Promises and Primroses - (Proper Romance Mayfield Family Regency) by Josi S Kilpack (Paperback)

About the Book

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Book Synopsis

Lord Elliott Mayfield aims to correct the very messy marital mistakes and spousal scandals of his brothers and sisters by requiring his nieces and nephews to choose worthy companions. If they choose wisely, they will receive their generous share of the family's inheritance.

Peter, Elliott's eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can't he stop thinking about her?

Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men--none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing--and increasingly attractive.

But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia--or between herself and Elliott.

Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.

Review Quotes

"What a treat! Heart-warming...beautiful and tender tale will delight fans of Regency romance. Full of strong, engaging characters who discover second chances and love after loss. The beginning of a multi-volume series of Regency romances focused on the Mayfield family. This latest work is the start of something special and not to be missed! "-- "Compass Book Ratings"

"Deftly scripted Regency romance by a master of this genre. An extraordinarily and highly recommended addition to libraries."-- "Midwest Book Review" (10/18/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Kilpack (Miss Wilton's Waltz) provides interesting glimpses into the practice of pedigree dog breeding in Regency times, along with a secondary romantic plotline involving two senior adults, adding refreshing twists to her latest sweetly charming romance, the enticing launch of the Mayfield Family series. Teen fans of Austen-era romances will adore this novel's spunky heroine."-- "Booklist" (8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Kilpack smoothly introduces the Mayfield clan and sets the stage for the series while making plenty of room for developing this volume's central characters. The narrative flows smoothly. Regency fans will be eager for more Mayfield romances."-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Josi S. Kilpack is the bestselling author of several Proper Romance and Proper Romance Historical series and the cozy mystery series, Culinary Mystery series. Her book, A Heart Revealed, is a Publishers Weekly Best Romance Book of the Year. She and her husband, Lee, are the parents of four children.