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Petteril’s Wife by Mary Lancaster

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Petteril's Wife (Lord Petteril Mysteries #5)

Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: Lord Petteril Mysteries #5
Publication Date: 4/25/24
Period: Regency
Number of Pages: 171

Do you remember Lord Petteril’s snobbish, privileged, rakeish cousin – Major Albert (Bertie) Withan? Well, he’s missing – in Lisbon, Portugal and Petteril and April have gone to find him. Of course, they have to pose as man and wife so they can travel together – and we all know how well those sorts of things work out don’t we? 😊

Bertie arrived in Lisbon on time, but never made it to his regiment on the front lines. Bertie may not be Petteril’s favorite relative, but he’s still a relative and needs to be found. The Portuguese and military authorities have done little to locate him. Petteril takes on the identity of a minor government clerk sent to Lisbon to discover the major’s location because the Major’s rich and powerful cousin is making waves. As a lowly, unassuming clerk Petteril can ask more questions of more people than he could as a Viscount. Bertie made several significant acquaintances and conquests in his short time in the city. Is he in hiding somewhere? Is he lying dead somewhere?

While this book has an excellent mystery, it also continues the blossoming romance between Petteril and April. From the title, I had hoped we’d have a wedding, but – not yet. I’m hoping for the next book. I really like both characters whose quirky characters perfectly match.

If you are looking for a quick, fun, interesting read with a nice mystery, grab a cup of tea and your favorite reading chair and enjoy this book.

Secrets of a Highlanders Heart by Julie Johnstone – Release Day Blog Blitz

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Will the truth of the past destroy the hope of their future?

How far will he go for vengeance?

Brus Stone remembers nothing of his life before he was rescued at the age of five summers and brought to live as part of the Northern Watch. Having been told his mother abandoned him, he’s about as willing to give his trust to a woman as he is to hand his sword to his enemy during battle. So when he’s tasked with accompanying a group of highlanders through the treacherous lands he helps patrol and he encounters a bonny lass who proves to be as brave as any warrior he’s ever met, he’s surprised by his pull to the lass and more than wary because of it. He steels himself against lowering his guard, but her open nature bemuses him, and her caring heart entices him. Each time he touches her he finds himself further drawn to the warmth she exudes and the possibility that believing in her will not result in betrayal. But a shocking revelation about his past obliterates everything he holds true and leaves him with a choice—give unwavering faith to the daughter of the enemy he didn’t know he had or raise his guard once more and secure the ultimate revenge.

How much will she lose for love?

Grace MacDonald is starting to wonder whether she’ll ever meet a man who sees her as an equal and not simply a potential wife to do as he bids. To complicate matters, her father wishes her to wed her childhood friend and fortify an important alliance between their clans. Though she wants to please her beloved father, her friend does not stir her heart or her desire, so she’s reluctant to accept his offer of marriage. When the party she’s travelling with is attacked and a Scottish warrior rescues her, she’s immediately drawn to the powerfully compelling man. Not only does he display a gentle caring side, but he also listens to what she says and seems to value her opinions. His every look, touch, and kiss ignite her in the way she’s been waiting for all her life. But Brus will not completely let her in. He has erected a barrier between them, and the harder she tries to breach it, the more withdrawn he becomes. She’s determined to prove to him that he can count on her, so they can grasp the glorious love she’s sure awaits them. Yet when a devastating secret comes to light, she must decide whether her loyalty remains with the father she’s always trusted or whether it belongs with the man she’s certain is her destiny.

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