Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey

GIVEAWAY
MILLER, CAROLYN
THE DISHONORABLE MISS DELANCEY

Regency Brides : A Legacy of Grace

Tainted by scandal and forced to leave London for the quiet of Brighton, the Honorable Miss Clara DeLancey is a shadow of her former society self. A chance encounter brings her a healing friendship with the sisters of an injured naval captain. But Clara's mama, the Viscountess Winpoole, is appalled as the new company she's keeping.

Captain Benjamin Kemsley is not looking for a wife. But his gallant spirit won't let him ignore the penniless viscount's daughter -- not when she so obviously needs to be rescued from the despair that threatens her from day to day. Can he protect his heart and still keep her safe?

When they're pushed into the highest echelons of society at the Prince Regen'ts Brighton Pavilion, this mismatched couple must decide if family honor is more important than their hopes. Can they right the wrongs of the past and find future happiness together -- without finances, family support, or royal favor?

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey is full of the captivating, flawed characters, fascinating historical details, and masterful writing that Carolyn Miller's fans have come to expect.

My Review:

Alas, we have reached the end of this stunning debut Regency series and I should be wallowing in a woe-is-me-my-reading-nirvana-has-come-to-an-end-blues but some amazing news has pulled me out of my funk -- Carolyn Miller's NEW Regency series, Regency Brides : A Promise of Hope Book 1 releases in Spring 2018. I can almost wish Christmas over so I'll be able to read it sooner. :-)

At last we get Clara's story. For those who have read The Elusive Miss Ellison, you will recognize Clara as 'the other woman' who caused such concern for Lavinia and Nicholas. I enjoyed being righteously indignant over Clara's behaviour in that first book so did I really want to read an entire novel featuring her as a heroine? Well, yes, if Carolyn Miller is writing it! And, by the way, you don't need to have read The Elusive Miss Ellison in order to enjoy The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey but you just might feel it more if you have.

So Clara finds herself on the fringes of society after the 'scandal.' She is completely at the mercy of the gossiping 'ton'. And it doesn't help that her brother has made matters worse with his behaviour. Banished to Brighton for a time, she encounters the Kemsleys. The Captain (insert euphoric swooning and furious fanning here) and his sisters. Once again, Miller enchants with period dialogue and all its subtle nuances. The half-crooked smile, a simmering glare, a soft sigh of longing. It's no wonder my ecstatic readerly sighs ruffled pages all the way through. Simply exquisite.

And inspiring. I love the way this author incorporates a solid faith thread into her stories. Never stilted or preachy but unapologetically brazen in declaring the truth about Grace. Clara has a lot to learn about that and the Kemsley's are just the kind of friends willing to teach and share.

A stupendous conclusion to one of the best Regency series ever!

Book provided courtesy of Kregel Publications

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY: 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so that' it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday October 15 2017. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

53 comments:

  1. I have the first two on my Kindle yet-unread, so of course this needs to be a complete set with "The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey "!

    Be. Still. My. Regency. Loving. Heart.

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Absolutely must complete the series, Trixi. Good luck!

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  2. Well after reading your review, I am left sighing and swooning in anticipation for reading The Dishonorable Miss Delancy! I have the first two books in the series and am looking forward to reading Clara's story and how Captain Benjamin plays into it ;) I am also delighted to hear that Carolyn Miller has another series coming out! Yay! Thanks again for another great review, Kav!
    ~ Alison

    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I'm over the moon about the new series too...and I love the way these books came out all in one year. Hope that's the case for the next series. Good luck, Alison.

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  3. I would so love to read this series, so I'll put them on my list - which by the way is too long already. Oh well lots to look forward to right?
    becci43atgmaildotcom

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    1. There can never be too many books, Becky. Just not enough hours in the day! Good luck!

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  4. It sounds great, love the story line; thanks for the chance :)
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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  5. Love the storyline. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  6. Oh Kav, this one sounds like a must read. mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  7. KAV, I've been wanting to read this one! Thank you for the chance.
    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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  8. I haven't read a lot of regency books, but always love a noble hero!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. You'll find a noble hero within these pages for sure. Good luck, Patty.

