A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh

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MILLER, CAROLYN
A HERO FOR MISS HATHERLEIGH

As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society and has always followed them preciously. But when she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. Questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith suddenly confront her -- and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. What if God wants to be the center of her life, rather than merely a social obligation?

Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of long-extinct creatures is a joy he won't willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged both by his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister's illness becomes more desperate, her care more demanding. Adding a viscount's daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected -- especially since he must stay far away from this young woman he's falling for in order to protect his beloved sister's secret.

When a mysterious stranger visits the village, all Gideon's efforts to keep her secret may be in vain. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. If the shaky bond he and Miss Hatherleigh have nurtured isn't strong enough to overcome their differences, three lives may be torn apart.

Carolyn Miller's many fans will be thrilled with her newest series, packed ith the authentic characters and abundant historical detail that have put her firmly in the ranks of today's most beloved Regency romance authors.

My Review:

Squeallll! Regency swoon!!!! "Surely a prospective husband must elicit greater feeling than the comfort experienced when wearing one's favorite slippers?" (p 9) Snort! I so love Carolyn Miller's droll humour and the way she captures the subtle nuances of the Regency era. So many conversations have double meanings which are fun to spot. And always oh-so-proper. I feel like I've been dropped into the middle of a Jane Austen BBC mini-series set! lol

I'll have to admit to being a bit lost in the first two chapters -- events seemed to be non-events to me? Or I didn't get the significance of them. I have a feeling they are a carry over from The Making of Mrs Hale (the third book in Miller's previous series) which I haven't read yet but once Caroline gets to Devon it smoothed out for me.

Absolutely loved Caroline's faith journey. She is the product of generations of snobbish, gossipy, I-am-so-superior women so it's no wonder she's on the verge of being a 'mini-me' of her mother and grandmother. Really interesting to see how that sense of entitlement sharpened as the women aged. I was righteously indignant so many times and I do so love getting my dander up on behalf of favourite characters!

But God is pursing Caroline and when she is exiled to her grandmother's home in the country, she begins to look at life with a fresh perspective. New friends, unusual circumstances and a sudden attraction to a man her family would consider unsuitable, all contribute to her startling transformation. A beautiful redemption story.

And the genteel romance had me reaching for my smelling salts with all the subtle sub-text, veiled glances, the slightest touch of gloved hands...so delicately choreographed and so foreign to our 21st century 'courting' rituals. So much fun to read!

There's even a wee bit of mystery and adventure to add even more page-turning qualities to an already compelling plot! A definite not-to-be-missed for Regency Romance lovers.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 20 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!