Book Review: How to Best a Marquess (Raven Club #2) by Tina Gabrielle

 

Blurb: 

When a handsome boxer kisses Lady Ellie Swift for good luck during a match, it turns her world upside down. Because the rogue isn’t just anyone…it’s the Devil Marquess returned. Thanks to Hugh Vere, Marquess of Deveril, Ellie learned at an early age that men are more trouble than they’re worth. Now, instead of a husband, she wants to take over her brother’s infamous gambling club—the Raven Club. And apparently the devil wants it, too.

From the moment Hugh sees Ellie again sparks fly, but battle lines have been drawn. Whoever is the most successful overseeing the club in one month’s time will win. And Hugh intends to win. And he intends to stay very close to Ellie to make sure she follows the rules. What he discovers, though, is that Ellie is no longer the sweet girl he knew years ago—and winning won’t be easy. But the nearly combustible chemistry between them is hard to ignore, and soon the club is not the only prize he wants…

Each book in the Raven Club series is STANDALONE:
* How to Tempt an Earl
* How to Best a Marquess

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars -

4 1/2 stars for me. A kiss brought back the past for Ellie. At this point, she just wanted to have her independency and financial freedom. I loved that she was out of the ordinary, well educated in numbers and business. Her plans to improve the Raven Club along with her secret activities made for a very interesting character. Hugh was so restless, and he was trying to find something that would give him something beyond just his title and its responsibilities. He was so protective of Ellie and observant and helped her when she needed it. I enjoyed how he did not stop her but grudgingly helped. Well worth the read.

I received a copy through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.