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  9. Aw, at the end of the series! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. I know -- but yay for a new series to come. Good luck, Susan.

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  10. Received mine yesterday. Good luck ladie.

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    1. Oh-- read slowly -- March is a long way off.

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  11. Don't enter me (I just received my copy in the mail yesterday!!), but I just had to say...Eeeee!!! Super excited to read this one!!!

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  12. I do love Carolyn Miller and this series. I'm really looking forward to reading this last book. Thanks so much for your wonderful review.
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. I'm enamored with her myself. Good luck, Pam.

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  13. There's just something very appealing about a good Regency romance, perhaps since it is so very unlike the lives we lead today. The Dishonorable Miss Delancey is another book I'd love to read. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Yes -- I love living multiple lives through heroines. Good luck, Pam.

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  14. Ooohhh! I love her books and would love to read this one! Miss DeLancey has been a peripheral character that has peaked my interest since book one.

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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    1. And the author does such an amazing story of making Clara an appealing heroine for all the grief she caused in that first book -- though, honestly, it all wasn't her fault. Good luck, Mindy.

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  15. this sounds wonderful. a lot of decisions to be made. wonder what the grief was that caused her to leave London.
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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    1. That's a story and a half, Lori. Hope you get to read it soon. Good luck.

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  16. I have Book #1 & #2 of this series. It would be awesome to have Book #3 too.
    Thanks for the chance.
    iamabho ATgmailDOT com

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    1. Yes -- you absolutely need to finish the series. Good luck, Linda.

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    2. Thanks It does sound really good

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  17. Sounds like a great book! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    Blessings,
    Cindy W.
    countrybear52 AT yahoo DOT com

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  18. I most definitely want to read this! I need to read the second still and I would love to win the final one. The first was so good, so I imagine this series will end wonderfully. Thanks for the chance!

    LLWaltz [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. Carolyn Miller is an awesome storyteller. Good luck, Laura.

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  19. I almost missed this yesterday doing battle with a relentless kidney stone. Gasp! Was too sick to even concentrate on my new Denise Hunter book last night (one I missed), can you imagine? 😨 Ugh. I have the 1st and 2nd books, but would you believe I can't even remember Clare? I'll skim TEME to refresh my memory bc it's been awhile since I read it. Do kidney stones affect your memory? 😰 Thanks, Kav. Great review! Now back to bed. 😟

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Ugh, so sorry you are still battling that, Diana. Being too sick to read sounds simply awful! Praying for healing. Good luck.

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    2. Diana - I'm so sorry. I've had a couple of kidney stones in my lifetime. The first one when I was pregnant and I can honestly say it was worse than childbirth. My empathetic and heartfelt prayers for you.

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    3. Kav and Terrill, thank you for your prayers and well wishes. I'm thankful that so far this one hasn't sent me to the ER. The last one did and they gave me a morphine drip... that's how much pain I was in. This one seems to be responding to aspirin and ibuprofen. Not fun! 😥

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  20. Love your review! :) After enjoying the first book in this series, I would like to read the others too! Thanks for the chance.
    mbaaij at hetnet dot nl

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    1. Thanks, Marian. You'll love this one. Good luck.

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  21. This is a new author to me, and I would love to win a copy of her book. It sounds intriguing. Thanks for the chance! 😊
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  22. Thanks so much for your lovely kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed Miss DeLancey's story - and the others! Thanks for helping share the love ❤️

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    1. Thanks for writing such not-to-be-missed novels, Carolyn. I'm super excited for your new series.

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  23. I've been waiting for your review of the third book. The first two have their rightful place on my keeper shelf. tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Yes -- you must complete the set! Good luck, Terrill.

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  24. I have been waiting with bated breath for this third book ! I devoured the first two in record time - one of my new favourite authors ( and she lives not too far down the road from me ) great to have such an amazing Australian author 💖 beazleyfarmathotmaildotcom

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  25. YAY for this!!!!
    Just the cover is VERY readable, and I am not even speaking about the content!

    Coun me in, please.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Such an awesome series -- covers and all. Good luck, Janka.

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