Promises and Primroses Summary 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…
The Valet’s Secret Summary York, England, 1819 As a once happily married woman, Rebecca Parker had a good life, but now widowed, working for a living, and her only child grown, she feels invisible, tired, and lonely. That is until the day a valet speeding by on a horse nearly runs her off the road….
Love and Lavender Summary Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, she was sent away as a child and, knowing her disability means a marriage is unlikely, she devoted herself to scholarship and education. Now working as a teacher in an elite private girls’ school, she…
Rakes and Roses Summary Lady Sabrina endured an abusive marriage, a miscarriage, and early widowhood to emerge as a smart, successful, confident woman who found a way to make her mark in a man’s world. She has friends and purpose, but cannot hide from the emptiness she feels when the parties are over and the…
The Candy Cane Caper Review Josi S. Kilpack’s The Candy Cane Caper is a fun holiday mystery—with food. It’s the perfect novel to kick off the holiday season. In addition to being a fun mystery featuring Josi’s sleuthing chef, Sadie, the book contains 12 recipes, perfect for holiday meals and entertaining. And some would be…
Daisies & Devotion Summary Timothy Mayfield is ready to marry for love, but, since his personal finances are thinner than he’d like, he knows he’ll also need to find a wife with wealth. After receiving an unexpected inheritance, Timothy’s circumstances change, and he is free to pursue his “perfect woman”—one with blonde hair, blue eyes,…
Miss Wilton’s Waltz by Josi S. Kilpack is an entertaining sequel to The Vicar’s Daughter that can also stand on its own. Miss Wilton’s Waltz Summary Lenora Wilton has spent her life hiding behind the keys of her beloved pianoforte and the vibrancy of her younger sister, Cassie. But Lenora is ready for a change and travels…
All That Makes Life Bright Summary When Harriet Beecher marries Calvin Stowe on January 6, 1836, she is sure her future will be filled with romance, eventually a family, and continued opportunities to develop as a writer. Her husband Calvin is completely supportive and has told her she must be a literary woman. Harriet’s sister,…
The Vicar’s Daughter Summary Cassie is the youngest of the six Wilton daughters. She is bold, outgoing, and impatient for her turn to enter society. There’s only one problem: her older sister Lenora, whose extreme shyness prevents her from attending many social events. Lenora is now going into her third season without prospects, and since…
The Lady of the Lakes Summary The Lady of the Lakes by Josi S. Kilpack is the true love story of Sir Walter Scott, Scottish poet. Walter Scott has three passions in his young life: Scotland, poetry, and Mina Stuart. Though she is young and they are from different stations in society, Walter is certain their love…