My Madcap with a Marquess Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Madcap with a Marquess by Lizzie C. Koz follows Lady Francine “Franny” Arlington, a wild-hearted woman who’s grown up seen as an unwanted burden and about to enter an arranged marriage. Her match is Rupert, the rigid Marquess of Rutledge, shaped by his overbearing mother. Franny’s fierce spirit crashes into his restraint, triggering sparks and a collision of passion and pain. As their forced proximity delivers chaos and slow-burning heat, they both start to break free—without giving away the ending.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Franny’s fierce independence shakes the Marquess’s world. I love the tension in every clash between them, how her chaos highlights his stiffness—and it’s electric. I love the fast-burn romance—it never feels rushed, but it burns. I love that Rupert isn’t just a brooding lord—he’s layered, trapped by expectations, and Franny’s fire makes him notice. I love that the stakes feel high, emotionally and socially, and the passion feels earned not forced.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy spicy Regency arranged marriages, enemies-to-lovers tension, and characters who break their molds—you’ll be drawn in. If you like sassy heroines, virgin heroes, and chemistry that simmers before it explodes—you’ll connect with this one.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book includes intense emotional conflict, heated intimacy, and themes of control and rebellion. It’s spicy and dramatic—approach with awareness.
Tagged As
historical romance, regency, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, fast burn, sassy heroine, virgin hero, steamy romance, forced proximity, spicy, indie romance, series starter, alpha male, personal transformation
Steam Level
This book doesn’t hold back. The passion is bold, with several scandalous, steamy scenes that match the sizzling chemistry between Franny and the Marquess.
