I’ll start with what I really enjoyed about this book: the complexity of of hero’s character, how he wasn’t walking perfection but instead had a lot of very real challenges and the insecurities that go along with them, the heroine’s Love got her family and willingness to work hard in order to keep them safe and together. March & Michael had an intense connection from the beginning and I think the author built their passion and relationship well.

Here’s what frustrated me: Michael’s inability to trust March after berating her continuously for not trusting him, March’s hesitance in many occasions to speak up for herself and defend her decisions, and finally, March’s willingness to forgive Michael after he’d thought the absolute worst of her.

So... I’m giving this book three stars but I’m sad to do so, I loved so much about March & Michael.

This was an original story and I loved the themes of sacrifice and how far the heroine would go for her family. I also liked that the protagonist was presented as clever and continually delivered on her intelligence. I would read more by this author.

The Luck of the Bride’s synopsis was alluring; I looked forward to the melodrama ready to unfold. Unexpectedly, as my eyes swam through narration, my insides seized. I felt cold; incredulity became my closest relation and horror its cousin.
As the narrator, March, released her inner diatribe for the reader to witness-- in a book set in the earliest parts of the 1800s-- she used the phrase 'aka'. I am now going to stop and let that fact alone stand in for the rest of my inner thoughts and feelings towards this books presence in historical fictional literature.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a terrific story that proves that crime really DOES pay! In this third book of this series, March is the eldest of four children of and English lord and his wife who died due to an enfluenza outbreak. At the young age of fifteen March, along with just a couple of family servants, is left to be the head of her family. After several years, and no assistance from her father’s assigned
trustee, she takes matters into her own hands to secure the funds necessary to survive.
Lord Michael is the ducal heir now tasked with the financial trust of March and her siblings. He and his brother have noted a few accounting irregularities which brings them straight to March. March takes his responsibility quite seriously as trustee and goes a step further to become their legal guardian. He brings them all to London to give the sisters a season and their young lordling brother an education.
This is where the intrigue and plot thickens as the antagonist, who wants control of March, her siblings, and their size able funds, decides to take action. There is also a conflagration of heat building between Michael and. arch, and a host of other characters that add color to the tale.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and highly recommend this book and the series to historical romance readers who enjoy intrigue and definite heat and emotion with their hea.

This novel was a great read!! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters.

4.5 Stars!! I loved 95% of this book! The other 5%, not loving it! Everything was forgiven just way too easily at the end & that just made me super frustrated! Where’s all the groveling from Michael?! March forgave him so easily that it ruined her for me! And I still wonder what ever happened to the nasty girl, Lady Miranda- wasn’t she supposed to call on March to apologize? Other than that, this book was fantastic! I loved reading this whole series! Definitely worth reading! 100% recommend this book! Now I want William’s story(Michael’s brother) and March’s sisters stories next!!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

March Lawson was made head of the family at a very young age and took her responsibility seriously. Her sisters and brother, the heir to the title, knew her love and constancy was boundless.
Errors by their parents put them in dire straits and March found ways to survive....until she made a mistake that called them to their guardian's protection.
It seemed to be for the best, but several different factions, who did not have their best interest at heart interfered and ruined March's freshly born hopes.
Through the intercession of new friends and old, her innocence was proven and she got loving Lord at the end.
This tale of despair, hope, friendship and love, woven with a bit of mystery, and detailing the opulence of the ballroom is sure to delight any historical romance fan.
I was delighted to find the ARC available on Netgalley and jumped at the chance to peruse it.

