Midnight Marriage: A Georgian Historical Romance (Roxton Family Saga Book 1)

One of the 20 Most Romantic Books Ever, According to BookBub Members Inspired by real events, a secretly arranged marriage establishes a dynasty. After years in exile, Julian returns to claim a bride he doesn't know. To his delight, he discovers she is everything he'd hoped for. Unaware they are already married, Deb is content with her independent life. Julian's challenge is to have her accept him on his merit, even though she has no choice at all. The future of the Roxton dukedom depends upon it. Set in the opulent world of the Georgian aristocracy, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18th century experience in her trademark style—heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after. REVIEWS Lucinda Brant's sweeping family sagas are a perfect reminder of why I fell in love with historical romance —Cheryl Bolen, New York Times bestselling author You will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant's books are such a treasure. —SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STAR TOP PICK The energy starts on page one and never lets up. Twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning pages. Highly recommended! — Fiona Ingram, Readers' Favorite 5 STAR MEDAL WINNER Lucinda Brant fully immerses the reader in the world of Georgian England, keeping you turning pages, or listening late into the night as the case may be. For those historical romance fans who have been gobsmacked by Nicholas Boulton (as a narrator), I am thrilled to report that Alex Wyndham is every bit as good. His narrative voice is deep and lovely. I unreservedly recommend that you listen to Midnight Marriage.—Lady Wesley, Romantic Historical Reviews audiobook review ACCOLADES B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Readers' Favorite Audiobook Silver Medal Winner Readers' Favorite International Book Award Finalist Lucinda Brant's sweeping family sagas are a perfect reminder of why I fell in love with historical romance?Cheryl Bolen, New York Times bestselling author Roxton Family Saga: Julian and Deb's Happily Ever After. 1760s England and France: Based on real events, a hasty midnight marriage establishes a dynasty. Just twelve years old, and drugged with laudanum to make her compliant, Deborah Cavendish is woken in the middle of the night and married off to a distraught boy not much older than herself. Years later, Deb stumbles across a wounded duelist in the forest, and it is love at first sight. Deb has no idea the wounded duelist is in truth her noble husband Julian Hesham, Marquess of Alston, returned to England after years in exile to claim his wife. Remaining incognito, Julian is determined Deb will fall in love with him, not his title, and sets out to woo her before she can be seduced by a persistent suitor with ulterior motives. Their marriage, and the future of the Roxton dukedom depend upon it. "The energy starts on page one and never lets up. Twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning pages. Highly recommended!? Fiona Ingram, Readers' Favorite 5 STAR Medal Winner "Lucinda Brant fully immerses the reader in the world of Georgian England, keeping you turning pages, or listening late into the night as the case may be. For those historical romance fans who have been gobsmacked by Nicholas Boulton (as a narrator), I am thrilled to report that Alex Wyndham is every bit as good. His narrative voice is deep and lovely. I unreservedly recommend that you listen to MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE."?Lady Wesley, Romantic Historical Reviews audiobook review "You will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant's books are such a treasure."?SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STAR Top Pick Romance. Drama. Family secrets. There's never a dull moment for the 18th Century's first family ... Standalone series-starter in the highly acclaimed ROXTON FAMILY SAGA 100,000 words, about 400 standard pages (not including bonus material) Non-explicit, mild sensuality ACCOLADES B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Readers' Favorite Audiobook Silver Medal Winner Readers' Favorite International Book Award Finalist CONNECTING BOOKS Many readers enjoy Lucinda Brant's books as part of a wider series since her characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18th Century world with people and events cross-referenced throughout. Should you wish to read each series in chronological order, here is the sequence: Roxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) ETERNALLY YOURS: Roxton Letters Volume One FOREVER REMAIN: Roxton Letters Volume Two Salt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION? with bonus novella SALT ANGEL Alec Halsey Mysteries Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (The mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Coming soon) "NEW 2014 EDITION2013 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Medal Winner Two noble teenagers are married against their will. Drugged, Deb has no recollection of events.Disgraced, Julian is banished to the Continent.Nine years later, Deb falls in love with a wounded duelist,only to later discover it is her husband returned incognito!Can Deb forgive his cruel deception?Can their marriage survive beyond seduction?Meanwhile, Julian's nemesis plots to destroy them both...With witty prose and a deft palette of historical detail, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18th century experience in her trademark style: Heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after.Standalone Book 2 in the acclaimed ROXTON family sagaCharacter-driven romantic adventureNon explicit (mild sensuality)Story length 100,000 wordsREVIEWSMidnight Marriage carries on the Roxton series tradition with still another wonderful tale. In this engaging story you will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant's books are such a treasure. 5-STAR Top Pick. I loved it: SWurman for Night Owl ReviewsThe love story is tender, and filled with the kind of blunders young people make when setting out on the rocky road of true love. Nice twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning the pages. Highly recommended! 5 STARS: Fiona Ingram for Readers' Favorite."-- Provided by publisher 1760s England and France: Based on real events, a hasty midnight marriage establishes a dynasty. After years in exile, Julian returns to claim a bride he doesn’t know. To his delight, he discovers she is everything he’d hoped for. Unaware they are already married, Deb is content with her independent life. Julian’s challenge is to have her accept him on his merit, even though she has no choice at all. The future of the Roxton dukedom depends upon it. Set in the opulent world of the aristocracy and inspired by real events, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18th-century experience in her trademark style—heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after.