REVIEW OF MISS BANNERMAN AND THE DUKE

REVIEW OF MISS BANNERMAN AND THE DUKE

With their family finances in dire straights and her brother and father away trying to secure a new means of support it became imperative Rose and Millie Bannerman choose their husbands wisely. With Millie determined to marry for love, Rose accepted her fate and was ready to marry for money and position. Her heart had always belonged to the dark gentleman who had once saved her from her perch in the turkey oak anyway. A flirtatious mistake puts Rose on the Dukes arm, but she could not accept her fate even if her heart had been lost to the Duke long ago. Lord Bentley, Perry, had no desire to find a bride, but it was time the Duke of Essex put his foot forward and made a claim. Stepping up to once again rescue the brave Miss Bannerman, he is stunned when she rebuffs his efforts and leaves him to take a better look at the much loved Millie instead. Yes the bright and golden Millie would be much better suited for his bride, but the stubborn and clumsy Rose with her outspoken ways stirred something within him. While escorting his new intended around the ton, it soon became evident that Rose would be more than a handful but with each misstep the woman takes it brings her closer to his heart. Entertaining, romantic, funny and emotional. This book was a fantastic read that made me empathetic to their emotions as Rose and Perry traveled the path towards finding the love of their lives and giving into their joined destiny and fate. This was a very romantic and flirtatious escape. Rose and Perry were the perfect fit as she stumbled her way into his heart and he came out of his stodgy ways to open his life to a beautiful and spirited young woman. Ms. Miller has delivered an emotional and fun escape that I enjoyed very much.

REVIEW OF LADY ELEANOR'S SECRET

Lady Eleanor is the daughter of an Earl, but she is treated worse than the lowliest servant in her brothers house. She is an heiress but hidden away and abused dreadfully. In spite of this, she is brave and protective of her niece and nephews. Alex, Lord Bentley, is a handsome and wealthy member of the aristocracy. He is a widowed father of three but cannot bear to spend time with his children and is still grieving for his late wife. A house party provides rescue to two members of the Ton. Lady Eleanor is starved, overworked and beaten by her brother despite her wealth. Lord Bentley is in need of a mother for his children. A fortuitous accident brings them together, but Eleanors brother is not going to give up slave labor or ill-gotten income so easily. This is a well-written and absorbing Regency romance of the best sort. Eleanor has suffered horrendously but has not lost all hope or her courage. Alex is a bit selfish, but his marriage brings him around nicely. The villain of the piece is insane and pretty clever and provides quite a bit of suspense in this well-plotted tale. Maura, Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

REVIEW OF LADY ELEANOR'S SECRET

The only thing that makes Lady Eleanor happy is her nieces and nephews. Miserable in her current position, she grabs the chance to marry Alexander and take care of his children. Lord Alexander Bentley lost his one true love and does not believe anyone will ever take her place. For the sake of his children, he marries Eleanor thinking he had compromised her. Even though their marriage may have started out for the wrong reasons, will there be a happy ever after for these two? Or will Eleanor's brother come between them? Eleanor is a very loving and vibrant person although life has not been good to her. She remains a person able to not only give love to those around her but protect them with all her might. Lord Alexander is a man with a broken heart who, with the help of Eleanor, learns to be part of his children's lives once again. The children in this story are all great secondary characters and really add to the story. One day I hope to read about the childrens' lives as they were all such a great part to this story. This is the second story I have read by this author and like the first, I enjoyed this story a great deal. Any one looking for great story without all the sex should look into Lady Eleanor's Secret. You not only get a good love story but also a little suspense and even some comedy. The only real problem while I was reading it was that my family -- I needed to put the story down to feed them. Reviewer: Retta Lee, June 2, 2011

REVIEW OF MISS PETERSON AND THE COLONEL

Miss Peterson and the Colonel by Fenella J. Miller is a delightful little story. Set in the early nineteenth century, its historically accurate and rich in details of the era. Miss Peterson and the Colonel are two characters that are complex and fun to read about, and their story unfolds at a quick pace. At first, the two dont get along. Shes independent, and hes a soldier, one used to command, but there are sparks between them. The development of the plot is handled well and becomes an excellent platform for the way the characters feelings for each other grow. A dash of espionage, treason, and political suspense is thrown in, escalating the stakes. The characters are in real danger of perishing. There is more than one exciting scene where they face villains. Romance is the main theme here, but there other interesting things are presented as well. Questions arise such as loyalty to ones country and what one would do when faced with difficult decisions. The main characters go through personal growth, and this shows in the charming and satisfying ending. Suspense is created. Differences seem too great to be reconcilable. Sacrifices are made in the name of love. The secondary characters add interest to the story to just the right degree. This story has the right amounts of each of the elements that make for a wonderful story. Everything from style to plot to flow blends expertly to create a tale worth reading and characters sure to be remembered.

