title: Mad for the Marquess
author:  Jess Russell 
description: <b><i><span>"AMAZING- that's the first word that came to mind after I'd finished readingMAD FOR THE MARQUESS.Ms. Russell drew me into this compelling, dramatic and intensely emotional romance from the very first pages and kept me totally immersed in the story right up to the last page. A compelling,intensely emotional and beautiful love story. A MUST READ!"~ Rakes and Rascals</span></i></b><br /><span></span><br /><b><i><span>"Simply stunning,heart wrenching and at times very disturbing, but i couldn't get enough of it.Pure brilliance!"~Chicks, Rogues, and Scandals</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span></span></i></b><br /><b><i><span>"A beautifully written love story, but so much more.I consumed this book in one sitting. Jess Russell has written a fantastic book, which held me captive through the whole journey, and which I'm recommending most highly."~Roses Are Blue</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span></span></i></b><br /><b><i><span>"Bravo,Ms. Russell. Another heart stopping, page riveting adventure from start to finish! Loved - Mad for the Marquess!"~ Tartan Book Reviews</span></i></b><b><span>"</span></b>
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  With this ring...I thee claim!
  
  After the loss of his wife and children, the Marquess of Huntercombe closed
  his heart to love. But now that he must marry to secure an heir, he’s
  determined that the beautiful, impoverished widow Lady Emma Lacy should be
  his...
  
  Emma has vowed never to marry for money so must refuse him. But when her
  children’s grandfather sets to steal them away from her, she has no other
  option: she must become the marquess’s convenient bride!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  “So, you wish to remarry—”
  
  “Yes.”
  
  “And for some reason you think I might do,” Emma said.
  
  Hunt winced. “I beg your pardon if I gave that impression. But yes, you do,
  er—”
  
  “Fit your requirements.”
  
  The long-forgotten burning sensation informed him that he had actually
  blushed. “Something like that.”
  
  “And along with your requirements are you also going to ask for references?”
  Her chin was up.
  
  Hunt looked at her. The brief hint of laughter was gone. In its place
  was...b