NEVER PURSUE A PRINCE by Regina Scott A Wonderful Regency Romance

 Happy Thanksgiving friends!  I managed to complete a book this morning and thought I would get the reviews posted so I can move on to another one while I have the house to myself! 😁  I hope you have a wonderful day!!

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WONDERFUL

Fortune the cat has returned in this new tale involving twenty-eight-year-old royal twin brothers Leo and Fritz and a host of other royals.  I genuinely enjoyed this story and it's always fun when twins switch places.  Leo is dashing and thoughtful, whereas his brother is rather course, but direct. Twenty-three-year-old Larissa is constantly remembering the rules of society but gradually gives in to her heart. "Lady Larissa Dryden found being the daughter of a duke highly inconvenient."  As Leo and Larissa join forces against an unknown foe, a diverting tale unfolds.  There are plenty of supporting characters, romance, and regency regalia.  It was fun to have old friends from the previous series return, though it is not necessary to have read those books to start this series.  It was also interesting to see how the brothers came to understand each other better after walking in the other's shoes.

Tea Quote I Enjoyed: "What do you want Callie?" "A nice library," she said, raising her brows as if in hope. "A cup of chamomile. A pup at my side and a cat on my lap. Good friends like you and Belle and Tuny."

I recommend this book and look forward to the next installment. 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

For my honest review I was gifted an eBook from the author without further compensation or expectation. All opinions are my own.

SERIES: The Wedding Vow, a spinoff series that follows characters from the Fortune's Brides series

1 Never Pursue a Prince - 257 pages.

2 Never Court a Count (sneak peek at end of book 1). 

Publisher's Synopsis: Lady Larissa, oldest daughter of the Duke of Wey, has one goal: find suitable husbands for her two younger sisters and best friend so they may live happily ever after. Despite their attempts at matchmaking for her, she’s all but given up on finding her own groom, a gentleman good enough to meet her late mother’s and grandmother’s expectations. She has a hard enough time meeting those expectations for poise, propriety, and perfection. But a chance encounter brings the most marvelous gentleman to her attention. A shame he is merely a captain of the Imperial Guard of Batavaria and in no way the suitable husband for the daughter of a duke.

Prince Otto Leopold Augustus of Batavaria has one goal: to win back his country from those who ousted his family. But someone seems intent on stopping him, for danger stalks the corridors of their palace in England. So why not trade places with his identical twin brother, the leader of the Imperial Guard? Leo might just uncover their enemies before someone is hurt. And having an ally in the thoroughly proper and pretty duke’s daughter can only help.

The more Larissa and Leo are thrown together, the more secrets come to light and the more their attraction grows. Would the daughter of a duke dare to throw off propriety, if it means winning the heart of the most princely of men?

If you like warm, witty historical romances, with a touch of intrigue, then you’ll love this series starter by an award-winning author.

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“Regina Scott is a first-rate storyteller who knows what her readers want in their romances.” Huntress Reviews
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Until next time, Hugs and a cup of tea, 

A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott

 

Available October 5, 2021

***ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE STORY AND ALL OF THE RICH HISTORY***

Tacoma, Washington 1893

This story had so much of what I love in this genre; a balanced dual point of view, historical notes, and little gems tucked along the way such as Alpenstock (German for Alp stick), the actor's paint used as sunblock, the gain and then loss of women's voting rights in WA, the battle over the name Mt. Tacoma or Mt. Rainier, traveling with panes of glass in barrels of molasses {all of these had me saying to myself "Who knew?"} There was also a bit of danger with heroic moments, plenty of beautiful plant life, actual faith shared throughout with room for growth (also shared), and a sweet, naturally progressing and clean romance.   I also appreciated how the ending was resolved as I wondered how in the world they would make things work in their two very different worlds. The author shares some wonderful notes about growing up in the area at the end of the book.  I highly recommend this story and the entire trilogy.

Quotables: "Thank You, Lord, for all this, for allowing me to see, to feel.  It truly is a view most glorious."

Faith Moment: "Lord, help me be Your man. That's the only way to happiness for Cora."

Tea Moment: The silver tea service glinted on one of the walnut side tables, and an assortment of little cakes sat on the violet-patterned bone china her mother had had imported from England.

Rating: 5 Stars

I was gifted an eBook via Netgalley the publisher and author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own without compensation or further expectation.

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Publisher's Synopsis: Headstrong Coraline Baxter has worked all her life to be more than the spoiled socialite others expect. When her fellow suffragettes in Tacoma, Washington, suggest that she should climb to the top of Mount Rainier to prove that a woman can do anything, she instantly resolves to do it. And if she can climb Mount Rainier, her mother promises to stop pressuring her to get married to the wealthy Cash Kincaid. All Cora needs is a guide to get her to the top of the mountain.

Nathan Hardee may look like a mountain man, but he once ruled the halls of high society. He left all that behind after his father broke under financial pressure from Kincaid. To best Kincaid now, Nathan agrees to guide Cora up the mountain.

Climbing Rainier will require all of Cora's strength and will lead her and Nathan to rediscover their faith in God and humanity. These two loners make unlikely partners in righting a wrong and may just discover that only together is the view most glorious. 

