Dear Readers,
The attached letter has arrived from one of my faithful correspondents in the country, and is sure to be of interest:
Dear Mr. Clemens,
It has come to my attention (through a very dear friend residing in Ermenborough) that Mr. Lewis Bradford, son of Baron Bradford of our great city of Munro, has called the marriage banns in that same little country town of Ermenborough. And who is the bride? Miss Jillian Kinsey, daughter of the groundskeeper at Trenton Grange!
It is shocking enough that a man from such an excellent family should align himself with someone of low birth. But he also shuns his friends and family to be married in some small, out-of-the-way chapel, denying his parents the opportunity to celebrate (if such a word can be used in these circumstances) with their own quality of acquaintances.
What is worst of all is the hardness of heart shown by Mr. Bradford, going ahead with the arrangements despite the very recent tragedy in his family. One can only wonder at the sort of persuasion wielded by Miss Kinsey to achieve such a hold over his common sense.
I do not like to cast aspersions on a member of the Ton, but some of the blame must be placed squarely on the shoulders of our new viscountess. If not for her close friendship with Miss Kinsey, the latter would never have considered herself worthy of Mr. Bradford’s company, let alone his affection. Still, Mr. Bradford, as an experienced barrister, should know better, even if a groundskeeper’s daughter does not. No doubt he was drawn in by her tresses of blonde hair and her winsome smile, but what is that when coupled with a lack of restraint and an inability to understand the fundamentals of a noble life? She will certainly be no welcome addition to the family, and I pity his poor parents in what has now become a double tragedy for them.
With mere weeks until this poorly considered engagement becomes permanent, one can only pray that Mr. Bradford comes to his senses. Such a mismatch must surely end in disaster. If Miss Kinsey is unable to rise to the position of a true lady, she will find no joy in the society of the Ton. And an unhappy wife will drag her husband down with her.
I appeal to anyone who thinks they can speak wisdom that Mr. Bradford would hear to do so now. Before two families are ruined by the shame of an ill-fated marriage.
Fie on Mr. Bradford for his poor judgement and the pain he puts his parents through!
Very disappointed indeed,
Mrs. Dorothea Sangford
Jillian’s Wild Heart
When worlds collide, can love survive?
Lewis Bradford is the spare to the heir. Every aspect of his life has been a reminder that he is second best. Fortunately, being largely ignored by his baron father has given him a measure of freedom in choosing his wife. And who better to lift him from his bitter sense of neglect than a wild, golden-haired nymph who adores him?
Jillian Kinsey may be only a groundskeeper’s daughter, but she also happens to be best friends since childhood with Munro’s new viscountess. Protected by powerful friends, Jillian is able to always be her vivacious, rule-breaking self without fear of rejection. When Mr. Bradford begins to show an interest in her, she does not question whether or not such a match is realistic. She only knows he wants the same thing she does: a life of self-determination.
Ready to disregard all the pretentions of the ton and throw off the shackles of societal expectations, Lewis and Jillian seem destined to be the heroes of their own fairy tale. Until family tragedy strikes, and everything they have taken for granted is turned on its head.
Will they abandon the dreams they shared or can they weather the storm? Only time will tell.
To be released on 26 September (available now to pre-order for only $0.99)
Buy Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNBVJ31Z
Jillian’s Wild Heart is Book 4 in the 5-book “Ladies of Munro” series.
Ladies of Munro
1) Sophia’s Letter
2) Ellena’s Secret
3) Verity’s Choice
4) Jillian’s Wild Heart
5) Irene’s Fall (Due for release in December)
Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader’s imagination.
Tropes you’ll love:
- Different Worlds
- Fish Out of Water
- You’ve Changed
- Emotional Scars
- Opposites Attract
- Unexpected Heir
- Lively Heroine
- Sensible Hero
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About the Author
Elizabeth Donne writes award-winning sweet Regency romance, a natural outpouring of a lifelong love affair with English literature.
She has spent most of her life in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2015, Elizabeth moved to Iowa with her husband, their two children, two cats, and their African bush dog.
When she’s not writing, or discovering the secret wonders of the Midwest, she is enthusiastically introducing her visitors to the joys of drinking rooibos tea. With a biscuit, of course.
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For those readers acquainted with the popular gentleman, Mr. William Cole, they might be interested to know that he was spotted at the Twelfth Night celebration hosted at the home of Lord and Lady Penrose. Alone.
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Dear Mr. Clemens,