This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story.The side characters were such an integral part of this story as well. This is the love story i needed to read at this time. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you

A well-written engrossing story, this book pulls many disparate elements into an engaging tale.  Yes, it has some historical inaccuracies and inconsistencies, but the story is complex, as are the characters.  The plot is engaging, with many storylines weaving through it to a coherent whole.  March and Michael are likable and feel real as the story progresses.  The secondary characters are also well-developed, not just add-ons, enhancing the book further.  Even though parts of the plot seem a stretch, and the end felt rushed,  the story hangs together nicely for an enjoyable read.  I received a complimentary copy of this book from Net Galley.  This is my freely given, honest review.

I've had a few Netgalley books slip through the cracks and this is one I really regret not reading much sooner. 

Just what the doctor ordered!

What an enjoyable read of loyalty, family, kindness, and love.

March Lawson took care of her younger siblings since she was sixteen. Along with that responsibility came Lawson Court, the bookkeeping, the sheep shearing, and putting food on the table. The solicitor assigned to the estate was non-existent and after eight long years the hunger pangs were starting to affect each of them.

When the new solicitor, Michael Cavensham, Marquess of McCalpin, decides to visit the estate to understand why March is in need of so much money from the estate, his angry heart softens at her beauty and the struggles the family has been experiencing.

There's so much to this story you have to read this well written story to get all the feels.

He doesn't deserve her, even a little bit, and I will die on that hill. What a disappointing ending after that buildup. I don't think it's realistic that she would've forgiven him after two days.
Michael deserves no rights.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the content of this book. Janna is a relatively new author to me and I've been reading a few of her books as time goes on. I liked the characters and how their relationship developed. I also enjoyed the historical content.

Title: The Luck of the Bride
Series: The Cavensham Heiresses
Author: Janna MacGregor
Genre: historical romance
Rating: 4
Family secrets, mistaken identities…love and money make people do crazy things in The Luck of the Bride, the third Cavensham Heiresses novel.

March Lawson has never had much luck, and in a desperate move to save her family, she's been posing as the Marquess of McCalpin. But when she's summoned to a meeting with the Marquess himself, March expects jail time…not to be bewitched by dark hair and sapphire eyes.

Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin and heir to the Duke of Langham, finds himself drawn to March despite the judgments from his peers. He isn't sure he can trust March, especially since Michael has a secret that could ruin him and his family.

But society conspires to keep March and Michael apart, and when March is accused of not being who she says she is, will Michael toss her aside or fight for the woman he's come to love

My thoughts
Would I recommend it? yes
Will I read more of this series? yes
Would I read more of this author? yes
This is a new to me author , and like with other new to me author's I like going in blind not knowing a whole lot about the story, or the series plus I can admit that sometimes I read a series out of order. With this one I had no trouble reading it at all, found it to be light hearted and sweet and very enjoyable to read, as well as a page turner that kept me wanting to know what happens next to our main characters. With that said I want to thank NetGalley for letting me read and review it .

Janna MacGregor is a new author for me and I am delighted to have found her. The Luck of the Bride has a sweet storyline where the main characters, March and Michael fall for one another. At first, March couldn't believe the audacity of the all high and mighty heir of a dukedom. But, as things would have it, fate brought the two together in a storm of mistrust and love. I enjoyed this book and will recommend it to others who enjoy a sweet romance with a bit of drama.

The Luck of the Bride is the third in a series (Cavensham Heiresses). I liked this book the best in the series so far. March Lawson is responsible for raising her siblings and takes some risks to gain control of her inheritance - which her family is in desperate need of. 

Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, is the man who stands between March and her inheritance - though he wasn't aware of it. When he finds out what March did to get her money, he visits her home and gets involved with her and her family.

This story was really enjoyable - the main characters are interesting and their romance is really nice. I would definitely recommend it!

The third book in the Cavensham Heiresses series is an absolute must read, even if you did not read the first two.  I have really enjoyed the storylines in all three books, but there is something about these characters that make this read very special. It is my favorite book in the series so far. March and Michael are made for each other. Their storyline allows them to discover that, even though the road is not smooth. I had romance, great famlies, characters, and of course a dastardly villian that tries to foul things up royally. My only disappointment is that Michael could have trusted March more towards the end of the book. Thankfully there are more books in the series and they are in my TBR pile.

I loved this book.  The characters of Michael and March were wonderful.  Both of their families are as well.  This is the third book I have read by Janna MacGregor and will continue read anything by her.  I enjoyed this immensely and highly recommend it.  Get lost in another time with Michael and March on the road to their HEA.  I received this copy from  NetGalley and the publisher which I thank.them both.  I chose to review this book and my opinions are mine.

TBR — I hope to revisit this title, wonderful premise! 

Full review to come...

I  received an advanced reader copy (ARC) from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am majorly reading this series out of order. But whatever. I loved March, but boy did McCalpin annoy me. He's mean when he can easily be kind and rarely thinks of others. There are things he says to March that personally, I could have never forgiven him for. While I'm happy that she's happy, I honestly think she was too good for him. That said, I loved watching her take care of her family.

This is the second book I've read from this author and I loved it!!! I am a sucker for historical romance so this was perfect for me.  I recommend it!!!

March is used to overcoming challenge in her life so she views  Cavensham as just another one! I loved the strength of her character as she did her best for her family even as she was falling in love. A great followup to Janna’s debut!

