The Persistent Marquess

This was an okay romance. Its a historical and it was an interesting stry with good characters but I didn't really feel anything for the characters. I think it was very tame and no one had any deep feelings and so it was just okay.Not bad, and not good but enjoyable.

Daisy in London for her debut and her grandmother is hosting her. She meets the Marquess beyond some potted plants and he decides to dance with her, which starts his fascination with her. Eventually he is forced to marry her, though forced is not really the word. They marry but she is very resistant.

As I said it was okay. Even how she is compromised was kinda silly.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Miss Daisy Vincent has always wanted a marriage just like her parents. They are so in love, even decades after meeting, that now she is about to become a sister, and is sent for her first Season with her grandmother, Lady Reynold's. But, it's not going all that well. She's shy and naive, and while hiding behind a potted plant at her first ball, meets the Marquess of Ashton. Ashton tends to ignore the ton, and not involve himself in society events, but something about Daisy intrigues him, and he dances with her, again, and again. Soon it's spread around town that Ashton will marry soon, but no-one seems to connect him with the daughter of a Viscount, until they are caught on a balcony together. Daisy just knows that a marriage to Ashton will not be like her parents, and she will be left in the country once in the family way, while Ashton acts as if nothing changes, in town. However, a family tragedy leads Daisy to consent to marry Ashton, and he has to work on proving that he can be a good husband, and along the way the two fall in love.

This was a quick and easy read, perfect to take your mind off what's happening in the real world. Daisy was a lovely main character, and I really felt for her and how lonely she had been as a child, and that she wanted her own children's lives to be perfect. Ashton was naive, in a way, when it came to romance, and he was adamantly against romantic love and just didn't believe in it. But with Daisy, she starts to make him reconsider everything, and really have to prove himself when it came to being worthy of her love and affection. I loved the revelation of their love for each other, but my biggest problem was the lack of a conclusion, I felt. The ending was lacklustre, and could've been better, but all in all, an enjoyable read.

London - 1821

William, the Marquess of Ashton, 32, is attending a ball at the home of the Duke of Westland. Trying to avoid the crowds, he slips behind a palm only to bump into a young lady. He introduces himself and she responds that she is Miss Daisy Vincent, daughter of Viscount Weatherly. When asked why she is hiding, she readily admits that people are gossiping about her because her mother is expecting a child which is unseemly that her parents are still in love after all these years. Daisy tells him that she is staying with her grandmother, Lady Reynolds for the season. He later introduces himself to the Lady lying and saying he is friends with Daisy’s father, and would like to dance with Daisy. She happily agrees and the dance is on. People are now envious that Daisy is dancing with this very eligible man and all want to get to know her. Her dance card becomes filled and she has many new friends.

Daisy sees William how riding and at others soirees where she enjoys dancing with him. He appears to be quite taken with her, but after being seen together on a dark balcony, they decide to wed. William always thought that after he got Daisy with child, he would head back to London where he has his friends and other activities leaving Daisy at home. But after their love grows and blossoms, he wonders how he could possibly leave her.

This is a sweet little story that I enjoyed. I truly was happy to see how much Daisy lord her grandmother and her own parents. Although William thinks he has life planned out, it’s nice to see how he realizes he doesn’t know how good he has it wife his wife. Well done. Enjoy!

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This book was decent, but I just could not connect with the heroine. She was very whiney, and childish; but then was supposed to be very witty with fire hidden just beneath the surface towards the hero. It started off great but then when compromised she immediately turned into a 10 year old who didn't get there way. Repeating the same few phrases over and over again; and even sabotaging the hero being able to meet with her grandmother. Her sudden turn put me off of her character and felt out of character for how she was in the beginning of the book.

The hero on the other hand I really enjoyed. He was honorable and no matter how much trouble she gave him, he was always there to help.

the plot was good but the flip flop personality change of the heroine bothered me.

I liked this story. It took me s while to warm up to Daisy. She seemed a bit spoiled and didn't want to work to make her marriage good. I'm glad that she and William were finally able to put aside their attitudes and see each other as wonderful people.

I think it's safe to say I love Susan Payne. The Persistent Marquess was a sweet read. It's so rare to see a good marriage romance and this eats the cake.

I especially appreciate the fact that the heroine did not want to lose herself in her husband and still retains her goals for marriage despite getting married for other reasons.

I loved this book. I just wish it was longer. The characters live and pull you in. You can feel their joys and sorrows, and will be happy when love finally conquers all.

First off, the history behind this story is great! I love reading about how people lived “back then” as opposed to the luxuries and things we have now. This is a sweet love story that has you wondering how it will end. It was slightly graphic in the love department, as a heads up, but it as tasteful and only once had me second-guessing reading it. (Just putting that out there from a gal who typically reads books that have zero graphic content.) This really is a good read!

