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Book 1 in Mackenzies

The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

by Jennifer Ashley

Spice 4 out of 5, Spicy4/5 · Spicy: Explicit

The year is 1881. Meet the Mackenzie family--rich, powerful, dangerous, eccentric. A lady couldn't be seen with them without ruin. Rumors surround them--of tragic violence, of their mistresses, of their dark appetites, of scandals that set England and Scotland abuzz.

The youngest brother, Ian, known as the Mad Mackenzie, spent most of his young life in an asylum, and everyone agrees he is decidedly odd. He's also hard and handsome and has a penchant for Ming pottery and beautiful women.

Beth Ackerley, widow, has recently come into a fortune. She has decided that she wants no more drama in her life. She was raised in drama--an alcoholic father who drove them into the workhouse, a frail mother she had to nurse until her death, a fussy old lady she became constant companion to. No, she wants to take her money and find peace, to travel, to learn art, to sit back and fondly remember her brief but happy marriage to her late husband.

And then Ian Mackenzie decides he wants her.

Spice
4/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~322
Ending
HEA

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The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Explicit open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    How spicy is The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie?

    The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie a standalone?

    No. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is book 1 in Mackenzies. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie?

    The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie features neurodivergent mc, victorian, scottish / highlander. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie have content warnings?

    Our notes for The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie include: death of a loved one, murder. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie?

    If you loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, try Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas, The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean. They share its neurodivergent mc and victorian energy at a similar spice level.