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The Marquis’s Pursuit by Lorri Dudley – Review, Guest Post & Giveaway

April 14, 2022 by Suzie Waltner 6 Comments

About the Book

Book: The Marquis’s Pursuit

Author: Lorri Dudley

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: April 12, 2022

She’s desperate to keep her secret hidden, but he’s a determined Marquis.

As the son of a duke, Maxwell Oliver Weld, Marquis of Daventry, is allowed entry into the finest of London’s ballrooms, access to political figures, and advice from the best physicians. Yet, his wealth and contacts won’t heal his friend, Charlie, who’s dying from consumption. Hopeful for a miracle, Max persuades Charlie to sail across the Atlantic to stay in the Artesian Hotel on the island of Nevis and bathe in its famous healing springs. Max’s optimism is washed in doubt as the truth unravels about the hotel, its hot springs, and the beautiful caretaker.

The blaze of Evelyn Mairi Sheraton’s fiery side has long since been snuffed out. Hunted by a vengeful man from her past, only fortitude and the island’s sanctuary have kept Evelyn alive. She will do whatever it takes to keep her precious secret safe, even work for the demeaning Artesian Hotel owner, Edward Rousseau. However, when a jaunty marquis and his ailing friend arrive, sparks ignite, but Evelyn fears the revealing of her secrets will burn her to ash.

The elusive Evelyn may tend to Charlie’s well-being, but she stirs Max’s protective nature. He’d like nothing more than to remove her from the wretched employment of Edward Rousseau, yet that might endanger Charlie’s health even more. Refusing to give up on a miracle, Max waters her guarded heart, certain beauty will rise out of ashes. But when her secrets come to life, will love be worth the price?

 

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In My Opinion

Readers who have been following Lorri Dudley’s Leeward Islands from the beginning may recognize the names of Max’s father and stepmother. Why? Because they starred in the first book of the series. And now, several years later, Max and Evelyn step into lead roles in The Marquis’s Pursuit.

I loved this passage of time in the book. Too often it seems like everyone in a town hooks up and then where do you go? But with this twist, Dudley not only gives the series a revamped renewal, she also gives her faithful readers a pleasant surprise while leaving her new readers with another book to return to.

The prevailing theme in this book is forgiveness. Not only forgiving others but more so forgiving yourself. Why is that so difficult for us to do sometimes? Guilt and shame are the enemy’s greatest tools in the Christian life.

And though this book was about Max and Evelyn, Charlie holds a soft spot in my heart. He is the light that leads the others along the paths God has laid out for them as well as the wise one who speaks truths when others most need to hear it.

My Rating:

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

 

About the Author

Lorri Dudley has been a finalist in numerous writing contests and has a master’s degree in Psychology. She lives in Ashland, Massachusetts with her husband and three teenage sons, where writing romance allows her an escape from her testosterone filled household. Find her online at www.lorridudley.com.

 

 

More from Lorri

Some characters whisper to an author from the recesses of their imagination. For me, Maxell Weld, the Marquis of Daventry, commanded to have his story told. Max appears in my first book, The Duke’s Refuge, as a sure-of-himself, fixated-on-fishing, eight-year-old son of the island schoolmaster who happened to be a Duke in hiding. Now Max is grown, and although he still holds the same quirky characteristics of his youth, he bears the weight of being a marquis and the responsibility of adulthood.

The duty to care for and protect those he loves prompts Max to return to the Leeward Islands to save his closest mate, Charlie. He’s confident that God, with a bit of help from the famous healing springs in Nevis, will save Max’s life. However, Charlie has his own plans to unite the caring but secretive hotel caretaker, Evelyn Sheraton, with his buddy Max.

In the middle of writing, The Marquis’s Pursuit, my cousin passed away suddenly. He was newly married, in his early thirties, and in the process of renovating a house when he became sick. He started losing weight, and before doctors could figure out what was wrong, he went into organ failure and died. My heart still aches for those he left behind, especially his wife and my aunt and uncle.

As I wrote, the lines between fiction and reality blurred, and it’s hard to believe my tears didn’t fry out my laptop as I typed. But I’m grateful for how God used Max’s journey to help me to process why bad things happen, and how ultimately, God has a bigger plan that, at times, we can’t see or fathom.

God doesn’t always work in straight lines. Sometimes we must battle problems and issues to touch as many people as possible on our journey toward heaven. Stories, especially romances in my opinion, broaden our understanding of how those we love comfort and carry us through illness, pain, and sorrow. Max and Evelyn reminded me to stay anchored to those we love, lean on each other’s faith, and most importantly, that love conquers all.

To learn more, check out my website at lorridudley.com, or watch The Marquis’s Pursuit book trailer by clicking here: The Marquis’s Pursuit Trailer.

 

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Lorri is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1cc7d/the-marquis-s-pursuit-celebration-tour-giveaway

 

Blog Stops

To read more reviews and some author interviews, visit the Celebrate Lit Tour Landing Page.

Filed Under: Book Review Tagged With: book review, Celebrate Lit, Giveaway, Guest Post, Historical Romance, Leeward Islands, Lorri Dudley, Regency Romance, The Marquis's Pursuit

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Roxanne C. says

    April 14, 2022 at 12:29 PM

    I must read this book. I believe it will teach me some important spiritual lessons.

    Reply
    • Lorri Dudley says

      April 14, 2022 at 5:19 PM

      Hi Roxanne,
      Thank you for stopping by the blog tour. I do hope you get a chance to read The Marquis’s Pursuit. The book is dear to my heart, and I hope it gives you and all its readers insight into the depths of God’s love.
      Blesssings!
      Lorri Dudley

      Reply
  2. Sarah L says

    April 14, 2022 at 6:44 PM

    Good book for Spring reading.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  3. Eva Millien says

    April 14, 2022 at 7:56 PM

    The Marquis’s Pursuit sounds like a very engaging read and intriguing read and I am looking forward to reading it! Thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, Remembrancy, for sharing your opinion! Have a super day!

    Reply
  4. Marisela Zuniga says

    April 14, 2022 at 10:20 PM

    The cover looks beautiful

    Reply
  5. Patty says

    April 15, 2022 at 5:58 PM

    I’ve only read the first book in this series, but remember enjoying it!

    Reply

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