Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Escape to Everly Manor

GIVEAWAY
RANDOM RETRO READ DAY!

LINTON, CHALON
ESCAPE TO EVERLY MANOR

Nineteen-year-old Lizzy and her young brother, Thomas, find themselves orphaned after a tragic accident claims the lives of their parents. Their estranged Uncle Cline arrives to claim his inheritance, and his roguish ways cast a shadow over the manor. Both the family estate and guardianship of his niece and nephew were left to him, and diabolical Uncle Cline is determined to indulge in his newfound wealth and rid himself of his charges. Desperate to save her brother from a dangerous life at sea, and herself from being married off to a detestable old gentleman, Lizzy knows there is only one choice left -- they must run.

Lizzy and Thomas sneak away and find refuge in an abandoned cabin. There they remain hidden until fate acquaints Lizzy with Mr. Barton, a charming gentleman who is immediately intrigued by the mysterious young woman. Concealing her identity, Lizzy is unaware that there is much more to this compassionate man than meets the eye. Through his kindness to herself and her brother, Lizzy begins to trust him. Soon Lizzy realizes Mr. Barton may be her best hope for a life which she can live -- and love -- as she chooses. 

My Review:

published in 2019

Eeeeepppp!!! This is pure, classic Regency Romance with all the tropes I love to indulge in from time to time. Damsel in distress heroine. Dashing hero to the rescue. Vile villain. Ogre-ish guardian. Plot oozing with peril. And, of course, a sweet romance.

Lizzy's stubbornness (mutinously so at times) gets her into all kinds of trouble as she attempts to hide and protect her brother. Ill prepared for  subterfuge, she struggles to maintain a 'cover story' that rings true and everything begins to unravel after one dark and stormy night. Bwahahaha!

Barton is the kind of swoonalicious hero who belongs in a Regency Romance. He is not the brooding kind, however. Far from it, as his kind nature and acts of charity attest to. He's the worthiest of trustworthy heroes but, alas, Lizzy is still wary. (I mentioned stubborn in relation to this miss already, haven't I?)

Their love story unfolds by way of mistaken identities, miscommunication and the threat of encroaching danger. All punctuated by sweet, flirty scenes of burgeoning romance. And I think that makes it the perfect take-me-away-from-reality read.

I listened to the audible edition narrated by Aubrey Warner. I found it extra delectable to escape into her storytelling vibe. :-)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for an ebook copy (sorry, no longer available in print on Book Depository)

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Escape to Everly Manor, 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 winners announced on Saturday May 15  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

31 comments:

  1. Gorgeous cover! Chalon Linton is a new author for me.
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    1. Yes, doesn't that cover draw you in? Good luck, Caryl!

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  2. I would love to read this story, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net

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  3. A new author for me, too. Intriguing story with a variety of character types....Thanks!

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    1. This is the first book I've read by her as well. Love finding new-to-me authors. Good luck, CC!

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  4. "This is pure, classic Regency Romance" Love these types. rrwalter34atgmailDOTcom

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    1. Yes, they bring me back to my first 'grown up' historical romance reading in my teens. :-) Good luck, Becky!

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  5. New author for me. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  6. Ooooooh, this totally fits my current regency reading mood!

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    1. I'm in that kinda mood too. And there are so many great ones still to be read! Good luck, Kaylee!

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  7. I haven’t read this author so would love to win.
    Susan Snodgrass
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  8. I do love stories set in the Regency period and this one sounds really good. Thanks for your review & the chance.

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  9. This book sounds delightful! Regency romance is so fun to read, perhaps since it is so far from our reality. Thanks for the recommendation.

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    1. Yes -- a simpler time when women had no rights and were at the mercy of unscrupulous men...why do I romanticize this era?! lol Good luck, Pam!

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  10. Ooooh, sounds wonderful! I love stories where the siblings have to work together to survive. Thanks for the chance!

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  11. New author for me! Enter me, please. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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  12. I've heard of Chalon Linton, but I don't think I have read any of her books.

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    1. She's a brand new find for me. And the next book in this series is coming out soon. Woohoo! Good luck, Patty!

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  13. Thanks, Kav! This book sounds delicious! I love Regency romances!

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    1. I have a certain fondness for Regency romance as well. Good luck, Winnie!

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  14. I've read "Flying in Love" by Chalon and enjoyed it. so I'm sure I'd love this just as much. It's an intriguing plot!

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    1. I think I saw that on GR -- contemporary? She has a ton of books, both historical and contemporary. I'll be a happy reader playing catch up. Good luck, Trixi!

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    2. Yes, the one I read is contemporary. I see she has a lot of historical that I need to catch up on sometime 😊

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway!

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