Book Synopsis
A year ago, Hester Green’s fascination with Lord Worcester led her to accept his proposition to be his mistress, her first foray into the delights of the bedroom. And what delights! Every time they spent the night together, he made her even more addicted to his prowess. But now the gossipmongers are abuzz with his impending betrothal to a duke’s daughter. That is too much to swallow, and she severs their liaison even though it wrenches her insides to do so.
Drake, the Marquess of Worcester, has no intention of bending to his mother’s manipulation. Even less marry the girl the dowager spread rumors as being his intended. And he has zero intention to allow it to damage a perfectly convenient arrangement with the woman he can’t get enough of. But Hester moves out of the house he bought her—and out of his life. He’ll find ways to keep her close, though the woman is revealing to be more of a rebel and less of the meek mistress she once was.
Book Review
Wow and wow!
Lisa Torquay has blown me away with the 4th book of the Imperious Lords Series- Her Wicked Marquess and I can only describe this book as “passion with words.”
Her Wicked Marquess is beautifully written to highlight the plights of females within the regency era with no voice or rights outside of those given by a man. I love the reversal of roles and the powerful themes of unity, female empowerment, and justice for all regardless of station.
It centers around the delightful chase of Hester, a dutiful mistress who yearns for more, by Drakes, a progressive Marquess, determined to win her at all costs. Hester is such an amazingly unconventional leading lady for the regency romance era, and I applaud the author for writing her in this particular circumstance and time. Her headstrong attitude paired with her sharp intellect is in sharp contrast to the meek and submissive roles all too common within this genre.
The chemistry between Hester and Drakes was explosive!!!!! Their interactions were raw and passionate and sinfully devious without being overdone or cliché. I am not ashamed to admit certain naughty scenes had me fanning myself quite vehemently. I also loved the banter between them, there was no power distance but rather a meeting of the minds on an intellectual level which was enticing.
When I think of a good romance book, I think about a sound plotline, loveable characters, and a healthy dose of erotica, and “Her Wicked Marquess delivered on all three. This is ideal for those who enjoy a good historical/regency romance with a twist. I received an arc from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Favorite Quotes
“To the women labelled as whores, sluts, or witches for refusing to abide by double standards.”
“This was definitely the un-taming of the shrew.”
“Her role was to lurk in the shadows so his pleasure didn’t suffer shame or limitation.”
“She’d been a gale quaking his bed near destruction, Thrashed him to a pulp of such wrenching satiation he might not move again.”
“Heaven protect me from fallen men and their domestic bliss.”
“Their lives were drops in the ocean. The vanity of today was the dust of tomorrow.”
Imperious Lords Series
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About the Author
Lisa Torquay comes from a multi-cultural family. She graduated in History and earned a Master’s Degree in British Empire. She has worked as an English and History teacher at high schools. She married a Norwegian and moved to Norway, where she has lived for three years.
Writing has been her passion since she was thirteen. When she’s not writing, she’s messing up in the kitchen because she loves cooking as much as she’s clumsy.
Connect with her: https://lisatorquay.webs.com/
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