Much Ado About Margaret - by Madeleine Roux (Paperback)

About the Book

"Madeleine Roux's next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her. In a world where women are expected to be demure and dainty, Margaret Arden would much rather be passionate and daring like the characters in her novel. The idyllic life at Mosely Cottage with her two younger sisters and mother is fine, but Margaret knows there's so much more to achieve. After a particularly brutal rejection letter from a renowned publisher, Margaret fears the worst; She'll amount to nothing more than what society expects of her. That's until her cousin's glamorous wedding masquerade brings her out of her stupor and onto a collision course with scandal, notoriety, and even love. Captain Bridger Dryden is starting over after years of bloody action fighting for his country. Now home and struggling with all he's seen and experienced; Bridger is turning to his love of books as a new partner at Dockarty & Dryden publishing. So when he journeys to Pressmore Estate for the wedding of his dearest friend, and stumbles upon loose pages of an astonishing book, Bridger knows he must publish it. But upon meeting the author, Bridger is stunned to discover that he is in fact she, and his publisher has already rejected her. While Bridger is keen to gain her trust and rescind the initial rejection, Margaret can't help but be skeptical of his intentions. He may be smart, witty, and handsome, but what does he have to gain from taking such a risk? Sparks fly between the two, just as the wedding of the season starts to descend into chaos when a masked dance leads to a case of mistaken identities. But undeniable chemistry has a way of defying such obstacles..."--

Book Synopsis

Madeleine Roux's next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her.

Margaret Arden yearns to live like the passionate and daring women in her novel. The idyllic life at Mosely Cottage with her two younger sisters and mother is fine, but Margaret wants more than the demure and dainty existence she's known. After a particularly brutal rejection from an annoyingly attractive publisher, Margaret fears being forced into marriage to protect her family if their financial situation doesn't improve--until her cousin's glamorous wedding masquerade brings her onto a collision course with scandal, notoriety, and even love.

Captain Bridger Darrow is starting over after fighting for his country. Now home, he is struggling to save his family from destitution and succeed in a new venture of passion: book publishing. It's all going rather poorly, until he stumbles upon loose pages of an astonishing novel while in attendance at his dearest friend's wedding. Bridger knows he must publish it. But upon meeting the author, Bridger is stunned to discover that he--she--is a woman, and he has already told her off in grand fashion.

While Bridger is keen to gain her trust and rescind the initial rejection, Margaret can't help but be skeptical of his intentions. Sparks fly between the two, just as the wedding of the season starts to descend into chaos when a masked dance leads to a case of mistaken identities.

Review Quotes

"Much Ado About Margaret is a seriously charming delight and a real treat to read. Madeleine Roux hits all the Regency-era enemies-to-lovers notes perfectly. If you love historical romance, this is a must-have for your shelves."--USA Today bestselling author India Holton

"Roux's newest is ripe with scandal, romance, and a mystery to solve. . . . Readers who enjoy an enemies-to-lovers romance will love Roux's (The Proposition) historical take on the trope."--Library Journal, starred review

"Mixing the wit of Jane Austen, plot points borrowed from Shakespeare, and distinctly modern sensibilities, Roux's delightful latest Regency (after The Proposition) turns on an eventful wedding weekend. . . . Readers will adore both ambitious, strong-willed Margaret and brooding softy Bridger. This is a gem."--Publishers Weekly

"A fun, breezy romance full of delightful hijinks."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Madeleine Roux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Asylum series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the House of Furies series and several titles for adults, including Salvaged and Reclaimed. She has made contributions to Star Wars, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons & Dragons. Madeleine lives in Seattle, Washington, with her partner and beloved pups.