Miss Serena's Secret by Carolyn Miller - Review

I received this book free from the publisher. All opinions are my own

Book details

Paperback, 336 pages

Expected publication: July 24th 2018 by Kregel Publications 

ISBN: 9780825445347

Series: Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope #2

Book description

With devastating scars in her past, Serena Winthrop is sure no man can be trusted--especially not a man like the too-smooth Viscount Carmichael. His reputation as a flirt and a gambler is everything she despises. And the young artist makes sure that this disreputable heir to an earldom knows of her deep disapproval whenever they encounter one another.

Henry, Lord Carmichael, is perfectly aware of his charms. He's gambled with plenty of ladies' hearts as easily as he has with their husbands' money. But lately he's wondered if there's more to life--and if his actions might prove unworthy of an admirable wife such as his friends have found.

When Serena's guardian asks his best friend to protect his young ward, Henry promises to be on his best behavior and not to woo her. But the more he learns of her, the more he realizes she might be his best reason for changing his character.

Then the lady's painting leads her to London infamy. Now Henry must choose between the life mapped out for him as the earl apparent and the love of his life. And Serena's secret may mean the end of his titled family line.

This second novel in a new series by internationally popular author Carolyn Miller is full of the rich historical detail and evocative writing her readers enjoy. The witty banter will continue to draw in fans of Jane Austen, Sarah Ladd, and Julie Klassen.

Meet the author - Carolyn Miller

Carolyn Miller lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. She is married, with four gorgeous children, who all love to read (and write!).

A longtime lover of Regency romance, Carolyn's novels have won a number of Romance Writers of American (RWA) and American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. Her favourite authors are classics like Jane Austen (of course!), Georgette Heyer, and Agatha Christie, but she also enjoys contemporary authors like Susan May Warren and Becky Wade.

Her stories are fun and witty, yet also deal with real issues, such as dealing with forgiveness, the nature of really loving versus 'true love', and other challenges we all face at different times.

My thoughts

Carolyn Miller has hit it out of the park again with this new addition to her second series. She has a way of drawing you into the story and making you feel a part of the characters lives. I thought she also did a great job of setting the Regency scene/theme in this story. It is also fun that she includes characters from the previous book in this one so you don't forget about them. Then you have Serena's many secrets that you learn about as you make your way through the book. I thought the characters played well off of each other and enjoyed getting to know each of them. This book was a quick read for me as well as a very enjoyable one. I recommend that you give this author a try.