Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Promises and Primroses

GIVEAWAY
KILPACK, JOSI S.
PROMISES AND PRIMROSES

Lord Elliott Mayfield aims to correct the very messy marital mistakes and spousal scandals of his brothers and sisters by requiring his nieces and nephews to choose worthy companions. If they choose wisely, they will receive their generous share of the family's inheritance.

Peter, Elliott's eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can't he stop thinking about her?

Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men -- none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing and increasingly attractive.

But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming between Peter and Julia -- or between herself and Elliott.

Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.

My Review:

Eeeeeepppppp!!! A five fainting couch salute of a read! I'm beyond thrilled over this new-to-me-author discovery and I have my GR friends to thank for that. Noticing new authors in my feed -- especially these Regency ones -- makes me a tad shy of giddy every time I log into Good Reads. So thankful for book sharing friends. :-)

 I'm so twitterpated over this find I can hardly find words to explain why! Taking a deep bracing breath and counting off what I love about Promises and Primroses.

That cover!!!! Isn't it sublime? And it delivers exactly what it promises.

The rich, decadent descriptive prose that is so fitting for this time period. From setting to dialogue, Kilpack's words brought vivid images to my mind. I was a goner from the very first sentence.

Peter is definitely book boyfriend material! He knocked Mr. Darcy right off that pedestal and stomped all over him. (my apologies to Austen fans.) He's just as staid and upright but there's so much more warmth to his character. And....eeeeeppppp....he is dog mad! Nothing like meeting a class conscience gentleman who is obsessed with his pack. lol

 And Julia is perfect for him though neither of them wants to acknowledge that fact. A genteel governess with a backbone of spirited grit. She doesn't make things easy for Peter but then, he's his own worse enemy when it comes to matters of the heart. Love the slow, deliberate way the romance develops. Cue the fainting couches and smelling salts!  There's even a bonus secondary romance too!

I loved that Julia's mother drove me completely mad! I enjoy the cardio workout ranting and raving at a particularly onerous character gives me. :-) And my, but Amelia is stubborn!

And, for those who know that my genre of choice is Christian Fiction, I'm thrilled to report that while Promises and Primroses isn't classified as such, it does have strong message of forgiveness.

I listened to the audible edition narrated by Justine Eyre who is absolutely one of my favourite narrators! She brought such vivacity and life to her dramatization. I was in seventh heaven all the way through. Definitely a compulsive listen-in-one-gulp kind of read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Primroses and Promises, 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 March 8 2020 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

34 comments:

  1. Lovely cover. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. Thank You for the Chance to Win
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    I love the name Elliott thats my middle childs name

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  3. The cover is very pretty.
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    1. Isn't it? I love the colours and the serenity of it all. Good luck, Jana!

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  4. All you gotta mention is Regency and I'm in 😉 I love recommendations from my readerly friends too!

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    1. I'm giddy over all the great Regency recommendations I've been getting. You'll love this one, Trixi!

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  5. "PROMISES AND PRIMROSES" sounds like a wonderful book. I have my fainting couch all ready along with some sipping tea and bonbons. Now all I need is the book. :)

    I've not had the opportunity to read this author yet, but sure sounds like I need to rectify that situation right shortly.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
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    1. You've set your reading stage perfectly. Good luck, Kay!

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  6. I can’t resist a good Regency and this one sounds great!
    Thanks for your review. Will be adding this one to the list!
    Thanks for the chance!
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  7. I think I fainted reading your review. 😂
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    1. lol -- it's my twinning power. :-) Good luck, Lucy!

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  8. Beautiful cover for what sounds like a great book!
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  9. The cover just relaxes me and makes me feel peaceful. I enjoyed your review.
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  10. I've heard so many good things about Josi Kilpack's books, but I haven't read any yet, That's a shame, especially since she lives in my neck of the woods. This one sounds fantastic. Thanks for the lovely review and chance to win a copy!
    whthomas13 at yahoo dot com

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    1. I noticed she has some cozy mysteries too. Lots of backlist to read through. Good luck, Winnie!

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  11. After that review, it's a, I must win this book kind of day!!!

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  12. Ooh! I’ve had my eye on this one for awhile! Would love to win😉

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  13. Thank you for the introduction of another new to me author. I just did a search for her on Goodreads, and she is quite accomplished!

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    1. We'll have fun catching up with her. Good luck, CC!

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  14. I'll be sure to have my fan nearby while reading "Promises and Primroses". KAV, thank you for the chance.

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  15. I love a good regency, and I am not familiar with Josi's writing, so this sounds good!

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    1. It's a great introduction to her work. I'm excited to read more. Good luck, Patty!

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  16. Oh I'd love to try this book! I adore these type of Regencies!

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