Friday, April 8, 2016

The Reluctant Duchess (Ladies of the Manor Book #2) by Roseanna M. White

Book Description:
A Riveting Edwardian Series Set among Britain's High Society
Lady Rowena Kinnaird may be the heiress to a Highland earldom, but she has never felt good enough--not for her father, not for the man she thought she'd marry, not for God. But after a shocking attack, she's willing to be forever an outcast if it means escaping Loch Morar.

Brice Myerston, the Duke of Nottingham, has found himself in possession of a rare treasure his enemies are prepared to kill for. While Brice has never been one to shy away from manor-born ladies, the last thing he needs is the distraction of Lady Rowena, who finds herself in a desperate situation. But when Rowena's father tries to trap Brice into marrying his daughter, Brice makes a surprising decision.

Rowena wanted to escape the Highlands, but she's reluctant to marry a notorious flirt. And when she learns that Brice is mixed up in questionable business with a stolen treasure, she fears she's about to end up directly in the path of everything she was trying to avoid.
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Roseanna M. White has succeeded in delivering another thrilling novel! From the beginning White had me hooked. Even after the first chapter you will find it incredibly hard to put the novel down. The Fire Eyes are once again causing a ruckus, and between that and the things Rowena has to deal with you will be kept on edge.

It was a perfect blend of truth, romance, mystery and suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and got lost within its pages. The characters were all well written, and have me eager for Book 3, yearning to meet up with them again.

There is a beautiful thread of truth woven throughout this tale. One that was perfectly timed for me by God. In my private devotional time and study of the Word, as well as in circumstances in my life, God has been speaking to me and teaching me about these truths. This book was just reinforcing those truths in a beautiful and heartfelt way. The truth that God is sovereign and God is good; that He is with us even in the times that seem dark, and He is working things together for our good. Also, our God is BIG and He can do anything, don't put Him in a box. Trust God and be open to the opportunities He has for you, the moments He wants you to look for Him and invite Him to step in and do more than you can imagine.

So to sum it all up... This was an absolutely wonderful novel! I cannot wait for Book 3 to be out! Mrs. White has found a fan in me!