Engaging characters, great story. I love how hard March works to keep her siblings together. Great supporting cast of characters

I received this novel as an ARC from net galley and the publisher. Thank you!!
I have read the first novels in this series and I have enjoyed this novel as well. I enjoyed the plot and the characters and the little bit of mystery in the novel. March Lawson lost her parents at 16 and has been bringing up her siblings for the last 8 years. They have been struggling since their guardian has not helped them in the least. The Marquess of McCalpin has become the executor and March has written to him for funds they need with no reply. March begins to pose as the Marquess of McCalpin to acquire funds from her trust, until he finally catches her. Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, and the heir to a dukedom does not know what to make of this woman. He is intrigued by her and does not want to press charges but wants to take responsibility for her family after he sees their living conditions. Michael has struggled with numbers his entire life, something that many people have difficulty with while March is great with numbers. Michael keeps this a secret since it would ruin his family. March wants to pay Michael back but he refuses and brings them to his family home in London. At first March is frustrated about his more active role, but he respects her and leaves he decisions to her regarding her siblings. Michael and March begin to fall in love with each other. However, when someone comes with disturbing news about March, their relationship is impacted greatly. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles to get the happiness they both desire?

Poor little girl. And the baby who will never know his parents.

Omigod, I'm dying! The author had me fooled. Viscount, indeed.

Can you really steal from yourself?

A nobleman who can't count is just asking to get cheated.

I would so slap him. She knows how old she is!

Aww, William has always been a good brother, it seems. That lady should be hung up by her toes!

Poor thing has PTSD from Faith's fall.

This is really romantic, except for, you know, the blood.

He just walked right into her house, and she doesn't even scream?

And there he goes, ruining the moment...

Stupid ton. Chin up, Faith. Besides, it looks like you've caught the eye of a certain doctor.

Ugh, why is that guy everywhere? But drinking isn't the answer to everything either McCalpin.

Girls, if your men believe this idiot's lies over your own sister, you don't want them as husbands.

Bennett is nine-going-on-twenty-nine, I swear.

Could they have been re-marrying?

Gah, men are dumb. Bennett is smarter than all these men put together.

Suck it, Rupert.

I like that they showed compassion for whodunit.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Janna MacGregor has once again impressed me with her storytelling abilities with The Luck Of The Bride. Not only that, she's presented it in a well-written book filled with phenomenal characters. March is the oldest of the four orphans in her family. Their small family was left to struggle on their own and mostly ignored by guardian and trustee until she was forced to forge the trustee's signature to withdraw funds from her dowery. Michael steps in when he learns his signature has been forged. He tries to manage this small family while hiding his own secret. March and Michael's story is loaded with drama, humor, suspense and spice. I loved this book from the first page till the last and look forward to reading my next book by Janna MacGregor. The Luck Of The Bride is book 3 of The Cavensham Heiresses Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher to read in exchange for a fair review. The Luck of the Bride is the third book in Janna MacGregor’s series The Cavensham Heiresses. It can be read as a stand alone but this is an excellent series so I recommend reading them all. March Lawson’s life was turned upside down 8 years ago when at the age of 17 she became responsible for her younger siblings after her parents death from influenza. After numerous request for funds are ignored by their guardian March is forced to forge his signature in order to access her own trust so that she can feed and care for siblings. Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of of McCalpin has struggles of his own and once he becomes aware of situation created by his predecessors neglect he acts quickly to rectify the problems. This a truly wonderful story about love between not only the main characters but also between siblings and parents and children. There is a nasty villainous cousin who’s machinations add twists and turns and a few tears to the road to HEA that kept me up reading late into the night. I was delighted to read this book and can’t wait for the next one. Quite steamy, publishing date May 1, 2018 #TheLuckOfTheBride #NetGalley

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When I read a book I look for certain points ,
What reactions do I have to the situations , characters, writing style etc.
My answers in this case are simple
The situations were perfect , I’ve laughed, cried , shouted at my kindle , but all these were the emotions I would expect from one of Janna’s books .
The characters had depth and personality, so much that I really felt for them when things went wrong or found myself smiling in times of joy .
The writing style was addictive, I could not put it down , now I’m off to read more by this author.
Definitely worth five stars in my mind , and highly recommended!
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

What a fabulous Story! Every aspect was written perfectly. The characters are descriptive, animated, relatable and well written. This multi faceted story gives you sadness, grief, desperation, determination, joy, bliss and love. I had to have tissue at hand because my tears flowed several times. Tears of gratitude and happiness, tears of pain and suffering. Tears for love.

Every part of this book will keep you captivated, intrigue, needed to know more. I couldn't put it down and I'm excited for the next one