The Marquis and the Vixen: A Regency Romance Novel

· Blue Rose Romance
4.0
5 reviews
Ebook
242
Pages

About this ebook

Formerly titled Blythe: Schemes Gone Amiss


A tormented marquis. A vivacious vixen. A deadly foe.


Dragged to London for a Season, Blythe Culpepper is dismayed to learn her guardian has enlisted the devilishly attractive Lord Leventhorpe—the one man she detests—to assist with her launch into Polite Society. Since their first encounter, hostile looks and cutting retorts abound whenever they meet. Still, she cannot deny the way her body reacts when he’s near.


Tristan, the austere and controlled Marquis of Leventhorpe, usually avoids social gatherings. So why, against his better judgement, does he agree to aid his closest friend in presenting the Culpeppers to Society? Might it be because one particular fascinating Culpepper Miss stirs more than his interest? Blythe taxes him to his limits with her sharp wit and even sharper tongue. Yet, he cannot deny the beauty captivates him like no other.


However, when a past enemy comes calling, using Blythe to settle old scores, Tristan must decide if restoring his family’s tarnished honor—something he’s worked toward for years—is more important than winning the heart of the woman he’s come to love.


__________


You’ll want to read this heart-warming enemies to lovers Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author in one sitting! Journey with Tristan and Blythe as they risk all to protect each other.


If you enjoy reading strong heroine, sister series, romantic comedies, and redeemed rake love stories with a pinch of mystery & suspense, a dash of humor, gripping emotion, and a naughty dog, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s captivating THE BLUE ROSE REGENCY ROMANCES: THE CULPEPPER MISSES. Buy THE MARQUIS AND THE VIXEN and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning, entertaining Regency England world adventure you can’t put down.


Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.


THE BLUE ROSE REGENCY ROMANCES: THE CULPEPPER MISSES:

The Earl and the Spinster

The Marquis and the Vixen

The Lord and the Wallflower

The Buccaneer and the Bluestocking

The Lieutenant and the Lady


CHECK OUT COLLETTE’S OTHER SERIES:

Castle Brides

Heart of a Scot

Highland Heather Romancing a Scot

Seductive Scoundrels

The Honorable Rogues®

Wicked Earls’ Club


historical romance with dukes and royalty, historical arranged marriage romance books, historical romance marriage of convenience, historical romance alpha male heroes, enemies to lovers regency romance novels, regency second chance historicals, wallflower bluestocking regency novels

Ratings and reviews

4.0
5 reviews
Mo Daoust
February 1, 2016
The first sentence of SCHEMES GONE AMISS made me giggle, and from then on I was completely under Collette Cameron’s spell. Blythe Culpepper has never felt so awkward since she’s come to London for the Season; she’s not looking for a husband, and she’d much rather go back to the family farm where she hails from. She’s a straightforward young woman, and her ways do not endear her to the Ton. To make matters worse, the person chosen to oversee her début is Tristan, Lord Leventhorpe. Their previous encounters have been prickly, and they’ve exchange unkind words. However, Tristan is rather taken by Blythe’s fire and outspokenness; she’s a much welcome change. They eventually manage to become friendlier, but Blythe wishes it were more. But when ambitious and unscrupulous acquaintances conspire against both Blythe and Tristan, they come to each other’s rescue. SCHEMES GONE AMISS is an extremely solid and compelling story, and there is one particular plot twist that literally had me shivering. Ms. Cameron meticulous attention to historical detail enriches the story while never being a hindrance to the flow of the narrative, her vocabulary dazzles, especially when it comes to the choice insults Blythe and Tristan exchange. The characters are well-rounded, the secondary ones are as interesting as the principals, and there are some perfectly charming and amusing passages involving animals; who could forget that wayward cow or Freddy the fat, old Corgi. There is also a secondary romance, apart from Blythe and Tristan’s, which will melt your heart. Tristan and Blythe’s romance evolves over time, out of the respect they have for each other in addition to their mutual attraction, which they don’t quite understand themselves, which I thought was an interesting touch. And let’s not forget Ms. Cameron’s luminous, eloquent and precise prose, and the delightful and witty dialogues. SCHEMES GONE AMISS is an enchanting romance, with charismatic characters, and epic turns of event. Absolutely wonderful! I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
Jonel B. (Pure Jonel)
January 28, 2016
Flimflam and goose-butt feathers! What an absolutely unforgettable novel. This is regency romance at its finest. The setting comes to life under Cameron’s talented pen. She weaves a world steeped in the past, taking readers back in time to experience the lives of her characters for a short while. The plot was intriguing and realistic. The romance was very real, yet not very easy for the characters. The Misses Culpepper are most definitely my favourite romance heroines of all times. Blythe is priceless from the get-go. I love her reactions to things. I enjoyed getting to know the many sides of Tristan’s character. There was just so much to love, without him being too perfect. Surrounded by their friends and family, this was the perfect cast to get lost with. Collette Cameron makes romance fun. I laughed from the beginning to the end of this novel, all the while falling in love with these remarkable characters. This is one of those novels that leaves you smiling and hugging your book when it’s over, not ready to admit you’ve reached the end yet completely satisfied. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
Janice Hougland
February 1, 2016
What a lovely couple Blythe and Tristan made in this story! Blythe loves the simple country life and Tristan hates being in London. Blythe is curious about the differences she sees in Tristan (at times he is warm and friendly and at other times cold and aloof); and Tristan wants Blythe to know how much he cares about her but is ashamed of something in his past and hesitant to share it with her. Mix all this up with a villain who treats women badly and wants to treat Blythe the same way and a hero (Tristan) who would do anything to save her from the villain—and you have a romp of a romance with good triumphing over evil. This is truly a sigh-worthy Regency love story!

About the author

Bestselling, award-winning Historical Romance Author, Collette Cameron, pens Scottish and Regency Romances featuring rogues, rapscallions, rakes, and the intrepid damsels who reform them. Mother to three and self-proclaimed Cadbury chocoholic, she’s crazy about dachshunds, cobalt blue, and makes her home in Oregon with her husband and five mini-dachshunds. You'll always find animals, quirky—sometimes naughty—humor, and a dash of inspiration in her novels.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.