Wonderful sweet romance. I really enjoyed this book; it made me smile and cry at points. Very well written quick read.

I enjoyed reading this book but felt that it was nothing out of the ordinary. If you enjoy marriages of convenience stories, you will enjoy this one.

Daisy, our heroine is in London for her first season with her grandmother, as her mother is expecting a child. For some reason, this is scandalous given her age and the fact that she is still in love with her husband (and he with her). It's hard to believe that Daisy and her grandmother are gossiped about and shunned as a result.

Daisy and the hero Ashton have a meet cute behind a potted plant at a ball. and he dances with her to bring her into fashion-.he is a marquess after all. They are later compromised when Ashton follows her to a terrace and gives her his coat when she appears cold. Ashton tries to do the honorable thing but Daisy refuses his proposal as she wants a marriage like her parents-where her husband loves and is devoted to her and she with him. And Ashton believes " love is overrated when it came to marriage."

Ashton spends a lot of thought lusting after Daisy and fantasizes about having sex with her before and after marriage. It got a bit tiring.

They end up married after all, and Ashton breaks it to Daisy that she is to stay in the country and he will return to London when she becomes pregnant. I enjoyed meeting Daisy's parents. But this being a romance, true feelings of love are recognized and there is a happy ending.

I received an ARC from the publisher via Net Galley but I have provided an honest review and any opinions expressed are my own

William, Marquess of Ashton, is thirty-two and still single. He is at a ball and meets a girl behind the potted plant, he always hides behind it when he is here, at the Duke of Westland's home. He meets a young lady by the name of Miss Daisy Vincent. Her father is the Viscount of Weatherly, and her mother is pregnant with her sibling. They are still very much in love with each other and that is what Daisy wants.
I loved the story. It is so well written. It flows easily and the characters are amazing. The two of them are so cute together he does not believe in love and she does.
I received this ARC from the author and have volunteered a review.

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Delightful🤩🤩🤩

The Persistent Marquess by Susan Payne is an absolutely enjoyable and entertaining read that was perfect for a lazy Sunday.

The debutant, Daisy Vincent, is brimming with honesty, cheer and a bright outlook to life in general, can’t abide by the social norms followed by society at large and seems to consider the ton superfluous.

The Marquess, William Ashton is the quintessential hero too jaded and too cynical to believe in love or happily ever after.

They meet of all places hiding behind a potted palm and Daisy’s open honesty strikes a chord with William and he sets about helping her avoid the pitfalls and meander thru them with her chin held high. But when a scandal becomes inevitable, William offers for her hand and lo and behold, the lady in question doesn’t want anything to do with his chivalrous offer.

Daisy is young and naïve to William’s 32 and throughout the story her doubts and insecurities plays a significant role in the story. Her uncertainty in being a marchioness gives her grief and she intensely believes that only utter devotion to the better half can save a marriage else there’s no point in a wedding. The discovery to love and commitment was beautiful which also included a steamy sex scene. I loved the author’s easy writing that entices the reader and brings a smile to one’s face.

Fans of historical romances can surely rejoice❤️

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An accidental meeting behind a potted palm ensnares the attention of the Marquess of Ashton for the young Daisy Vincent. A first season debutant, Daisy doesn't want to have anything to do with the ton and their vicious gossip. Honest to a fault, she gives her opinions to William with no apologies. He is infatuated and is soon in a position to make Daisy his marchioness. A very charming romance of a young lady who teaches her husband about love.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Our marquess and our debutante are definitely different and not run of the mill people of the period. This is what made the story different.

A lighthearted romance culminating in a marriage brought about by flouting of convention! Nice read which ended very happily and with a touch of sexual play as well.

Good reading.

So we have a young and innocent girl who is compromised – we’ve read this story before – and has to marry someone she loves from afar. He doesn’t love her, initially, but then falls for her gentle ways etc etc.
Her parents have a love match – and unexpectedly find themselves expecting another child having been childless since our young heroine’s birth and this has meant that she has gone to stay with her grandmother – who of course, wants her to marry well, but they are not in the right circle by birth.
The story felt stilted and the characters seemed 2 dimensional. Whilst there was some length to the story, I didn’t feel the need to keep reading.

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

A new author to me and I did enjoy the book but there was nothing greatly outstanding about it, for me.

I read fairly quickly so I got through the book in an afternoon

I did like the characters and the story but felt there could have been a little more exciting and have a bit more escapism for me

This was a decent read. It was quick and easy. The characters were both likable. A nice way to divert time. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This was a historical fiction set in regency era. This wasn't my favorite read as the character interactions didn't seem a natural thread.