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Say Yes to the Marquess

Say Yes to the Marquess, January 2015
Castles Ever After #2
by Tessa Dare

Avon
Featuring: Clio Whitmore; Piers Brandon; Rafe Brandon
384 pages
ISBN: 006224020X
EAN: 9780062240200
Kindle: B00JJUZ1W4
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"Dare possesses this endearing quality to her writing that always has genuine charm."

Fresh Fiction Review

Say Yes to the Marquess
Tessa Dare

Reviewed by Annie Tegelan
Posted December 17, 2014

Romance Historical

In Tessa Dare's second instalment in the charming Castles Ever After series, Clio Whitmore has waited eight years for her betrothed to return to her. However, she decides that she is done with waiting and deserves better. She plans to break off the engagement. The only thing is, she will need the help of Piers' brother, Rafe Brandon, a skilled prizefighter to sign the papers that will dissolve their marriage. Rafe has harboured feelings for Clio ever since they were young. He has repressed those feelings for his brother's intended for years. Rafe is determined to make things right and have Clio marry his brother, even if it means having his own heart broken in the process. Tessa Dare is truly one of the gifted writers in Historical Romance. With her ability to make readers laugh and cry, it amazes me how easily she can make me fall in love with a new character. Dare possesses this endearing quality to her writing that always has genuine charm. Every time I pick up a Dare book, I know I'll be transported back in time. Within the first few pages, I knew I was going to fall hard for Rafe. He's rough around the edges, but he's sweet as sin too. That lethal combination will undoubtedly cause reader's hearts to flutter. In addition to the fabulous leads, Dare also has some quirky side characters that steal the show. Bruiser, the dog, and even Teddy all added to the charm and humor of the story. I wonder if Piers will have his own story told one day. SAY YES TO THE MARQUESS is a wonderful, uplifting story that infuses passion, humor and love in an enticing mix, proving once again why Tessa Dare continues to be my favorite Historical Romance author.

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SUMMARY

Your presence is requested at romantic Twill Castle for the wedding of Miss Clio Whitmore and . . . and . . . ? After eight years of waiting for Piers Brandon, the wandering Marquess of Granville, to set a wedding date, Clio Whitmore has had enough. She's inherited a castle, scraped together some pride, and made plans to break her engagement. Not if Rafe Brandon can help it. A ruthless prizefighter and notorious rake, Rafe is determined that Clio will marry his brother—even if he has to plan the dratted wedding himself. So how does a hardened fighter cure a reluctant bride's cold feet? He starts with flowers. Ladies can't have too many flowers. Or harps. Or cakes. He lets her know she'll make a beautiful, desirable bride— and tries not to picture her as his. He doesn't kiss her. If he kisses her, he definitely doesn't kiss her again. When all else fails, he puts her in a stunning gown and vows not to be nearby when the gown comes off. And no matter what—he doesn't fall in disastrous, hopeless love with the one woman he can never call his own.


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