A Marquis to Marry: The Rogues' Dynasty [Mass Market Paperback]

Amelia Grey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rogues' Dynasty | Publication Date: October 6, 2009

Alexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is shocked when the alluring young Duchess of Brookfield accuses him of stealing priceless pearls belonging to her family. Susannah Brookfield is the most beautiful, enchanting woman he has ever met, but despite his attraction, he's not about to hand over the pearls.

Though suspicion and mistrust drive them apart when the pearls are stolen, Race suggests they pool their resources to recover them. If they do find them, will they finally be able to give in to love, or will the truth of the elusive necklace tear them apart once and for all?

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Editorial Reviews

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The combination of a gripping plot, great love scenes and well drawn characters make this book impossible to put down. (Maura Frankman The Romance Studio 20090923)

The second in Grey's elegantly written Rogue's Dynasty Regency trilogy delivers a captivating mix of discreet intrigue and potent passion.
(Booklist 20090928)

Grey's latest Rogue's Dynasty story mixes romance with a touch of mystery. Add in lively characters and a strong hero and heroine, and the result is one delightful novel. 4 Stars (Melanie E. Bates The Romantic Times 20090928)

A Marquis to Marry was full of intrigue, suspense and a wonderful romance... Ms. Grey is a wonderful storyteller. (Anna Lemkau Anna's Book Blog 20090930)

A Marquis to Marry exemplifies the very essence of what a romance novel should be. It was superbly written and I've added Amelia Grey to my list of top authors. (Susan S. Love Romance Passion 20091001)

I really admire Amelia Grey's heroines... Susannah in A Marquis to Marry certainly doesn't disappoint on that front! (Alana McClurey A Hoyden's Look at Literature 20091002)

One of my favorite historical romance authors and each book gets better. (Farrah Kennedy The Book Faery 20091005)

A perfect Regency romance... Amelia Grey is one of the best romance authors (Tea Kettle Read with Tea 20091006)

"Absolutely enchanting Regency!" (Chere Gruver ParaNormalRomance.org 20091008)

Amelia Grey is fast becoming one of my absolute favorite historical romance authors. (Carrie Zimmerman The Book Girl 20091012)

You are flawlessly drawn into history... Amelia's writing has a flow that will keep you reading page after page. (Shawn Remfrey Maymay's Memos 20091026)

This book reminded me a little of the great Georgette Heyer novels... a fast, fun read that sparkles with humor. (Carey Anderson The Tome Traveller's Weblog 20091214)

A fun, sweet book... I'm looking forward to Morgan's story in the next book! (Meghan Burton Medieval Bookworm )

Very delightful. (Kristie Jenner Ramblings on Romance, Etc. )

About the Author

Amelia Grey's awards include the Booksellers Best and the Aspen Gold, and writing as Gloria Dale Skinner, the coveted Romantic Times Award for Love and Laughter and the prestigious Maggie Award. Happily married for twenty-five years, she lives in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; 1 edition (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402217609
• ISBN-13: 978-1402217609
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #694,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Maquis to Marry, September 30, 2009

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Anna Lemkau "Anna's Book Blog" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Marquis to Marry: The Rogues' Dynasty (Mass Market Paperback)

Susannah demands Race return the priceless pearls that were stolen from her family years ago. But Race won't budge. There's no way he's handing over his Grandmother's pearl necklace to anyone...

A Marquis to Marry was full of intrigue, suspense and a wonderful romance. On first meeting Susannah and Race detest each other - but also are very attracted to on another, that always makes for a good story. Ms. Grey is a wonderful storyteller. This the second book in The Rogue's Dynasty series. It's the only one it the series I've read but, as far as I can tell it can be read as a stand alone.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Marquis to Marry, February 6, 2010

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Alexandra Cenni "Poisoned Rationality" (hamilton, nj USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Marquis to Marry: The Rogues' Dynasty (Mass Market Paperback)

I remember clearly thinking at the end of A Duke to Die For that I couldn't wait to read about his cousin Race's romantic exploits. I didn't expect for him to fall for a widowed young Duchess who accused his family of stealing precious pearls!


Our first introduction to Susannah speaks a lot in her favor. She's not offended that Race didn't rush to her side during his party--she admits she arrived without first alerting him to her arrival and was content to let him come to her when he could get away from his guests. Then also she goes on to admit that they had not been formally introduced, she understood his surprise that she is so young and oh yes by the way she wants the pearls that were stolen from her grandmother please. The conversation is actually fairly civil as all things go, but both parties are left frustrated.


What proceeds is a lot of misunderstandings, miscommunications, sneaky relatives and shady going-ons in both of their families' pasts. Unlike in A Duke to Die For no one is out to kill anyone else. Everybody wants the Pearls however--included the Prince Regent--and some...deplorable means are used to obtain those goals. I applaud the fact that neither Race nor Susannah acts badly during the course of the investigation. Race still acts the gentleman, despite his misgivings about Susannah's claims and Susannah acts the Duchess she (albeit briefly) is.


Unfortunately its after the Pearls are stolen that I grew uneasy with Race and Susannah. They are on intimate terms at this point, quite taken with each other and have shared quite a bit of themselves, but that seems almost erased when Race finds the Pearls missing. His first thought is that Susannah stole them! Their behavior becomes quite atrocious at this point as they both want to nurse their injured hearts and then...'Oh well I knew you couldn't have done it!' and they are made up again! Only to have things torn asunder, briefly, near the end because of another misunderstanding.


The solution Race finally lands upon is the one I was thinking they should have done since their first time in bed. It seemed so patently clear that that's what should have happened. Then again we wouldn't have had a novel if the solution was found that quickly.


The appearance of Race's cousin Blake and his wife Henrietta (from A Duke to Die For) is a nice addition and certainly made me smile. We also learned more about the other cousin, Morgan, who's book An Earl to Enchant is due out in April of this year. All in all this was a good second book in the trilogy, only with less suspense and more romance.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Indulge and Be Delighted!!, March 7, 2010

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M. MacDonald "an avid historical romance read... (Northern Hemisphere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Marquis to Marry: The Rogues' Dynasty (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a not-to-be-missed tale, that draws you in, and you will not be able to put down. As with Amelia Grey's "A Duke to Die For", this story encompasses all the emotions, and you feel warm and cozy afterward. Race, the Marquis, and Susannah, the Duchess are the perfect foil to each other, and I thoroughly enjoyed their interaction. (ok..big word for, arguments, fights, kissing, loving,etc ).
The entire book is well-done, well-paced, and well-written. Definitely worth a recommend. Indulge and Be Delighted !!