Category: Regency Era (1811-1820)

The Regency in Great Britain was a period when King George III was deemed unfit to rule and his son ruled as his proxy as Prince Regent. On the death of George III in 1820, the Prince Regent became George IV. The term Regency can refer to various stretches of time; some are longer than the decade of the formal Regency which lasted from 1811–1820.
Preceded by: Georgian era
Followed by: Victorian era
Monarch: George III, George IV, William IV

The Charity of a Viscount by Linda Rae Sande

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The Charity of a Viscount (The Widowers of the Aristocracy Book 4)Barbara’s rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The Widowers of the Aristocracy #4
Publication Date: 2/28/19
Number of Pages: 298

This is the most delightful book! It is bright, funny, entertaining, and filled with romance. The characters are fully developed and you get a nice dose of the characters from previous books in each new book. Oh! And the ending is absolutely the best I’ve read in a very long time. But, if you want a lot of navel-gazing, angsty, poor-pitiful-me scenarios, then this book isn’t for you. However, if you want witty, imaginative and endearing characters with wonderful romances this is exactly the read you want. Yes, I did use the plural – romances – because there are two lovely romances in this book. Another great thing – one of those romances is between an older mature couple. BTW – I guess I should mention that there are no sex scenes – other than those behind closed doors — but that was definitely not a problem for me.

The Mature Romance is between widower Marcus Batey, Viscount Lancaster, and Charity, widowed Countess of Wadsworth. Marcus saw and wanted to court and marry Charity over twenty years ago, but because of trickery and deceit, she had to marry a cold, faithless man she neither loved nor wanted. When Charity was betrothed to the earl, Marcus married his good friend Joan as all of his family had expected. Unlike Charity, Marcus and Joan had a good marriage although neither actually loved the other romantically – they were really good, affectionate friends. Marcus and Joan had two sons and a daughter and Charity had two sons and longed for a daughter.

Charity is barely surviving because the estate was bankrupt when her eighteen-year-old son took charge. He’s trying to turn things around, but, being young, inexperienced and not yet fully matured, it is hard to do. Charity isn’t sure what to do with herself in London after all those years living in the country, so when she sees an advertisement for a matchmaker at a local charity, she thinks she’ll apply. Turns out, she’s quite good at it.

Marcus is aware that Charity is now widowed and in London and he has every intention of wooing and winning her – never mind that she has no intention of EVER marrying again. Marcus inveigles an invitation for Charity to attend the Abercrombie’s ball where he plans to begin his wooing. Marcus has quite an active imagination and has ‘seen’ some of the most delightful things taking place between them. Now, if he can just make them come true.

The younger romance is between Analise Batey (Marcus’ daughter) and Luke Merriweather, Viscount Wessex (Marcus’ younger friend). Theirs is the secondary romance, but it is no less lovely. Luke had never met Marcus’ daughter, but when he saw her at her come-out ball at the Abercrombie’s he knew that had to change. He finagled an introduction and the sparks flew – yet, somehow, Marcus never picked up on what was happening. Then, Oh! My Goodness, when he does learn – that scene is priceless and you just have to read it.

Marcus and Charity have a harder time getting their HEA, but seeing their journey is a really nice thing. You quickly come to admire all of the different characters – and there isn’t a scoundrel in the lot.

I definitely recommend this wonderful read!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Earl’s Runaway Governess by Catherine Tinley #BlogTour

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The Earl's Runaway Governess

Who knew living with an earl…

…would lead to such temptation?

Marianne Grant’s new identity as a governess is meant to keep her safe. But then she meets her new employer, Ash, Earl of Kingswood, and she immediately knows his handsome good looks are a danger of their own! Brusque on first meeting, Ash quickly shows his compassionate side. Yet Marianne doesn’t dare reveal the truth! Unless Ash really could be the safe haven she’s been looking for…

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Catherine Tinley writes witty, heartwarming Regency love stories for Harlequin Mills & Boon. She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings.

After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, NHS management, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now works in Sure Start. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, and dog.

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Tracy’s Review:

The Earl's Runaway Governess (Mills & Boon Historical)The Earl’s Runaway Governess by Catherine Tinley

Tracy’s rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: Stand-Alone Title

Release Date: March 19, 2019

When Marianne Grant’s parents die and name her stepbrother Henry as her guardian, her pampered and sheltered life comes to a swift end. She endures Henry’s wild parties and his lewd friends, but when he goes to far, and she fears for her life, she runs away. With the help of her housekeeper, she finds a position as a governess and sets out on her own for the first time in her life.

William Ashington “Ash” is now the Earl of Kingswood, a title he never expected or wanted. He had a falling out years ago with his cousin – over a woman – who is now the widowed Countess. Ash is happy with his carefree life in London and has no desire for responsibilities the earldom demands, nor does he want to see Fanny, his cousin’s widow and the woman he stupidly thought himself in love with. But he soon learns that what he wants and what will happen are two different things – his cousin left him the estate and guardianship of his daughter. He soon learns that the estate fell into disrepair and financial woes while John was ill. Reluctantly, he makes plans to settle affairs in London and return to the estate – but just until things are under control!

Marianne and Ash meet at an inn near the estate and he gives her a ride to the house – she introduces herself as Anne Bolton, the new governess – her welcome at the house is not what she expected and she thinks she has lost the position before she even starts! But Ash quickly takes control and Marianne’s true sweet nature eases tensions.

As the weeks pass, Ash finds himself captivated by “Anne” and when an impromptu visit to London reawakes old fears, Ash comforts her and the two share a kiss. But things are far from easy for these two – especially when Marianne’s brother finds her. Can Marianne trust Ash with her secrets? Will Ash believe Henry’s lies and let his anger cause the woman he has come to love, slip away forever?

This is a fast paced story that delivers a “sweet” love story chocked full of lies, secrets, misunderstandings and finally a hard won HEA. Marianne is very likable, yet at times she has TSTL moments. Ash is a little harder to warm up to and seems to have an anger problem – but in the end he does seem to get it under control. The only love scene in the book consists of a single kiss, so if you are looking for a book without steam, but delivers an interesting story – look no further – this is that book.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me.*

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