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SERIES: AMERICAN WONDERS  

ALL STORIES ARE INDIVIDUAL AND NEED NOT BE READ TOGETHER OR IN ORDER

A Distance Too Grand (Grand Canyon), Nothing Short of Wondrous (Yellowstone), A View Most Glorious (Mt. Rainier)

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NOTHING SHORT OF WONDROUS by REGINA SCOTT

 

Nothing Short of Wondrous - American Wonders Collection - Book 2 - Regina Scott - Revell Publishing (c) Oct. 20, 2020

***ENJOYABLE YELLOWSTONE NATL PARK ROMANCE ***
1886 - Widow Kate Tremaine and her son, Danny, run the Geyser Gateway Inn set in the world's first National Park, rugged Yellowstone, surrounded by erupting mud pots, pine trees, bison, bears and beauty, and occasionally poachers.
Kate has such a passion for Yellowstone that I really like.
Lt. Will Prescott has been assigned to patrol the area. For more than 10 years he's been a cavalryman, but he carries a heavy burden: "Sometimes, he feared even God wouldn't forgive what he'd done."
I loved how Will was immediately drawn to Danny, wanting to make sure he could be a kid and enjoy life. He is a good man and I was drawn to him throughout the story.
I received a complimentary eBook from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own without compensation or further expectation.

((4 Stars=I Really Liked It))
((MY STARS)) 1= Did not like it, 2= It was ok, 3=Liked It, 4= Really liked it, 5=It was amazing

 AMERICAN WONDERS COLLECTION
1 - A Distance Too Grand 10/2019, 2 - Nothing Short of Wondrous 10/2020, 3 - Pending (Set in Mt. Rainer)

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PUBLISHERS SYNOPSIS:  It is 1886, and the government has given the US Cavalry control of Yellowstone. For widowed hotelier Kate Tremaine, the change is a welcome one. She knows every inch of her wilderness home like the back of her hand and wants to see it protected from poachers and vandals. 

Refused a guide by Congress, Lieutenant William Prescott must enlist Kate's aid to help him navigate the sprawling park and track down the troublemakers. But a secret from his past makes him wary of the tender feelings the capable and comely widow raises in him. When her 6-year-old son is kidnapped by a poacher who wants the boy to guide him to the place where the last of the Yellowstone bison congregate, Will and Kate must work together to rescue him, save the bison, and protect the park. In doing so, they may just find that two wounded hearts can share one powerful love when God is in control.

SIDE NOTE:  If you have never been to Yellowstone, I highly recommend it.  I still have fond memories of visiting there as a young teenage girl. Yellowstone's beauty found a permanent place in my heart.

Been Under the Weather

Well, I have spent the majority of Labor Day weekend with a head cold so watching movies, reading books, drinking tea and snuggling kitties were the highlights.

I also was very fortunate that I made my Broccoli Soup the day before I started getting sick and with just me, it's good for several servings - perfect when you're sick and don't want to cook. I sauteed some chicken thighs to add to it.  It's quite healthy and without cheese, so it's just warm and comforting.
Here's that recipe if you are interested.

I just finished the following book and highly recommend it!

Available where books are sold 10/1/2019

A Distance Too Grand – American Wonders Collection Book 1 Revell Publishing © Oct 1, 2019

•*• Well Done Story Featuring the Grand Canyon before it was a Natl. Park •*•

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and read late into the night and then woke to finish it.  It is well written and moves along nicely. 

1871 Ft. Wilverton, AZ Territory

Meg Pero, a budding photographer, has just lost her father, Matthew Pero who taught her everything she knows.  She has a government contract, which is technically his, but was written for M. Pero and she intends to fulfill it and make a name for herself in the process. She is 26, talented, opinionated, beautiful and smart. “But you’re a woman. Women aren’t photographers.”, the corporal said.

Cpt. Benjamin Coleridge has a survey job to do and he needs an able-bodied photographer to get it done.  He’d heard Matthew Pero would be that man, even looked forward to seeing him again after several years. But he had no idea his feisty daughter would show up in his place, the woman who’d broken his heart.

This story is full of adventure as a team that includes two young privates, Dot the spunky cook and her cartographer husband, Hank, eager-to-prove-himself Corporal Adams and the grumpy guide, Mr. Pike set out into the Grand Canyon with horses, wagons, and mules. Cpt. Coleridge is hoping to find some evidence as to the whereabouts of his missing father Col. Coleridge.

Adventure, discovery and mayhem wind through the canyon with the group and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Tea Quotes: 1. “Oh sit down,” Dot said with a wave of her free hand. “This is an expedition, not a fancy tea. Meet Meg Pero. She’s our photographer.”

2. Dot had figured out how to turn the most plentiful plant in the area – pine – into a nourishing and refreshing tea.

Faith Moment: Directly in front of her the highest point was a fist of golden white stone, pointing to the heavens as if to remind her there was someone else above all this. Her Creator.

Tear Inducing Moment – I won’t give this away, but it was an incredibly kind and unexpected moment that made me cry. : “I realized I was the closest to you in size. I hope I won’t offend you, but I thought you might find use for these.” She held out the bundle.

History: There are good notations in the back of the book by the author about The Grand Canyon which I enjoyed.  She also shares a bit about her upcoming story which is set Yellowstone – the world’s 1^st Natl. Park. I cannot wait!

Netgalley and the publisher kindly sent me an eBook in the hopes of a favorable review, with no further compensation or expectation. All opinions are my own.

5 Stars

Max

Until next time, hugs and a cup of tea - and if you are lucky, maybe a cuddle from a furry friend ;)
Heather Elizabeth