I really enjoyed Stephen and Pen's story. It was a little slow in spots for me but it was well worth the read. I loved that Pen is able to show Stephen that there is life even if he looses his sight.

Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans

Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans is the next book in the series Imperfect Lords. In this particular novel, two people who have trust issues and do not want attachments are attracted to each other. Lady Penelope needs help. She has decided that Stephen Hornsby will be the perfect person to help her. Her dead husband’s brother is making noise that she murdered her husband and he deserves to have all of her monies and properties.

Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon is going blind. Not that he has told anyone or even gone to the doctor to discuss it. His father went blind and couldn’t handle it so killed himself. Stephen is determined to see everything and surround himself beauty until he cannot see anymore.

There seems to be some unknowns in this situation and definitely danger for both Stephen and Penelope. Bronwen Evans writes fun, romantic novels with suspense to keep the reader interested in the story line. Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans is a good read.

Stephen Hornsby, the Marqess of Clevedon, is going blind, just like his father before him. Unlike his father, he wants to live. He will watch the act of love making, procure beautiful women as well as art. A mad race for beautiful objects before his blindness takes over.

Lady Penelope Fisherton is a widow. Her former retrobate husband, left her, her property. The brother in law is accusing her of murder and seeks her property.

Lady Penelope needs someone to help her prove her innocene. She looks to the Marqess of Clevedon. He agrees to help. I always say I love the journey to HEA,and this book is no exception. Lots of twists and turns. It kept me going from the start.

Enjoyable Historical Romance with Passion, Engaging Characters, and a Touch of Intrigue

"Drawn to the Marquess" is book 2 in Bronwen Evans' Imperfect Love historical romance series. It isn't necessary to have read the first book to enjoy this one, but the main characters from the previous novel (Alex and Hestia) are included in a few parts in this one as well. Also, the main character for this story (Stephen, the Marquess of Clevedon) makes a couple of appearances in the first installment, so the reader gains a little information about his character prior to diving into his story.

The main female character, Penelope ("Pen"), is a widow, and she is quite happily so. Her late husband (Lord Carmichael) was a cruel man; so much so that Pen is happy to live the rest of her life without a husband, though she regrets that she did not have any children as she always longed for a family of her own. The circumstances of her husband's demise, however, were suspicious; this is something her scheming brother-in-law would like to tip in his favor. If he can manipulate the situation to make it appear that Pen is responsible for Lord Carmichael's death, he will then inherit the estate and fortune that comes along with it.

Pen "does her homework" and learns that Stephen was a very prolific spy for the Crown which makes him an ideal candidate to help her clear her name by getting to the bottom of Carmichael's death. Stephen is more than willing to help the beautiful widow.... in exchange for the opportunity to seduce her. Stephen is losing his eyesight due to a genetic condition passed down from his father, and his time to view the most exquisite things in life is running short. As a prolific rake (or as he would rather view it... a connoisseur of women), one of the most beautiful sights is seeing a woman in the throes of passion. Lady Penelope is the type of woman he would most like to enjoy in that capacity. Stephen is clear that he wants nothing other than the chance to show Pen what passion is and what beauty can exist in it, as her experience with Carmichael was anything but enjoyable. He does not intend to every marry and certainly never to have children as there would be a chance he would pass along the blindness gene to his offspring. And the "games" ensure from there :)

I enjoyed this book --- it was lighter than I thought it would be, and the main characters were likeable and engaging. I appreciated the return of the characters from the previous book, and they fit well into the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a steamy historical romance with lively characters and a hint of mystery.

4.5☆
Enjoyed it

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Imperfect Lords
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the other books in this series.

Rating 3.75/5

I love me some sexually hungry men and a mystery and cameos from previous characters in the series! This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a stand alone without a problem.

Penelope and Stephen each have their own agendas at the beginning of their relationship - she needs him to help her prove her innocence so her brother-in-law doesn't steal her fortune left from her dead husband and he needs her so he can enjoy another beautiful thing before going blind. Both aren't looking for love - just means to ends - but love finds them anyway despite their struggle and obstacles to get there.

I loved how Stephen taught her what it is to be loved and cherished when she didn't have that in her previous marriage. I disliked how Pen was misguiding him but they both had flaws and that's what made them perfect for each other. it was also more relatable as we all have flaws and we learn to see past those for love. This was a sweet story, not as much adventure as I'd like in a HR novel especially in a time period with strict rules, but enjoyable none the less.

I loved this steamy read! Steven is going blind and wants to experience everything he can before he does. Now he wants Penelope in his bed and when she needs his help he is more than happy to help, for a price. Lots of drama and suspense. The chemistry is off the charts hot! Looking forward to more in the series.

I received a free, advanced copy of this book from NetGalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon, is a handsome rake, wealthy, charming and unknown to others, slowly losing his sight. When he was 14, his father had shot himself after having lost his sight, leaving the welfare of his mother and sisters on his young shoulders. He has vowed to never marry or have children, in order not to inflict the ailment on any child. He has traveled the world and sought beauty to cherish memories when he can no longer see.

