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Naked Nobility #3
The Naked Marquis
The Man Is Practical
As marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith's suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar's daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he'll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much.
But The Lady Is Passionate
There's something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib- oh no, not the ceramic dog...
He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he's madly in love...
As marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith's suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar's daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he'll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much.
But The Lady Is Passionate
There's something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib- oh no, not the ceramic dog...
He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he's madly in love...
349 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2006
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Sally MacKenzie
52books632followersSally MacKenzie decided to become a writer in grade school when she read one of her stories to the class. Her classmates laughed and she was hooked. She sat down immediately to pen her first novel.
Well, not exactly.
The hooked part is right--cursed might be a better description--but the sitting down and writing part came later. Much later.
Sally eventually went on to college, majoring in English, and, upon graduation, did what many English majors do--she went to law school. But she still couldn’t shake her dream of writing fiction. Midway through law school, she faced the fact that she really did not want to be a lawyer. She took a permanent leave of absence, came home to the Washington, D.C. area, and sat down to type her first novel.
Well, not exactly.
She did come home and write, but mostly she wrote regulations for the United States government’s school nutrition programs. (Ketchup as a vegetable, anyone?) When her law school sweetheart graduated, he moved to D.C. and they got married. A couple years later, the first of their four sons was born, and Sally “retired� to manage their family. She wrote a story or two and some picture book texts, all now stored away in a filing cabinet, but she spent most of her energies on baby tending which rapidly evolved into carpool driving. She became an extremely skilled scheduler, getting all four boys to soccer, basketball, baseball, track, swimming, piano, scouts, and birthday parties without ever losing one. (Okay, she did lose the youngest for a few minutes, but she found him before he’d toddled into the parking lot.) And she did more writing--school newsletters, auction programs, class plays, swim league guidance, and the acclaimed annual MacKenzie family newsletter--but no fiction.
Finally, the boys started driving (Eek!) and leaving for college. The nest was emptying and she wasn't getting any younger. The time had come to chase the dream or let it go for good, so she sat down at the computer and wrote. And rewrote. And rewrote again until she had a polished manuscript. She joined the Romance Writers of America, and when the plea went out for Regency manuscripts for the 2004 Golden Heart contest, she sent in The Naked Duke. The stars aligned. She made the final round, and one of the judging editors liked the manuscript and offered to buy it.
Yee haw!!
When not writing or obsessing over the various mysteries of book promotion, Sally can be found at the gym working hard to age gracefully, at the pool on the SLOW side of the Masters swim practice, or at one meeting or another volunteering at the helm of the summer swim league.
Here's Sally with her family--she's 5 ft. 8 in. tall, but she's short in this crowd.
Well, not exactly.
The hooked part is right--cursed might be a better description--but the sitting down and writing part came later. Much later.
Sally eventually went on to college, majoring in English, and, upon graduation, did what many English majors do--she went to law school. But she still couldn’t shake her dream of writing fiction. Midway through law school, she faced the fact that she really did not want to be a lawyer. She took a permanent leave of absence, came home to the Washington, D.C. area, and sat down to type her first novel.
Well, not exactly.
She did come home and write, but mostly she wrote regulations for the United States government’s school nutrition programs. (Ketchup as a vegetable, anyone?) When her law school sweetheart graduated, he moved to D.C. and they got married. A couple years later, the first of their four sons was born, and Sally “retired� to manage their family. She wrote a story or two and some picture book texts, all now stored away in a filing cabinet, but she spent most of her energies on baby tending which rapidly evolved into carpool driving. She became an extremely skilled scheduler, getting all four boys to soccer, basketball, baseball, track, swimming, piano, scouts, and birthday parties without ever losing one. (Okay, she did lose the youngest for a few minutes, but she found him before he’d toddled into the parking lot.) And she did more writing--school newsletters, auction programs, class plays, swim league guidance, and the acclaimed annual MacKenzie family newsletter--but no fiction.
Finally, the boys started driving (Eek!) and leaving for college. The nest was emptying and she wasn't getting any younger. The time had come to chase the dream or let it go for good, so she sat down at the computer and wrote. And rewrote. And rewrote again until she had a polished manuscript. She joined the Romance Writers of America, and when the plea went out for Regency manuscripts for the 2004 Golden Heart contest, she sent in The Naked Duke. The stars aligned. She made the final round, and one of the judging editors liked the manuscript and offered to buy it.
Yee haw!!
When not writing or obsessing over the various mysteries of book promotion, Sally can be found at the gym working hard to age gracefully, at the pool on the SLOW side of the Masters swim practice, or at one meeting or another volunteering at the helm of the summer swim league.
Here's Sally with her family--she's 5 ft. 8 in. tall, but she's short in this crowd.
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August 20, 2020
4 Estrellitas. Hasta la fecha es el libro de ésta serie que más me ha gustado, dentro de que no son novelas como para tirar cohetes, pero ha tenido detalles muy entretenidos.
El anterior libro fue un chasco tremendo y no sabía cómo enfocar éste, pero admito que ha sido una grata sorpresa.
En "El marqués desnudo" nos encontramos la historia de Charles Draysmith y Emma Peterson. Charles era el amigo militar del duque de Alvord, pero un desgraciado accidente hizo que Charles heredara el marquesado de su hermano, y ahora Charles se ve en la obligación de volver al hogar ancestral y ocuparse de sus responsabilidades, entre ellas encontrar una esposa.
Emma Peterson es una hija del párroco rural y actualmente está ejerciendo como institutriz de las sobrinas de Charles, en sustitución de la institutriz real. Las pequeñas Isabelle y Claire nunca gozaron del cariño de sus propios padres y quieren mucho a Emma. Charles acaba de llegar a la propiedad y querrían que su tío ejerciera como su padre ¿no sería maravilloso que papá Charles y mamá Peterson se casaran y ellas fuesen sus hijas?
