What is this book about? The blurb: Kathlyn Partland mistrusted Lord Chase’s offer to pay her for appearing in public with him. But she was in need of the money, and he was in need of proving to Society that he was a rake. Chase assured her it was a ruse, that he believed both bride and groom should arrive at marriage with innocence intact. We first meet COURTNEY COATE, … [Read more...] about Snowdrops and Scandalbroth by Barbara Metzger
The Highwayman Came Waltzing by Kathleen Baldwin
I have loved the poem 'The Highwayman Came Riding" from when I first read it during high school and part of the reason I like this novella so much is probably because of the way the writing mimics the lyrical feel of that poem. I also like the mystery behind The Frenchman (the highwayman of the title) and the reasons for him taking up his role. But what is the story … [Read more...] about The Highwayman Came Waltzing by Kathleen Baldwin
The Stolen Bride by Jo Beverley
From the blurb: When Beth Hawley journey’s to Lord Wraybourne’s castle to help her friend prepare for her wedding, she has to share her carriage with two unexpected travelers: the rakish Sir Marius Flectcher and an unidentified elderly woman who was found unconscious. But Beth realises that neither the bride nor the groom is happy. Some mysterious shadow from the past seems … [Read more...] about The Stolen Bride by Jo Beverley
The Temporary Bride by Julie Tetel Andresen
This is one of my favourite Regency books. The dialogue is witty, the romance believable and the heroine is sensible - which I suppose could be seen to be an insult but I definitely mean it as a compliment. The book blurb isn't very forthcoming: While traveling to her first post as a governess, Helen Denville is drawn into an adventure with the infamous gamester Mr. Darcy. … [Read more...] about The Temporary Bride by Julie Tetel Andresen
Curricle and Chaise by Lizzie Church
Wow, this is the second time in a very short span of time that I’ve re-read a book and changed my initial thoughts about it. The first book was The Wooing of Miss Masters which I thoroughly enjoyed the second time around. I didn’t quite enjoy Curricle & Chaise as much on the second re-reading, but it was better than I remembered it being. The story in brief: Lydia … [Read more...] about Curricle and Chaise by Lizzie Church