Pure Textuality Blog Tour: Lady in Waiting by Marie Tremayne
The Story:
From the publisher
She wants to escape her present . . .
When Clara Mayfield helps her sister elope, she’s prepared for the scandal to seal her fate as a spinster. What she doesn't expect is to find herself engaged to the vile Baron Rutherford as a means of salvaging her family's reputation. Determined not to be chained to a man she loathes, Clara slips out of Essex and sheds her identity: she becomes Helen, maid at the Earl of Ashworth’s country estate. After all, below stairs is the last place anyone would think to look for an heiress . . .
He wants to forget his past . . . William, Lord Ashworth, is attempting to rebuild his life after the devastating accident that claimed the lives of his entire family, save his beloved sister and niece. Haunted by memories of what was and determined to live up to the title he never expected to inherit, William doesn’t have time for love. What he needs is a noble and accomplished wife, one who can further the Ashworth line and keep the family name untarnished . . .
Together, can they find the perfect future?
From their first encounter, the attraction between them is undeniable. But Clara knows William is falling for Helen, a woman who doesn’t even exist. The question is, if she reveals the truth about her identity, can she trust the broken William to forgive her lie and stand by her side when scandal—and the baron—inevitably follow her to his door?
My Thoughts:
It has been a week since I finished this book and I read about 4 or 5 historical romances per week! What can I say? I'm a junkie! The fact that this book stands out as one of the most unique I've read this month is pretty cool--especially considering this is a debut novel. While it was frustrating for me that the heroine went from heiress to house maid at the snap of a finger (Like who really could do that?!) I found the romance to be sweet and enjoyable. I mean, there were some eye roll moments between the h/H, but I thought for the most part the author did good job at making their relationship semi-believable. For a debut historical romance, Lady in Waiting is a winner. I really think Ms. Tremayne has the potential to be a new favorite writer in the genre. I'm always on the lookout for fresh stories, because I've basically seems as if I've read it all at this point!
Read what others on the tour are saying about LADY IN WAITING!
~ My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars! ~
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
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