Emma y Charles se conocen desde la infancia, pero la vida desapegada de Charles como el hijo menor lo han mantenido lejos de la mansión familiar. Ahora no le ha quedado más remedio que volver, y se encuentra a la preciosa Emma, la niña que le perseguía por todas partes, siendo la institutriz de sus sobrinas.
Uno de los motivos por los que Charles vuelve a la mansión Knightsdale es que su anciana tía Beatrice va a dar una fiesta para encontrarle esposa entre unas cuántas jovencitas londinenses. Charles no puede oponerse a la buena voluntad de su tía y no está interesado en una jovencita tonta. Pero cuando llega a la mansión y ve a Emma, empiezan a aflorar sentimientos dentro de él por la hija mayor del párroco ¿no sería maravilloso que Emma se casara con él y le evitara tener que buscar a otras? Además, Charles está muy interesado en Emma y no descansará en perseguirla y proponerle matrimonio hasta que acepte.
Emma Peterson siempre quiso a Charles. A sus veintiséis años está abocada a convertirse en una solterona, puesto que ningún hombre le ha gustado como Charles. Cuando este llega y le propone matrimonio, Emma no puede aceptar porque sí; sí, lo haría por sus sobrinas, porque tuvieran un hogar asegurado y ella siempre las cuidaría, pero Emma quiere algo más que un marido que solo aparezca una vez al año y el resto del tiempo él lo pase en Londres y su mujer sola en el campo cuidando los niños ¿la proposición de Charles será sincera? ¿La ama a ella o la olvidaría en el campo?
No es mucho mas lo que encontramos en el libro, pero si hubiese sido una historia algo más sentida podría haberse llevado las 5 estrellas. Aunque es un libro entretenido y divertido, le ha faltado algo, y es quizás algo más de conflicto o pasión entre la pareja, el amor que siente Charles por Emma me ha parecido un instalove.
Si algo puedo recalcar de éste libro es el papel de los secundarios, que han hecho de éste un buen libro, como la jovial y simpática tía Lady Beatrice, ella y sus ancianas amigas haciendo de casamenteras para Charles y Emma han sido buenísimas. Además de la aportación de las pequeñas sobrinas, Isabelle y Claire, que al igual que las ancianas, no descansarán hasta que el tío Charles y la señorita Emma se casen y se conviertan en sus padres.
También el libro aportará un pequeño misterio con algo de mansión encantada, pero que ha quedado bastante relegado en un segundo plano. Pese a ello, el libro ha sido bastante redondito.
Si tuviese que recomendar un libro de la serie, sería éste, pero jamás recomiendo un libro que es parte de una serie sin recomendar los anteriores, pienso que seguir el orden de las series es fundamental. Con esto, diré que finalmente el estilo de Sally Mackenzie me ha acabado convenciendo y creo que no tardaré mucho en leer el libro de Robbie y Lizzie.
El anterior libro fue un chasco tremendo y no sabía cómo enfocar éste, pero admito que ha sido una grata sorpresa.
En "El marqués desnudo" nos encontramos la historia de Charles Draysmith y Emma Peterson. Charles era el amigo militar del duque de Alvord, pero un desgraciado accidente hizo que Charles heredara el marquesado de su hermano, y ahora Charles se ve en la obligación de volver al hogar ancestral y ocuparse de sus responsabilidades, entre ellas encontrar una esposa.
Emma Peterson es una hija del párroco rural y actualmente está ejerciendo como institutriz de las sobrinas de Charles, en sustitución de la institutriz real. Las pequeñas Isabelle y Claire nunca gozaron del cariño de sus propios padres y quieren mucho a Emma. Charles acaba de llegar a la propiedad y querrían que su tío ejerciera como su padre ¿no sería maravilloso que papá Charles y mamá Peterson se casaran y ellas fuesen sus hijas?
Emma y Charles se conocen desde la infancia, pero la vida desapegada de Charles como el hijo menor lo han mantenido lejos de la mansión familiar. Ahora no le ha quedado más remedio que volver, y se encuentra a la preciosa Emma, la niña que le perseguía por todas partes, siendo la institutriz de sus sobrinas.
Uno de los motivos por los que Charles vuelve a la mansión Knightsdale es que su anciana tía Beatrice va a dar una fiesta para encontrarle esposa entre unas cuántas jovencitas londinenses. Charles no puede oponerse a la buena voluntad de su tía y no está interesado en una jovencita tonta. Pero cuando llega a la mansión y ve a Emma, empiezan a aflorar sentimientos dentro de él por la hija mayor del párroco ¿no sería maravilloso que Emma se casara con él y le evitara tener que buscar a otras? Además, Charles está muy interesado en Emma y no descansará en perseguirla y proponerle matrimonio hasta que acepte.
Emma Peterson siempre quiso a Charles. A sus veintiséis años está abocada a convertirse en una solterona, puesto que ningún hombre le ha gustado como Charles. Cuando este llega y le propone matrimonio, Emma no puede aceptar porque sí; sí, lo haría por sus sobrinas, porque tuvieran un hogar asegurado y ella siempre las cuidaría, pero Emma quiere algo más que un marido que solo aparezca una vez al año y el resto del tiempo él lo pase en Londres y su mujer sola en el campo cuidando los niños ¿la proposición de Charles será sincera? ¿La ama a ella o la olvidaría en el campo?
No es mucho mas lo que encontramos en el libro, pero si hubiese sido una historia algo más sentida podría haberse llevado las 5 estrellas. Aunque es un libro entretenido y divertido, le ha faltado algo, y es quizás algo más de conflicto o pasión entre la pareja, el amor que siente Charles por Emma me ha parecido un instalove.
Si algo puedo recalcar de éste libro es el papel de los secundarios, que han hecho de éste un buen libro, como la jovial y simpática tía Lady Beatrice, ella y sus ancianas amigas haciendo de casamenteras para Charles y Emma han sido buenísimas. Además de la aportación de las pequeñas sobrinas, Isabelle y Claire, que al igual que las ancianas, no descansarán hasta que el tío Charles y la señorita Emma se casen y se conviertan en sus padres.
