Drawn to the Marquess

· Loveswept
4.5
13 reviews
Ebook
256
Pages

About this ebook

Destined to go blind, a rake sets his sights on the toast of society, lighting a fire of passion that scorches the night, in this captivating novel from USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans.

Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon, has one goal: to see every exquisite thing he can before he goes blind. His greatest joy, watching a woman shuddering in the throes of passion, will be gone. But before the darkness descends, he is determined to seduce a magnificent widow, Lady Penelope Fisherton. Unfortunately, his rakish reputation has preceded him; Lady Penelope spurns his advances. Being a man who relishes a challenge, however, her reluctance adds only luster to his desire for the last beautiful sight he’ll ever see.

Considered the belle of London society, Lady Penelope was married to a scoundrel who cared for no one but himself. Now that she’s free, she wants nothing to do with love, passion, or desire—emotions that abandoned her with a cruel husband. So why does her body react when Stephen smiles? As much as she’d like to avoid the rogue, her brother-in-law wants her fortune, and he’ll kill to get it. Stephen is willing to help, but he’ll take only one thing in return: Her. In his bed.

Praise for Drawn to the Marquess

“Beautifully done! Drawn to the Marquess is a moving, touching romance of two people who prove to be exactly what each other needs at exactly the right time. I fell in love with Penelope and Stephen!”—New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley

“Brimming with passion, intrigue, and tenderness, Bronwen Evans’s latest is spectacular! A perfectly brilliant page-turning romance.”USA Today bestselling author Collette Cameron

Drawn to the Marquess will captivate and seduce you. Bronwen Evans is a gem in Regency romance.”Internationally bestselling author Tracy Goodwin

“Passion. Intrigue. Saucy banter. Bronwen Evans has penned another must-read romance that gives the perfect hot peek into the Regency era. I couldn’t put this scorching page-turner down!”—Maeve Greyson, author of the Highland Protector series

Look for the enchanting Disgraced Lords series from Bronwen Evans:
A KISS OF LIES | A PROMISE OF MORE | A TOUCH OF PASSION | A WHISPER OF DESIRE | A TASTE OF SEDUCTION | A NIGHT OF FOREVER

And don’t miss her novels in the Imperfect Lords series:
ADDICTED TO THE DUKE | DRAWN TO THE MARQUESS | ATTRACTED TO THE EARL

Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
13 reviews
Lori Dykes
September 4, 2018
When I read the blurb on this book I could not wait to read it. One of my favorite tropes in the wounded hero or heroine and this gave me that in abundance. It warms my heart to see them have hope and find love because everyone is not perfect. Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon is going blind, just like his father who killed himself when he was young. Determined to see and experience all the beauty he can before that fatal day comes, He sets out to seduce beautiful widower, Lady Penelope. But she has her own agenda when she gets his attention and needs him to help her. Two beautiful people, full of secrets and strong emotions. One determined to have her in his bed and one just as determined to not allow herself to feel love, passion or desire. Her dead husband had killed all of those feelings in her, or did he? This story gripped me from the beginning and as the pages turned, there was a mystery, secrets held and such strong emotions with these two. Due to the author's wonderful descriptions and amazing prose, I fell in love with these characters and only wanted them to find love and happiness. I recommend this story tenfold and although part of a series it can be read as a standalone. Thank you Bronwen Evans for a wonderful book. I cannot wait for more.
3 people found this review helpful
Cathy Geha
May 10, 2019
Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans Imperfect Lords #2 Penelope’s ex-brother-in-law has started investigating his brother’s death. He believe he can prove that Penelope killed her husband, have her hung and take all that she owns for himself. So, Penelope needs a knight to come to her rescue...perhaps with a bit of a push...and she has chosen Stephen Hornsby, Marquess of Clevedon to be the man to clear her name. When she sets her plot in play at Sotheby’s it doesn’t go as planned but she does get Stephen to agree to work with her for the purpose she has in mind. Stephen and Penelope have issues that keep them from wanting to ever marry. Penelope had a horrible marriage and prefers her freedom to being under the thumb of a man again and Stephen fears his medical condition should prevent him from marrying and fathering children – even though it is rather expected that he provide an heir. This story is a romance with strong characters who both deserve a HEA if they can find a way to overcome what keeps them from finding a mate. It deals with issues that are still prevalent today and in doing so made me consider whether some things were easier or more difficult in the past. I loved the slow growth of both characters as they dealt with their pasts and issues in their lives. They so well suited one another and their story and the epilogue left me with a smile on my face. 5 Stars
Janet B
September 2, 2018
Stephen Hornsby, the Marquis of Clevedon, has one goal: to see every exquisite thing he can before he goes blind. His greatest joy, watching a woman shuddering in the throes of passion, will be gone. Lady Penelope Fisherton was married to a scoundrel who cared for no one but himself. Now he’s died after falling over a cliff that she’s free, she wants nothing to do with love, passion, or desire emotions that abandoned her with a cruel husband. Then the new Earl of Rotham learns from Carmichael's will that Pen is left everything that isn’t entailed. So Rotham has Pen investigated & tries to find evidence that Pen murdered her husband. Pen needs a high ranking man to prove she hadn’t anything to do with Carmichael's death, Stephen is ideal as he is impartial & has a history of investigative work. Both of them hadn’t bargained for the attraction they feel towards each other. This is the second book in the series & could well be read on its own. We met Stephen in the first book Addicted to the Duke & I’ve been looking forward to his story ever since reading that. Stephen suffers from a degenerative eye condition & expects, like his father, to go blind so he’s very much living for the day. He has no intention of ever marrying nor of having children. Pen was abused & neglected by her husband, so although she’d love children she has no intention of ever marrying again. My heart went out to both Stephen & Pen as they were tortured souls but the more time they spent together the more they healed & soon both fell in love. The secondary characters were also well portrayed & it was good to meet Alex & Hestia again. The pace of the story was very good, there was plenty of intrigue, mystery & secrets to keep me engrossed from the start at the Sotheby’s auction until the epilogue. I love the author’s books & she's one of my must read authors because she never disappoints & this book is up there with her best. My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans grew up loving books. She has always indulged her love of storytelling and is constantly gobbling up movies, books, and theater. Is it any wonder she’s a proud romance writer? Evans is a two-time winner of the RomCon Readers’ Crown and has been nominated for an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.

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