ebook, 290 pages
Published May 15th 2018 by Mirror Press
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and are voluntarily given.
SAVING GRACE by Lucinda Brant
When widow Helen, Lady Dysart, returns to the English border town of Carlisle for a family wedding, she decides to confront local physician Royston Meredith, the man who broke her heart. Royston has loved Helen since they were teenagers. He thought the feeling mutual until she up and married the local MP. While everyone around them hopes this reunion will see Helen and Royston sort out their differences, of more immediate concern is Royston’s youngest sister Grace, when she elopes with the steward’s son. Helen and Royston dash after her, determined to save her from scandal and an imprudent match. But in saving Grace the couple may very well be saving themselves.
FOOLS RUSH IN by Julie Daines
Richard Arden needs a wife in order to collect his inheritance. Eliza Barnes needs to escape an arranged marriage to the odious Mr. Barrington. When Richard overhears Eliza’s plight at the coaching inn, he does the most reckless thing he’s ever done—he proposes to a woman he’s never met before. What begins as an easy solution leads Richard and Eliza on a journey across the country with Mr. Barrington at their heels, complicated even more when their fake engagement leads to feelings that are very real.
A LADY OF SCANDAL by Heather B. Moore
Unfortunately, Bridget’s marriage is over in four hours due to her husband’s tragic death. Fortunately, Bridget is now free from her distasteful marriage of convenience. When her year of mourning passes, and she meets her former husband’s cousin, Bridget discovers that her difficulties are far from over. Lord Hugh Wilde blames Bridget for his cousin’s death. But when Bridget’s sister elopes to Gretna Green with a man of questionable reputation, Lord Wilde is the only one who can help, and they both have to set aside their pride to rescue the errant sister.
My Review: 4 Stars
Gretna Green has always been associated with scandal in my mind. Why did people truly take a jaunt across the Scottish border to wed? Did they usually leave notes? Was it easy to make to make the journey? Was it really scandalous? Well, in this collection, there are a few different reasons and they're all quite delightful.
SAVING GRACE is a story of second chances and misunderstandings. It's refreshing to see characters who shun the Ton and are happy with their choices in life. Royston and Helen have a history together and it was fun to watch them reconnect in a race against time.
FOOLS RUSH IN had me smiling and laughing. Richard eavesdrops on Eliza and comes up with a plan to serve them both. I loved the way these characters kept the humor up with their spur-of-the-moment stories. Their chemistry is sweet and I loved the journey to Gretna Green.
A LADY OF SCANDAL was the frosting on the cake for me. Bridget has no desire to be married again, or even in a relationship, but when she constantly encounters Hugh, her deceased husband's cousin, she realizes that first impressions aren't always accurate. This story is truly delightful with its subtle chemistry and great characters.
Content: mild language; mild romance, with some vague mentions of scandals and mistresses
Other books in the Timeless Regency Collections:
AUTUMN MASQUERADE
A MIDWINTER BALL
SPRING IN HYDE PARK
SUMMER HOUSE PARTY
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
A HOLIDAY IN BATH
FALLING FOR A DUKE
A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE
ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN
WEDDING WAGERS
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