March Lawson is an orphan who, for the past eight years, has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. Most women March’s age would be picking out ball gowns for the upcoming season. But March’s focus is not on finding a husband. First, she must devote her energies to just one man: the coldhearted skinflint who refuses to release her inheritance. 
This was a pretty good story. I’m very familiar with this author and her writing style so I had an idea on what to expect. Both main characters were very likable and made you want to finish to get their HEA. There were some things in the book that I didn’t really care for, but I still enjoyed it. 
 **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

The Luck of the Bride by Janna MacGregor
Subgenre: historical romance
Release date: 1 May 2018
Publisher: St Martin’s Paperbacks
Format: ebook and print
Length: 384 pages
RRP: $10.34 (ebook); $15.99 (print)
Her family are in dire straits and she has to take drastic measures to ensure her family can survive.
March Lawson has had responsibility for her siblings since she was sixteen, the last eight years. Her two sisters and her baby brother, the heir, have constantly wondered when their guardian and or their inheritance will be available to repair the family property, but more importantly, feed them all. She has had to complete many of the jobs around the Manor as there isn’t the staff to do the work. March is also very good at numbers and bookkeeping and offers her services to the local shop keepers to earn extra money to buy what they need. Her next step, signing a bank note from the Marquess, who is their new guardian, to access money in her inheritance, is a step into desperation.
Michael Cavensham, Marquess of McCalpin, the future Duke of Langham, discovers that someone has signed some bank notes on his behalf. He arrives at Lawson Place to see the circumstances and finds the family is really in dire circumstances. This is reinforced when he finds at the dinner to impress him, they have eaten the entire week’s supply of food. It is what comes next that shocks him more (sorry you will have to read what that is). He then moves the family into his family home to ensure that the girls have their season and that Bennett, the future Lord, has the tutoring he needs. Michael has a secret, he has difficulty with numbers and his brother helps him with the financial aspects of the duchy.
As March and her siblings are becoming more and more enmeshed in the family, Michael finds he is attracted more and more to March. And just as Michael asks March to marry him, and he thinks she would make the perfect Marchioness and future Duchess, her cousin makes several accusations and ruins March’s reputation. Michael struggles to deal with these accusations and he knows March isn’t like this, but the evidence points to her guilt. Naturally, there is a HEA.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this historical. What also struck me while reading was that the family were all about love and not fighting. March and her siblings were a unit. Michael, his siblings and his parents are a unit. There is love and understanding among them all. It is the peripheral character that comes in to try and destroy the heroine as he wants the money, and one of the sisters.
I started reading this book and was immediately absorbed in the story. Ms Macgregor is a new to me author and I have since bought the previous two books as I’m keen to read Emma and Clare’s stories, and any future books!
Reviewed by Heather

THE LUCK of the BRIDE is a sweet story. 

In early 19th C. England, March Lawson, 17 years old, is the sole support of her three siblings, the youngest will take over the holdings. He is viscount, but only 1 when the story begins. So much falls to March.

She is frustrated over the state of her affairs. In the previous 8 years, she has done her best, but there is not enough money, not enough food, and helping to launch her two sisters into London Society. But help comes from an unusual site.

March has written Marquess McCalpin--who has the guardianship of her dowries as well as her sisters. Asa March is 15, she is legally entitled to the monies. But McCalpin needs proof.

The whole family lands in London staying with McCalpin's parents who are a duke and duchess.

With many things happening to hamper her happiness, March realizes it is only McCalpin who can truly help

Loved the things that March does to help her family. She does anything and everything possible even being dishonest with her own money. This was a great book and I really liked how she helps The Marquess of Calpin realize how she has been ignored for so long by everyone.

Luck of the Bride is the third book in the Cavensham Heiresses series by Janna MacGregor. I have not read the previous books in the series, but was able to fully enjoy the read. While I think that those that have been following the series will have a better understanding of some of the characters and relationships, this book does stand up perfectly well on its own.

March Lawson is an orphan who, for the past eight years, has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. Most women March’s age would be picking out ball gowns for the upcoming season. But March’s focus is not on finding a husband. First, she must devote her energies to just one man: the coldhearted skinflint who refuses to release her inheritance. Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, is not a heartless man. When he learns that Miss Lawson has been forging his name to procure funds, he can’t bring himself to have her arrested—not when the bold-faced embezzler is so enchantingly beautiful. Instead, McCalpin agrees to visit her home to assess the situation more closely. March has no choice but to accept. But how can she manage the handsome trustee who controls her purse strings—when he tugs at her heart strings as well?

Luck of the Bride is a historical romance that takes one hardworking and intelligent woman, determined to protect her siblings and one stubborn but basically good hearted man and tosses them together. For the most part, I really liked March, her hard work and loyalty to her family was well done and admirable- and even when she did less than ethical things it was for good reason. Her self doubt is realistic and understandable- and I could completely understand where she was coming from in that respect- but some of her wishy washy moments with Michael left me less than impressed. Micheal is haunted by his difficulties with numbers, and has a hard time trusting. His brother and champion William is even less trusting, and I think the pair feed off each other and while realistic that just made me want to kick the pair. I did like how Michael really did love and want to protect March, and how determined he was to have her understand how beautiful she was. However, I have to admit that while his lack of trust was kind of understandable, it really bothered me how quickly he believed the worst of March- and how quickly she forgave him when it was time for the HEA. It just left me a little disheartened and cold rather than happy for them. 

Luck of the Bride was hit and miss for me. I liked the premise and most of the characters, but little things disappointed me throughout and left me less engaged than I wanted to be. It was an entertaining read, but I think it fell short of what it could have been.

March and Michael are amazing characters, and their chemistry is scorching hot. The plot is compelling, and the pacing was enough to have me reading this in one sitting. My only issue was that the writer tended to get extremely detailed oriented. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it just seemed to add fluff to the book when we could have had more sweeping romance! Still, four stars, and I eagerly await her next book!