I love Mary Jo Putney and her Lost Lords series just happens to be one of my favorites. This is book six in the Lost Lords series and boy, oh boy was it a fantastic read.Talk about a swashbuckling, fast , exciting tale about finding love and second chances. The characters were an absolute delight . And I just love how the characters from the other books in the series play a huge role in this book. And there is something about a man who loves as fiercely as Lord Kirkland .......A wonderful read , one you won't want to miss out on...... I enjoyed this book mainly because Mary Jo Putney once again tells a good story with engaging characters. This is the first of her books I have read in a long time and the first of the Lost Lord series. One of the things I appreciated most about this book is that the main characters endured difficult and grievous situations and were not afraid or ashamed to admit belief in God, and yet this happened in such a way to not put the novel in the realm of an inspirational romance. The Methodist and Presbyterian beliefs were who the characters were and they reacted, for better or worse, under these influences just like so many historical figures of the day. You don't find the faith element presented very much in most Historical Regency Romances. Laurel's aversion to violence and leaving her husband after he killed a man in self-defense was unfair, but I appreciated the fact that the heroine of this book wasn't perfect and had flaws, especially at the tender age of seventeen. At least many years later, she was mature enough to admit her failings and like myself throughout my life, she grappled with strong emotions that ran counter to reason. This inner conflict made her very real. After she left her husband, she filled the void in her life by reaching out to people in need and giving herself over to making her community a better place. She also became a stronger person who developed the ability to fight her inner demons once her husband reentered her life.Bravo to Ms. Putney for presenting a hero such as James who in his own right turned out to be as compassionate and self-sacrificing as his estranged wife. I could say much more about him, but I don't want to put any spoilers in this review. I loved meeting the other members of the Lost Lords and the compelling secondary characters such as Mr. Rhodes and Violet. Altogether it was an enjoyable and "inspirational" read. I love novels that branch out into the wide, exciting world of Regency England and bring to life the social and technological struggles of the day. Though this book had its share of English nobility and high society, the story was very much down to earth. The main characters were well integrated into their world and weren't afraid to dirty their hands with the nitty gritty cares and struggles of the common folk, and they certainly weren't condescending in any way.I look forward to reading the other Lost Lord books.
What do You think about Not Quite A Wife (2014)?
A remarkably unlikable heroine, but the author is a good writer, which saved the story overall.
—szaboandrea016
Urgggg had more expectations ... The heroine was sooooo annoyingly stupid n selfish ....
—lexbex20
