Even with the slips into "modern" vernacular MacKenzie's first book in the trilogy "The Naked Duke" is better than this one. I found the heroine to be a simpering idiot, she's 26 and has lived in the country for most of her life ~ exactly how niave can she really be! It won't stop me from reading "The Naked Earl", mostly because I want to know more about Robbie, the excerpt in the back of The Naked Marquis is HOT!

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I have to agree with Carol P. The heroine was toooo naive (especially about procreation) for being 26 yrs old, a vicar's daughter (who surely knew about the failings of men and women where sex is concerned), & raised in the county. One would think she had never been allowed out of the house. She also seems too starchy and quick to take offense at her old childhood friends and treat them as if they were lofty strangers even if they are men. I didn't find the heroine at all charming and wondered what the Marquis saw in her? The bit of mystery and hidden secrets and treasure thrown into the mix relieve what would otherwise be a boring story. The little girls are more realistic characters and delightful as is the Marquis's aunt.

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Great fun! Wonderful hh who makes it clear from the start that he wants to marry no one but "Shadow", the now grown up vicar's daughter who trailed "the boys" in their childhood adventures. She, on the other hand, refuses to acknowledge her only love. She's a little tooooooo innocent for modern times, but lively and fun. The book is light, quick and easy to read-a laugh out loud distraction.

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Wonderful, funny Regency with great characters and a good plot. Even better than the first in the series. Can't wait for the next one.

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I love this author!! Lot's of laughs! =)

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Another fun book in this Naked series. The characters are fun, lively and full of great adventures and misunderstandings.

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the series s a hoot

The marquis is a delightful romp in the country with no suspense as to the outcome; just enjoying the romantic ride The entourage characters ably assist the Marquis

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Too ridiculous for my tastes. The heroine hasn't got a clue. The children are too sweet by half.

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Some real laugh out loud moments with great characters. I like the fact that Emma was rejecting Charles for a legitimate reason. She can be trying at times because she has the ability to be a real brat, but I think it fits the way she grew up as everyone's caretaker. There is enough intrigue to keep the story interesting although my only complaint is that MacKenzie can be too wordy.

I was surprise to find how much I enjoy Meg, Emma's sister. I read "The Naked Gentleman" first (Meg's story) and hated her in that. She was such a ninny but she is very level headed here and quite calm.

Good, fun read. Nothing too heavy or serious.

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Fun read, great storyline, good characters that you are really rooting for. Some humor, suspense and romance. This is a great series. A good to read book.

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