It’s so satisfying to be swept back in time and carried away in a clean, period romance. There is a group of authors I like, mostly with Covenant Communications Publishing, who churn out stories that are both delightful and deep. Once you’re able to get past the completely unoriginal cover art, you’ll find that some lovely books await.
Here are four I’ve read recently:
A Beautiful Love, by Megan Walker, was a shorter novel that reads as a Beauty and the Beast retelling. A scarred young hero must find his way back into a society that demands polished perfection. It was a decent read, but a bit thin. 8/10 Stars
Courting the Vicar’s Daughter, by Sally Britton, had great potential. I loved the main characters and the premise of a wealthy heir trying to find some purpose in his life while befriending a young lady who has motivation but no means. I did feel a slight disconnect from the story, however, and there was an irritating misunderstanding near the end that felt completely unnecessary. 8.5/10 Stars
The Managing Miss, by Heidi Kimball, was very fun and a book I would recommend. The oldest sister of an aristocratic, but orphaned and impoverished group of siblings, makes a last-ditch effort to save her family. She creates a ruse to introduce one of her cousins to eligible young men by means of a made-up connection to an influential neighbor. She schemes, but does so guiltily and with personal sacrifice. This was a great book with eccentric characters and a menagerie of pets that were hilarious. 9/10 Stars
Reforming Lord Neil, by Sally Britton, is the best of the bunch and a book I hope one of my blog followers will consider reading. A penniless widow has been turned out by her brother-in-law and must now fend for herself, her young daughter, and her mother. Her glittery society life has become one of hard labor and living by her wits. When a disheveled man shows up at her farm she has little to offer, but allows him to stay and work, unaware of his background and his own recent turn of fortune. There is growth, kindness, service, and admiration among these fantastic characters with an extremely satisfying ending. Just remembering the story makes me want to read the book again. I highly recommend it! 9.5/10
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