Beautiful widow, Lady Penelope Fisherton, daughter of a duke and sister of the present Duke of Sandringham, needs his help, to prove her innocent of the death of her husband who fell off a cliff when drunk. When she was eighteen, being cajoled by her father to marry a Prussian prince twice her age, she had eloped with David Carmichael, believing he was in love with her, but finding out after the wedding that it was her property, money and title that he wanted. He was a horrid man and the only one who questions the death is his older brother, who wants her property and has accused her of murder. She needs someone who is honest, has experience in investigation and is not afraid or can be bought off by Lord Rotham, her ex-brother-in-law.

Stephen agrees to help her, if she agrees to let him try to seduce her. After the 6 horrible years with her husband, she never plans to marry, although she would have liked to have had children. She agrees as she is no longer the "stupid" girl she was at eighteen, believing she can stay immune to seduction. But if she is seduced by the right man? And will he risk feeling for a woman, despite the possible loss of his sight?

This is the first book that I have read from this author, but now I am intrigued enough to read more. The characters are masterfully developed and the scenario unusual. One of those books that you don't want to put down until the end.

Very steamy sexual encounters and a twist in the plot keep a nice flow to the story. A young widow has a plan to attract a Marquess to help prove her innocence in the murder of her husband. He's willing to help her for a price, the price of his seduction. On limited time he needs to find the evidence before her husband's family can convince the authorities that she's guilty. She has a secret and so does he that can prevent the trust they need to build on their relationship.

This was a fantastic read by Bronwen Evans!

The plot of the story flowed extremely well there was plenty of intrigue with twists and turns. Plenty of secrets that both characters keep close to their heart. Both are tortured souls that need each other-even though it takes a while for them to realize that together they can overcome their fear.
Pen and Stephen have incredible chemistry that just sizzle!
Once again Bronwen Evans has another sensual read! I highly recommend this book!!
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Such a burden to carry for Stephen. I loved how Penelope was able to see beyond that burden. When misunderstandings and unspoken words threatened to tear apart this couple, my heart hurt. I loved their chemistry, their ability to see more than what was right in front of them, as well as the honest and steamy scenes between the two of them. Great descriptions and emotion. I recommend this story.

I received an ARC of this story through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.

*** 3.5 Stars ***
What a lovely surprise to find that this book wasn’t dark and intense – as most of this author’s books are. The book is well written and moves steadily along. We had cameo visits from Alex and Hestia from the first book in the series, Addicted To The Duke, and it was lovely to catch up with them and their son Christopher. The two main characters in this book are flawed, filled with secrets and are afraid of love. It is nice to see them find their HEA. While the book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone.

Lady Penelope "Pen" Fisherton is in a bit of a precarious position at the moment and she needs an investigator to clear her name. Her husband, Lord Carmichael, was a vile man who was into some really nasty smuggling and her brother-in-law, Lord Rotham, wants to implicate her in Carmichael’s death. That would allow Rotham to inherit all of her property and wealth – and she would be charged with murder. Pen has done her research and has decided that Lord Clevedon is just the man she needs to help her. Through her research, she learned that Clevedon wants, very badly, to win a painting that is coming up at auction. It is her plan to outbid him at the auction and then offer him the painting in return for clearing her name.

Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon, is a rake, a spy and a lover of beauty in all its forms – especially the female one. Stephen is also slowly going blind just as his father did before him. He’s seen all of the doctors and they all say the same thing. It is a disease that runs in families and since the symptoms have presented themselves, he will continue to lose his sight. If he is lucky, he won’t go totally blind, but that doesn’t give him any hope. He is already to the point where he can only see what is directly in front of him and he is almost totally blind when the light is low. His plan is to see and appreciate all of the beauty he can while he can still see it and then, to take the same route his father did when he totally loses his sight. There is a painting by a relatively uncollected painter coming up for auction and it is the best painting of a sunrise he has ever seen, so he must have it. Imagine his surprise when there is a beautiful woman trying to outbid him! Well, there was no way she was going to win, he’d pay whatever he had to in order to get the painting.

With her first plan thwarted, Pen decides to intrigue him – and she certainly succeeds there. When he visits her at her home to gift her with the painting, she tells him about her plot with the painting and asks for his help. He agrees – if she will allow him to try to seduce her. The story is off and running after that. The investigation soon turns up some of the vile things her husband was guilty of, but finding proof was more difficult. As they investigated, they became closer and closer and decided that love might actually be an option after all. There are many fits and starts to their romance and it almost comes totally undone, but it was nice to see their well-earned HEA.

There were some inconsistencies and title errors, etc. but I assume those will be repaired prior to the release of the book. I guess the real reason for the 3.5 star rating is that I had a hard time buying the plot. It didn’t make any sense that Pen would request Stephen’s help without telling him the truth. I mean, he was a spy for the crown and was a good investigator, did she honestly think he wouldn’t unearth her big secret? I also never understood the thing with the local magistrate – it was left unresolved. Was the magistrate corrupt, just doing a poor job or trying to cover up something? I also would have liked to see Stephen sit down and talk with his mother about his father’s suicide.

