“A touching, charming tale of love won and lost and won again. . . . Brings the Regency period to vivid life.”
—Julianna Deering, author of the Drew Farthering Mysteries
Years ago, the man who stole Catherine Winthrop’s heart rejected her–and she’s never recovered from the grief. Now tragedy has brought him back into her life. This time it isn’t her heart he’s taking, it’s her home and her family’s good name.
Jonathan Carlew’s serious demeanor and connection to trade, not to mention the rumors surrounding his birth, have kept him from being a favorite of the ladies, or their parents. Now, suddenly landed and titled, he finds himself with plenty of prospects. But his demanding society responsibilities keep pressing him into service to the one woman who captured his heart long ago–and then ran off with it.
These two broken hearts must decide whether their painful past and bitter present will be all they can share, or if forgiveness can provide a path to freedom for the future.
Set in the sumptuous salons of Bath, Regency England’s royal breeding ground for gossip, Winning Miss Winthrop is the first volume in the Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope series. Fans of the wholesome and richly drawn first series won’t want to miss this new set of characters–or appearances by their old favorites.
“Fans of Christian Regency romances by Sarah Ladd, Sarah Eden, and Michelle Griep will adore Carolyn Miller’s books!”
–Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles.
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
This is the first book I’ve read of Carolyn Millers, and it definitely won’t be the last. This first story in the Regency Brides Series centers around Carherine Winthrop and someone who broke her heart many years ago. Jonathan Carlew is back in the picture, only this time it is to take the home of Catherine and her family after the loss of their dad. Tension flies around the house as the new Lord Winthrop takes over, bringing his snooty mother with him. I can’t say that I like the new Lord Winthrop’s mother, but what’s a book without a snooty, know it all character!
This is an amazing and fun story to read. I did feel bad for Catherine and her sister, but their mom is just too needy! She needs to get over living off every else’s money and accept life as it is for her. But sadly that won’t happen. She has lived her lifestyle too long to change. I did enjoy Catherine and Jon and their tension and their relationship, so as it was, throughout the story. Jonathan is a good man, one that everyone it after because of his money. But though he is generous, he is also very businesslike and level headed with money. I enjoyed all of the characters, and how well they developed throughout the story. Ms. Miller does an amazing job of weaving everything together in the end.
All in all, I loved this Regency story of love and restoration! And I can’t wait for the next story in this series, Miss Serena’s story. I received this book from Kregel Publishers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hi, I’m Carolyn Miller, author of ‘The Elusive Miss Ellison’.
I live in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.
I’m married, with four gorgeous children, who all love to read (and write!) as I do (except not in the Regency genre – funny, that!).
My favourite authors are classics like Jane Austen (of course!), Georgette Heyer, and Agatha Christie, but I also enjoy contemporary authors like Susan May Warren and Becky Wade.
I try to write stories that are fun and witty, yet also deal with real issues, such as dealing with forgiveness, the nature of really loving versus ‘true love’, and other challenges we all face at different times.
I hope you enjoy reading my novels. Thanks for stopping by!
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