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To Suit A Suitor by Paula Kremser
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
November 1st 2016
by Sweetwater Books
Much to her mother’s annoyance, Julia North
can’t catch a husband. Nearing the end of her third London season,
Julia is jilted. Again! Constantly wondering what it is about her that
drives the gentlemen away, Julia leaves London to visit a distant cousin
for a couple of months. She is hoping to forget about husband hunting
for a time, but she inadvertently finds herself in competition for Henry
Chamberlain, the most desirable gentleman in Somersetshire. Marriage
wouldn’t seem so detestable if she could marry him. But every young lady
has the same dream of capturing his attention, so Julia knows she
doesn’t have a chance. What she doesn’t know is that her desire to avoid
Henry’s attention is the very thing that has caught it, but it’ll take
some effort on Henry’s part to convince Julia of that.
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My Review: 4 Stars
What in the world is wrong with Julia? Julia and her younger sister must be wed before their mother can remarry, but after three London seasons, she's still single. Men are mysteriously driven away and she wants to know why. When a cousin needs help for a couple of months, Julia jumps at the chance to escape London and finds solace in the quiet countryside...and she also finds Henry, the catch of the area.
Why is it unobtainable things are always desired the most? Those are exactly the sentiments of both Julia and Henry. Neither feels they have a chance with the other and when a few twists and turns cause some jealousy, the real fun begins. I love that the reader gets to see Julia after she's fed up with trying to please society and we get to see who she really is. She doesn't care about offending--she's just going to state her mind and follow her heart. I cannot imagine living in a time when there's so much pressure to marry, whether there's love or not. I feel this story paints a vivid picture of that pressure and the result, in this case, is pure romance and entertainment.
I love that this story has a few predicable surprises because they add life to the plot. The conflicts are very believable and the feelings are realistic, yet the story is a lot of fun. There are a few sentiments of other favorite period tales--a silly sister, a gentle and sweet romance, misunderstandings, and more. This is a great read for any Regency lover.
Content: mild, clean romance.
*I received a copy from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are given voluntarily and are my own.*
Paula Kremser focused on a career in
science for a few years after graduating from Brigham Young University.
Several years later when she moved with her young family to England,
Paula seized the opportunity to focus on her love of the Regency Era.
The enchantment of the aristocracy and the fascinating stories from
every stately home she visits have been both research and inspiration
for her first novel, Sophia. Paula lives with her husband and four
children in a charming village nestled in the Chiltern hills in
Buckinghamshire.
What in the world is wrong with Julia? Julia and her younger sister must be wed before their mother can remarry, but after three London seasons, she's still single. Men are mysteriously driven away and she wants to know why. When a cousin needs help for a couple of months, Julia jumps at the chance to escape London and finds solace in the quiet countryside...and she also finds Henry, the catch of the area.
Why is it unobtainable things are always desired the most? Those are exactly the sentiments of both Julia and Henry. Neither feels they have a chance with the other and when a few twists and turns cause some jealousy, the real fun begins. I love that the reader gets to see Julia after she's fed up with trying to please society and we get to see who she really is. She doesn't care about offending--she's just going to state her mind and follow her heart. I cannot imagine living in a time when there's so much pressure to marry, whether there's love or not. I feel this story paints a vivid picture of that pressure and the result, in this case, is pure romance and entertainment.
I love that this story has a few predicable surprises because they add life to the plot. The conflicts are very believable and the feelings are realistic, yet the story is a lot of fun. There are a few sentiments of other favorite period tales--a silly sister, a gentle and sweet romance, misunderstandings, and more. This is a great read for any Regency lover.
Content: mild, clean romance.
*I received a copy from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are given voluntarily and are my own.*
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About the Author:
Paula Kremser focused on a career in
science for a few years after graduating from Brigham Young University.
Several years later when she moved with her young family to England,
Paula seized the opportunity to focus on her love of the Regency Era.
The enchantment of the aristocracy and the fascinating stories from
every stately home she visits have been both research and inspiration
for her first novel, Sophia. Paula lives with her husband and four
children in a charming village nestled in the Chiltern hills in
Buckinghamshire. 
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