Ashtyn Newbold has written & published a delightfully unique and entertaining series with the Larkhall Letters.
I had previously read and reviewed the first 4 books in the series, but had to wait for the 5th book to be released. As soon as Lord Blackwell's Promise was published, I downloaded it to my Kindle and immediately started reading.
One of the things I like best about Ashtyn Newbold's writing, is that she develops her characters so well that readers feel like they know them personally. In Lord Blackwells' Promise, both Lord Blackwell and Margaret Lovell have strong personalities, devotion to their families and conflicting emotions, much like a lot of real people.
As expected, it was another excellent book that I can highly recommend to Regency Romance novel lovers of any age. Not only is it a unique story, it is interlaced with witty conversations and funny interactions.
It is another book by Newbold that I hated to see end, even though I was pleased with the ending!
Lord Blackwell's Promise Book Synopsis
Lord Blackwell’s Promise: A Regency Romance (Larkhall Letters Book 5)Check PriceLord Blackwell is dying. He is surrounded by his family, his mother and sisters. They are the people he has spent his life trying to provide for and protect. His mother is currently the most influential individual in his life. When she speaks, he considers what she says, not only because he loves her, but because he truly respects her opinions. When she recommends that he make amends to the people he has harmed, he contemplates her suggestion. How could he possibly make things right with the family he has so grievously harmed by swindling them and ruining the father's reputation. When his mother suggests that he marry the daughter and move the family into their home, Peter (Lord Blackwell) thinks why not? After all, he is dying. Who he marries, doesn't matter. Plus, by marrying the daughter and financially providing for the Lovell family, he will be restoring their wealth and social standing.
Margaret Lovell is deeply devoted to her family and greatly concerned for her father's health. When her brother is hurt and needs surgery, she has to seriously consider the proposal from someone she despises: Lord Blackwell. Her family can't afford doctors. They barely have enough food. As she ponders her options, she realizes with the Earl dying, she wouldn't really need to be a wife. She would simply be married to him. As his widow, her family would be wealthy again.
After the ceremony at the dying man's bedside, Margaret's family is moved into Lord Blackwell's castle. All seems to be going as planned, that is, until Lord Blackwell recovers!
To find out what happens to Lord Blackwell, his new wife and both
families, you will need to read the book for yourself. It is well
worth reading!
Read My Other Reviews of Books in the Larkhall Letters Series
The Ace of Hearts ReviewThe Captain's Confidant ReviewWith Love, Louisa Review
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Oh this does sound like a fun read! I love good clean historical type novels and I'm sure I could curl up and read this one with delight! Thank you for adding it to my list of books.
ReplyDeleteAha. As I was reading your review I had a feeling..... and then I got to the part where Lord Blackwell "recovered". What seemed an easy and simple solution to a problem just got complicated. Excellent book review, Sylvestermouse. Now I'll have to read the book to learn what happens. :)
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I’m a fellow fan of the Regency Romance genre. Looking forward with pleasure to reading this one!
ReplyDeleteWell omg, this sounds soooo good - I'm so wanting to know what happens after he lives! This has to be an excellent read - hmmm, would make a good movie too
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