The Midnight Marquess by Collette Cameron | Review
The Midnight Marquess by Collette Cameron Series: The Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides Series Book #3
on July 3, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Clean & Wholesome, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 200
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Obstacles never seem as insurmountable
at midnight as they do in the cold light of day…
Aurelie Lemieux once believed in fairy tale endings and true love. But when her half-brother is unjustly executed for treason, she’s thrust into a world of betrayal and danger. Forced to flee France with his children, her dreams of love give way to harsh reality. Aurelie resigns herself to a marriage of convenience as her only chance for survival. However, her heart yearns for the one man she should avoid: her captivating and mysterious neighbor, Adolphus Westbrook.
Intent on evading the suffocating grasp of High Society and the relentless pursuit of conniving debutantes, Adolphus, the Marquess of Edenhaven, seeks solace in a small coastal village. Yet, the fates conspire against him when he crosses paths with the alluring Aurelie under the cloak of darkness. In their stolen midnight encounters, he glimpses the possibility of a love he never anticipated, a woman who could be everything he desires in a bride. Until he suspects Aurelie’s no different than any other husband-hunting woman, and disenchanted, he distances himself.
When a raging fire threatens their lives, Adolphus and Aurelie are forced into a reluctant proximity that exposes the chasm between their social classes. Misunderstandings and secrets abound, testing the depth of their budding feelings. Will they find the courage to overcome their differences and embrace their undeniable passion? Can the midnight encounters ignite a love strong enough to conquer the obstacles standing in their way?
Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides
Midnight Christmas Waltz
Mission at Midnight
The Midnight Marquess
Holly, Mistletoe, & Midnight Snow
The Wallflower’s Midnight Waltz
Minuet at Midnight
Kiss a Rake at Midnight
Unmasked at Midnight
Memories Made at Midnight
Once Upon a Midnight Dream
CHECK OUT COLLETTE'S OTHER SERIES:
Daughters of Desire (Scandalous Ladies)
Heart of a Scot
Ladies of Opportunity
Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides
The Culpepper Misses
Seductive Scoundrels
The Honorable Rogues®
For the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls' Club)
The Midnight Marquess is book three in the Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and Adolphus and Aurelie’s story. There was a tension between the characters that was exciting and kept the pace of the story moving. I really liked the heroine – Aurelie, a French emigre. She is a woman of integrity and wit. She has an uncompromising sense of right and wrong. Even though there were moments when I wanted to shake Adolphus, in the end, I fell in love with him too. I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.
