The Lord Meets His Lady by Gina Conkle is book Three in the "Midnight Meetings" series. This is the story of Lord Marcus Bowles and Genevieve Turner. I have read the other books in this series but feel this can easily be a standalone book.

Genevieve is a illegitimate daughter of a light skirt / whore and she doesn't know who her father is. Genevieve is on her own and had to sell her body some. Genevieve was even tricked into signing an indenture servant contract for a long period of time. Now making a run under a fake name to try to better herself.

Marcus too is trying to better himself after being sent off to an isolated home after one to many times of messing up. So he is trying to stay on the strait and narrow way of life. Both of them are trying to better themselves and be what others want them to be. But the are both caring and loving people that have handled their lives the best they could at the time.

I really enjoyed their story. Genevieve wasn't you typical heroine but she was just as strong and caring and so was Marcus.

I am torn about this review - I liked the idea of the book, but the execution didn't work for me.

Genevieve Turner is a woman on the run, she has set out under an assumed name to take a position as a housekeeper. She desperately wants to start anew and hopes this position will be the first step in her new independent life.

Lord Marcus Bowles is a man with no direction, after causing one too many scandals, his brother, the Marquess Northampton, has sent Marcus to the country to sober up and lay low until North can find a suitable bride. Marcus agrees to go, but is counting the days until he can return to London and his aimless, pleasure seeking life.

These two meet when Gen's carriage is broken down and Marcus mistakenly assumes they are being held up by a highwayman. Gen immediately recognizes Marcus from her former life at the Golden Goose and asks him not to reveal her true identity. Intrigued, Marcus agrees.

Days later he shows up at the house she is working in, turns out her employer is Sam, one of his best friends. Sam wants Marcus to work with him in a business venture and Marcus agrees, if Sam will let Gen come work for him. Sam explains the arrangement to Gen, who agrees to work for Marcus.

Gen and Marcus then proceed to set his house to rights and Marcus tries to lure Gen to his bed. Gen is no stranger to a man's bed, but she wants a new life and sex is not part of their arrangement.

When Gen's past comes calling, Marcus steps up and marries her to protect her. But Gen assumes it will be a sham marriage and doesn't want to get too close to Marcus. By this time, Marcus knows he has deeper feelings for Gen and is content to have her as his wife. They become intimate, but Gen refuses to let there be anything more between them than a physical relationship.

The "Wolf" is not done with Gen yet and Marcus stands to lose everything to keep her safe. And Gen realizes that she loves Marcus and is willing to sacrifice her newfound independence to see him happy.

The story is well written albeit a bit wordy and the pace of the story is bogged down by the wordiness making it a slow read. I liked all the characters, including Wolf (the villain), there are some steamy love scenes, some sweet moments, some amusing moments and finally a HEA.

What I didn't like was the incorrect use of formal address - this is the one thing that annoys me more than anything else in historical romance - I can overlook a lot, but not that. Marcus is the son of a Marquess, so he has an honorific title of Lord Marcus, when he marries Gen, she becomes Lady Marcus - but for this entire book Marcus is called Lord Bowles and after they are married she is being called Lady Bowles and that made me want to bang my head against the wall. So that, along with the slow pace of the story, made this a 3 star read for me.

Lord Marcus Bowles, a well-born man who turned his life into a sea of shame for the family until, weary, the family banished him to a country house. He would have to stay a year free-scandal and, who knows, that would clear his image to the society.
Not to mention that his brother, Marquess of Northampton, was trying to find a wealthy wife, and his brother's scandals could upset him.

On his way to Northumberland, Marcus meets Genevieve Turner. A beautiful woman in her red clothes, who was traveling to go take possession of her work as housekeeper for the Beckworth family.

Genevieve was not well-born like Marcus. In fact, her life was full of scandals, starting with her own birth, the fact that she, unlucky, had to sell her body and was even deceived by the man who seemed to want to protect her.
Genevieve was in Northumberland fleeing, but also looking for a relative of her.

Both Marcus and Genevieve had to meet to have a healthy life.
Usually the historical novels bring plots in which the female character is in trouble and needs a protector, who ends up falling in love with her. Well, here, Gene needs a protector, but the search for Marcus seems to be much more urgent. It is an inner quest.