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What a ride?! I am so glad that Stephen got his happily ever after! The story was beautiful. The characters are - who do I say it- absolutely amazing! I didn't want to put it down!

Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans is book Two in the Imperfect Lords series. This is the story of Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon and Penelope 'Pen' Fisherton. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Pen brother-in-law is out to get her money and frame her for her husband's death. Thinking her only hope who be Stephen she goes forward to try to buy a painting he wants so that she can make a deal with him. Stephen is very passionate about all things of beauty due to his father's loss of site and his lost of site that is pending. But one thing of beauty is Pen and he comes to a bargain that he will help her if she allows him to try and seduce her. After such a bad marriage Pen is sure that she cannot be seduced but Stephen is hard to resist alone with her growing feelings.
Enjoyed reading their story!

Penelope had been trapped in a terrible marriage for six years before her husband died, allowing her prior properties and money to revert back to her. Her brother-in-law wants to seize that fortune by proving that her husband's death was murder, so Penelope enlists Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clarendon. He's a rake she's determined not to fall for and has contacts that could help her.

This is a rather seasoned formula for Regency romances, as the titled lord with contacts must be convinced to rescue the damsel in distress. Penelope isn't fresh out of the schoolroom, which is nice, and she is very self-assured and helpful to the people in her country village. Stephen has his own issue, as he is slowly going blind and trying to race against time to see every beautiful thing he can before that happens. Penelope figures out his secret fairly early on, and Stephen figures out her secret toward the end of the novel, temporarily driving a wedge between them. The two really do make a good match, as they're both stubborn and independent while longing for someone special to share their lives with. They are surrounded by loving and supportive friends and family, which makes for a warm and easygoing story before the action kicks in at the very end.

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.

Outstanding addition to the Imperfect Lords series. It is so refreshing to read about men and women persevering over real-life struggles. The way Stephen views the beauty of the world around him is toe-curling amazing. I love how Penelope’s stubbornly strong-willed ways allowed her to build a life for herself and community. I couldn’t put it down.

Drawn to the Marquess by Bronwen Evans was a story about Stephen Hornsby, the Marquess of Clevedon, who was know as a rake and loving to watch those in the heat of passion. He wanted as many memories as possible before his vision is gone. Lady Penelope, a widow, was married to a scoundrel when cared for no one but himself. He was abusive and hated by so many. His death was ruled accidental but now his brother wants Penelope charged with murdering his brother so he can get the inheritance. Pen asked Stephen to help prove her innocence. He agrees but wants only one thing in return, the opportunity to seduce her. A story of trust issues, intrigue, as well as mystery. Will they find their HEA. Read and enjoy this story. I received an advance copy of this book for my honest review.

My Thoughts on Drawn to the Marquess:


Bronwen Evans has written a compelling story with a flawed instead of perfect hero and heroine.

Both Stephen and Penelope have their secrets. When Penelope sets out to get Stephen to help her prove her innocence in the death of her husband she never intended it to lead to love. She was married before to a scoundrel who cared for no one but himself so she wants nothing to do emotionally with another man.

Stephen is slowly losing his eyesight due to an inherited condition. Therefore he has decided to let this malady end with him. He will not marry or ever produce an heir. But when he meets Penelope his thoughts and desires take off on a different tangent altogether.

I loved this new book by Bronwen Evans. I must say I enjoyed it much more than book #1 of the Imperfect Lords Series.
I gave this book 4.85 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of 4.0 of 5.0 flames. This hero and heroine definitely have a heated intimate connection.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Another absolutely, delicious story by Bronwen Evans that will captivate and seduce her readers into staying up into the wee hours of the morning. Beautifully written, with likable characters, whose every interaction sizzles with attraction and heat, making them jump off the pages.

Stephen Hornsby, The Marquess Of Clevedon, has been losing his sight for some time now, and fears he will become blind like his father. He has been on a quest to see every beautiful thing and to imprint it to his memory. When he sees Lady Penelope Fisherton at Sotheby’s Auction House the instant hit of lust rushing through his body reminds him that to be unable to see such beauty will be a punishment worse than death and he slowly drank in the beautiful luscious woman. He knew then he had to have her in his bed.

Lady Penelope was a widow who had eloped eight years ago with Mr David Carmichael. After losing everything because she let her cad of a husband seduce her at the age of eighteen, she had to endure abuse and neglect at her husbands’ hands. A year ago her husband died under suspicious circumstances. He was found at the bottom of the cliff. Now her brother-in-law was trying to implicate her in her husbands’ death. And she needed, The Marquess Of Clevedon’s help. When the Marquess finely comes to call on her a week later they both strike a bargain with the other. He will help her prove her innocence if is she will let him try to seduce her.

Get ready for more than some hot romance and seduction, as danger, intrigue, and as well as some twists and turns adds an edge to this Swoonworthy, Romance. Do they get a HEA? You will need to read this to find out. Loved this.

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