I chose this as it was recommended by another historical author that I like. A fizzy, fun read. I normally am a little skeptical when people say books made them laugh out loud but I was chuckling and smiling to myself on public transit as I read this. I have grown a bit tired of the dark, broody Duke character and was pleased to find a veterinarian hero and a red-haired heroine. Will certainly pick up the other books in the series. Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun. - John LennonThe Honorable Juliana Baxter, daughter of a respected viscount, is the Darling of Drama. Her father (and only living parent) recognizes that he cannot stop his 19 year old daughter when she sets her sights onto something. Juliana has set her sights for Eric Channing, the heir to the Earl of Haversham. During a house party at the Haversham estate, she asks the second son, Patrick, for a dance to ignite Eric's interest in her. Instead, Juliana finds herself interested in Patrick. Patrick, however, is more interested in setting up a veterinary practice than dancing with marriageable misses. Yet drama follows Juliana and drama unfolds the next morning when Juliana claims to have witnessed Patrick shooting (and killing) Eric during the hunt.Eleven months later, Juliana and her father are back at the Haversham estate, this time to mourn the passing of the Earl. Concerned for the dowager countess, Juliana travels to Scotland to follow up on a rumor that Patrick is residing (or is that hiding?) in Scotland. She finds him tending to a wounded dog, informs him of his father's death, and begs him to defend himself so he can care for his family. Juliana admits that she may have been hasty in fingering Patrick as the shooter. Taking advantage of her guilt, Patrick persuades Juliana to marry him "over the anvil" so she cannot be compelled to testify against him. Once they return to the Haversham estate, the pieces fall into place as to what really happened that morning during the fatal shooting. As Patrick assumes the duties as the Earl, he falls in love with Juliana, drama and all. Juliana shines in MOONLIGHT ON MY MIND. She matures from the "drama queen" to a responsible countess as she, too, falls in love with Patrick. McQuiston delivers a charming romance set after the Regency Era, interjecting humor along the way. Frankly, the book blurb seemed far fetched - a society miss seeks out someone she accused of murder. Yet McQuiston peels back the layers of a sinister plot to reveal that all is not what it seems, including Juliana herself. Rest assured, she maintains a little drama when needed. MOONLIGHT ON MY MIND features James MacKenzie, the hero from the first book in the series, WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND. Since I had read WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND, I appreciated his appearance as part of the supporting cast. Yet McQuiston has written MOONLIGHT ON MY MIND as a stand alone book. Still, MOONLIGHT ON MY MIND will intrigue readers to check out the first two books, including SUMMER IS FOR LOVERS.I received a print copy from Avon Romance for an honest review.
What do You think about Moonlight On My Mind (2014)?
Good, but not my favorite. Nice mystery element which made things more interesting.
—LuckyNo13
Deightful. Great characters, wonderful twists.
—kelli127