I like to see that in the end he can make his dream come true and become a productive man (But I hate the part he had to sell his horse)

Although the path to self-knowledge of each one was interesting, I found the pace a bit slow, and I did not feel (romantic) connection between the characters, although each of them, as an individual, was an interesting character.
3 stars

Marcus Bowles is the brother of the Marquis of Northampton he’s been banished to the country to ponder on his life, his excessive drinking, gambiling and women. His reputation a black mark on the family name and that needed to stop especially when his brother was on the market for a rich bride.

Genevieve Turner was running away from a situation she wanted nothing to do with, the daughter of an actress (with somewhat loose morals) and no idea who her father was, she didn’t want her life to be like her mothers where she was left to die from the French Pox. She had a new position as a housekeeper in the country where no-one knew her and hopefully she’d run far enough she wouldn’t be found. She knew it would be only a matter of time until he found her, he owned her, she had unwittingly signed her life to him.

She’s thrown together with Marcus and although she tries to keep their relationship professional it’s truly difficult. The attraction is mutual and palpable, soon enough they succumb to each other and they fill each other’s void.. Just when they start to feel they have a future with each other Genevieve’s past comes to collect her. Will they find the courage to fight for what they both deserve? A love that’s worth fighting for!

A truly well written story where both the hero and heroine are broken but find acceptance and love in each other, although flawed they are stronger together their love in each other is all that’s needed.
I loved this story and can’t wait to read the next story the Marquis’s story. Gina Conkle has another extraordinary story .
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher for my honest unbiased opinion.

3.5 Stars rounded up to 4
This is my first book by Gina Conkle and I liked the story. It is very, very loosely based on Red Riding hood because there is a red cloak and hood featured in the story as well as a Wulf, who is NOT in sheep’s clothing.

To me, this story is more about one man’s journey to finding himself, maturing, and realizing the kind of life he really wants to lead. Lord Marcus Bowles is the brother of a Marquess (**giggles** if he were to inherit he’d be Marquess Marcus) and he has lived a profligate life, flitting from thing to thing and woman to woman. He’s finally been involved in one scandal too many and he’s been banished to one of their run-down properties in the extreme north of England. He realizes he has to change his life and plans to use his time in exile to contemplate what he wants to do and how he wants to do it.

Genevieve Turner is the illegitimate daughter of an actress/light-skirt and she has no idea who her father is. Her mother died a horrible death with the French Pox. Genevieve sold her body on occasion and lived with a man who had tricked her into signing into an indenture agreement with him. Well – he didn’t actually trick her into signing the indenture, he tricked her about the length of the indenture. When she finally learned to read and found out the length of the indenture and considered her life as it was, she decided she wanted something different and ran away. She was headed to the north to actually work as a housekeeper so she could spend time looking for her grandmother who was supposed to live in that area.

Samuel is Marcus’ good friend and neighbor from childhood. I mention him because he has a big role in the book. I have mixed feelings about Samuel. He was a really good friend to Marcus because he gave him some tough-love and tough-advice and didn’t sugar-coat or excuse Marcus’ behavior. However, Samuel also had his own agenda and forced/tricked/cajoled (whatever) Marcus into doing some things and taking some risks that Marcus didn’t want to take or do. That they turned out to be good things for Marcus, in the end, was more fluke than plan.

What did I like?
I really liked both Marcus and Genevieve. Both were very caring people, but both tried to hide it. Both wanted to become better people and both wanted a better life. I liked that Marcus was intent on saving Genevieve from Wulf.

What didn’t I like?
 I found it to be slow moving and caught myself skimming pages pretty often and had no problem putting it down for a break.
 It is set in the Georgian period, but other than the use of horses, carriages, and hip-rolls I didn’t see much to place it there. The conversation style, wording, phraseology, etc. were all very modern
 The premise of Marcus and Genevieve was just too improbable to be believable. Genevieve was basically a whore. I know the author avoided that description, but – how many times do you have to sell your body before that description fits? I cannot imagine any nobleman of that period blithely marrying a woman with Genevieve’s background.
 I didn’t like that Marcus’ final solution to Genevieve’s problem with Wulf had him treating her just like Wulf – as chattel to be bartered.

