Mariah's Marriage

by Anne Stenhouse

1822: Scholarly Mariah Fox is fiercely dedicated to her work of educating London urchins. When she is charged by a stray pig, and quite literally falls into the arms of Tobias Longreach, her life changes forever... For Tobias, the Earl of Mellon, requires a wife to provide an heir - and decides that Mariah will do very nicely. But the sinister Sir Lucas Wellwood, burdened by debt, has been urging his sister Araminta to secure Tobias's hand for herself - and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the earl's wealth...

Genres: Historical Romance

344 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous debut novel, written in a gentle, witty, and romantic style. The dialogue reminds me of Georgette Heyer. I enjoyed this book immensely, I wasn't too sure in the first chapter that I would, but it quickly picked up pace and drew me in. The characters are strong and believable, especially well written, is the sinister, conniving Wellwood.
If you are looking for a sexy romp, this is not for you, but if the novels of Georgette Heyer are to your liking, then you will not be disappointed.
A beautifully written, accurate, period novel.
I am looking forward to Bella's Proposal and hopefully more from Anne Stenhouse in the future.

[Philomena Callan Cheekypee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't normally read historical romances but I've changed my mind after reading this little gem.
This was so much more than a romance & I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting.
This book has piqued my interest in historical romances & ill certainly be looking to read more from this author soon.
I received this from the author in return for an honest review.

[Anne Strathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well-researched and enjoyable read, with an appealing lead character whose progress is engrossing. I hope this is the first of many from Anne Stenhouse.

[Julie Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This historical romance was quite a fun read, where was highlighted the Recency period and its tight rules.

Good characters, reasonable plot and sense of place. It was great to see a strong woman doing what she thought was right and the language and dialogue fitted as it should. Having a baddie is always great for that added tension.

A lightweight read and would be enjoyed by those who prefer this genre.

[Anne Stormont · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming, beguiling, captivating - all words I most likely used when I reviewed this author's previous book, Bella's Betrothal. And they most certainly apply to Mariah's Marriage - both the story and its heroine.
Mariah is a young woman living in nineteenth-century London. But the accepted and expected pursuits of a lady of her age and class are not for her. Mariah is independent and ahead of her time in her outlook. She teaches poor children who would otherwise have no education. Her commitment is wholehearted. The she meets and falls in love with Tobias Longreach (I just love Anne's choice of character names). But pursuing this relationship brings her work into question and even endangers her life.
Great storytelling, conscientious attention to detail, credible and interesting characters all make for an absorbing read. And there's plenty suspense, intrigue and romance too.
A warm and satisfying read.
Type of read: Romantic enchanting escapism. A curl up with your e-reader of choice and a glass of something red and full-bodied and prepare to indulge in some delightful escapism.

[Kenneth Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mariah's Marriage by Anne Stenhouse (Muse It Up Publishing) is the story of a woman named Mariah Fox , a schoolteacher in 19th century England. As the daughter of an earl, Mariah has some status in life but her circumstances are no match for the likes of Toby Mellon, a rich and socially well-established aristocrat who falls in love with her, in part at least because of her unconventional attitudes. The conflict between the sexes at that time, as well as a whole array of well portrayed characters from hero to villain, feed into the plot and (along with a healthy dose of humor) work together to bring the twists and turns to a fascinating and very satisfying end.

[Jenny Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read, really authentic period novel.

[Betsy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story line but not it's choppiness. This could've been executed better. It was a short story but it took me so long to read because I couldn't get into it.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read, reminiscent of Georgette Heyer.