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SEEKING PERSEPHONE
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses, and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger. Lodged deep in a thick forest infested with wild dogs, the Duke's castle is as cold and forbidding as the Duke himself, a man with terrible scars on his body and his soul. But the Duke's steely determination to protect his heart at all costs is challenged by his growing attachment to his lovely and gently bride. With caring persistence, Persephone attempts to piece the Duke's armor and reach the man beneath. Yet he cannot tolerate such exposure, and his repeated rejections take their toll. But when grave danger arises, the Duke realizes he must face the risk of revealing his true feelings or lose the woman he cannot live without.
My Review:
published in 2011
Eeeeeepppp!!! I'm in a Regency daze of epic proportions. How is it that I haven't read a Sarah M. Eden book before???? She has written a bunch of swoonilicious novels, including 14 Regencies! This is me hyperventilating over 8 years of missing out! Gah! Time for a fast and furious game of catch-up!
Fainting couches, lace fans and smelling salts are definitely necessary accoutrements for this reading journey. Stock up and be prepared to be charmed by witty banter and the social graces of the day...well, maybe not so much when it comes to the Duke who has a somewhat beastly persona. In fact, I would actually classify this as a fairy tale retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Disfigured in boyhood, Adam hides his heart behind a thick armor of indifference. He doesn't need anyone. Especially a bride. So, though he begrudgingly accepts Persephone into his home, he bars her from his life. Or tries to. Persephone can be quite a force when necessary -- the perils of being the eldest sibling of a motherless brood. Love how this beauty's gentle spirit proves stronger than her Beast's gruff stoicism!
An enchanting Regency gem.
Please note: this isn't Christian Fiction but it is a clean read. (and sooooo much fun!)
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like a chance to win an ecopy of Seeking Persephone, 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 . 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 August 3 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
Wasn't this deliciously fun? I read....er rather, devoured...the entire Lancaster family series. You simply must read the rest, Kav! You won't be disappointed but rather you'll be confined to that fainting couch 😉
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I stumbled upon Sarah's books, but I'm so glad I did! Even though they aren't Christian fiction, they have nothing questionable in them whatsoever. Definite gems that contain everything I love in Regency fiction along with some wickedly witty banter! She had me chuckling throughout the story. Not to mention, swooning over the ever elusive Lord Keilder! What is it about brooding heroes that makes our hearts best faster?
I have the Jonquil family series next on my must-read list because I enjoyed Sarah's writing SO much! I was pleasantly surprised by her 😊
Definitely delicious! I'm gobsmacked that I've been clueless these many years. I've hard her name but thought of her as mainstream and figured there'd be content I wasn't comfortable with. It wasn't until I read some GoodReads friend reviews that I realized these books should be checked out!
DeleteI listened to the audible version since it's no longer available at Book Depository in paperback and now I see they are all on audible so I'm super excited. The narration wasn't the best I've listened to...American trying to put on a very weak British accent for dialogue only that didn't quite work but the story was sooooo delightful I didn't even care. And I'm persnickety about my narrations!
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DeleteFunny thing....I had to look up the pronunciation of Persephone because I had no idea how to say it! This is how to say it:
DeletePer-SEF-uh-nee
I also remember that the Lancaster sisters are all named after Greek goddesses...I had forgotten that tidbit 😊
I knew how to pronounce Persephone because that was my friend's cat's name. lol And there's a Greek god son in the Lancaster family as well. It's the most recent book in the series which led me to backtracking to discover this one and all the great reviews on Good Reads.
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DeleteOH!MY! KAV, thank you for the wonderful review and the opportunity to win a copy.
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You're welcome, Caryl. Good luck!
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who is new to Sarah Eden's books. You'll love this one! Good luck, Lori!
DeleteI absolutely love Sarah Eden’s books and she’s written quite a few. You’ve got lots of good reading ahead of you!!
ReplyDeleteI know -- I'm totally stunned that I'm such a late bloomer. I'll be making up for lost time!
DeleteI have never heard of this author. Thank you for sharing.
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You're welcome, Lucy -- we even twin in what we haven't read. lol Good luck!
DeleteI love her books!!! The Jonquil Brothers series has one of my favorite fictional families! So glad you picked this one up and loved it :)
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I'd read some of your reviews on GR so I knew I could trust the content. You often have books listed or reviewed that aren't necessarily CF but still have high standards in content and appreciate that insight. Good luck, Heidi!
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ReplyDeleteI can see why! Good luck, Kim!
DeleteDon't enter me because I already own it, but I just wanted to say I love Sarah's books! Be prepared to love the Lancaster and Jonquil families, and just wait for their crossover in a future book!
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh -- you're making me giddy with readerly anticipation. Can't wait to meet all these characters.
DeleteSarah's books are fantastic! I've loved all the ones I've read. I still need to catch up on a few. You don't need to enter me in the contest. I've read this one! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteGood to know she's consistently wowing the socks off her readers! Thanks for chiming in, Winnie!
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