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This is a great series (based on fairytales) and Little Red Riding Hood is the featured one in this story. At first Genevieve was a bit forward for me but the more you get to know her the more you realize she wants to do what she feels is best not only for herself (by not letting people roll over her) but also for others. Oh, and she loves mechanical devices and is good at fixing them. Marcus, bless his heart, is the brother that is sent off to clean up his act. Yes, he does have a terrible problem and realistically comes to terms with and solves his problem. Their interactions are steamy and funny. There is a secondary character in the story that when you look at the surface he is manipulative but is he really?

Different but really enjoyable. The second son of a nobleman and the daughter of an actress found love.

A witty historical romance loosely based on Red Riding Hood that includes a feisty and resourceful leading lady with a unusual past and a lord who is having trouble deciding on a future. This is the third book in the series (Book 1 is a Beauty and the Beast adaptation while Book 2 is a retelling of Cinderella), but the novel can be read as a stand-alone. The setting, the characters (both the MCs and the supporting ones), and the plot are intriguing while the dialogue and the developing relationships are well-written and engaging. I enjoy the sizzling anticipation between the lord and his lady and I particularly liked that the female MC is mechanically inclined and appreciates physical pleasure openly. I look forward to many books from this author in the future as well as more additions to this series. For readers who enjoy historical romances and fairy tale adaptations for adults. Recommended.

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This is my first book my Gina Conkle and I was very impressed. I loved that both main characters were flawed, but used the others strengths to make themselves better. Marcus and Gen were strong on the outside, but extremely tender on the inside. I will definately read another book by Gina Conkle!

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book number 3 in the Midnight meetings series. We have the wild brother Marcus that needs to settle down and by settle down they mean being scandal free. Everything was okay until he meets his lady. The story was pretty great. I enjoyed it a great deal.

Great read. A little slow in spots but well done. I have missed Gina's writing and this book did not disappoint.

Gina conkle does it again. Good book. Good read. Very well written. Very endearing characters. This is Marcus and Genevieve story. One born in high society and the other coming from a lower class. They both had they own issues but came together to overcome them. Very good.

This is a story of Marcus and Genevieve. Neither have a pristine past. Both want to start fresh and become better people. That is what this story is all about. One low born, the other quality. Both with a checkered past and both made bad decisions that paint their daily lives. As the story goes this is a nice story about second chances. Sure there is lust and sex written into the pages and sure it is on the steamy side. My problem with the book is really not them at all, my problem is with the so called best friend Samuel. Talk about a man who covets and manipulates with impunity. I really didn't like him. With friends like him, who needs enemies! I finished the book feeling like it was incomplete, he was a terrible friend and uses guilt to get what he wants, and he wins? No. Not acceptable. And he wasn't even the bad guy! So here I am writing a review for a book that was ok. It was a good read. Took me a little longer than normal to read it. I did struggle with keeping from skimming in parts. Finished with the feeling of incompleteness, especially after the epilogue. Does this make me want to read the series further to find out what happens? No.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The chemistry - both physical and emotional - between the hero and heroine was palpable. My only qualm with this book was the portrayal of alcoholism. It's unusual for an alcoholic to just have a "slip up" and go back to normal. It's not impossible, though, and this facet didn't impact my enjoyment of the story.

This was the first ok I read by Gina Conkle but will definitely not be the last. If you do not like to read racy books this book is not for you. Gina brought to life her characters and had you rooting for them through every trail they went through. Awesome book!

This was actually really good! I had quite low expectations going into this book but was happily surprised how enjoyable it was. Definitely not perfect, but I enjoyed the lack of insta-love, actual plot and good characters. It made me laugh too!

Marcus and Gen have a lot in common, both are broken and come together in a peaceful way. I loved the way Marcus pursued her. This book has everything you are looking for in a romance. Good and steamy love scenes as well.

This has been an amazing read. I would be coming back for more to this author again and again and recommend this work, for sure.

Characters were interesting and while it is a romance, thereally were some deeper themes than what is normally included in this genre.