The Reluctant Duchess (#02 in Ladies Of The Manor Series)

I sincerely pray that more authors would include real, honest, hearing from God plots into their stories like this one. That's how we should all live our lives, hearing God like that.

Although there is difficult subject matter (like many of Rosanna's works), it is the deep know he's heard the voice of God that brings light and life to this adventure of a love story.

One of my favourite annual reads!

I loved this book! \\nThis author is definitely one of my ultimate favorites. I've read her Culper Ring series and just bought the last book in Ladies of the Manor series. \\n\\nThe story of Rowena and Brice is probably my current favorite. Roseanna M. White's books have a rich storyline. In this series, the plot which carries on throughout, is that of the Fire Eyes. Rare red Diamonds that are worth a fortune. In this book, Brice has taken them out of Brook's care and is intent on keeping them from the wrong hands. Rowena, coming from the Highlands, is terrified of the """"curse"""" that accompanies these diamonds. Will the diamonds come between their budding romance? Or will they be able to trust each other and God, and let Love prevail.

The Reluctant Duchess, book 2 in Ladies of the manor Series, follows Lady Rowena Kinnaird, and her story of discovering who she is as a person and who she is to God. I enjoyed the mystery in this book but I found it a little bit darker than the normal style of books I read. I really appreciated though the way the main male character Brice, really relied on God a lot throughout the book and the focus on God throughout.

The saga of the Fire Eyes in Book 1, of this series continues in this tangled story of family secrets within a historical setting; with old and new characters that develop and grow along with the story-line. The Author has once again delivered a well written novel with the right amount of suspense, drama, revenge and romance to get you turning the pages with anticipation to find out what happens. Loved how the Author interweaves the supernatural things of God and captured the power and love of God in our lives through this story-line. This novel was a delight to read.

This author is fast becoming one of my absolute favourites! Reading her books is like being transported for hours to another world - the sights, smells, language and culture all come alive as you read. But more than that, her characters feel so real. They have such depth to them that it's hard not to fall in love with them, or hate them, as it may be. \\r\\n\\r\\nI really appreciated the way the characters wrestled with the issues of worth, the supernatural, love, the effects of abuse and cultural differences. They weren't glossed over or given a pat answer but rather really delved into before finding answers, taking the characters - and me - on a journey. \\r\\n\\r\\nCouldn't recommend this book more highly and cannot wait for the next one!\\r\\n