También el libro aportará un pequeño misterio con algo de mansión encantada, pero que ha quedado bastante relegado en un segundo plano. Pese a ello, el libro ha sido bastante redondito.
Si tuviese que recomendar un libro de la serie, sería éste, pero jamás recomiendo un libro que es parte de una serie sin recomendar los anteriores, pienso que seguir el orden de las series es fundamental. Con esto, diré que finalmente el estilo de Sally Mackenzie me ha acabado convenciendo y creo que no tardaré mucho en leer el libro de Robbie y Lizzie.
July 13, 2022
3.5 stars - not as good as book 1 that inspired me to read this entire series but still entertaining
February 28, 2012
Well, didn't realize I was reading these out of order (read this one first), but it's really not that big of a deal. They are all interrelated, but one doesn't really have to come before another in my estimation.
It's a very light romance set in Victorian England. I thought it was pretty cute and it made me laugh, so it's a fun read. It did it's job, it diverted me. I don't quite understand some reviews that are complaining it's too light...that's sorta the point...I wasn't going for high literature here. The title kinda gives it away. Oh well, everyone has their own tastes.
Also, someone complained that the main lady, Emma, was stupid and didn't even know "how babies are made," but let me just point out; women of higher station WERE NOT ACTUALLY EXPLAINED THESE THINGS BACK THEN. Unless they were raised in the country around farm animals, their first experience on "what goes where" is actually on their wedding night (or you know, a bit before). While it may seem really stupid now, it wasn't then. *end rant*
One thing that did get a bit tiresome (at least in the first half of the book) was the constant references to (mostly) the dude's (Charles) nether regions and how they were reacting to Emma. To be fair there were also references to her's, but ok, we get it. They're aroused.
Anywho, what with the pottery throwing, the small mystery of the ghost and the cute nieces of Charles, it was entertaining.
It's a very light romance set in Victorian England. I thought it was pretty cute and it made me laugh, so it's a fun read. It did it's job, it diverted me. I don't quite understand some reviews that are complaining it's too light...that's sorta the point...I wasn't going for high literature here. The title kinda gives it away. Oh well, everyone has their own tastes.
Also, someone complained that the main lady, Emma, was stupid and didn't even know "how babies are made," but let me just point out; women of higher station WERE NOT ACTUALLY EXPLAINED THESE THINGS BACK THEN. Unless they were raised in the country around farm animals, their first experience on "what goes where" is actually on their wedding night (or you know, a bit before). While it may seem really stupid now, it wasn't then. *end rant*
One thing that did get a bit tiresome (at least in the first half of the book) was the constant references to (mostly) the dude's (Charles) nether regions and how they were reacting to Emma. To be fair there were also references to her's, but ok, we get it. They're aroused.
Anywho, what with the pottery throwing, the small mystery of the ghost and the cute nieces of Charles, it was entertaining.
January 5, 2023
Empecé con miedo a que no me gustara y mi miedo ha ganado.
si os gustan las novelas sin sentidos, simplemente con escenas divertidas que no hay quien se crea, que se pasan la ambientación muuuuy por encima. Os puede gustar, seguramente hace tiempo, cuando me lo compré me hubiera gustado mucho ya que hay escenas muy buenas
Pero ahora busco otro tipo de lecturas.
Aquí no se sostiene nada, desde el protagonista que hereda porque su hermano mayor ha muerto, y aquí no ha pasado nada....
Hasta una protagonista enamorada desde la niñez que aunque es medio solterona, es toda una belleza para el protagonista... no sé...
Terminando por un argumento en el que no pasa nada
Todo da vueltas a que él necesita casarse y ella no quiere casarse si no hay amor por parte de él... y así todo el rato, hasta que al final la autora mete una trama que ya se sabe cómo va a terminar
Seguramente soy yo, pero desde la página uno me ha parecido todo un sinsentido y así lo he estado leyendo todo el rato... escena tras escena.
Diversión? este puede ser tu libro ;)
si os gustan las novelas sin sentidos, simplemente con escenas divertidas que no hay quien se crea, que se pasan la ambientación muuuuy por encima. Os puede gustar, seguramente hace tiempo, cuando me lo compré me hubiera gustado mucho ya que hay escenas muy buenas
Pero ahora busco otro tipo de lecturas.
Aquí no se sostiene nada, desde el protagonista que hereda porque su hermano mayor ha muerto, y aquí no ha pasado nada....
Hasta una protagonista enamorada desde la niñez que aunque es medio solterona, es toda una belleza para el protagonista... no sé...
Terminando por un argumento en el que no pasa nada
Todo da vueltas a que él necesita casarse y ella no quiere casarse si no hay amor por parte de él... y así todo el rato, hasta que al final la autora mete una trama que ya se sabe cómo va a terminar
Seguramente soy yo, pero desde la página uno me ha parecido todo un sinsentido y así lo he estado leyendo todo el rato... escena tras escena.
Diversión? este puede ser tu libro ;)
July 27, 2010
It was cute, but in an overly-cute-trying-too-hard-gag-me way. The characters were annoying, didn't talk to one another about their problems enough, and spent the majority of the time being aroused.
Emma was ridiculously naive. She didn't even know how women became pregnant. Oh, be real!!
The "plot" consisted of Emma and Charles's budding relationship. There was a minor "mystery" thrown in near the end that was apparently supposed to liven things up a bit. Too little, too late.
Emma was ridiculously naive. She didn't even know how women became pregnant. Oh, be real!!
The "plot" consisted of Emma and Charles's budding relationship. There was a minor "mystery" thrown in near the end that was apparently supposed to liven things up a bit. Too little, too late.
