The Troublemaker
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3.3 • 4 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A man seeking vengeance in Scotland instead finds a reckless beauty in this Regency romance by the USA Today–bestselling author of The Matchmaker.
When Sarah Palmer is caught trying to elope with a fortune-hunting cad, her family has finally had enough of her scandalous exploits. To teach her a lesson and save her reputation, Sarah is shipped off to stay with her married half-sister in the Scottish countryside. But upon her arrival, Sarah discovers her sister has left for Glasgow. Now without a chaperone, she is determined to show her family she can indeed be a good girl. However, a mysterious American is about to change everything . . .
A shocking discovery sends boxer and businessman Marshall MacDougal from Boston to Scotland in search of justice and revenge. But when he sets eyes on Sarah, she stirs a fire in his heart. Sarah, too, feels something inside her after meeting Marshall yet knows she must resist. When she discovers Marshall's visit to Scotland could mean trouble for her family, however, the pair are soon enveloped in a dangerous game of seduction.
Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series!
Praise for the Matchmaker Series
"If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don't walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader's book." —RT Book Reviews on The Matchmaker
"Once again, Rexanne Becnel delivers a special reading treat. . . . The supporting cast is fantastic, and the story . . . will richly entertain you and have you clamoring for more works by the talented Rexanne Becnel." —The Belles and Beaux of Romance on The Matchmaker
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A sequel to Becnel's The Matchmaker, this serviceable Regency-era romance offers up a charming heroine and a hero who's not as self-sufficient as he'd like to be. Sarah Palmer is the novel's troublemaker, but she doesn't really make trouble; trouble finds her. Having been packed off to Scotland after nearly eloping with a fortune-hunter, Sarah is determined to prove that she's changed. But no sooner does she arrive in sleepy Kelso than she meets handsome American Marshall MacDougal. Years ago, Marsh's mother emigrated to America to await his father, who never showed. Marsh is now searching for his birthright, and he finds Sarah and her family squarely in his way. Although sparks fly between the two, Sarah's determination to handle this problem herself complicates matters. Becnel's books are generally darker than the typical Regency fare this one revolves around questions of legitimacy but the novel's serious underpinnings provide grounding for Sarah's flighty nature. As the hero, Marsh is also flawed. His (admittedly justified) bitterness grows old quickly, and the negative feelings that simmer between Sarah and Marsh at times overwhelm their budding affection for each other. Still, the story is warm and well paced and will likely please new readers and longtime fans alike.
