and boldly introduces herself and invites him to tea with her family. She’s even more glad to find out that he’s their neighbor and that their two homes share a garden. He’s hesitant at the attention, believing himself to look like a monster, but she’s certainly charming and assertive. We find that the Strongs are a supportive family and show their approval of August quite publicly. He’s just got to get over his own insecurity if he wants to build a life with Georgina.

A sweet romance with a scarred and emotional soldier who becomes a Marquess with the death of his brother.
August is willing to settle for anyone who will tolerate looking at him so he can get an heir as he promised his brother until he meets the beautiful, kindhearted Georgina.
Their relationship slowly develops but he struggles with deserving her.
Easy to read, so romantic, a few steamy kisses, love the epilogue.
Continuation of the Strong family series but can be read alone.