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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:How can a wounded young woman ever trust a too-flirtatious earl with her heart? With devastating scars in her past, Serena Winthrop is sure no man can be trusted�??especially not a man like the too-smooth Viscount Carmichael. His reputation as a flirt and a gambler is everything she despises. And the young artist makes sure that this disreputable heir to an earldom knows of her deep disapproval whenever they encounter one another. Henry, Lord Carmichael, is perfectly aware of his charms. He's gambled with plenty of ladies' hearts as easily as he has with their husbands' money. But lately he's wondered if there's more to life�??and if his actions might prove unworthy of an admirable wife such as his friends have found. When Serena's guardian asks his best friend to protect his young ward, Henry promises to be on his best behavior and not woo her. But the more he learns of her, the more he realizes she might be his best reason for changing his character. Then the lady's art leads her to London infamy. Now Henry must choose between the life mapped out for him as the earl apparent and the love of his life. And Serena's secret may mean the end of his titled family line. This second novel in a new series by internationally popular author Carolyn Miller is full of the rich historical detail and evocative writing her readers enjoy, and familiar characters make appearances here. The witty banter will continue to draw in fans of Jane Austen, Sarah Ladd, and Julie Klassen. "Carolyn Miller gets better and better with each book!" Becky "This entire series is going straight to my all-time favorites shelf!" Beth Erin "My girls and I have fallen in love with the Regency Brides series." Ann Hibbard Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace The Elusive Miss Ellison The Captivating Lady Charlotte The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope Winning Miss Winthrop Miss Serena's Secret The Making of Mrs.… (more)
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We come at this story from different angles and know things have got to be changed when Jon asks his friend to look after Miss Winthrop,
We also have a gifted artist, and society, mainly men, cannot deal with it being a woman, and we get to see, or read, then in action
Another don’t miss book in this series, and you will chuckle, want to cry, and cringe at some of the happenings here, and don’t miss the epilogue, wow!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kregel, and was not required to give a positive review.
Author: Carolyn Miller
Pages: 344
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kregel Publications
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Serena Winthrop is fresh out of the schoolroom, and at age 18 she is not interested in finding a husband. She wants only to
Viscount Carmichael is surprised at Serena’s reaction to him. Ladies usually fall all over themselves to be in his company. Granted he has a reputation as a gambler and a charmer, but he has never been rebuffed so completely. He begins to look at his life thus far and realizes he needs to make some changes. He returns home to find the estate finances in dire straits of which he had no idea. His father has been neglecting the tenants and the land of the estate for some time. Harry has always wanted to reopen the mines on the family land, but his father is adamantly opposed. His father also seems a bit forgetful at times. Harry soon learns the management of the estate will fall on his shoulders. However, he can’t stop thinking about Serena.
I have read all the Regency Brides Series thus far and have not been disappointed in any of the novels. The author writes with an ability to make this reader feel the emotions of the characters: their despair, angst, anger, hurt, love and others. The subtle humor in conversations is one of my favorite aspects of the stories. The presence of God in the center of characters’ lives, whether at the beginning of the story or the end, is wonderful. I can’t wait for book three, The Making of Mrs. Hale, in the Promise of Hope Series which will be released in November 2018!
Synopsis:
With devastating scars in her past, Serena Winthrop is sure no man can be trusted—especially not a man like the too-smooth Viscount Carmichael. His reputation as a flirt and a gambler is everything she despises. And the young artist makes sure that this disreputable heir to an earldom knows of her deep disapproval whenever they encounter one another.
Henry, Lord Carmichael, is perfectly aware of his charms. He's gambled with plenty of ladies' hearts as easily as he has with their husbands' money. But lately he's wondered if there's more to life—and if his actions might prove unworthy of an admirable wife such as his friends have found.
When Serena's guardian asks his best friend to protect his young ward, Henry promises to be on his best behavior and not woo her. But the more he learns of her, the more he realizes she might be his best reason for changing his character.
Then the lady's art leads her to London infamy. Now Henry must choose between the life mapped out for him as the earl apparent and the love of his life. And Serena's secret may mean the end of his titled family line.
My Thoughts:
A charming storyline with familiar friends from Carolyn Miller's previous books. This book focuses on Miss Serena(Henry). It feels wonderful to sit back and renew acquaintances with old friends and to meet some new friends also. This story line is all about forgiveness, leaning on God and following God's direction in our lives, and not depending on our own reasoning. I do enjoy the author's writing, she invites you into the character's lives and you become one of the family as you read along. This storyline has the reader on edge, with feelings of empathy, and wanting to urge the characters to do the right thing. The reader will truly enjoy this second book of the series, that has some surprises and a few twists in it.
I highly recommend this series, especially to those who enjoy historical romance. I look forward to reading the third book in this series "The Making of Mrs. Hale"