WTAF- who chose that title? Makes absolutely NO sense- March had the WORST “luck.”
AAAARGH!! I have rarely been so incensed by the actions of an MMC. Michael did EVERYTHING wrong. He could have been so perfect but his timing snd rationalizations were infuriating. This spice here was premature and that added to making this, many individual and interesting plot points and characters, instead an amalgamation creating a dreadful plot.
Ugh, March- he done you wrong, over and over, and you instantly forgive him each time. I much preferred Emma holding Somerton’s feet to the fire. THAT is strength.
But I do like her pet name for him. ( )

Another fun read from author Janna MacGregor. Her characters never disappoint and March and McCalpin were a delight. This is a great book about how even dealing with hard times can lead to a great love. I would recommend this book to friends. ( )

This is a new to me author, and now I understand there are other books in the series. I’ll have to go back and get the others now! This does work well as a stand-alone book though.

I really enjoyed how March is a strong woman, determined to take care of her family after her parents die from influenza. She will do whatever it takes to make sure her siblings get the lives they deserve, including sacrificing her own happiness.

This review is based on a galley copy from netgalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own. ( )

Janna MacGregor has outdone herself with this 3rd installment in the Cavensham Heiresses series. March Lawson is a strong woman forced to take on the responsibility of raising her family after the death of her parents. Not only does she keep her family together she manages to keep the estate running until her brother would reach his maturity.
Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin has suffered in his own invisible way. He meets March when he goes to their home to check on what's happening with the Lawson's and to find out who was "stealing" money from their trust.
The relationship between March and Michael quickly grows but there's a snake in their Garden of Eden. March's cousin, Rupert wants to marry her sister, not because he loves her but because he loves her dowry. When he causes a scandal for March, the reader will wonder if the family can get through it. Tears will flow with the injustice of what goes on but they only make the happily ever after all the better.
A reader would be lucky indeed, to find and read this book. ( )

The Luck of the Bride by Janna MacGregor
The Cavensham Heiresses #3

March Lawson’s life changed in the blink of an eye. With both of her parents dead she, at the age of sixteen, had to take charge of her one year old brother as well as sisters who were ten and eleven. With a guardian unwilling or unable to do the job she was forced to scrimp, save and work hard to keep the roof over her siblings’ heads and food in their bellies. With the help of two staunch friends a bit older she did her best and then had to resort to a bit of forgery to keep caring for her family.

When a new guardian is named his interest in the family is equally disdainful until someone brings to his attention the fact someone might be stealing funds from the March family’s coffers. So, off he goes to check things out and then the story truly begins.

Finally feeling somewhat secure, settling into a safe haven, having enough food in their bellies and being truly happy the March family relaxes and enjoys. Little does March know that her life will not be smooth sailing and there will be rough seas to flounder through before she is able to have a HEA with the man she falls in love with.

This story tells of family love, caring and sharing. There is an evil relative that causes trouble and needs to be dealt with. The hero has difficulty with numbers floating around and not taking shape so when embezzling occurs he is at a bit of a loss and rather defensive. There are secrets and lies and mean-spirited people but also there is warmth and camaraderie and so much more.

I was rather frustrated with Michael a time or two but he did make things right in the end and there was a HEA for him and March and also her family. It was nice to catch up with the couples from the first two books in the series and I now wonder who will star in book four.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars ( )