April 30, 2022
Con lo bien que pintaba la serie... Y vaya bajón que me ha dado con esta historia 🙄🙄
November 25, 2019
I really enjoyed this book - it was a lot of fun to read! Charles Draysmith has inherited his Marquis title and now needs to find a wife and produce an heir. He returns to the family home where his deceased brother's children live, and they immediately tell him they want him to be their papa. Emma Peterson is the vicar's daughter, and has been helping to care for the kids with their governess away. Charles decides he's going to marry Emma, but she's not so keen to marry a playboy who doesn't love her back. As Charles finds ways to get Emma into his bed and to agree to marry her, the cast of characters and the shenanigans happening around the estate cause plenty of laughs. There is a bit of a mystery involved as well. Great story, and I'm going to have to go back and read the first two books in the series.
September 4, 2018
I truly loved this book it was a fun book to read!! Well writen, fast passed, in a historical era. I loved the heroine she was fiesty and a great feat about women of this era. I recommend it if you want a light read ^_^
June 27, 2018
Aussi sympa que le premier tome. J'ai bien aimé retrouver tous les personnages. Et l'humour de l'auteur me plait. Seul bémol (valable pour beaucoup de séries malheureusement) l'auteur a du mal à se renouveler... un nouveau couple évolue dans un nouveau contexte mais il y a des ressemblance avec le/les tome(s) précédent(s).
May 5, 2012
I just couldn't get past the first few chapters and didn't care to continue. The H/H already came off as annoying and what's with this author's penchant to have the Hero immediately propose to the Heroine with barely any foundation?
October 22, 2018
I do think I have some books by Sally MacKenzie stored in my kindle for a while, and like many, they were forgotten.
Until today!
And what a read it was, I laughed, smiled, giggled at all the antics the different protagonists took part, the witty banters between Emma, Charles and Aunt Beatrice and the behavior of some older ladies.
“Lady Beatrice stared at Charles. “You haven’t seen Miss Peterson since you were a child and yet you just asked her to marry you?� Charles shifted his weight and cleared his throat. “Yes.� Lady Beatrice shook her head. “Miss Peterson, my apologies. I completely understand. Next time I suggest a heavier object at closer range.�
I loved Charles Draysmith, he does not hide behind false prestances, and has a good heart with a serious sense of humor.
Sure, his marriage proposal lacked of some niceties if not romance, he went straight to the goal, giving no second thoughts to how his offer can be perceived and received.
But once he has set his mind, he will go straight to the bottom line.
“May I call you Emma?� “Certainly not.� “Splendid. And you must call me Charles.� “My lord, did you not hear me? I did not give you leave to use my Christian name.� “Well, Emma, I am very sorry, but I am taking that leave. One thing I learned in the war was to ask nicely, but if something is crucial for survival, take it—politely, of course. And I do think using your lovely name, Emma, is crucial to my survival.�
He will just have to learn to be more tactful and spare in some way his lady’s sensibilities by exploring his own feelings.
Emma Peterson has always loved Charles, since she was a tiny girl lost in her new neighborhood, he was her knight in not so shiny armor but also her friend, it is why his proposal hurt her feelings, it is so calculated without an once of romanticism in it. Plus he awakes unknown sensations, sensations she should feel ashamed and does not comprehend.
I do think the ignorance of the sexuality and carnal pleasures were quite criminal at this time, leaving the women at the mercy of any bad man.
Despite a vilain with dark goal, this story is a light read which left me with a smile on my face.
Until today!
And what a read it was, I laughed, smiled, giggled at all the antics the different protagonists took part, the witty banters between Emma, Charles and Aunt Beatrice and the behavior of some older ladies.
“Lady Beatrice stared at Charles. “You haven’t seen Miss Peterson since you were a child and yet you just asked her to marry you?� Charles shifted his weight and cleared his throat. “Yes.� Lady Beatrice shook her head. “Miss Peterson, my apologies. I completely understand. Next time I suggest a heavier object at closer range.�
I loved Charles Draysmith, he does not hide behind false prestances, and has a good heart with a serious sense of humor.
Sure, his marriage proposal lacked of some niceties if not romance, he went straight to the goal, giving no second thoughts to how his offer can be perceived and received.
But once he has set his mind, he will go straight to the bottom line.
“May I call you Emma?� “Certainly not.� “Splendid. And you must call me Charles.� “My lord, did you not hear me? I did not give you leave to use my Christian name.� “Well, Emma, I am very sorry, but I am taking that leave. One thing I learned in the war was to ask nicely, but if something is crucial for survival, take it—politely, of course. And I do think using your lovely name, Emma, is crucial to my survival.�
He will just have to learn to be more tactful and spare in some way his lady’s sensibilities by exploring his own feelings.
Emma Peterson has always loved Charles, since she was a tiny girl lost in her new neighborhood, he was her knight in not so shiny armor but also her friend, it is why his proposal hurt her feelings, it is so calculated without an once of romanticism in it. Plus he awakes unknown sensations, sensations she should feel ashamed and does not comprehend.
I do think the ignorance of the sexuality and carnal pleasures were quite criminal at this time, leaving the women at the mercy of any bad man.
Despite a vilain with dark goal, this story is a light read which left me with a smile on my face.
October 14, 2018
This book was a lot of fun to read.
Charles becomes the Marquis of Knightsdale rather abruptly after his brother and sister-in-law's deaths, leaving not only the responsibilities as Marquis but their 2 young daughters behind. After returning back to Knightsdale, Charles is surprised his old childhood friend, Emma, working as temporary governess to the young girls. She is beautiful, caring, and living in his home already. What a perfect solution to his sudden need to marry. However, his proposal within only minutes of meeting with her again doesn't quite meet his expectations when she throws a ceramic dog at his head. Emma isn't going to marry a man just because he wants to avoid the marriage market and she is the easiest solution. She was love and passion in her marriage, not a title. Charles makes it his mission to show Emma all the passion he has for his old friend and slowly the love does follow.
I loved this story. I had met Charles in the first book as one of the side characters who was living his life without a title. Straight off, this story shows how upset he is to inherit said title and all that comes with it, including producing an heir. I laughed at several moments throughout the book where Charles is trying to talk and seduce Emma, and she is fighting him the whole way. Fighting his own emotions was always fun to read and is a common thread throughout these books.
