Bluebells in the Mourning review

I recently read "Bluebells in the Mourning" by KaraLynn Mackrory. It is a Pride and Prejudice take off. It starts when Mr. Darcy is going to propose to Elizabeth at Hunsford. However, she had just received horrible news from home, so the proposal wasn't offered. And that is where the story diverges from the original. Along the way, their relationship deepens, bad guys are discovered, other relationships are explored, and several happily ever afters occur.

One of the parts I particularly liked was the exploration of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's relationship, and why it was the way it was. And also the understanding of each other that occurs.

This was a very nice book. I would definitely recommend it to others. 5/5 stars.







Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.

A Regency Book Review, part 1

As I mentioned before, I am participating in a Regency Romance reading challenge through austenprose.com. The featured author is Candice Hern.

I had previously read her book "A Proper Companion" some time ago as a free selection on my Kindle from Amazon (currently priced at $2.99). But because of the reading challenge, I reread it to freshen it in my mind.

Synopsis: A noble-born young woman in an impoverished state chooses to become a governess/companion rather than go to her estranged family as a poor relation. As a spinster aged companion to a dowager countess, she enters London society and becomes entangled in the life of the current earl, and encounters her long estranged family.

Thoughts: Mainly because I had read it before, it seemed a little predictable. Obviously, we knew Emily and Robert would have a HEA. Her family was an interesting addition to the typical romance story. It was an enjoyable read both times I read it. There are the requisite bad guys, the insufferable upstarts, matchmaking grandmamas, and lovelorn young people. I would recommend it to others who enjoy regency romance stories. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.

I look forward to reading the next two in the "Regency Rake Trilogy," as we met some of the characters in this book.