"It being not quite the thing to advertise in the London papers for a wife, Anthony Earheart, Marquess of Staunton, eldest son and heir of the Duke of Withingsby, advertised instead for a governess." What a great way to start a book about a marriage of convenience! And the book continues to deliver. The heroine, Charity, is a meek mouse - well at least that is what Anthony … [Read more...] about The Temporary Wife by Mary Balogh
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A Bachelor Establishment by Isabella Barclay
The blurb: Elinor Bascombe, widowed and tied to an impoverished estate, has learned to ask little of life. With no hope of leaving, the years have passed her by. Lord Ryde, exiled abroad after a scandal, has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America. A chance encounter changes their plans, plunging Elinor and Lord Ryde into adventure and not a little … [Read more...] about A Bachelor Establishment by Isabella Barclay
Aunt Sophie’s Diamonds by Joan Smith
The blurb: Claudia Milmont has lived most of her joyless life with her grandparents, though her mother enjoys the fringes of society in London. When Claudia’s Aunt Sophie dies, a whole new world opens up for her. Cantankerous Sophie has instructed that her diamonds be buried with her—and Claudia is determined to help her cousin retrieve them. But the charming Sir Hillary … [Read more...] about Aunt Sophie’s Diamonds by Joan Smith
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 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