Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Headmistress of Rosemere

 
GIVEAWAY

LADD, SARAH E.
THE HEADMISTRESS OF ROSEMERE

Patience Creighton has devoted her life to running her father’s boarding school. But when the enigmatic master of the estate appears at her door, battered and unconscious, the young headmistress suddenly finds her livelihood—and her heart —in the hands of one dangerously handsome gentleman.

At twenty-five, Patience Creighton is already a spinster. The busy headmistress of Rosemere always expected a dashing man to sweep her off her feet and take her away . . . but that man never came. And since her father’s death, keeping the school running and her mother happy has been plenty to keep her occupied.

William Sterling dallied his way into financial trouble and mortal danger. When he is assaulted by his creditors’ henchmen on the road home from a tavern, he guides his horse to the doorstep of his tenant, the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. After being tended to by Patience, the wounded William rides off into the dawn—but makes a point to learn more about the lovely headmistress.

As he spends more time at Rosemere, something delicate begins to develop between William and Patience. But that will not deter William’s creditors. With little money to repay his debts, and less for the upkeep of his estate, it becomes clear that sacrificing Rosemere may be the only way to preserve his legacy. But it may also cost him his happiness.

My Review:

Ladd had me captivated from the very first sentence. I love the way her words transport me to another time and place. She has created an ambiance that makes it so easy to slip out of my crazy world and into a more genteel time. Not without it's share of problems, mind you, but an escape just the same. I didn't want to shake myself free from this story.

There's nothing like a reforming hero who is struggling to mend his ways. Especially when he's smitten by an upstanding lady who possesses heart and compassion and courage in spades. The dynamics between the two -- the way their acquaintance turns into friendship and finally love  -- makes for a sublime read.

If you are looking for an escape read that's better than a vacation then The Headmistress of Rosemere is the book for you!

Giveaway Opportunity:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Headmistress of Rosemere, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca.  If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you email me, please be sure to put the title in the subject line so it is easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 16 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck.

31 comments:

  1. I've been looking forward to this one! The cover is gorgeous too :) Thanks for your review and giveaway!!!

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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    1. The cover is alluring, isn't it? Good luck Heidi.

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  2. Beautiful cover, intriguing book. Thank you for the giveaway and a good review.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  3. I SO want this one!! Thanks, Kav, for the giveaway.
    Campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  4. I loved Sarah's fist book and would love to win a copy of this second one!! Thanks!

    Sheri
    hspruitt [at] frontiernet {dot} net

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    1. She's a great author, isn't she, Sheri? Good luck!

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  5. This sounds like a wonderful book and I love the striking cover! Thank you for the chance to win!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. It's kind of mysterious, isn't it Britney? And I love the detailing in the dress. Good luck!

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  6. I've been waiting for this one too. So count me in rrwalter34ATgmailDOTcom

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  7. I love the cover of this book, it definitely draws the reader in. I would love to win.

    ~Melissa
    mafinnegan(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. Thank you for this opportunity to win. We all need to work together to help promote our Christian authors so we have good books to read and they can make a living.
    Martha
    josieringer(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Well Kav, another good one. Love Sarah's book covers and the time period. Such pretty dresses. I think this is going to be a good story and would love to win it. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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    1. It definitely is a great story, Maxie. Good luck!

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  10. I've been wanting to read this one. Thanks so much for doing this giveaway.
    rosebudsinjune at gmail dot com

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  11. We all dreamed we'd be swept off our feet!

    missionwife AT hotmail DOT com

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  12. This sounds like a great series, I haven't read the first, but look forward to reading both of them soon!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. We have Sarah's books in the church library. I would love to win this one to add to our collection.
    Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Would love to be entered for this! This series looks wonderful. Thanks for hosting a giveaway, Kav!

    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom

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  15. Sounds like great dynamics between the characters.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  16. A rogue and a lady... oh, this sounds really wonderfully, dramatic and romantic. Please add me, Kav!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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