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 About the book: Patience Creighton has dedicated herself to the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. But the return of the enigmatic master of the estate puts everything she loves at risk.Bright, sensible Patience knows what is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a family of her own has passed, so she invests herself in teaching at her father's school for girls. When her father dies suddenly and her brother moves away to London, she is determined to make the school successful. Confirmed bachelor William Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but mistake after mistake has left him teetering on ruin's edge. As master of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal of property --- including the land where Rosemere School is located --- but possesses little money to manage its upkeep. When debtors start calling, he is desperate to find a new source of income, even if it means sacrificing Rosemere. When a fire threatens the school grounds, William must decide to what lengths he is willing to go to protect his birthright. And when Patience's brother returns with a new wife to take over management of the school, Patience suddenly finds herself unsure of her calling. After a surprising truth about William's past is brought to light, both William and Patience will have to seek God's plans for their lives-and their hearts. Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/sgVC4  About the author: Sarah E. Ladd has more than ten years of marketing experience. She is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing. The Heiress of Winterwood was the recipient of the 2011 Genesis Award for historical romance. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing husband, sweet daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever.Learn more about Sarah at: http://sarahladd.com
My Review:
I loved book 1, "The Heiress of Winterwood," in Sarah E. Ladd's Whispers on the Moors series and I had been looking forward to book 2! "The Headmistress of Rosemere" was worth waiting for and I think I liked it even better than the first book in the series! Patience and William are both excellent main characters whom are determined to live their lives as they know they should and are determined to fulfill their callings. Patience is dealing with trying to run the school after her father passes and then when her brother and his wife return, her life's goal is not so clear anymore. How many times do each of us encounter barriers while working toward a goal to only have to make some chances and begin again? It was easy to relate to the characters and I found myself quickly drawn into their lives and into the story. This is a wonderful historical fiction story that historical fiction and romance fans will not want to miss out on!
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 About the book: Finding himself the man of the family, London dancing master Alec Valcourt moves his mother and sister to remote Devonshire, hoping to start over. But he is stunned to learn the village matriarch has prohibited all dancing, for reasons buried deep in her past.Alec finds an unlikely ally in the matriarch's daughter. Though he's initially wary of Julia Midwinter's reckless flirtation, he comes to realize her bold exterior disguises a vulnerable soul---and hidden sorrows of her own. Julia is quickly attracted to the handsome dancing master---a man her mother would never approve of---but she cannot imagine why Mr. Valcourt would leave London, or why he evades questions about his past. With Alec's help, can Julia uncover old secrets and restore life to her somber village . . . and to her mother's tattered heart? Filled with mystery and romance, The Dancing Master brings to life the intriguing profession of those who taught essential social graces for ladies and gentlemen hoping to make a "good match" in Regency England. Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/s7Yl1  About the author: Julie Klassen loves all things Jane---Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. She is a three-time Christy Award winner and a 2010 Midwest Book Award winner for Genre Fiction. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Julie at: http://julieklassen.com
My Review:
Julie Klassen's latest novel, "The Dancing Master," is beautifully written and filled with characters you cannot help but fall in love with. Alec is the man of the home now and is forced to make some decisions that change his family's life, including moving. However, he learns that dancing is prohibited in his new town and that is Alec's profession. Julia's family has had their share of sorrow and she is trying to get out from under her mother's control and wants her own freedom. When Alec arrives in town, Julia of course tries to befriend him. There are secrets and issues in the past of these two; will they cause a barrier or will love prevail?
This story is so well written, it flows nicely and the friendship is developed well between Alec and Julia. The romance in this book is sweet and the mystery adds a nice touch as well as it will keep you reading and completely engrossed in the story and in the characters' lives. I have enjoyed all of Julie's books and she brings this time period to life and I love the escape while reading!
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 About the book: The war is over, but her struggle is just beginning.
Charlotte Fraser returns to her late father's once-flourishing rice plantation on the Waccamaw River, determined to continue growing the special kind of rice known as Carolina Gold. But Fairhaven Plantation is in ruins, the bondsmen are free, and money is scarce.
To make ends meet, Charlotte reluctantly accepts a position as tutor to the young daughters of Nicholas Betancourt, heir to the neighboring Willowood Plantation. Then Nick's quest to prove his ownership of Willowood sends Charlotte on a dangerous journey that reveals an old family mystery---and threatens all that she holds dear.
Inspired by the life of a 19th century woman rice planter, Carolina Gold continues Dorothy Love's winning tradition of weaving together mystery, romance, and rich historical detail, bringing to life the story of one young woman's struggle to restore her ruined world.
Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/s2Q5l  About the author: A former journalist, free-lance writer and college professor, Dorothy Love explores the intersection of history and human relationships to create novels that speak to the hearts of women everywhere. She is the author of the acclaimed Hickory Ridge novels set in her native state of Tennessee.After earning a masters degree and Ph.D, she authored dozens of magazine articles before breaking into book publishing with a number of award-winning novels for preteens and young adults. The Hickory Ridge series marked her adult fiction debut. Currently she is working on several stand-alone historical novels set in the South. When she isn't busy writing or researching her next book, Love enjoys hiking, traveling, and hanging out with her husband Ron and their rambunctious golden retriever. The Loves make their home in the Texas hill country. To keep up with Dorothy Love, visit www.dorothylovebooks.com, become a fan on Facebook (Dorothy Love Books) or follow her on Twitter (@writerDorothy). My Review: Dorothy Love does an incredible job with transporting the reader back to the post-Civil War time period in her latest novel, "Carolina Gold." Charlotte has returned home to reclaim her home and fulfill a promise to her late father. However, trying to find help, run the plantation and take care of the home are only a few of her worries as Charlotte has not proof that the land is hers. As Charlotte's life intertwines with her new neighbor's Nick, life becomes even more complicated. Charlotte is such a strong main character and I immediately liked her as I started to read, she is determined, loyal and genuine. I really enjoyed how Dorothy brought Charlotte's character to life and also this time period. The rebuilding and hardships in the South during this time period are so well detailed and written that I felt as if I was transported to Charlotte's plantation. I highly recommend this book for historical fiction fans as Dorothy will draw you in with the details of the time period, the characters, the mystery and the romance. To read other reviews included on this book blog tour, go here! *Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.* | |
