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COURTING MISS LANCASTER
Harry Windower adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster, but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young noblewoman's hand. To add insult to injury, Athena's brother-in-law and guardian, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena in finding a gentleman of her dreams. But the lovesick Harry is cunning as well: as the weeks pass, he introduces Athena to suitors who are horrifically boring, alarmingly attached to their mothers, downright rude, astoundingly self-absorbed and utterly ridiculous.
Athena can't comprehend why she is having so little success meeting eligible and acceptable gentlemen. Indeed, her circle of admirers couldn't be less admirable -- nothing like the loyal, gentle friend she's found in Harry. But how long can Harry's scheme be hidden before it is discovered? And what will Athena do when she uncovers Harry's deception?
Escape into a charming regency world in this delightfully romantic comedy of manners that will entertain you to the very las word.
My Review:
published in 2010
No one does Regency banter like Sarah M. Eden! I grinned like a fool all the way through this listen -- laughed out loud more than once, which garnered me alarmed looks from fellow pedestrians as I walked around my neighbourhood. Gotta love bluetooth air buds that make it impossible for people to know you're listening to a riveting book while getting your steps in. :-)
This is the second Lancaster Family book and, while it can be happily read as a standalone, I was delirious with delight over the reappearance of the notorious Duke of Keilder (hero from Seeking Persephone.) He plays a major role in Athena and Harry's story and stole the show every single time he was on page. I'm still besotted with the man even though (or maybe because) he's just as taciturn and grumpy as ever. His cutting remarks kept me howling with laughter and Harry knows how to poke the bear with hilarious results.
Poor Athena just wants her season and a successful match by its conclusion. Poor, impoverished Harry loves her from afar and is tasked with introducing her to 'eligible' bachelors with even more hilarious results. I think this is the funniest Eden book I've ever read.
But don't worry, there are toe-curling moments as well. In fact, I don't think I'll ever look at handholding in the same way ever again (she says, fanning herself furiously.)
A slow-burn romance between friends punctuated by copious amounts of hilarity throughout.
Goal Update: #2 Catch up on series I'm behind in, #5 Diversify my reading, #8 Play author catchup
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for an ecopy of this book.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Courting Miss Lancaster, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. 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 June 11 2022. Offer open to International Readers.
Don't enter me as just chiming in. Read this book last week......I would really like to learn more about the Duke, so I am going to check back at my library. And the suitors were so funny, especially the "tree guy" and the "fashionista" (really rolling my eyes at that one!) Enjoyed the review!
ReplyDeleteYay for chiming in -- so good to have you 'back.'! You really must read the first book -- it's a bit like a Beauty and the Beast retelling and just as funny and touching as this one. Neat that your library has the books. The paperback copies are outrageously expensive in Canada -- $35!!!! Have no idea why. Thankfully they are on audible so I'll be working my way through this series.
DeleteI would love to read this book, sounds good. Please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! Good luck, Connie!
DeleteI love Sarah Eden's books! This one sounds so good! Thanks for the review and chance to win, Kav!
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I'm trying to catch up on all her books this year. Not sure if I'll succeed. Good luck, Winnie!
DeleteI have never read one of her books but would love to.
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Oh, you have to give her a try. You'll be hooked. Good luck, Diane!
DeleteOh my goodness, this was probably one of the first books that introduced me to Sarah back in 2018! In fact, the series this book is in (The Lancaster Family) made me fall in love with the family and the writer who created them.
ReplyDeleteI am a forever fan of Sarah Eden & will read whatever she puts out....I know there are probably some newer ones I need to catch up with :-) This is a great book and I would highly recommend the whole series for other people commenting here!! If you love Regency, don't miss this :-)
Love the fangirling, Trixi. I'm hopping up and down with you. I don't know why it took me so long to get to this series. I finished the Jonquil Brothers first instead of reading them in order....you know, the way the two series overlap? I guess the author had to write something while Daphne was growing up. lol
DeleteYou're good Kav. I just love how you express yourself, she says in her review "Gotta love bluetooth air buds that make it impossible for people to know you're listening to a riveting book while getting your steps in. :-)" I think you should write a story someday. I'd love to read it. LOL!!!!! Oh and yes count me in on this one would love to read it too. rrwalter34atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha! Thanks, Becky. Good luck!
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