Miss Serena's Secret (#02 in Regency Brides: A Promise Of Hope Series)

Once again another captivating novel by the Author. This captivating novel will capture your heart as you read about the two main characters Serena and Henry's past that impacts their future decisions in their new found relationship. Readers will be captured by the drama, family secrets and romance of this novel from the beginning. A well written and captivating story that evolved beautifully with such rich detail that was a delight to read. Looking forward to reading the third book in this series.

Author Carolyn Miller definitely doesn't shy away from incorporating intriguing characters and real life issues into her beautiful tales of romance and love. Messages of love, forgiveness and redemption are woven through all Her books, with relatable storylines and relationships. This is a great second book in the 'promise of hope' trilogy. Could be read as a stand alone but I love seeing how all the characters from Miller's books are interwoven as you read in order.

Carolyn Miller always manages to enchant me, and this is no exaggeration. There is a sincerity in her writing that makes it so endearing. This is a story with many twists and turns, some surprises and yes, the secret. To be honest, it took me a while to actually figure out what exactly the secret was from the many elements of Serena's side of the story, but it is quite interesting going through all the aspects of it. And of course, this is a story of Hope, which is evident in both Serena and Harry's hearts. Plot wise, it is not very complex, I felt. Character development is significant, especially in the case of Harry. It is the story of accepting the other person as they are with all their aspects as well as changing for the sake of becoming worthy of someone. Two contrary aspects, but well blended in the story. \\r\\nOverall, as always, I found Miller's book a delight to read. Her writing has a certain charm, her characters are well rounded and human, period details exceptional and writing engaging with a distinct wit. I admire her way of conveying emotions, of feelings. I have been a fan since I read the first page of The Elusive Miss Ellison, and I believe I always shall remain one.

The title is a little misleading. \\r\\nMiss Serena actually has several secrets. These combine to persuade her that she will never marry. She will especially not marry a man like her father, a gambler who lost their fortune at the tables. So she is not impressed when she meets gambler and womaniser Lord Henry Carmichael. \\r\\n\\r\\nThis is a sweet and slow love story. It's not the romance novel where we meet the hero and heroine and wham bam they're together. Instead, both characters have plenty of time to get to know each other and to change-to mature into people who are able to fall in love and contemplate marriage. \\r\\n\\r\\nMiss Serena is an artist, and her art plays a key part in the novel. I'm no painter, but I loved the painting references-the colours, the techniques, and the little upset at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition. \\r\\n\\r\\nMiss Serena's Secret is Carolyn Miller's fifth novel, and the second in her Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope series. If you've read the others, you'll enjoy catching up with some of the characters from the previous stories. If you haven't, don't worry: this is a standalone novel. \\r\\n\\r\\nRecommended for Regency romance fans. \\r\\n\\r\\nThanks to Kregel Publications and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

If you don't know Regency romance can hold you captive and at times you are holding your breath as you turn the pages then this book will hold you spellbound as you enter the world of author Carolyn Miller and her Regency Brides A Promise of Hope series. Oh and dare I say that the hero Vicount Carmichael is vying in my heart with Mr Darcy. . . . . . . . but neither come close to Jesus!