Release Blitz ~ A Marriage for the Marquess by Ruth A. Casie

 

Title: A Marriage for the Marquess

Author: Ruth A. Casie

Genre: Historical Romance

Cover Designer: Dar Dixon - Wicked Smart Designs

Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing

Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2025

Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR

Blurb: 

In a world of secrets, love, and ticking clocks, their alliance of convenience may just become a marriage of the heart.

Ewan, the Marquess of Glenraven, finds himself returning to his home in Belgrave Square, summoned back to London by his former commanding officer, Lord Barrington. Ewan’s been entrusted with the task of unraveling a deceitful gambling scheme and uncovering the truth behind the mysterious deaths tied to it. He is also faced with a pressing personal ultimatum: either secure his trust by marrying by his 30th birthday, five weeks hence, or risk losing it all.

In Cavendish Square, a mile north of Belgravia, Lady Juliet Hayward carries the heavy burden of her late brother, Bradley’s gambling debts. Her own future teeters on the brink of destitution. Determined to confront the man who has her brother’s vowels and control of her survival, she’s determined to find him and negotiate a solution.

As Ewan and Juliet are drawn together, they conceal their true intentions, not knowing they both seek the one person who holds the cards. However, time is not on their side. In a bold move, they confess to each other and devise a plan—a marriage of convenience, a calculated business arrangement—to simultaneously fulfill Ewan’s inheritance requirement, settle Juliet’s brother’s debts, and expose the scheming ringleader As they dig deeper, they uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, orchestrated by a clandestine organization manipulating events from behind the scenes. Yet, a single kiss on their wedding day unleashes a deluge of conflicting emotions within each of them, shattering their carefully constructed façade.

This is a breathtaking Regency tale of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Ruth A Casie is a USA Today bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat’ suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions featuring strong women and the men who deserve them. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after.  Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

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A Marriage for the Marquess – Book 1 of Barrington’s Brigade

 Ruth A. Casie

All rights reserved. Copyright ©2024

 

A marriage of convenience, a game of hearts.

Chapter One

London, England
March 27, 1820

The muffled clop of horse hooves echoing through the cobblestone streets merged with the sounds of bustling London and the ever-present fog as Ewan, Marquess Glenraven, stepped from the post-coach at The Golden Cross Inn. He stood by the coach, a layer of dust from Dover Road clinging to his coat.

Tall and broad-shouldered, he carried himself with a military bearing and long titled heritage. An errant breeze tousled dark hair that framed his strong, chiseled face, but it was his piercing gray eyes that caught his attention. They hinted at a depth of emotion hidden beneath a façade of composure and to those that knew him, promised a loyalty and trust like none other.

He took a deep breath. At last, he was almost home.

The bells of St. Paul Cathedral echoed through the narrow alleys. Glenraven glanced at his pocket watch. 12:30 pm. Satisfied he would be on time for his meeting, he tucked the timepiece away as the midday sun broke through the fog and cast a warm glow on the inn.

“I’ll organize our belongings and secure a carriage.” Duncan MacAlister, Glenraven’s longtime friend and batman, throughout the turmoil in Paris following the war, didn’t wait for a reply. Duncan knew him well.

Their journey began a week ago when Glenraven received a letter from his father’s solicitor, Mr. Hughes. The message directed Glenraven to make every effort to attend a meeting at Lord Barrington’s London home at 2:00 p.m. on the 27^th of March.

He and Duncan began their trek with a five-day ride from Paris to Calais, followed by a two-and-a-half-hour sail on the paddle steamer Rob Roy to Dover. The final leg of their journey was a grueling nine-hour post-coach ride to London. The entire week, Glenraven could not rid himself of the persistent whispers that his return to London was more dangerous than the government affairs he left behind in Paris.

With only ninety minutes to spare before he was to present himself at Barrington Hall there wasn’t any time for him to make himself more presentable and still make it back to the meeting in time. Debating whether to go home and be late or arrive early at Barrington’s, he reached into his pocket and took out a gold coin. Skillfully flicking it into the air, the coin spun and captured the light before it fell back into his palm.