Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The Artful Match

GIVEAWAY
DELAMERE, JENNIFER
THE ARTFUL MATCH

London 1881
Her entire world is changing but will she follow the leadings of her heart or her head?

Cara Bernay has never fit in. At loose ends in 1881 London after a near tragedy costs her a job, she is befriended by a rising young artist. With his help, she begins planning a new life and developing her own artistic talent. But soon Cara finds herself at odds with the artist's brother -- a handsome but stern earl forcing his brother back to a 'respectable' life.

Henry Burke, the Earl of Morestowe, feels the weight of growing financial burdens. His spendthrift and emotionally unstable brother is making matters worse, and Henry needs him back home. Despite misgivings about Cara's mysterious background, Henry sees she's a positive influence on his brother and on Henry's unruly young ward, and he strikes a deal with her to return with them to their estate.

But the family has their own secrets, and when Cara drawn ever closer to Henry, stumbles onto the truth, she must choose between following her heart and pursuing a bold plan that could bring disaster.

My Review:

I've really loved this London Beginnings series! Three orphaned sisters finding their way in Victorian London equals three fabulous books and The Artful Match is the third (and final --sob!) one. It can be read as a standalone, however followers of the Bernay sisters will be truly tickled by one element in Cara's story. That's all I'm saying so as to avoid posting any spoilers.

Let's talk heroes for a minute. Poor Henry, long suffering head the of the Burke family -- and I wouldn't wish his mother on my worst enemy! Lots of scope for some readerly indignation and wrath and I do love going to bat for my heroes! But I have to be truthful and say that he really is a tad stuffy. Thankfully, it doesn't take Cara very long to loosen him up -- with delightful results, I might add. :-) (Insert swoony sigh here!) Loved their first meet -- Henry so quick to leap to conclusions that are all wrong and Cara so blithely unaware of his judgmental thoughts. Fun for the reader to be in the know when he isn't!

There's lots of family drama and a mutinous little girl to befriend but Cara's up to all the challenges the Burke's throw at her...until things go horribly awry! The kind of novel that lures a reader in and holds her captive right to the very delightfully satisfying last sentence.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Artful Match, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . If 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 June 29 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

35 comments:

  1. Love Jennifer Delamere's writing! And her Canadian connection always a bonus for the annual Canadian Book Challenge ☺

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    1. Oohh -- I didn't know she had a Canadian connection so I had to run over to her website. McGill University, eh? How cool is that? Good luck, Reader!

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  2. Thank you for your review. Ohh, this sounds like a wonderful story. Will have to check out the first two books. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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    1. It's a great series, Lori. Well worth the read! Good luck!

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  3. Interesting and haven't heard of this author. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. Oooohhh, she's awesome! Hope you get to read her soon. Good luck, Tammie!

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  4. I have "The Captain's Daughter" and the entire Love's Grace series on my shelf yet unread. I love family series and all the drama & conflict they come with. Of course I need to add this one to my collection!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. I missed the 2nd and 3rd books of Love's Grace series and...woot....my library has them both. Just placed the holds. Some happy retro reading ahead for me! Good luck, Trixi!

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  5. I love the cover and would love to read this book! Thank you for the opportunity.
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes -- all her books have such inviting covers. Good luck, Melanie!

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  6. Oh, this sounds good! I have read The Captain's Daughter. The publisher did a nice job on the covers for this series. Thanks!

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    1. Bethany House does a great job with their covers...makes everything so inviting a reader just can't say no. lol Good luck, CC!

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  7. I haven't read any of this series, but enjoy Jennifer's writing!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. It's a great series! Hope you get to read it soon. Good luck, Patty!

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  8. I’ve read the first book in the series and have the second one. I really need to finish reading this series. Thanks for the review and the chance!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  9. I haven't read any from this series yet, but this one sounded very intriguing and now even more so! ;)

    Happy Reading, Amada
    amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom

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    1. It's an awesome series! Love family connections in a series be they brothers or sisters. Good luck, Amada!

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    2. Oh me to! I love the connections, the characters mean so much more to you when you already feel involved with them! :)

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  10. Good author, good review. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  11. This is a new author to me but have heard great things about this one. Great review. Thanks for the chance.

    Tighefan42 atgmaildotcom

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  12. Loved....book twin dance 💃

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    1. Oh 'tis a fine day for a twin dance, Lucy! Yipee!!!!!

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  13. Oh! I have this one on my to-read list! It looks REALLY good!

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  14. Oh yes, I also love this series. Can't wait to read this last book!

    Mbaaij at hetnet dot nl

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    1. You have to keep current with the Bernay sisteres! Good luck, Marian!

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  15. I love her books!!!
    karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I've never read anything by the author before, but I'd love to give this one a try! iwant2save34atgmaildotcom

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  17. This one sounds right up my alley and make me excited to start this series!

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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