REVIEW OF MISS PETERSON AND THE COLONEL

Lydia Peterson is a woman who runs her own life and the lives of those around her. Colonel Simon Wescott, fresh from the Peninsular War, is used to being in charge of everything around him. When family members bring these two together the sparks fly. But will it be love or war? This is the first story I have read from Fenella Miller and it will not be the last. From the first page, I was caught in the story and couldn't wait to see all the situations Lydia got herself into. Add Simon Wescott to the story and it was one laugh after another. The two characters balanced each other greatly. The plot of the story kept me wondering what would happen next to these two characters from the first page to the last. I love how the secondary characters brought out the best in both the main characters and can only hope that there will be more stories from this author to see how they all fare in years to come. Miss Peterson and the Colonel was a very moving story and I enjoyed it very much. This is one I will let my young teen read. For those out there who let their children read romance this one is a great one for them. Not only did it not have a lot of sexual content in it, but the story showed that women were able to be independent and still find love. Overall rating: Four hearts - Sensuality rating: Sweet - Reviewer: Retta Lee, April 19, 2011

REVIEW OF MISS PETERSON AND THE COLONEL

A soldier is forced to reconsider his first impressions of a headstrong, infuriating woman. Lydia Peterson is content to run her stud farm and remain single, the last thing she wants is an autocratic brother-in-law interfering with her life even if he is the most attractive man she is ever met. Colonel Simon Wescott, on leave from the Peninsular War, believes that a wife has no place in a soldier's life until he comes into contact with his infuriating, headstrong sister-in-law. However when a series of dramatic events throw them together and both their lives are endangered they are forced to reconsider their first impressions. Will Simon be able to compromise his duty to put King and country first in order to save Lydia's life? Can she give up her independence and become a soldier's wife? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was only 154 pages but it was fast paced, good strong characters and a story I could easily follow. The relationship between Lydia and Simon was tumultuous at first each being strong independent characters. Through various events in their lives, they were thrown together in perilous situations where their love grew. Very much liked the secondary characters and the current representation of the time this story took place was right on. I recommend this book to any lover of a good story with light romance.

REVIEW OF MISS BENNET AND MR BINGLEY, BY AMANDA GRANGE

'In Miss Bennet & Mr Bingley, Fenella J Miller returns to Jane Austen's best loved novel, Pride and Prejudice, giving an insight into both Charles and Jane's private thoughts through that difficult year. We discover what Jane did in London and how Charles filled the days until he was able to return to Netherfield. This book takes us past the wedding - when Kitty Bennet becomes the heroine of the hour. Jane Bennet is in the spotlight in Fenella-Jane Miller's delightful novel. We see Jane's growing love for Bingley as well as her view of Elizabeth and Darcy's unfolding relationship, and we find out what happened to her in London when she thought all was lost. Humorous, engaging and true to Jane Austen's world, this is a charming read for Austen fans.' - Amanda Grange. Amanda Grange is the bestselling author of Mr Darcy's Diary, (Mr Knightley's Diary, Captain Wentworth's Diary)

'Mysterious, eerie, filled with suspense, THE GHOSTS OF NEDDINGFIELD HALL will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, as you keep reading into the night until you reach the very last page. The heated romance between Ralph and Hester adds a sensual appeal to the story. Ms. Fenella-Jane Miller keeps you guessing right up to the end of the book, as you keep trying to figure out what is going on from the clues that you are constantly being given. With each clue, however, instead of the outcome being clearer, I was more uncertain of the outcome. Nevertheless, by the end of the book, Ms. Miller wrapped up the story nicely, answering all the questions that arose in this delightful tale. If you are looking for a great read with something extra, you will enjoy THE GHOSTS OF NEDDINGFIELD HALL. Do not miss it!' By Romance Junkies Reviewer: Dottie

'Having been let down by Lord Weston the previous summer, Miss Penelope Coombs was at first displeased when she is obliged to join his house party to watch a balloon ascension. However, she soon discovers that she still feels attracted to him and when he asks her to marry him she accepts. Penny is plunged into a series of mishaps but neither she nor Lord Weston realise what is going on. They are searching for French traitors and spies, but perhaps the danger is nearer to home than they imagine. A well paced, amusing mystery/romance. A sparkling Regency from an established writer and very enjoyable. 4.5 red roses Morna Posted by REDROSES FOR AUTHORS:reviews