Emma was also fun to read because she took whatever Charles dished out and gave it right back to him. She was very much no-nonsense and focused on taking care of the two young girls. She also mentions tons of stuff that happened when they were younger that does make it fun to read as well. There is also a side story where Emma is upset that her widower father has met another woman and is possibly thinking about marriage. It was very interesting to watch how she evolved from being totally against the whole thing and then understanding that her father needs someone in his life now that he's older. I really enjoyed that as well.
There are also the two young nieces, Isabella and Claire, who start planning to get Charles and Emma together. Some of the ideas they come up with are quite funny and the way that they reason them out also made me laugh. They were very cute and I really enjoyed reading their scenes.
Overall, I loved this book. Completely didn't want to stop reading it and had to see what was going to happen. It was great.
Charles becomes the Marquis of Knightsdale rather abruptly after his brother and sister-in-law's deaths, leaving not only the responsibilities as Marquis but their 2 young daughters behind. After returning back to Knightsdale, Charles is surprised his old childhood friend, Emma, working as temporary governess to the young girls. She is beautiful, caring, and living in his home already. What a perfect solution to his sudden need to marry. However, his proposal within only minutes of meeting with her again doesn't quite meet his expectations when she throws a ceramic dog at his head. Emma isn't going to marry a man just because he wants to avoid the marriage market and she is the easiest solution. She was love and passion in her marriage, not a title. Charles makes it his mission to show Emma all the passion he has for his old friend and slowly the love does follow.
I loved this story. I had met Charles in the first book as one of the side characters who was living his life without a title. Straight off, this story shows how upset he is to inherit said title and all that comes with it, including producing an heir. I laughed at several moments throughout the book where Charles is trying to talk and seduce Emma, and she is fighting him the whole way. Fighting his own emotions was always fun to read and is a common thread throughout these books.
Emma was also fun to read because she took whatever Charles dished out and gave it right back to him. She was very much no-nonsense and focused on taking care of the two young girls. She also mentions tons of stuff that happened when they were younger that does make it fun to read as well. There is also a side story where Emma is upset that her widower father has met another woman and is possibly thinking about marriage. It was very interesting to watch how she evolved from being totally against the whole thing and then understanding that her father needs someone in his life now that he's older. I really enjoyed that as well.
There are also the two young nieces, Isabella and Claire, who start planning to get Charles and Emma together. Some of the ideas they come up with are quite funny and the way that they reason them out also made me laugh. They were very cute and I really enjoyed reading their scenes.
Overall, I loved this book. Completely didn't want to stop reading it and had to see what was going to happen. It was great.
January 22, 2024
A Regency romance that is a fun romp. The characters are a ton of fun - the Marquis, The woman he loves, his two nieces, his very blunt aunt, not to mention a whole small society of elder ladies who love their brandy and are not afraid to say things they shouldn't. And nearly everyone around the pair are happy to meddle to get them together. Throw in a tiny bit of a mystery and you have an enjoyable read.
May 23, 2016
Sewaktu membaca saya berpikir Charles adalah sahabat James yang alim. Ternyata di buku ini, Charles menunjukkan sifat aslinya...hehe.
Charles akhirnya menjadi Marquis of Knightdale, setelah kakaknya Paul dan istrinya meninggal dalam sebuah perampokan di Italia. Sebenarnya Charles tidak menginginkan gelar itu, tapi dia tidak punya pilihan. Selain gelar, Paul juga meninggalkan 2 orang putri yang sekarang menjadi tanggung jawab Charles. Dan tugas utama Charles saat ini adalah mencari istri yang bisa memberikannya keturunan. Emma Peterson adalah orang yang tepat.
Dia mengenal Emma sudah sejak lama. Emma adalah anak seorang pendeta. Sewaktu kecil Emma selalu mengikuti kemana Charles pergi. Kini Emma adalah seorang gadis 26 tahun dan menjadi guru pengganti untuk Isabelle dan Claire, keponakan Charles. Melihat Charles kembali, membuat Emma mengingat kembali kenangan cinta pertamanya untuk Charles. Saat Charles memintanya untuk menjadi istrinya, Emma malah menolak.
Buku ini memang fokus ke upaya Charles meyakinkan Emma untuk menjadi istrinya. Usaha itu ternyata didukung oleh ulah Isabelle dan Claire yang berusaha menjodohkan Papa Charles dan Mama Peterson. Tingkah kedua anak ini bener2 menggemaskan. Belum lagi Emma yang clueless soal anatomi pria yang lagi bernafsu dan cara bikin baby. Bikin ngakak deh buku ini.
Ohya, ada bagian misterinya juga. Lumayan seru, tapi tidak se-seru urusan Charles dan Emma :)
Charles akhirnya menjadi Marquis of Knightdale, setelah kakaknya Paul dan istrinya meninggal dalam sebuah perampokan di Italia. Sebenarnya Charles tidak menginginkan gelar itu, tapi dia tidak punya pilihan. Selain gelar, Paul juga meninggalkan 2 orang putri yang sekarang menjadi tanggung jawab Charles. Dan tugas utama Charles saat ini adalah mencari istri yang bisa memberikannya keturunan. Emma Peterson adalah orang yang tepat.
Dia mengenal Emma sudah sejak lama. Emma adalah anak seorang pendeta. Sewaktu kecil Emma selalu mengikuti kemana Charles pergi. Kini Emma adalah seorang gadis 26 tahun dan menjadi guru pengganti untuk Isabelle dan Claire, keponakan Charles. Melihat Charles kembali, membuat Emma mengingat kembali kenangan cinta pertamanya untuk Charles. Saat Charles memintanya untuk menjadi istrinya, Emma malah menolak.
