Reviewed by sstaley on
Promised, written by Leah Garriott, has such wonderful Jane Austen vibes that this novel clicked with me instantly. It all starts with a very humorous match-making party. We meet the strong-willed Maragaret Brinton who is there to find a husband of convenience after having been heartbroken in the past. Soon she meets two men that catch her interest, Mr. Northam and Lord Williams. After an unsuccessful attempt at matchmaking, a frustrated Margaret heads home. Once there, she finds out that she is now engaged to Lord Williams and she is not happy. Margaret does everything in her power to undo this travesty. This is when the fun begins as Lord Gregory Williams and Margaret banter back and forth in a dance of chase and run. I love most of Margaret's family except her older brother, Daniel, even though later he finally comes round later and acts more reasonable. Also, Margaret's younger sister Alice was a cute addition to the story. A true favorite character in this novel was Lord William's mother. She was delightful! This emotion-filled book will keep you laughing one moment, crying the next, and greatly puzzled at what is really going on. I enjoyed it so much.
This engaging Proper Romance has a fun plot, great dialogue, and a slow burn romance that pays off in the end.
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- 13 February, 2020: Reviewed