Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances
When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne’s brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv’s vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Picture a wounded soul versus an overly enthusiastic optimist. Throw in a beautiful English setting, the grumpy gardener who may not be what he seems, along with a cast of wonderful supporting characters, and the result is SO satisfying! Not Exactly Mr. Darcy alludes to the beloved character from Pride and Prejudice, but this certainly isn't a retelling. Realistic emotions, tantalizing romantic tension, and the promise of a second chance make this an enjoyable read in its own right, as Liam Browne and Olivia Bennett discover a special connection!
I've loved Carolyn Miller's earlier Regency romances and enjoyed several of her contemporary stories, so this clever combination of the two genres is especially delightful! It's also the first book in a new series, so I have more enjoyment to look forward to in the next book of The Silver Teapot series. I recommend Not Exactly Mr. Darcy to all who enjoy sweet inspirational romance!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I've loved Carolyn Miller's earlier Regency romances and enjoyed several of her contemporary stories, so this clever combination of the two genres is especially delightful! It's also the first book in a new series, so I have more enjoyment to look forward to in the next book of The Silver Teapot series. I recommend Not Exactly Mr. Darcy to all who enjoy sweet inspirational romance!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carolyn Miller is an inspirational romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children.
A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. She enjoys music, films, gardens, art, travel, and food.
Miller’s novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers.
Learn more about Carolyn at www.carolynmillerauthor.com
A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. She enjoys music, films, gardens, art, travel, and food.
Miller’s novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers.
Learn more about Carolyn at www.carolynmillerauthor.com
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