Buku ini memang fokus ke upaya Charles meyakinkan Emma untuk menjadi istrinya. Usaha itu ternyata didukung oleh ulah Isabelle dan Claire yang berusaha menjodohkan Papa Charles dan Mama Peterson. Tingkah kedua anak ini bener2 menggemaskan. Belum lagi Emma yang clueless soal anatomi pria yang lagi bernafsu dan cara bikin baby. Bikin ngakak deh buku ini.
Ohya, ada bagian misterinya juga. Lumayan seru, tapi tidak se-seru urusan Charles dan Emma :)
May 24, 2012
Dibanding kedua buku sebelumnya yang sudah diterbitkan Elex, buku ini lebih sedikit unsur penyelidikannya dibanding percintaannya. Tapi walau begitu tidak mengurangi keasyikan waktu membaca buku ini. Karena alur penceritaan yang mudah diikuti, interaksi antar tokoh yg sangat terasa dan tidak bertele" dalam mengakhiri cerita.
Diawal cerita tokoh Emma agak menyebalkan, betapa egonya dia ketika menolak menerima bahwa sang ayah telah menemukan pasangan hidup yang baru dan betapa gigihnya dia menolak Charles namun disisi lain tergila". Untung sikapnya ini tidak berlarut" dan membuat cerita menjadi membosankan, sehingga tidak membuat gw memasukkan Emma kedalam kategori Heroine yang berhak mendapat tamparan bolak balik ;p.
Charles disisi lain dari awal sudah menyenangkan seperti karakter dia di buku The Naked Duke, bahkan membaca interaksi Charles dgn 2 keponakannya membuat gw makin suka dgn karakter ini. Charles juga tipe yang to the point soal perasaannya, ga sok jaim or mentingin harga diri sbg cowo seperti beberapa tokoh pria dalam buku" HR lainnya. Jadi, walau buku ini kurang ada intriknya, tapi gw cukup menyukainya, ga sabar ngg cerita Robby dan adik sang Duke ;D
Diawal cerita tokoh Emma agak menyebalkan, betapa egonya dia ketika menolak menerima bahwa sang ayah telah menemukan pasangan hidup yang baru dan betapa gigihnya dia menolak Charles namun disisi lain tergila". Untung sikapnya ini tidak berlarut" dan membuat cerita menjadi membosankan, sehingga tidak membuat gw memasukkan Emma kedalam kategori Heroine yang berhak mendapat tamparan bolak balik ;p.
Charles disisi lain dari awal sudah menyenangkan seperti karakter dia di buku The Naked Duke, bahkan membaca interaksi Charles dgn 2 keponakannya membuat gw makin suka dgn karakter ini. Charles juga tipe yang to the point soal perasaannya, ga sok jaim or mentingin harga diri sbg cowo seperti beberapa tokoh pria dalam buku" HR lainnya. Jadi, walau buku ini kurang ada intriknya, tapi gw cukup menyukainya, ga sabar ngg cerita Robby dan adik sang Duke ;D
May 25, 2012
Dapet hadiah dari mba Dian hehehe.. *gumawo*
langsung di lahap dan abis juga semalem *hhmm 2 malem, secara bukunya tipis*
Fyuh.. tadinya sedikit putus asa saya, karena aku pikir ngga bakalan dilanjutin terjemahannya dan aku males baca ebuk, meski tetep lompat2 geje gitu.. tp kaga papa lah, moga yg Eal si Robbie n Lizzy jg di terjemahin *komat kamit baca mantra*
aku kasih 3 bintang aja deh, abis tipis *nah lho alasannya ngga banget* masih khas HR si sebenernya, yg Heroine nya pengen denger pernyataan "cinta" dari Hero nya, padahal si Hero sudah menunjukkan rasa "cinta" nya dlm perbuatan tp ttp aja musti denger dulu, sampe Heroine nya sadar kl dia cinta ma si hero dan ngga jadi masalah ngga denger pengakuan "cintanya" si hero selama bisa bersama *kenapa ngga dari awal ajaaaa??!! << ngga jadi novel kl gitu>>*
yg bikin heran adalah, Heroine nya 26th dan dia seorang guru okelah guru pengganti, tapi masa anatomi tubuh manusia saja dia tidak tau?
trus dia kan tinggal di pedesaan, emang kaga pernah liat kuda or ayam or kelinci or apalah doing "that" ?? sampe geleng2 kepala takjub gw ck!
malu2in generasi Heroine 26th muahahahaha... << mentang2 gw 26 yeee >> hmpfh
langsung di lahap dan abis juga semalem *hhmm 2 malem, secara bukunya tipis*
Fyuh.. tadinya sedikit putus asa saya, karena aku pikir ngga bakalan dilanjutin terjemahannya dan aku males baca ebuk, meski tetep lompat2 geje gitu.. tp kaga papa lah, moga yg Eal si Robbie n Lizzy jg di terjemahin *komat kamit baca mantra*
aku kasih 3 bintang aja deh, abis tipis *nah lho alasannya ngga banget* masih khas HR si sebenernya, yg Heroine nya pengen denger pernyataan "cinta" dari Hero nya, padahal si Hero sudah menunjukkan rasa "cinta" nya dlm perbuatan tp ttp aja musti denger dulu, sampe Heroine nya sadar kl dia cinta ma si hero dan ngga jadi masalah ngga denger pengakuan "cintanya" si hero selama bisa bersama *kenapa ngga dari awal ajaaaa??!! << ngga jadi novel kl gitu>>*
yg bikin heran adalah, Heroine nya 26th dan dia seorang guru okelah guru pengganti, tapi masa anatomi tubuh manusia saja dia tidak tau?
trus dia kan tinggal di pedesaan, emang kaga pernah liat kuda or ayam or kelinci or apalah doing "that" ?? sampe geleng2 kepala takjub gw ck!
malu2in generasi Heroine 26th muahahahaha... << mentang2 gw 26 yeee >> hmpfh
January 8, 2012
I borrowed the "naked" books from a lady that I know, and she was raving about them! So funny! So romantic! The perfect books! Yeeeaaah....maybe the buildup was the book's downfall. It was OK. The characters were a lot more colourful than in most bodice-rippers, so that says something. I enjoyed more than this one, but still - bottom line is: I finished the book; I didn't curse as I was reading it; and it did pass the time.
