The Elusive Miss Ellison (Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace, #1)

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Pride, prejudice and forgivenessHampton Hall s new owner has the villagers of St Hampton Heath all aflutter all except Lavinia Ellison The reverend s daughter cares for those who are poor and sick, and the seventh Earl of Hawkesbury definitely does not meet that criteria His refusal to take his responsibilities seriously, or even darken the door of the church, leave her convinced he is as arrogant and reckless as his brother his brother who stole the most important person in Lavinia s world.Nicholas Stamford is shadowed by guilt his own, his brother s, the legacy of war A perfunctory visit to this dreary part of Gloucestershire wasn t supposed to engage his heart, or his mind Challenged by Miss Ellison s fascinating blend of Bluestocking opinions, hoydenish behavior, and angelic voice, he finds the impossible becoming possible he begins to care But Lavinia s aloof manner, society s opposition and his ancestral obligations prove most frustrating, until scandal forces them to get along Can Lavinia and Nicholas look beyond painful pasts and present prejudice to see their future And what will happen when Lavinia learns a family secret that alters everything she s ever known Download The Elusive Miss Ellison (Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace, #1) – kino-fada.fr 3 stars for this Kindle freebie Regency era romance now 99c , maybe 3.5 or 4 stars if you re a reader who really likes historical romances with a strong Christian religious element Lavinia Ellison is a lovely minister s daughter, a serious minded bluestocking who takes to heart her duty to care for the poor in their English country village When the new local earl, Nicholas Stamford conveniently handsome and single rides into town, she s highly prejudiced against him because of his tangentia 3 stars for this Kindle freebie Regency era romance now 99c , maybe 3.5 or 4 stars if you re a reader who really likes historical romances with a strong Christian religious element Lavinia Ellison is a lovely minister s daughter, a serious minded bluestocking who takes to heart her duty to care for the poor in their English country village When the new local earl, Nicholas Stamford conveniently handsome and single rides into town, she s highly prejudiced against him because of his tangential involvement in an accident that killed her mother years ago lots of self recrimination for Lavinia because of her inability to forgi...I had the wonderful opportunity to read this debut novel with the option of endorsing it to my readers and my reader friends I cannot recommend it enough If you love my books, you will likely fall in love with Carolyn Miller s as well It was such a joy to read And here is my official endorsement for when the book comes out in a few months I ll be buying a paperback of this book for my keeper shelf Lovers of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will be delighted with Carolyn Miller s debut nov I had the wonderful opportunity to read this debut novel with the option of endorsing it to my readers and my reader friends I cannot recommend it enough If you love my books, you will likely ...Fans of Regency romance will be delighted with Carolyn Miller s debut novel, The Elusive Miss Ellison She transports the reader back to England with interesting historical details that add realism and depth to the story Nicholas s journey from a...Oh be still my Regency loving heart With shades of Austen and Heyer, Carolyn Miller s The Elusive Miss Ellison had me swooning and holding my breath and chuckling and smiling and even tearful a couple of times.If you love the battle of wits between Elizabeth and Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, you will adore Lavinia and Nicholas Lavinia s sharp comebacks and strong opinions combined with Nicholas brooding arrogance their conversations are delightfully droll, though you may find yourself winci Oh be still my Regency loving heart With shades of Austen and Heyer, Carolyn Miller s The Elusive Miss Ellison had me swooning and holding my breath and chuckling and smiling and even tearful a couple of times.If you love the battle of wits between Elizabeth and Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, you will adore Lavinia and Nicholas Lavinia s sharp comebacks and strong opinions combined with Nicholas brooding arrogance their conversations ar...Hmmmm I have hemmed and hawed about where exactly to place my rating The Elusive Miss Ellison is a nod to the novels of the 19th century and the Regency period We have in Carolyn Miller s Lavinia Ellison, a well loved and compassionate protagonist A minister s daughter, Lavinia is quite wary of the arrival of the aloof Lord Nicholas Hawkesbury Nicholas has returned to take over his uncle s estate, but appears to be blind to the needs of his tenants Throughout the novel, Lavinia and Nich Hmmmm I have hemmed and hawed about where exactly to place my rating The Elusive Miss Ellison is a nod to the novels of the 19th century and the Regency period We have in Carolyn Miller s Lavinia Ellison, a well loved and compassionate protagonist A minister s daughter, Lavinia is quite wary of the arrival of the aloof Lord Nicholas Hawkesbury Nicholas has returned to take over his uncle s estate, but appears to be blind to the needs of his tenants Throughout the novel, Lavinia and Nicholas will be put through a number of scenarios that will test what they know of themselves and each other Make no mistake, Carolyn Miller writes a good story I just didn t find myself immersed enough in the book Lavinia has Elizabeth Bennett Marianne Dashwood moments in the book that were definitely reminiscent of the books they are in Likewise, Lor...Full review now posted Sometimes, you need a radical change of pace Since October, I ve readfantasy in a shorter period of time than I ve ever read in my life Don t get me wrong fantasy is my favorite genre, and it always will be But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing So I decided that I needed a little fantasy break This book was about as far away from fantasy as is possible, and it was a breath of fresh air.The Elusive Miss Ellison is a Christian historical romance, Full review now posted Sometimes, you need a radical change of pace Since October, I ve readfantasy in a shorter period of time than I ve ever read in my life Don t get me wrong fantasy is my favorite genre, and it always will be But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing So I decided that I needed a little fantasy break This book was about as far away from fantasy as is possible, and it was a breath of fresh air.The Elusive Miss Ellison is a Christian historical romance, set in the Regency era This is a genre that is very hit or miss for me, but this one was a hit There were occasional sections that felt stilted, but all in all the book flowed well The writing, while not that of the classic authors emulated, was solid The romance was compelling, and the differences between our two main characters added interest The setting was convincing, and felt exactly like Regency England There were a couple of i...A witty regency romance for Jane Austen fans with a strong dash of faith I admit I found the most elusive character at the start to be the Earl I found him difficult to get but all is clear in the end The journey to belief is well d...Regency England is one of my favorite settings, and I was thrilled to find a new author to read in this genre I loved the writing style, it was perfectly balanced between the formality of the time and revealing the emotions and feelings of the characters There are powerful themes of humility, compassion, and forgiveness Nicholas isn t the only one who goes through a process of change...The Elusive Miss Ellison is everything a good Regency romance should be it s consistent with the writings of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, and features plenty of wit and sparkle in the dialogue, especially that of the titular Miss Lavinnia Ellison She reminds me of a combination of Austen and Heyer heroines, and there is a definite nod to the BBCs Ehle Fi...I had never heard of Carolyn Miller before, but a friend posted this book on Facebook and the cover drew me in I wanted to know , so I purchased the book I m certainly very happy I did, for it was absolutely delightful I love a good Regency and this one fits the bill perfectly It has everything Regency fans love in fact, it reminds me a bit of an Austen novel Miller s characters are well formed, even secondary ones, some of whom, I did not care for one bit The setting is great and the I had never heard of Carolyn Miller before, but a frie...

The Elusive Miss Ellison (Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace, #1)
  • 17 June 2018
  • Paperback
  • 304 pages
  • 0825444500
  • Carolyn Miller
  • The Elusive Miss Ellison (Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace, #1)