ABOUT THE BOOK
Molly Merriwether readily accepts an invitation to Waverly Hall, eager for adventure and amusement with her best friend. She never expected to be left unchaperoned with three intriguing young gentlemen for weeks.
Roger Bailey, recuperating in more ways than one, avoids Molly until her kindness and humor tempt him to deepen their acquaintance.
Molly lands in one unlikely escapade after the next with Roger and soon considers him a friend—perhaps more—but the barriers he puts up make it impossible to truly know him. Has she only imagined those tender looks in his eyes?
For a chance at love, Molly will need to bare her innermost self and trust someone more deeply than she’s ever dreamed possible.
MY REVIEW
Molly is spirited and embodies the charm of someone who takes life’s challenges head-on while keeping a positive attitude. As much as I admire Molly’s independence, her recklessness had me cringing. I understand her need to be free and fall in love naturally while her mother is determined to marry her off, but she walks a fine line of impropriety that could ruin her life.
While we read about Molly’s internal struggles, we are left wondering what is going on with Roger. He is a perplexing character with his mixed messages toward Molly. He’s flirting with her one minute, and the next, he avoids her. His many layers are peeled away very slowly. Too slowly. I like the idea of a brooding hero, but his uncertainty seemed to drag on for me, and many times, I felt Molly deserved better.
Ms. Ellington writes an interesting plot as Molly and Roger wade through the waters of doubt, each step drawing them closer to a possible romance that is as frustrating as it is uplifting.
Molly and Roger’s friends and family are good assets to the protagonists with their support and interesting back stories of their own. And Roger’s adorable dog, Penny, is a scene-stealer in her own right.
This book is a promising addition to a collection for those who enjoy a heartwarming read sprinkled with romance and navigating the complexities of love.
Thank you to Ms. Ellington for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
The author will be awarding a $20 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
EXCERPT
“Not having chaperones has made it all the more interesting.” Molly glanced outside, where the men stood in a circle talking.
Auntie’s going to be so upset when she finds out,” Caroline said.
Perhaps she never will.”
Caroline clicked her tongue. “Of course she will. She’ll tell our parents.”
“Then we’d better enjoy ourselves while we still can.”
About to sip her juice, Caroline set the glass down. “I know that look, Molly. What are you planning?”
“Oh, I just thought we might have a poke around while the gentlemen are otherwise occupied.”
Outside, the men had set out across the field toward the kennels.
“We’ve done enough poking around,” Caroline said. “We’ll probably get lost again.”
“No. We’ve done enough poking around that we won’t get lost. And there’s that arched door we saw in the east wing other day.”
“It’s most likely a broom closet.”
Molly rose, leaving her napkin on the table. “It’s in the corner of an empty room on the third floor.
And with such an elaborate door? There were vines engraved on it.”
“The room wasn’t empty—it looked like an old sewing room. I’m sure it’s nothing of interest.”
“We won’t know until we look.”
“You’re doing this no matter what I say, aren’t you?” Caroline asked.
“You don’t have to come.” Molly gave her an angelic smile as she backed toward the door.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kate grew up in a woodsy New England town where summer days at the lake seemed to last forever. She read her first historical romance at age eleven when a teacher challenged her to find a book in the library written by an author she’d never heard of. Thus began a life-long love of love stories.
After graduating from college she settled in the Pacific Northwest, where she currently resides with her family.
Kate wrote her first romance when she was sixteen, then set her pen down for years until another story floated into her head out of the clear blue sky. She jotted it down, just for fun, but soon it took on a life of its own.
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This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
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This looks like a very sweet novel. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!