February 27, 2014
When Charles unexpectedly inherits the title of Marquis of Knightsdale upon his brother's death her goes to Knightsdale to host a house party to choose a bride. But before any guests arrive he sets his sights on the local vicar's daughter Emma who has conveniently been in love with him since they were children. His two nieces, his flamboyant aunt and the local colorful gentry plot to get them to the alter.
The best part of the story were the supporting characters who were funny and colorful making the story amusing to read throughout. The 'I've loved you since we were children' is not so original but I did like Emma and Charles was wicked and a proper rouge.
The best part of the story were the supporting characters who were funny and colorful making the story amusing to read throughout. The 'I've loved you since we were children' is not so original but I did like Emma and Charles was wicked and a proper rouge.
June 18, 2019
Audible Romance Package
AUDIOBOOK: Read 16 &17 June 2019
10hrs 34min
Narrator: Karen Asconi does a good job
Liked it really like the banter between the old ladies.
There's naive and then there's naive!
This series is a bit weird all the heroine are virgins and stupid especially at the age they are not knowing anything on how babies are made.
AUDIOBOOK: Read 16 &17 June 2019
10hrs 34min
Narrator: Karen Asconi does a good job
Liked it really like the banter between the old ladies.
There's naive and then there's naive!
This series is a bit weird all the heroine are virgins and stupid especially at the age they are not knowing anything on how babies are made.
Want to read
May 1, 2012The Naked Marquis
Penulis : Sally McKenzie
No. Id. Elex : 188120978
ISBN / EAN : 9786020025926 / 9786020025926
Jumlah Halaman : 416
Berat Buku : 350 gram
Dimensi( pxl ) : 180 mm x 110 mm
Published Date : Rabu, 9 Mei 2012
Penulis : Sally McKenzie
No. Id. Elex : 188120978
ISBN / EAN : 9786020025926 / 9786020025926
Jumlah Halaman : 416
Berat Buku : 350 gram
Dimensi( pxl ) : 180 mm x 110 mm
Published Date : Rabu, 9 Mei 2012
May 8, 2016
hard to finish
The story started off light hearted. Charles is new to his title and looking for a wife. Emma is a childhood friend who would solve Charles' problem. Her reaction to his less than romantic proposal was the highlight of the book.
The story started off light hearted. Charles is new to his title and looking for a wife. Emma is a childhood friend who would solve Charles' problem. Her reaction to his less than romantic proposal was the highlight of the book.
July 17, 2009
The second book in the naked series - I enjoyed it. Definitely steamier than the first book (The Naked Duke)
March 14, 2020
3 Stars
February 8, 2019
Emma is the vicar's daughter. When she was a child, she fell in love with Charles. He was the second son of a Marquis. She had grown up being in love with Charles.
Things changed and Charles became the Marquis. He has reluctantly faced up to his duty to marry and sire an heir. His Aunt has set up a house party in order for Charles to meet eligible young ladies. At the same time, he will familiarize himself with his estate as well as the two daughters of his late brother.
When he arrives at his home, he finds that his nieces are no longer infants, and their temporary governess is Emma. He remembers her from his youth. He remembers that she was in love with him. He decides that rather than going through the pain of courtship of some giggling girls who are too young, he will simply marry Emma.
Basically he expects her to say yes to his proposal, they will marry and he can return to London to continue having a quite entertaining life.
Rather than saying yes, Emma throws a china dog at him. She is still in awe and in love with Charles, but she does not intend to marry anyone who plans to abandon her and make her a part time wife.
Ms MacKenzie is a master at creating wonderful characters. Emma and Charles have humor which makes their dialog continually amusing. They are both loyal to family. Which can create problems for Emma. In fact, both of them are likable human beings.
The plot moves along at a good pace. At times, I felt that Emma's innocence became a little too much to be believed. She lived in the country, surely she had some idea of how procreation worked. But, her lack of knowledge does add a great deal of humor to the story. Charles' explanations illustrate his wit, his humor and his gentle kindness.
Emma and Charles share childhood memories but they also share a genuine friendship which becomes much more. Because of their shared history the friendship is based on a frim foundation.
I enjoy this series very much. I especially love the humor which goes along with the romance.
Ms MacKenzie is one of my favorite authors because she always makes me laugh. What's not to love?
Things changed and Charles became the Marquis. He has reluctantly faced up to his duty to marry and sire an heir. His Aunt has set up a house party in order for Charles to meet eligible young ladies. At the same time, he will familiarize himself with his estate as well as the two daughters of his late brother.
When he arrives at his home, he finds that his nieces are no longer infants, and their temporary governess is Emma. He remembers her from his youth. He remembers that she was in love with him. He decides that rather than going through the pain of courtship of some giggling girls who are too young, he will simply marry Emma.
Basically he expects her to say yes to his proposal, they will marry and he can return to London to continue having a quite entertaining life.
Rather than saying yes, Emma throws a china dog at him. She is still in awe and in love with Charles, but she does not intend to marry anyone who plans to abandon her and make her a part time wife.
Ms MacKenzie is a master at creating wonderful characters. Emma and Charles have humor which makes their dialog continually amusing. They are both loyal to family. Which can create problems for Emma. In fact, both of them are likable human beings.
The plot moves along at a good pace. At times, I felt that Emma's innocence became a little too much to be believed. She lived in the country, surely she had some idea of how procreation worked. But, her lack of knowledge does add a great deal of humor to the story. Charles' explanations illustrate his wit, his humor and his gentle kindness.
Emma and Charles share childhood memories but they also share a genuine friendship which becomes much more. Because of their shared history the friendship is based on a frim foundation.
I enjoy this series very much. I especially love the humor which goes along with the romance.
Ms MacKenzie is one of my favorite authors because she always makes me laugh. What's not to love?
