I present to you a guest review of PROMISES AND PRIMROSES, a Mayfield Family novel by Josi S. Kilpack, published September 4, 2018—
***A review of book two in this series will come next time. J
Blurb for PROMISES AND PRIMROSES:
Lord Elliott Mayfield aims to correct the very messy marital mistakes and spousal scandals of his brothers and sisters by requiring his nieces and nephews to choose worthy companions. If they choose wisely, they will receive their generous share of the family’s inheritance.
Peter, Elliott’s eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?
Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men—none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing—and increasingly attractive.
But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia—or between herself and Elliott.
Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their
pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new
future.
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Connie’s
Review:
1822
Elliott Mayfield, fifth Viscount Howardsford is meeting with his nephew and heir, Peter Mayfield. As many family members have made bad choices and bad marriages in the past, Elliott wants to see the family members turn toward better things. There are 7 nieces and nephews that he wants to see marry well and have happy lives. To that end, he wants to offer them an enticement to help them obtain a happy marriage with someone who will be a good mate for them. Peter admires his uncle for his generosity and concern, but hopes his cousins will not try to take advantage of Elliott in his endeavor. The gifts will be in the form of investments with growth potential.
Peter is a widower with 2 daughters to raise. He is a hard worker and does not feel his uncle should give him an enticement to marry again as he has no wish to do so. He lost his wife, Sybil, 4 years ago and he still mourns her. While Peter appreciates his uncle’s concern, he is only thinking of his daughters, Leah and Marjorie, and how he must hire a new governess for them.
At the employment office, Peter interviews three women. Miss Julia Hollingsworth is a young woman whose age is 27. She has recently finished a governess position in London that she held for 5 years. A lovely woman, he discovers that her father raised dogs which are Peter’s passion. Since Julia is such a lovely woman, he decides to hire a dour woman as a governess because he realizes he is much too attracted to Julia. However, the woman is totally unsuitable and Julia finally gets the job.
Julia’s mother, Amelia, is a widow and at one time had been in love with Elliott. Thinking he was about to propose to her, he was called away on urgent family business and their relationship stalled. While Amelia had a good marriage to a banker and 3 children, she is still bitter about Elliott. Therefore, she does not want Julia to have anything to do with the Mayfield family and begins a mission to get Julia away from them.
This story has some good things about it. I felt the addition of Amelia could have totally been cut out. Her bitterness is very irritating and I quickly tired of her character. However, the gentleness of Julia with the girls and the dogs is very well-written. I’m sure readers will enjoy this book. I am a fan of this author.
Copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Elliott Mayfield, fifth Viscount Howardsford is meeting with his nephew and heir, Peter Mayfield. As many family members have made bad choices and bad marriages in the past, Elliott wants to see the family members turn toward better things. There are 7 nieces and nephews that he wants to see marry well and have happy lives. To that end, he wants to offer them an enticement to help them obtain a happy marriage with someone who will be a good mate for them. Peter admires his uncle for his generosity and concern, but hopes his cousins will not try to take advantage of Elliott in his endeavor. The gifts will be in the form of investments with growth potential.
Peter is a widower with 2 daughters to raise. He is a hard worker and does not feel his uncle should give him an enticement to marry again as he has no wish to do so. He lost his wife, Sybil, 4 years ago and he still mourns her. While Peter appreciates his uncle’s concern, he is only thinking of his daughters, Leah and Marjorie, and how he must hire a new governess for them.
At the employment office, Peter interviews three women. Miss Julia Hollingsworth is a young woman whose age is 27. She has recently finished a governess position in London that she held for 5 years. A lovely woman, he discovers that her father raised dogs which are Peter’s passion. Since Julia is such a lovely woman, he decides to hire a dour woman as a governess because he realizes he is much too attracted to Julia. However, the woman is totally unsuitable and Julia finally gets the job.
Julia’s mother, Amelia, is a widow and at one time had been in love with Elliott. Thinking he was about to propose to her, he was called away on urgent family business and their relationship stalled. While Amelia had a good marriage to a banker and 3 children, she is still bitter about Elliott. Therefore, she does not want Julia to have anything to do with the Mayfield family and begins a mission to get Julia away from them.
This story has some good things about it. I felt the addition of Amelia could have totally been cut out. Her bitterness is very irritating and I quickly tired of her character. However, the gentleness of Julia with the girls and the dogs is very well-written. I’m sure readers will enjoy this book. I am a fan of this author.
Copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and honest review.
PROMISES AND
PRIMROSES, a Mayfield Family novel by Josi S. Kilpack, Shadow Mountain, available
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1 comment:
Josi Kilpack is a terrific author. If you have not read her books before, I urge you to do so. Enjoy!
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