August 29, 2018
So, I had a medical procedure done earlier today and my post-anesthesia self cannot deal with Holden Caulfield. Needing something light and frothy, I scanned through my Kindle library and found this bundle. It was just what the doctor ordered. The characters range between delightful and quaint and villainous and furry and four-footed. I'm reading this series as a bundle on my Kindle, but I'm going to review each individually. I'm behind on my reading goal, so I need the numbers.
In The Naked Marquis we re-encounter Major Charles Draysmith, a close friend of James. They served together in the recent war against Napoleon. Charles’s elder brother, the Marquis, has died, along with his wife, leaving Charles with the responsibility of the estate, something he never wanted. Part of that responsibility includes their two young daughters, Claire and Isabel. Charles knows he needs a wife, so he has his Aunt Beatrice to plan a country house party and invite likely candidates for Marchioness.
In The Naked Marquis we re-encounter Major Charles Draysmith, a close friend of James. They served together in the recent war against Napoleon. Charles’s elder brother, the Marquis, has died, along with his wife, leaving Charles with the responsibility of the estate, something he never wanted. Part of that responsibility includes their two young daughters, Claire and Isabel. Charles knows he needs a wife, so he has his Aunt Beatrice to plan a country house party and invite likely candidates for Marchioness.
May 26, 2023
5 STARS, ROMANCE DRAMA MYSTERY
Book 2 in Sally Mackenzie's Naked Nobility Series and The Naked Marquis is an entertainment enjoyment. There is a blurb that is very good detailed.
This Regency Romance Drama has a touch of mystery just at the edge of the storyline that everyone just seems to shake off & go about their day, until it gets larger, then just to large to shake off. It doesn't interfere with the enticing falling in both lust & love of Charles and Emma.
Charles's charm comes straight off the pages & words to make the reader smile & feel the yum of him. Emma is a 26 year old virgin, who knows less about sex between a man & woman as primary children do. No, only some. However, her father is the Village Vicar & has lived at the church house het whole life with her mom dying young.
You will be happy you read this one!
RECOMMENDED. RECOMMEND GET NOW
Some sexual content!
Book 2 in Sally Mackenzie's Naked Nobility Series and The Naked Marquis is an entertainment enjoyment. There is a blurb that is very good detailed.
This Regency Romance Drama has a touch of mystery just at the edge of the storyline that everyone just seems to shake off & go about their day, until it gets larger, then just to large to shake off. It doesn't interfere with the enticing falling in both lust & love of Charles and Emma.
Charles's charm comes straight off the pages & words to make the reader smile & feel the yum of him. Emma is a 26 year old virgin, who knows less about sex between a man & woman as primary children do. No, only some. However, her father is the Village Vicar & has lived at the church house het whole life with her mom dying young.
You will be happy you read this one!
RECOMMENDED. RECOMMEND GET NOW
Some sexual content!
January 31, 2020
Sally MacKenzie is really an Expert in Vulgar Funny Historical Romance🤭🤭🤭. When I am reading her books, I am either blushing or laughing or appalled on the dialogue of the characters. MY BLUSHING FACE GOODNESS😂🤣😅.
This book is all about Emma and Charles courtship. Emma is the Vicars daughter while Charles is the second son of the Marquis. But because his elder brother died in an accident he needs to take uo the title of the Marquis and take care of his nieces. Ohhhh... I Forgot, this two are childhood friends and Emma is in love with Charles since she was still a child.
Well that's my gist😅. A funny, full of sexual tension, angst Romance. I am on an Easy Reading without heavy plots Marathon. 🏃🏻😅
This book is all about Emma and Charles courtship. Emma is the Vicars daughter while Charles is the second son of the Marquis. But because his elder brother died in an accident he needs to take uo the title of the Marquis and take care of his nieces. Ohhhh... I Forgot, this two are childhood friends and Emma is in love with Charles since she was still a child.
Well that's my gist😅. A funny, full of sexual tension, angst Romance. I am on an Easy Reading without heavy plots Marathon. 🏃🏻😅
January 3, 2023
Emma & Charles
I continue to enjoy this "Naked" series.
Emma was a bit tedious and overly naive, but probably true to character as a vicar's daughter who lost her mother at a young age.
The mystery part wasn't much of a mystery, but that was ok. It still provided a little side story.
The young girls working to get "momma" & "papa" together were cute.
Aunt Bea was pretty funny along with the club. I thought the insults to the London ladies were a bit petty (focused on their physical appearance, rather than their poor attitudes).
Charles may be my favorite Hero in a long while. So patient and sweet and sure of his intentions. I adored him. Extra bonus points for putting the ring on her finger before passion overtook them. ❤️
I continue to enjoy this "Naked" series.
Emma was a bit tedious and overly naive, but probably true to character as a vicar's daughter who lost her mother at a young age.
The mystery part wasn't much of a mystery, but that was ok. It still provided a little side story.
The young girls working to get "momma" & "papa" together were cute.
Aunt Bea was pretty funny along with the club. I thought the insults to the London ladies were a bit petty (focused on their physical appearance, rather than their poor attitudes).
Charles may be my favorite Hero in a long while. So patient and sweet and sure of his intentions. I adored him. Extra bonus points for putting the ring on her finger before passion overtook them. ❤️
January 20, 2020
An entertaining country house caper. Charles has unexpectedly inherited a title from his brother, not to mention two lively young daughters. He should probably marry soon, and who better than the local vicar’s daughter? Emma has always idolized Charles, ever since he let her trail after him and his friends as children. But now she’s not sure if he really wants her, or just a convenient mother for his nieces. Also, the house might be haunted. It’s certainly not going to be a dull house party.
This is more like it. I’ve read and enjoyed later Sally MacKenzie works, but the first two in this series just didn’t have the same spark. This one had a much lighter touch.
This is more like it. I’ve read and enjoyed later Sally MacKenzie works, but the first two in this series just didn’t have the same spark. This one had a much lighter touch.
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